aespa's Karina recently made an appearance on the popular YouTube show "Eunchae's Star Dairy" alongside fellow member Ningning.

During the episode, the two talented idols showcased their witty personalities and discussed various topics, including their latest song "SPICY." However, it was Karina's revelation about her experience with blonde hair that caught the attention of netizens.

The show's host, Hong Eunchae, expressed her excitement at having aespa as guests, confessing to being a huge fan of the group.

The members shared their love for the chorus part of their new song "SPICY" and even gave a brief demonstration of the dance routine, leaving the audience in smiles. Hong Eunchae playfully imitated their dance moves, adding a touch of humor to the episode.

Amidst the conversation, Karina opened up about her hair transformation for the "Spicy" era. Known for her stunning dark locks, Karina decided to go blonde for the comeback. However, she confessed that the process had its share of challenges.

"My hair was dark colored all the time, so I changed it to blonde," she explained. When asked if she preferred blonde or dark hair, Karina emphatically stated, "I totally prefer dark hair. I don't think I'll go blonde ever after this. This is the last time!"

Karina further detailed the damage caused by the bleaching process, comparing her hair to a "burnt sparrow" after every shower.

She shared the distressing sight of her hair flying away while drying it, indicating the extent of damage caused by the bleaching. Ningning, who was present beside Karina, corroborated her statement, affirming the difficulties they faced with maintaining blonde hair.

Apart from their hair revelations, aespa also unveiled their hearty appetites during the show. Karina proudly proclaimed that they were "foodies" who enjoyed indulging in large quantities of food.

She mentioned an interesting incident during a group meal, where it was noted that aespa consumed more food than their male trainee counterparts, despite having fewer members. To everyone's surprise, Karina disclosed that aespa could easily spend around 3,000,000 won on a single meal, highlighting their love for good food.

In contrast, Hong Eunchae shared a humorous detail about her group, LE SSERAFIM. According to her, they were rather selective eaters who preferred either salad or rice. She revealed that she and Sakura belonged to the "rice team" but often ended up ordering just one portion to share, leaving aespa speechless at their modest eating habits.

The netizens, always eager to engage with the latest news, had various reactions to Karina's statement about her blonde hair struggles.

Here are some comments from the online community:

"I can understand why Karina doesn't want to go blonde again. Hair damage is no joke!"

"I love Karina with any hair color, but her natural dark hair is truly stunning!"

"It's refreshing to see idols talk about the challenges they face with styling and transformations."

"I appreciate aespa's honesty. They always keep it real with their fans."

"Wow, 3,000,000 won on food? I need to join aespa for a meal!"

"Hong Eunchae's confession about her group's eating habits is hilarious. I love the camaraderie between these idols!"

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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