Korean netizens strongly criticized aespa’s Karina’s barefaced look in a harsh post that spread widely online.
Recent live broadcast clips on the Weverse app, showing Karina with little to no makeup, sparked heated debate among Korean internet users.
A trending post on the Pann platform claimed that Karina only looks attractive and eye-catching when she wears full makeup, stating that her barefaced appearance looks ordinary, saying: “Karina desperately needs full stage makeup.”
It added: “She looks stunning when she’s glammed up for performances, but when her makeup is a little lighter, she looks like an average person.”
The post quickly gained attention, but netizens soon rushed to defend her. They reminded others that Karina passed SM Entertainment’s audition after removing all her makeup — a story that resurfaced as proof of her natural beauty.
Her delicate and well-balanced features were also appreciated by many, who claimed that her gentle appearance without a lot of cosmetics had its own allure.
Given the timing of the post after her selection as the new Chanel Beauty ambassador, some commenters speculated that the criticism was motivated by jealously. Fans who appreciate Karina’s uncomplicated charm continue to adore her casual appearances despite the criticism.
“Karina hasn’t even done anything right now, yet there are two hate posts about her trending, haha. Are you dying of jealousy because she became Chanel Beauty’s ambassador? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ.”
“For the record: some girls from Pann didn’t even pass SM’s audition after submitting heavily edited and fully made-up photos, but Karina passed after washing her face and showing her bare skin.”
“Even without makeup, Karina is still beautiful, ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ. Her delicate and balanced features make her barefaced look charming in its own way.”
“When she went to her camera test, she only wore sunscreen, and even though the company asked her to wash her face completely before the test, she still passed, ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ.”
“Of course they’re mad… Karina represents Prada and Chanel, while their fave is probably doing a burger shop endorsement, hahaha. Keep shining, Karina!”
“While Karina was an ambassador for brands like Prada and Chanel, your idol was an ambassador for a hamburger shop, so it’s natural you’re angry ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ. Fighting! ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ.”
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