aespa's Karina is officially back—and hotter than ever. After being swept up in political controversy last month, she’s now grabbing everyone’s attention for all the right reasons: a fierce new look, a bold comeback, and a powerful new single.
On June 28, Karina uploaded several new photos to her Instagram with a short caption, “Late jacket.” But the pictures said it all. Wearing a bra top and hot pants, Karina showed off her perfectly toned abs and a sexy, confident vibe. Her sleek bob and strong gaze added to her charisma, leaving fans stunned.
Comments poured in quickly, with fans saying,
“So pretty,”
“She’s glowing with confidence,” and
“This concept is made for her.”
Many also expressed excitement for her comeback, adding,
“The new song is amazing,” and
“Can’t wait to hear more from her!”
Karina’s group aespa released their single album ‘Dirty Work’ on June 27, and anticipation was already sky-high even before it dropped. On June 26, pre-orders had surpassed 1.01 million copies, proving the group’s global popularity.
Talking to fans through the fan platform Bubble, Karina shared her feelings:
“I waited for a long time,”
“Because you waited, I practiced and prepared really hard,” and
“I’m really sorry and thankful for worrying you all this time.”
Her honest words touched fans who have stood by her through everything.
Last month, Karina faced backlash after posting a photo in Japan wearing red and black with the number "2"—colors and symbols that some netizens claimed had political meaning, especially since it was close to Korea’s 21st presidential election. The post sparked heated debate online, although no official political statement was made.
Now, with ‘Dirty Work’ officially out and Karina confidently moving forward, fans are thrilled to see her back in the spotlight—stronger, bolder, and ready to own the stage.
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