Aespa Karina's daily photo sparked a heated reaction from comedian Kim Young-min, a supporter of the People Power Party.
On the 29th, Kim posted a photo of Karina on his social media, adding, "The People Power Party will take a strong stance against online sexual crimes and protect artists from perverts. K-pop stars are great artists and industrial heroes who revitalize the economy. We will protect this together with the people."
Karina publicly shared a casual photo taken in Japan on the 27th but deleted it at lightning speed. This was because she was wearing a jumper printed with the red number '2.' Upon seeing this, Kim enthusiastically welcomed her, leaving a message saying, "I feel like Karina will save South Korea!"
However, after the photo was interpreted with political meaning, Karina conveyed her apology to fans, saying, "I had no such intention at all," and "I will be more attentive and careful in the future. I'm sorry for causing worry once again."
Her agency, SM Entertainment, emphasized, "Karina only posted everyday content on social media and had no other purpose or intention at all. After recognizing the potential for misunderstanding, she immediately deleted the post. We hope that the artist's intentions will not be distorted and consumed for specific purposes any longer."
Meanwhile, Kim Young-min is a comedian who debuted in 2004 with 'The Laughing Club' and gained fame through 'Gag Concert.' He previously ran as a proportional representative candidate for the People Power Party's satellite party, 'People's Future,' but was not elected.
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