Karina

Korean: 카리나

Hometown:

Paldal-gu, Gyeonggi-do

Country:

South Korea

Full name:

Yoo Ji-min

Native name:

유지민

Birthday:

Apr 11, 2000

Age:

24 years old

Blood type:

Height:

5'6" (168 cm)

Weight:

99.2 lbs (45 kg)

Group (2020-present):

aespa

Group (2021-2022,2024-present):

Girls On Top

Introduction

Yoo Jimin, known under her stage name Karina, is a South Korean dancer, rapper, and singer-songwriter under SM Entertainment. She is best known as the oldest member, leader, main dancer, center, one of the visuals, and face of the girl group aespa.

Before debuting Karina was active on social media and was recruited by SM Entertainment where she became a trainee in 2016. Karina completed her high school education at Hansol High School before receiving her GED.

On February 19, 2019, she appeared on Taemin's MV for "Want". Additionally, she was also a backup dancer during the time of the song's promotional stage.

Later on, she debuted as the leader of aespa on November 17, 2020, with the digital single "Black Mamba".

She then debuted as a member in the unit GOT the beat from the project girl group Girls On Top on January 3, 2022, alongside her fellow aespa member Winter.

She also featured on "2022 Winter SMTOWN:SMCU Palace" which is SM Entertainment's ninth winter album. She featured on the song 'Hot & Cold' along with EXO's Kai, RED VELVET's Seulgi, and NCT's Jeno.

In 2023, she was selected as one of the OST singers for the Netflix drama 'Song of the Bandits'. The song was entitled 'Sad Waltz'.

SM Entertainment:

Nov 17, 2020-present

Debut:

Nov 17, 2020

Debut to 1st win:

61 days

Current state:

active

Active years:

2019-present

Zodiac-sign:

Aries

Language(s):

Korean, English, Japanese

Training period:

4 years

Education:

Hansol High School

MBTI:

ENFP

kpopping rank:

28th

Fandom:

Fandom color(s):

Wisteria

Malibu

1 wins

11.5K pics

13 videos

1 albums

425.1K views

1.2K adds

Fun facts

Karina's audition song was Taeyeon’s "11:11". The first time aespa members met Taeyeon, she said "I'm such a big fan I love you."

Karina wanted to become a singer because of Girls’ Generation.

Karina's baptismal name is 'Katarina' so she chose Karina as her stage name. Her other stage name options included 'Woo Ah' and 'Jasmine.'

Karina was recruited into SM Entertainment through a social media DM. She was active on social media prior to becoming a trainee and an SM recruiter saw her posts. She originally thought it was fake but realized it was real when they sent their business card.

Karina relieves stress by shopping, eating good food, and reading books in quiet places.

Karina loves playing mobile games, especially "PUBG."

Karina and ITZY's Yeji are friends.

Giselle said when Karina is happy she hits Giselle's butt.

Karina's most used emoji is the crying face.

Karina says her strength is that she is very caring towards those around her. She says her other strength is that she is quick-witted.