aespa’s Karina sparks controversy with possible Chanel Beauty Korea ambassadorship tease
aespa’s Karina may have hinted at a new Chanel Beauty Korea ambassadorship—and fans are split.
On August 29, 2025 (KST), Karina posted photos on Instagram showing herself with a basket of blue flowers. The card read,
“Sending our support for aespa’s world tour. See you soon!”
signed by Chanel Korea. She tagged @chanel.beauty.korea, confirming the gift came from the luxury brand.
Karina recently moved on from YSL Beauty, fueling speculation this is a teaser for her next endorsement deal.
Reactions online are divided. Some fans are excited:
“What a great match for Chanel.”
“Karina is just so pretty.”
“Wow. Looking forward to this!”
Others doubt the fit and bring up past Chanel ambassadorship talks about Jennie, and her red-jacket political controversy:
“I don’t think she’s the right fit…”
“What about Jennie, then?”
“She’s moving on from YSL to Chanel?”
Political trolls attacked the brand for sending blue flowers instead of red, tying it back to Karina’s past controversy:
“Stupid Chanel. Why would they send her blue flowers?”
“Should’ve sent her just two red roses.”
“She looks unhappy because the flowers are blue, duh.”
Other fans defended Karina:
“OMG, the political trolls need to stop. When will you stop? When is it enough?”
“She apologized, so people need to stop. She looks beautiful.”
“The flowers are beautiful. They look perfect for Karina.”
“Some of you would spend your weekends writing hate comments. Get a life, you losers. So nasty.”
Some also questioned the brand fit again:
“I don’t really see her as a Chanel girl. I feel like Prada is a much better fit…”
“Minji was absolutely perfect for Chanel, but since she can’t promote, I guess it went to Karina.”
Will Karina officially become the face of Chanel Beauty Korea? Fans are watching closely.
Source: @celeb_fashion_magazine and theqoo
