She was previously accused of making her political stance public.
aespa‘s Karina recently found herself in hot water after sharing a series of vacation photos from Japan. The now-deleted images showed her wearing a red top adorned with the number two, symbols linked to the conservative party and its presidential contender, Kim Moon Soo, in South Korea.
With the country gearing up for elections, celebrities are under the spotlight, making them extra cautious about any perceived political affiliations. In a climate where even the slightest hint of political bias can be interpreted as an attempt to influence public opinion, Karina faced significant backlash for her post. Her agency, SM Entertainment, quickly issued an apology addressing the situation.
SM Entertainment Apologizes For aespa Karina’s Controversial Upload
On May 28, 2025, Karina took to her messaging platform to clarify her intentions, offering her heartfelt apologies to her 팬s.
MY, I’m so sorry for having worried you. I totally didn’t mean it, but the misunderstanding blew up this big and I thought that I should address it personally because MY are so worried about it.
In the future, I’ll pay more attention and heed to my actions. Once again, I’m sorry for having worried you.
— Karina
For more details on the initial controversy, check out the link below.
aespa’s Karina Deletes Instagram Post After Sparking Huge Unexpected Controversy
