Karina of aespa is facing backlash after revealing she wants to try acting.
In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Karina shared her ambition to explore acting, saying, “When I filmed a commercial for Shinsegae Department Store, it was my first time doing something that felt like real acting. So many people helped me and it was so fun and fascinating. I thought I’d like to learn it properly.”
Soon after, fans erupted. Some are firmly against it, insisting Karina should stick to singing and dancing. One fan via X wrote:
I like seeing Karina on stage… I really hope Jimin keeps performing for a long time. Idols truly shine the most when they’re singing and dancing.
Another strongly opposed acting:
No to acting No to acting No to acting No to acting No to acting Not to acting No to acting No to acting No to acting
— Fan via X
But the controversy is mixed. Supporters say fans should back Karina’s choice to broaden her artistic horizons. One fan countered:
karina herself has expressed her will & want to act who are you to say what she can or cant do? as a fan shouldn’t you support all her good doings?
Another added:
some “fans” forget there’s a big difference between sharing an opinion and trying to control someone’s life. Karina has said many times that she wants to try acting and if that’s what excites her then the most loving thing we can do as fans is support her, not shut her down
Karina also talked about expanding her musical styles as a solo artist, signaling that acting would be an additional challenge, not a replacement.
This debate heats up as aespa just dropped the trailer for their upcoming mini album Rich Man, which features heavy acting. Karina stood out with the most screen time, sparking speculation about her future projects outside of music.
Whether Karina fully pursues acting remains unconfirmed, but the fandom is already split on her next move.
