Aespa’s Karina Goes Viral For Her Signature Facial Expression When “Rejecting” Fan Requests

K-pop idols are constantly being followed by fans in both public and private spaces.

JUST SAW KARINA IN PARIS 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/9IoC7gOZBG

— ANTO (@929SELFISH) July 2, 2023

In many instances, fans may ask for an autograph or photo, and although they want to sign for them, security and staff instruct them not to do so for various reasons, including safety.

the security guard came out apologizing to the fans and gave an explanation that the place of the arrival and off-from-work greeting is moved to outside the parking lot fence, for safety purpose. the fans explained to joy and they did a pinky promise 🥹pic.twitter.com/FvcgEQNmnn

— t (@joyisthetics) August 16, 2023

The general rule of thumb in K-Pop is to avoid autograph requests in public spaces and should be asked during official fan events. Although there are always exceptions, this is the standard that most fans try to abide by.

Autograph signing at the Transformers One premier 240917#Yuqi #우기 #宋雨琦 pic.twitter.com/ZvR9vjojQJ

— GZB_우기우끼끼_2YEON💜 (@RunBabyRunnnnnn) September 18, 2024

On September 20, an online community post garnered much attention for aespa Karina‘s adorable way of having to “reject” signing autographs for fans.

Fans found it hilarious that she always made the same face when she couldn’t sign for them.

Most recently, she made her “I’m sorry” face when she couldn’t sign for fans while attending Milan fashion week.

Korean netizens could genuinely see how bad she felt for not being able to accept fans’ requests.

• “Cute.”
• “Even her gestures look like it’s CG.”
• “Cute lolol.”
• “Her forehead is doing its best to express how sorry she is. So cute.”
• “Wait she’s so cute.”
• “She seems genuinely sorry.”
• “Cutie.”
• “So adorable.”
• “She’s really trying her best to show she’s sorry lol.”

But honestly, how can you not smile after seeing her like that!