Aespa’s Stylist Under Fire: Fans Claim Karina’s Outfits Constantly Put Her “In Danger”

“What’s wrong with aespa’s stylist…”

The shimmering world of K-Pop, while celebrated for its striking visuals and captivating performances, sometimes hides concerns that fans can’t ignore. One such issue has come to light as the hashtags “Prioritize Karina’s Safety” and “#Respect_Karina” began trending on Twitter.

The cause? Fans are voicing their concerns about aespa Karina‘s outfits, which they believe have inadvertently put the singer in danger during live performances.

Karina at Outside Lands Festival | @BeInLove_0411/Twitter

The spark for this outcry was aespa’s recent appearance at the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco. However, this isn’t the first time concerns about Karina’s safety have surfaced.

Karina’s outfit today, the skirt has several strips. | @just_0411/Twitter

A previous incident at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York earlier this summer saw Karina tripping, presumably because of her outfit.

During the group’s Outside Lands Festival performance, a backstage staff member was even spotted adjusting a strip on Karina’s outfit to prevent her from potentially tripping, further fueling the concerns.

| @karinachartss/Twitter

Fans, devoted and always on the lookout for their idols’ well-being, have now crafted an open letter to SM Entertainment. The letter urges the entertainment behemoth to consider the potential dangers of intricate outfits, particularly those with strips and flares that may cause mishaps during performances.

They emphasized that while aesthetics are undeniably important in the K-Pop realm, an artist’s safety should never be compromised.

We demand that SM Entertainment prioritises KARINA’s safety…KARINA’s safety is of the utmost importance. As a responsible and influential entertainment agency, we do not want this to happen again. Please take action.

— Aespa fans’ statement

Fans also called upon aespa’s stylists to acknowledge the potential hazards of their fashion choices. They urged them to be innovative and follow current fashion trends but without jeopardizing the artist’s safety.

The push for change isn’t just about preventing physical mishaps — it’s about ensuring the artist feels comfortable and confident onstage. When performers constantly worry about potential wardrobe malfunctions or the dangers of their attire, it detracts from the genuine essence of their performances.

K-Pop groups, particularly global sensations like aespa, have a tight schedule with back-to-back performances, photoshoots, and appearances. As such, ensuring their comfort and safety is essential. While the aesthetic value of outfits is crucial in creating memorable stage moments, it’s essential to strike a balance.

SM Entertainment has yet to respond to fans’ concerns officially, but the hope is that the agency, known for managing top-tier K-Pop acts, will address this matter promptly. After all, fans’ fervor for change comes from a place of deep love and concern for their favorite artists.

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