On October 5th, aespa performed at the 2024 K-Link Festival KPOP Concert Tour alongside other popular groups like ITZY, RIIZE, tripleS, and more. The group captivated the audience with performances of their latest hits, including "Armageddon" and "Supernova."
However, during their set, Karina appeared visibly uncomfortable as she repeatedly adjusted her outfit, pulling at her dress to ensure it stayed in place. The situation worsened when a concert-goer allegedly filmed her inappropriately while she was seated as part of the choreography, leaving her looking stunned.
it’s getting too uncomfortable for Karina to wear short fits on stage 🥲 is the stylist even thinkinggg pic.twitter.com/tbJf2fMrs4
— Jazz (@mjkmwntr) October 5, 2024
They need to fire that stylist bc this is getting repetitive. She was uncomfortable throughout the entire show. She couldn’t even dance properly, adjusted her dress every 5 seconds and now she even has to worrying about whether a pervert is recording her or not https://t.co/mToavL0ncL
— 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒐 🛸 (@jjhihicat) October 5, 2024
WTF! the way her smile faded immediately the moment she saw the pervert filming her inappropriately. please help us find that pervert!
— Sunshine (@sunshine_080507) October 5, 2024
and when will you do your job properly?! how many times have you put karina's safety at risk bc of these outfits @aespa_official @SMTOWNGLOBAL https://t.co/RTVLNSIeXE
This isn’t the first time SM Entertainment's styling team has faced criticism regarding Karina's outfits. Fans previously voiced their concerns during the "Synk: Parallel Line" in Japan, where Karina also experienced a wardrobe malfunction due to overly revealing attire.
As incidents of wardrobe issues continue to arise, aespa's fans have grown increasingly frustrated and are demanding that SM Entertainment take immediate action to address the ongoing concerns about Karina’s styling for concerts and official schedules.
someone filmed karina inappropriately in a compromising position which visibly made her uncomfortable. whoever that person was needs to be banned from future concerts because that was beyond disgusting. it’s the stylists job to ensure the girls feel safe and comfortable when…
— liz ꫂ ၴႅၴ (@rinacvnty) October 5, 2024
SM PROTECT KARINA
— ♡ (@loveyupage) October 5, 2024
We again urge SM Ent. to prioritize Karina’s safety & improve her performance styling. There are concerns that someone may have taken inappropriate images/vids, putting her at risk.
For urgent attention!#PROTECT_KARINA@SMTOWNGLOBAL @aespa_official