aespa’s Karina Receives Flowers From Luxury Brand—Triggers Intense Reactions Over What It Means

In her latest social media update, aespa‘s Karina might have hinted at her potential upcoming ambassadorship for Chanel Beauty Korea—and the interaction has since triggered some heavily divided reactions online.

On August 29, 2025 (KST), Karina took to her Instagram to share photos of herself posing with a basket of blue flowers. The little card read, “Sending our support for aespa’s world tour. See you soon!” and signed “Chanel Korea.” Karina tagged @chanel.beauty.korea, confirming that the beautiful gift was, in fact, from the luxury cosmetic brand.

As Karina moves on from her previous partner, YSL Beauty, fans now believe the updates to be teasing a new ambassadorship. But not everyone is impressed. Reactions are now split between those looking forward to Karina’s next project and those feeling uncertain about the brand-to-model match…

• “What a great match for Chanel.”
• “Karina is just so pretty.”
• “Wow. Looking forward to this!”
• “I don’t think she’s the right fit…”
• “Whoa. Karina x Chanel? I’m intrigued.”
• “What about Jennie, then? People sounded so sure about her returning.”
• “She’s moving on from YSL to Chanel?”

…but worst of all, those still upset with the idol for her “red jacket” political controversy trolling the brand for sending the “wrong color of flowers.”

• “Stupid Chanel. Why would they send her blue flowers?”
• “OMG, the political trolls need to stop. She got so much hate for that already. When will you stop? When is it enough?”
• “Should’ve sent her just two red roses.”
• “I think she’s going to be a great ambassador for Chanel.”
• “These political trolls are so annoying, LOL. But what are you all going to do? You wanted her to get canceled so bad, but look at her now.”
• “The flowers are beautiful. They look perfect for Karina.”
• “She looks unhappy because the flowers are blue, duh.”

• “She apologized, so people need to stop. She looks beautiful.”
• “The flowers are pretty. So is Karina.”
• “Ugh, I’m sick and tired of the political trolls.”
• “Send her red flowers…? You people are f*cking sick.”
• “I don’t really see her as a Chanel girl. I feel like Prada is a much better fit…”
• “Minji was absolutely perfect for Chanel, but since she can’t promote, I guess it went to Karina. I don’t really think it’s a good fit. To me, Karina feels more Prada, YSL, or Mac.”
• “Some of you would spend your weekends writing hate comments. Get a life, you losers. So nasty.”

Will Karina actually end up the news face of Chanel Beauty Korea? Stay tuned for updates.

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