aespa's Karina recently shared her heartfelt reaction after her solo song, UP, took first place on Show! Music Core.

On the October 19th episode of MBC's Show! Music Core, Karina's solo track claimed the top spot, beating strong contenders like AB6IX’s "NVKED" and QWER’s "Clear Sky (My Name)." Even though Karina couldn’t appear on the show, her song still secured the win, leaving her fans and herself amazed.

Karina turned to the fan platform Bubble to express her feelings after the big moment. She posted several crying emojis, writing, "ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ," and shared her disbelief, saying, "This is crazy." She also posted a "teary selfie," showing herself with tears in her eyes while getting her hair and makeup done.

She explained, "I can't cry right now because of my hair and makeup, so I’m sending this teary selfie instead. Don’t worry, I’m still in shock. The tears haven't really come out yet. I’ll cry alone when I get home."

Karina then shared her deep thoughts about the win, saying, "When I saw the trending video and the music charts, I kept thinking, ‘What is this?’ and ‘Do I really deserve this much love?’" She added, "Everything feels so unexpected, and I never imagined I’d reach number one on a music show with my solo."

Although she wasn't able to perform on stage, Karina expressed her gratitude to her fans, saying, "I’m so, so, so thankful, and I really hope there will be a day when I can show my performance on stage."

Karina's emotional response shows just how much this win means to her, and fans continue to shower her with love and support.

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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