15 Surprising Similarities Between Red Velvet’s Irene & aespa’s Karina

No wonder we love them both so much 🤩
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Andrea Nolan
Andrea Nolan

K-Pop fans get a lot of joy and happiness when finding similarities between two of their favorite idols — Irene and Karina have made this super easy for ReVeluvs and MYs. The charismatic leaders of SM Entertainment‘s most popular girl groups have more in common than you’d think.

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It’s not just the fact that they made two super successful girl groups — all while looking absolutely gorgeous — that makes fans love both of these stars. In fact, there are a whopping 15 similarities that we can think of!

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1. High-Flying Dreams

Before they were gracing the stage, both Irene and Karina had aspirations of becoming air hostesses. Their shared dream is a nod to their service-oriented personalities and love for travel.

Irene’s GQ Interview. | @seulgisolomon/Twitter

2. Digital Gardening Enthusiasts

They may be known for their performances, but both idols also enjoy virtual gardening. Karina is known for her fondness for the game Gardenscapes, while Irene famously prefers cultivating her virtual land in Farmville.

Irene playing “Farmville” | @redvelvet.smtown/Instagram

3. Fabric Softener

On social media, both idols have expressed their preference for a specific brand of fabric softener, turning it into an adorable meme among fans.

4. Jump-Scare Jitters

Irene and Karina share a timid side, easily startled by sudden movements or unexpected situations, which has been well-documented and shared by fans on Twitter.

5. Acrophobia Affinity

Despite their towering stage presence, both idols confess to a fear of heights, showing that they have more in common than just their careers.

6. Wink Struggles

It’s a cute gesture often expected from idols, but both Irene and Karina have admitted that they can’t wink, turning it into a charming quirk that fans adore.

7. Snack Preferences

The two have a particular obsession with BAEBAE biscuits, a snack that both have been spotted enjoying on multiple occasions.

8. Scent Savy

An unusual habit they share is a penchant for sniffing things. This quirk adds to their unique and relatable personalities.

9. Musical Minds

Their music tastes align closely, with both recommending songs by HONNE and expressing their admiration for Tori Kelly’s “Confetti.”

10. Exclusive Friend Circles

Both idols claim to have only one close celebrity friend each, with Karina’s being ITZY‘s Ryujin and Irene’s BLACKPINK‘s Jennie, highlighting their selective and deep bonds.

11. Cycling Challenges

Neither Irene nor Karina excel at bike riding, proving that even idols have everyday skills they struggle with.

12. Mirrored Moles

A small but striking similarity is their cheek moles, which are on opposite sides of their faces, adding to their mirrored allure.

13. Pre-Debut Spotlight

Both were featured in SM Entertainment music videos before their official debut, hinting at their potential early on. Karina famously featured in SHINee Taemin’s “Want,” while Irene camoed in Henry‘s “143” clip.

14. Aries

It’s in the stars—both idols are Aries, which might explain their passionate and driven personalities.

15. Septuple Threats

Finally, their positions within their respective groups are remarkably similar. Irene holds the titles of leader, center, face of the group, visual, main rapper, lead dancer, and sub-vocalist. Karina mirrors these with leader, center, face of the group, visual, lead rapper, main dancer, and sub-vocalist roles.

| K-Pop Profiles
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