The photos instantly went viral.
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A new post about aespa’s Karina recent drastic transformation is going viral on the popular Korean forum Pann, with many netizens claiming she does not look like herself.
The post, which has racked up over 70,000 views, claims the idol looks completely unrecognizable in the group’s latest teaser video.
Fans were quick to react to Karina’s shocking transformation, which features a bold new hairstyle and color. Known for her signature long, dark hair, Karina has surprised everyone with a platinum blonde bob.
The dramatic switch in both length and color has left many doing a double-take, with some even mistaking her for another idol entirely.
BLONDE HAIR KARINA WITH NAVEL PIERCING WTF pic.twitter.com/wPYraeb4Ih
— Karina♡ (@ujiminphoria) June 22, 2025
BLONDE KARINA pic.twitter.com/Pua73ubDyR
— hourly karina (@hourlykrn) June 22, 2025
— 순간의 카리나 (@karinaofmoment) June 22, 2025
While Karina has experimented with different looks in the past, this change feels particularly striking — and fans can’t seem to stop talking about it. Some say the new look gives her a totally different aura, leaning more into a sultry, almost rebellious vibe. Others felt the teaser clip didn’t even look like her at first glance, sparking debate online about whether it was a flattering change or just a jarring one.
Still, many are praising the aespa member for pulling off such a bold concept.
- “Huh? Why does she look more attractive in this photo? LOL. Both of them usually look prettier in other pics, but this screenshot is seriously cool as hell. LOL.”
- “This totally looks like Jeon Soyeon, seriously.”
- “She kind of looks like ILLIT’s Iroha here… she’s got that sultry vibe.”
- “Isn’t this just a random screenshot where her eyes aren’t even fully open? But honestly, it’s still fine.”
- “It’s not your typical sparkly idol look — the vibe is more decadent, but it came out really well.”
The styling appears to align with the edgier tone of the group’s upcoming single, “Dirty Work,” which is set for release on June 27. All eyes are on aespa’s return — and fans are curious to see how her new look fits into the group’s latest era.
