KARINA Quickly Deletes Post Over Alleged Political Leanings; Political Figures Rush to Her Defense, Causing Awkwardness

May 28, 2025

KARINA Quickly Deletes Post Over Alleged Political Leanings; Political Figures Rush to Her Defense, Causing Awkwardness
Karinaaespa member KARINA found herself in the middle of a controversy over a photo she posted, which led to speculation about her political leanings. She deleted the photo in response, but the situation escalated when political figures started voicing their support for her.

Lee Soo-jung, the People Power Party's Suwon Jung District Committee Chairperson, shared KARINA's photo on her Facebook on the 28th, with a caption saying, "Touch KARINA and you're all dead." She added, "Don't mind the hypocrites' bullying. Secondary victimization is harsh, but let's overcome it."

KARINA had posted a photo of herself wearing a red windbreaker with the number 2 on it to Instagram the day before, which she deleted after speculation about her political stance started circulating. Many speculated that KARINA was showing support for Kim Moon-soo, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, ahead of the "Rose" Election, based on her outfit.

Prior to this, Baek Ji-won, the spokesperson for the People Power Party's Central Election Committee, also deleted a post from her Instagram the day before. She had written "SHOUT OUT TO" followed by aespa's hit songs 'Supernova' and 'Armageddon', including their music videos and background music.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)