Karina

Korean: 카리나

Hometown:

Seongnam, Gyeonggi

Country:

South Korea

Full name:

Yu Ji-min

Native name:

유지민

Birthday:

April 11, 2000

Age:

21 years old

Blood type:

B

Height:

5'6" (168 cm)

Weight:

99.2 lbs (45 kg)

Group (2020-2021):

aespa

Introduction to Karina

Karina (카리나) is a South Korean singer under SM Entertainment. She is the leader 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.

SM Entertainment:

January 1, 2016 - present

Debut:

November 17, 2020

Active years:

2019-2021

Zodiac-sign:

Aries

Language(s):

Korean

Training period:

2016 - 2020

Education:

Hansol High School

Kpopping rank:

17th

Fandom color(s):

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Fun Facts about Karina

1

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

2

Karina says that her speciality is picking up items such as a TV remote and bobby pins with her feet

3

In addition to appearing in the music video, Karina was also a backup dancer for Taemin's "Want" promotional stages.

4

Karina wanted to become a singer because of Girls' Generation

5

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

6

Karina's favorite color is blue

7

To relieve stress Karina goes shopping, eats good food and reads a book in a quiet place

8

Karina loves playing mobile games, especially PUBG

9

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

10

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.