Karina Faces Backlash After Controversial Instagram Post
Fans and netizens are buzzing with questions after Karina, a member of the popular K-pop group aespa, swiftly deleted an Instagram post that sparked significant criticism. Just hours after sharing the images, the backlash began pouring in, leading to her decision to take the post down.
On May 27, Karina posted several photos where she donned a striking black and red jacket featuring the number two. She accompanied the post with a seemingly innocuous rose emoji, but many Korean netizens quickly interpreted this as a subtle nod of support for South Korean conservative presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo.
The outfit choice caught the attention of social media users, quickly becoming a trending topic across various online platforms. A post on TheQoo amassed over 45,000 views and more than 1,000 comments in less than an hour, highlighting the intensity of the reactions. Critics didn’t hold back, with some claiming that Karina’s fashion choice resembled a political campaign outfit.
Comments from netizens included:
- “Wow, that outfit seriously looks like it’s for a political campaign… It feels so intentional. Being ignorant is a crime at this point.”
- “When my idol was getting dragged with over a thousand hate comments, even after we sent so many inquiries, they didn’t do anything.”
- “Explain yourself.”
- “Posting that without thinking at all… Admin, you better address this quickly.”
- “There was even a rose emoji. Isn’t that basically confirmation??”
- “Wearing red and having the number 2 on it at a time like this… I’m so disappointed.”
In light of the overwhelming criticism, Karina acted quickly to delete the post but has yet to address the controversy publicly. As fans are left seeking answers, the incident raises questions about the intersection of idols and political expression in the K-pop industry.
