• "It was a hard time" — aespa's Karina admits to feeling intimidated during her debut because of rumors

    Karina, a member of the popular K-pop girl group aespa, recently opened up about her innermost thoughts in a new interview.

    In a video released on Japan's internet broadcast AbeMaTV on May 5th, behind-the-scenes stories from aespa's first solo concert tour, 'SYNK: HYPER LINE', were shared.

    During the interview, the production team asked Karina what makes aespa charming. Without hesitation, she replied, "Fearlessness? I don't think we're intimidated wherever we go." She further shared that despite feeling intimidated during her debut, she never felt intimidated on stage, which she thinks is what moved the fans.

    Fans who saw the interview expressed their concern for Karina, who had a difficult time dealing with malicious rumors during her debut. When Karina's debut teaser photo was released in 2020, various unfounded rumors spread on online communities.

    To address this issue, SM Entertainment, Karina's agency, released a statement that they would take legal action against those who committed malicious acts against Karina, including defamation and insult.

    Many fans have shown their support and encouragement to Karina, who has had a hard time since her debut. They are proud of her for her strength and resilience, and hope that she continues to shine as a member of aespa.

    Netizens were quick to comment on the interview, with many expressing their admiration for Karina's courage and resilience.

    One netizen commented, "Karina is so inspiring. Despite facing so much adversity, she continues to shine and inspire her fans. I'm so proud of her." Another netizen wrote, "Karina is such a strong woman. Her fearlessness is truly admirable. I can't wait to see what she does next with aespa."

    Meanwhile, aespa is set to make a comeback in the music industry on May 8th with their third mini-album 'MY WORLD'. Fans are excited to see what new music and performances they will bring to the table.

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  • Former S.E.S Shoo brings her twin daughters to a night market and reveals emotional story: “I once sold clothes just to get by”

    Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

    On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

    The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

    Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

    Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

    Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

    Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

    Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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