aespa Karina’s Barefaced Visuals Slammed In Scathing Viral Post
Even without a recent stage or activity, aespa’s Karina continues to draw attention. This time, the debate centers on her natural appearance.
Recent Weverse livestreams showing the idol with little to no makeup have sparked a viral debate among Korean netizens.
A trending post on Pann accused Karina of only looking striking when she’s wearing full performance makeup, claiming her barefaced visuals appeared ordinary. The post quickly gained traction, but it didn’t take long for netizens to jump in and defend her.
Karina really needs full stage makeup.
She looks stunning when she’s fully glammed up for performances, but when her makeup is a bit lighter, she just looks like a regular person.
— Viral post on Pann
Netizens in the top comments reminded others that Karina famously passed SM Entertainment’s audition after washing off all her makeup, a story that has resurfaced as proof of her natural beauty. Many also praised her balanced and delicate features, saying her softer appearance without stage makeup has its own appeal.
Some commenters even suspected the criticism was fueled by envy, noting the timing of the post following her appointment as Chanel Beauty’s newest ambassador. Despite the negativity, Karina’s effortless visuals continue to earn admiration from those who appreciate her understated charm.
- “FYI: Some Pann girls didn’t even pass the SM audition even after sending in photos with full makeup and heavy editing, but Karina got in after washing her face and showing her bare skin.”
- “Even barefaced, Karina’s still pretty, haha. She has such delicate and balanced features that her bare face has its own kind of simple charm.”
- “When she went for the camera test, she only wore sunscreen, and even though the company asked her to wash off completely before the test, she still passed, lol.”
- “Karina hasn’t even done anything lately, yet there are already two hate posts about her on the trending page, haha. People must be fuming that she just became Chanel Beauty’s new ambassador.”
- “Of course they’re mad… Karina’s repping Prada and Chanel while their fave is probably doing some burger joint sponsorship, hahaha. Keep winning, Karina!”
