Karina, a member of the popular K-pop girl group aespa, recently opened up about her innermost thoughts in a new interview.

In a video released on Japan's internet broadcast AbeMaTV on May 5th, behind-the-scenes stories from aespa's first solo concert tour, 'SYNK: HYPER LINE', were shared.

During the interview, the production team asked Karina what makes aespa charming. Without hesitation, she replied, "Fearlessness? I don't think we're intimidated wherever we go." She further shared that despite feeling intimidated during her debut, she never felt intimidated on stage, which she thinks is what moved the fans.

Fans who saw the interview expressed their concern for Karina, who had a difficult time dealing with malicious rumors during her debut. When Karina's debut teaser photo was released in 2020, various unfounded rumors spread on online communities.

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To address this issue, SM Entertainment, Karina's agency, released a statement that they would take legal action against those who committed malicious acts against Karina, including defamation and insult.

Many fans have shown their support and encouragement to Karina, who has had a hard time since her debut. They are proud of her for her strength and resilience, and hope that she continues to shine as a member of aespa.

Netizens were quick to comment on the interview, with many expressing their admiration for Karina's courage and resilience.

One netizen commented, "Karina is so inspiring. Despite facing so much adversity, she continues to shine and inspire her fans. I'm so proud of her." Another netizen wrote, "Karina is such a strong woman. Her fearlessness is truly admirable. I can't wait to see what she does next with aespa."

Meanwhile, aespa is set to make a comeback in the music industry on May 8th with their third mini-album 'MY WORLD'. Fans are excited to see what new music and performances they will bring to the table.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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