On October 5, aespa took the stage at the K-Link Festival in Incheon, South Korea, earning praise for their energetic performances of “Armageddon” and “Supernova.” However, fans couldn’t help but notice that Karina appeared uncomfortable in her outfit. She wore a sheer blue dress layered over a black tube top and safety shorts, sparking concern among viewers.
Throughout the performances, Karina was frequently seen adjusting the hem of her dress, and her dance movements appeared more limited than usual, likely due to the dress’s extremely short length.
Netizens’ comments:
- I’ve watched so many videos discussing how aespa’s outfits look uncomfortable, yet this keeps happening.
- Plus, the stylist makes idols wear clothes that are too short for dancing.
- But they look nice, no? The other members’ outfits seem even shorter than Karina’s ;; and since their debut, aespa’s outfits have always been like that.
- There’s no need for them to be that short.
- After watching the second video, you can really see how short they are.
- It’s so uncomfortable…
- Let them wear something more appropriate, please.
- Not just Karina, but the other members’ outfits are also way too short…
- Many people don’t care, as long as it looks good.
- aespa’s coordi is known for this kind of thing.
This is not the first time this kind of controversy has arisen. Karina has always been making waves with her mesmerizing visuals and charming stage presence. However, beneath the glamour on stage, there is a concerning issue that has fans raising their voices, the safety of Karina’s performance outfits.
aespa fans have been increasingly worried about the lack of responsibility shown by the group’s stylists in ensuring the safety of Karina’s outfits.
It’s not only a matter of aesthetics, but about the potential dangers that ill-fitting or wardrobe malfunctions can pose during performances.
In particular, at the MBC Music Festival, Karina’s shoes nearly fell apart during her performance. At the Governors Ball, her cumbersome dress hem almost led to a mishap on the stairs.
At the Outside Lands Music Festival, her bra strap and protective top came undone, and her excessively long dress train posed a risk. At aespa’s concert in Germany, Karina had to perform with mismatched shoes, one with a notably uneven sole height.
And most recently, at The Fact Music Award 2024, Karina had to repeatedly adjust her outfit on stage, clearly looking uncomfortable.
This issue has evolved from being a fashion concern to a critical safety matter. Karina’s fans have taken to Twitter, trending hashtags and sending emails and reports to SM Entertainment, expressing their frustration.
Nevertheless, Karina’s unwavering professionalism shines through. She continues to deliver flawless performances and handles outfit mishaps with impressive composure.