aespa member Karina's solo performance at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards is earning mixed opinions from viewers. Keep on reading for all the details.
aespa Karina's Solo Dance at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMAs) Earns Mixed Opinions
The 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMAs), one of the most anticipated K-pop events of the year, took place on December 11. During this year's MAMAs, fourth-generation K-pop groups shined on stage, bringing a breath of fresh air to the venue with their unique performance.
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This year, MAMA opened with a special stage featuring six fourth-generation K-pop idols: Stray Kids member Hyunjin, ATEEZ member Wooyoung, TXT member Yeonjun, ITZY member Yeji, aespa member Karina and ENHYPEN member Heeseung. The joint performance was called "BlooM the Sound" and featured main dancers of top fourth-generation groups. The stage is meant to represent the theme of this year's MAMAs, "Make Some Noise."
According to Mnet, the participating idols practice hard to show their performance. As soon as the stage was announced on December 10, many highly anticipated the performance. Many were expecting the idols to deliver a powerful and skillful performance. Most of the idols lived up to expectations.
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However, Karina drew mixed reactions to her performance.
Many expressed disappointment over Karina's dancing. People commented that although her visuals shined, and her aura and body proportions were attractive as she performed, her overall movements were stiff. In addition, some viewers noted that the weaknesses of the female idol's dancing skills became more apparent as she performed alongside recognized main dancers in K-pop.
Some have defended Karina, saying that her performance is too short for people to judge her ability. However, others denied this, saying that the other idols also danced for a short time but could easily showcase their dance skills. Many compared her to Yeji and stated that Karina's dance skills are lacking compared to the former.
Many believed that Winter should have performed instead of Karina. Although Winter is not aespa's main dancer, she is recognized as a better performer. In MAMA 2020, Winter had a solo stage and received an overwhelmingly positive response.
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People stated that they see Karina's effort when dancing but does not have a natural flow. Many compared her to Red Velvet member Irene, who is also beautiful, but people believe is not "born to dance."
Check out Karina and the other fourth-generation idols' performance here:
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aespa Wins Two Awards at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards
During the 2021 MAMAs, aespa took home two trophies. aespa won "Best Dance Performance - Female Group" with "Next Level." They were nominated against ITZY's "Mafia in the Morning," Oh My Girl's "Dun Dun Dance," Red Velvet's "Queendom," STAYC's "ASAP" and TWICE's "Alcohol-Free."
Additionally, aespa took home the "Best New Female Artist" award. They were nominated against Jo Yuri, Kwon Eunbi, LIGHTSUM and STAYC.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
