Karina of aespa faces backlash after alarming incident in Shanghai.
During aespa’s recent trip to Shanghai for a fan sign event, a video capturing a male bodyguard physically handling Karina has gone viral, sparking outrage among fans. The incident took place on September 26, shortly after Karina’s appearance at Prada‘s fashion show in Milan.
In the footage, the bodyguard can be seen wrapping his arm around Karina’s waist and pulling her away from fans. Viewers quickly noted her visible discomfort, as she lowered her arm across her body in reaction to the unexpected contact.
Fans are furious. Many expressed their outrage on social media, labeling the security staff’s actions as inappropriate. Quotes from fans highlight the sentiment:
“No one has the right to touch women at sensitive areas without consent. Karina closed her arm immediately because of discomfort.”
Photos from the scene showed the bodyguard’s hand on Karina for an extended period, intensifying the backlash. Fans argued that the bodyguard could have used less invasive methods to ensure her safety, such as guiding her by the shoulder instead.
The outcry has reached SM Entertainment. As the situation escalates, the company is under pressure to respond and address concerns about artist safety and personal boundaries. Fans are calling for better training for staff to handle such situations respectfully, emphasizing idols deserve the same boundaries as anyone else.
The video and public scrutiny continue to gain traction, leaving many eager to see how SM Entertainment will handle the fallout from this incident and what measures they will implement to protect their artists in the future.
