aespa’s Karina Blasted With Scathing Criticism After Latest Viral Performance 

She is facing heavy backlash.
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aespa’s recent stage on Good Morning America is still fueling debate online, and this time, Karina has become the main target.

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K-Pop fans are singling out the group’s leader and main dancer, with her solo part in particular drawing sharp reactions.

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On September 12 (local time), aespa performed their latest title track “Rich Man” on the popular U.S. morning show. While the performance as a whole faced backlash for being awkward and lacking impact, Karina’s bridge part has also gone viral for the wrong reasons.

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The section features her solo rap and dance break, a moment that usually stands out during live stages thanks to supporting dancers and dynamic formations.

Without that added production, the stage looked noticeably bare, leaving Karina to perform alone in the spotlight. The change made the moment feel empty and drew more attention to her dancing, which many critics claimed lacked energy and presence.

The harsh feedback has led to discussions about whether she truly lives up to the title of “main dancer” in her generation.

Online reactions have been unforgiving, with posts spreading across social platforms accusing Karina of being overrated and not delivering the level of performance expected from someone in her position.

At the same time, fans have pushed back against the criticism, insisting that the fault lies with the overall staging choices rather than Karina herself. They believe that with proper formations and supporting dancers, her performance would have looked much stronger.

Still, the debate around her role continues to spread, keeping aespa at the center of heated discussion even though it’s just the start of their U.S. promotions.

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