aespa's Karina has spoken out for the first time on air about the political color controversy. With a cautious attitude, she addressed the situation, conveyed her careful thoughts, and concluded the controversy herself.
On the 6th, a video titled "Finally, here she is. The youngest guest, Karina..!" was uploaded on the YouTube channel 'Yeojeongjaehyeong'. In the video, Karina talked about her dreams while dining with MC Jung Jae-hyung, and cautiously mentioned recent issues.
This was the first time she directly referenced the political interpretation controversy that arose when she posted a photo wearing a jumper with the red number '2' along with a rose emoji back in May.
She said regarding the political color controversy that recently arose online, "I had no intention at all, and I sincerely apologize if there are those who were hurt." She added, "As many people support me, I want to act more cautiously."
In particular, she revealed, "I have two dreams. One is to live a peaceful life," adding, "Since there have been recent issues, I thought it would be good if not only myself but everyone around me was at peace." She continued, "Fans were also very worried, so I felt more apologetic," honestly sharing her sentiments at the time. As an idol, she expressed her struggles with the caution of her words. Furthermore, regarding the impact on her members due to her mistake, she mentioned, "That was the hardest part. Although it's something I need to handle, I felt very sorry that my members were also hurt."
Her remarks have drawn attention on various online communities since the broadcast, garnering diverse reactions such as "courageous," "more believable for being honest," and "thank you for wrapping it up so neatly."
Karina quietly yet firmly addressed the controversy, apologizing responsibly and choosing to face it head-on. The heartfelt desire of an idol wishing for a peaceful life was enough to touch the hearts of fans. Despite her cautious position, many fans have expressed support and applause for Karina's attitude of not avoiding the issue and providing a direct explanation.
"The desire for a peaceful life" reveals her struggles as an individual before being an idol. With Karina's heartfelt explanation, fans are sending warm support, saying, "She neatly concluded the controversy."
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