aespa Karina Styling for 'Supernova' Garners Divided Reception: 'I'm Disappointed...'

aespa member Karina's recent styling for their "Supernova" comeback is earning mixed reactions from Korean netizens.

On May 22, 2024, a post titled "Am I the only one who's disappointed in Karina's styling this time?" was uploaded to one of the most well-known South Korean online community forums Nate Pann.

In the post, the original poster states that they are not hating on Karina, but simply pointing out that her hair and make-up nowadays do not match her. Instead, her styling during previous promotions suited Karina more.

They expressed their desire for Karina to be styled in a way that matches her better for the group's upcoming release, "Armageddon."

Those who saw the post couldn't help but agree. It was noted that Karina has recently been styled in a high ponytail, which only emphasized her forehead and hairline. People claim she looks better with bangs or with her hair down.

Others claimed that her styling for this era has been severely inconsistent, with some being good and others being bad. Many agree that Karina's styling during "Girls" and "Illusion" perfectly matched her and that this is what SM Entertainment should have maintained.

Others theorized that it wasn't the styling that changed, but Karina's face as a whole. Some speculated that she had gone under the knife, which is causing her face to "crumble down." Others believed she had a face that suited thick make-up, so the lighter looks she's been donning didn't match her.

However, some defended the aespa member. They stated that as an idol, it is rare they stick with the same style across comebacks. This is especially true with idols under SM Entertainment, who always try something different and groundbreaking with each album. Therefore, it is normal that Karina's styling is going through an experimental phase.

Some comments read,

• "I think Karina is the type of person who would only look pretty with f*cking thick makeup though. If the makeup is lighter, then her real face will show and it's just so-so."
• "Her styling was so good for 'Girls' and 'Illusion,' it fit her perfectly."
• "It's not like they can always go for the same style, so let's be understanding. After all, idols always need to go for something different and groundbreaking with each comeback."
• "But why are Karina's looks so inconsistent?"
• "Karina looks like Heize with her bangs down in this promotion."
• "Karina's face just changed. She is following in the footsteps of her seniors and her face is crumbling down."

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Written by Alexa Lopez