SM Stylist Team Under Fire for Unprofessionalism in aespa’s Costume Preparation The popular idol group aespa recently captured the attention of a large audience with their performance on the stage of Inkigayo.

Not only did they impress with their catchy melodies in their new release, but they also stirred up social media with their unconventional outfits, which featured a mix of leather and denim materials.

However, amidst the praise for their performance, the styling team behind aespa faced criticism from netizens for their lack of professionalism in dressing member Karina.

While on stage, Karina noticed that a pin was accidentally protruding from her glove.

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Quickly reacting to the situation, Karina swiftly removed the pin and continued to interact cheerfully with everyone on set.

This incident, however, is not the first time the 2000-born idol has encountered such a situation. Many have expressed the opinion that she is unfairly treated by the styling team.

Previously, at the MBC Gayo Daejejeon in 2022, the heels of Karina's boots unexpectedly came off while she was performing.

Furthermore, sharp-eyed netizens also noticed a distinct difference between the two shoes. At the recent Outside Lands festival in San Francisco, Karina faced yet another wardrobe malfunction.

During the concert, the stylist had prepared a pastel pink outfit for her, complete with a long trailing ribbon. However, the highlight of the outfit turned out to cause her to stumble several times while dancing.

Netizens have expressed their displeasure with the current issues aespa is facing. Despite the fandom repeatedly using hashtags and even sending reports about the unprofessionalism of the styling team, the artist's management company has yet to address the issue.

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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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