Aespa member Karina posted a photo on social media and unexpectedly found herself at the center of a political controversy. In particular, after the post was made, supporters of the People Power Party, as well as Spokesperson Baek Ji-won of the People Power Party's Central Election Committee, continued the 'aespa shout out,' causing a stir.
On the 27th, Karina shared a daily life photo taken in Japan on her personal account, accompanied by a rose emoji. In the released photo, Karina is seen wearing a jumper printed with the red number '2'.
As a result, some raised suspicions that Karina revealed political affiliations, suggesting that the red jumper with the number '2' supports a specific party and that the 'rose' emoji signifies the 'rose election.'
Consequently, comments like 'Patriotic conservative Karina' and 'Number 2 is indeed Karina' were posted on Karina's social media. Additionally, Spokesperson Baek Ji-won of the People Power Party's Central Election Committee added a post on social media with a scene from aespa's hit song 'Supernova,' including the phrase 'Shout out to.'
On the other hand, some internet users pointed out, 'It was imprudent to use a sensitive number and a meaningful emoji right before the election,' and as the controversy escalated, Karina deleted the photo she had posted on social media. She has not provided any further comment.
Nonetheless, on the 28th, Lee Soo-jung, chair of the People Power Party's Suwon District Committee, expressed support through social media, stating, 'There is no value in the attacks from hypocrites. It will be serious as a second assault on the victim, but let's overcome it,' adding the hashtag 'If you touch Karina, you all die.'
Amid the heated debates regarding Karina's social media, the female celebrity gallery on DC Inside released a statement expressing deep regret over the reality that a female celebrity, unrelated to political disputes, has been used as a tool in political strife and has become a target of hate. They emphasized that the sexual insults, personal attacks, and mocking comments and posts circulated in online communities are not merely expressions of opinion, but clear cases of social defamation.
Through this statement, the gallery conveyed, 'Regardless of specific political positions, no one should be consumed as a political tool or become a target of hate. This is a principle that we must uphold as a community, and it is the foundation of a democratic society where freedom of expression and human rights coexist. What is needed now is a respectful attitude toward each other and a responsible expression.'
As Karina's daily life on social media has unexpectedly turned into a political controversy, attention is drawn to whether she will directly address the issue and resolve it or remain silent.
[Photo] Social media, OSEN DB
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