👤
About Karina
Karina (Yu Jimin) is the leader and center of aespa, known for her commanding stage presence and sharp dance precision. She is widely regarded as one of the top visuals in 4th generation K-pop and consistently leads aespa's performances with flawless technique.
Fun Facts
- Karina trained under SM Entertainment for nearly 5 years before debut.
- She studied at the Hanlim Arts High School — the same school as many K-pop idols.
- Karina dated Korean actor Lee Jae-wook, one of 4th gen's first publicly confirmed idol relationships.
- Her stage name "Karina" was chosen to match her avatar ae-Karina's name in the aespa lore.
- She is considered one of the definitive "center" visuals of the 4th generation.
Solo Projects
No solo projects listed yet.