aespa Karina’s Waterbomb Appearance Sets Off Hugely Divided Reactions

Recently, WATERBOMB 2025 released its artist lineup and garnered much fan attention. It will be held in Seoul, Busan, and Sokcho and feature various idols and singers.

However, one idol in particular garnered much attention on online community boards, garnering over 56,000 views and 800 comments.

Turns out, aespa’s Karina is confirmed to perform on July 5 on Team Green!

Her appearance caused a huge divide in reactions from netizens, with many leaving negative comments about her performing solo.

• “Just leave the group and promote solo.”
• “Please leave the group and go solo.”
• “I thought she would be Team Red…”
• “Is there really any point in going there solo? Although aespa has a lot of group songs, they don’t have enough solo songs to fill a whole stage performance.”

However, there were also many positive comments who supported her solo activities.

• “She suits it well!”
• “Hwaiting!”
• “It will be a fun time as she will be able to meet fans.”
• “She will probably perform ‘Up.’ So excited.”
• “What’s with everyone being rude in the comments…”

Meanwhile, Karina recently went viral for her controversial outfit during the election season.

aespa Karina’s Controversial Outfit Makes It Onto Korean National News