Unexpected Story Of Popular Korean Star Meeting aespa’s Karina For The First Time Is Going Viral
An unexpected story shared by Korean singer and entertainer Haha about meeting aespa’s Karina has become a hot topic online. A post on TheQoo about it has racked up over 45,000 views and hundreds of comments!
During the most recent broadcast of KBS Cool FM Haha’s Super Radio, the beloved entertainer returned as a radio DJ after a 16-year break. While discussing aespa’s smash hit song “Supernova,” Haha revealed his amusing first encounter with the group’s leader, Karina.
According to Haha, he met Karina while filming a segment for Yoo Jae Suk’s program, Synchro U. Describing Karina as a “goddess,” Haha humorously compared her to Chae Rina, a star from his generation. What caught fans’ attention, however, was Haha’s candid and hilarious recounting of his nervousness during their meeting.
Haha admitted that he had practiced staying composed and greeting Karina confidently but completely froze when she warmly greeted him first.
Normally, only one manager accompanies me, but that day, I had three or four people tagging along. I told myself, ‘Karina is my junior, so stay cool, smile confidently, and greet her politely.’ But then someone who looked like they came from space said, ‘Hello.’ I completely froze and couldn’t even greet her properly. I was like, ‘Why couldn’t I say hi?’
— Haha
Haha then added that his wife has a celebrity crush too (hers being rising actor Byeon Woo Seok) hence jokingly excusing his starstruck moment with Karina.
My wife doesn’t know about this. But she likes Byeon Woo Seok too. It’s not like it’s romantic or anything — it’s the same as liking a celebrity crush on your school notebook cover when you were younger.
— Haha
The beloved radio host then revealed that his first meeting with Karina was so impactful that if he were to have a daughter in the future, he would name her “Harina.”
Now I understand why everyone is obsessed with Karina. She’s charismatic, but she’s also so down-to-earth and laid-back. If I were to have another daughter, I’d name her ‘Ha Rina.’ Of course, my ‘baby factory’ is closed, but that’s how much I genuinely like Karina.
— Haha
The story has quickly gone viral thanks to Haha’s hilarious but relatable remarks. Fans are even saying they love “Ha Rina” as a name! Many also noted how his anecdotes showcased Karina’s approachable and down-to-earth personality, further fueling fans’ love for the idol.
