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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
aespa's Karina under fire in South Korea — SM Entertainment, fans blamed for dragging HYBE artists into controversy
Karina from the K-pop girl group aespa has been caught in a social media storm after an Instagram post unintentionally sparked political controversy in South Korea. The singer uploaded photos of herself wearing a red and black jacket with the number "2" and captioned it with a single rose emoji. While fans overseas found the post harmless, many Korean netizens quickly linked it to Kim Moon Soo, a presidential candidate associated with the ruling People Power Party. Red is the party's color, and "2" is Kim's assigned candidate number. Swift backlash and late apology The post was taken down within hours, but not before it drew sharp criticism. Karina was accused of subtly endorsing a political figure—something K-pop idols typically avoid due to their widespread influence over young fans. The backlash prompted SM Entertainment to release a statement clarifying that the post had "no political intent." Karina also issued a personal apology through the paid fan app Bubble, stating she never meant to offend anyone. Follower drop sparks more debate In the aftermath, Karina's Instagram followers dropped from 24 million to 23.8 million—a loss of about 200,000. Some attributed the dip to the controversy, while others pointed out that Instagram had recently purged inactive or bot accounts, a trend that affected many other celebrity profiles as well. Several fans noted that the follower count had begun to drop days before the post went live. Damage control: SM Entertainment's media play and fan response As the backlash intensified, some fans began speculating that SM Entertainment was engaging in "media play" to deflect attention. Older, unrelated news involving HYBE, its artists, and HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk began circulating on Korean media platforms—despite offering no substantial updates. Fans noted the suspicious timing, suggesting these articles were resurfaced deliberately to shift focus away from Karina. huh?? 😲 the minute sm's golden girl's in hot water, suddenly chaewon's pic is front and center in an article that's not even about her. and they're digging up stuff that's been public for ages. like be serious. do they think we're that dumb to not know this is contrived The Financial Supervisory Service has stated that recent reports alleging fraudulent transactions by Bang Si-Hyuk are unfounded and confirmed that no such investigation is Meanwhile, aespa's fans—known as MYs—rallied on X (formerly Twitter), launching a campaign highlighting other idols who have also used the peace sign, arguing that similar gestures had gone uncriticized. Karina posting in support of a conservative party in korea and the members of the party showing support to aespa in return. Ntm aespa fans sold out the jacket. Karina and her fans both dumb and stupid as fuck However, fans of HYBE artists responded strongly, accusing MYs of spreading "false equivalencies." They insisted Karina's apology should have been posted on Instagram—where the controversy originated—rather than on Bubble, a paid fan communication app. Some users also noted that Karina's statement regarding her dating news was more extensive than her current apology, further fueling dissatisfaction. Bye she wrote better apology for dating then for showing she support far-right wing 💀I know what you are Karina Despite diverging opinions, one thing is clear: the incident has opened up wider conversations about idol accountability, fan behavior, and the complicated intersection of pop culture and politics in South Korea. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why are aespa fans upset with KATSEYE's response to haters? EYEKONS say 'MYs just want to keep bullying'
KATSEYE, the global girl group under HYBE America, recently released their single Gnarly, which has sparked mixed reactions online. Despite the divided opinions, the buzz around the release has successfully drawn attention, with music fans eager to check out the hype. Performed by the six-member lineup — Daniela Avanzini, Lara Rajagopalan, Megan Skiendiel, Yoonchae Jeong, Sophia Laforteza, and Manon Bannerman — the track's release has also drawn significant criticism. Following the song's debut, members Lara and Manon hosted a special broadcast. While Lara praised the track, saying how good it was, Manon interjected with, "Wait, are they not liking it?" Lara reassured viewers, saying it was okay and emphasized her pride in the song. Manon then added, "I understand it's different… if you get it, you get it." She then took the camera and repeated, "If you don't get it, get the f*ck away from us." If aespa went on live whining about their hate trains over doing absolutely nothing they'll get dragged and cancelled These girls fueled everything and now play the victim card whining but nbgaf because they are Hybe artists KATSEYE face backlash The remark stirred backlash online. Many netizens argued that listeners have the right to dislike a song without being insulted, and some criticized Manon's attitude, saying she needed media training. In response, Manon posted a screenshot on Weverse showing a Google search for "media training courses," seemingly poking fun at the criticism. 💌 #MANON 300425🧸: 📷x1🧸: vibes#KATSEYE @katseyeworld Fans react While the group's fans — known as EYEKONS — found the moment iconic, fans of aespa (called MYs) began criticizing the group, calling Manon "arrogant." EYEKONS quickly defended KATSEYE, pointing out that the group isn't a K-pop act in the traditional sense, but rather one that used the K-pop system to debut. They also argued that K-pop fans aren't used to seeing idols respond boldly to criticism. I dont understand why people are applying their Kpop Degree with Katseye. Like why? Some EYEKONS even reminded MYs that they had once pushed their own idol, aespa's Karina, to apologize publicly for dating — and questioned why they were now attempting to shame others. I'm LIVING for the fact y'all are HEATED that she's not sitting back letting you bully her to hell and back,beyond imagination. Nothing gets kpoppies more mad than a woman standing up against their bullying Others claimed that MYs simply wanted to keep "bullying" KATSEYE, suggesting the anger stemmed from accusations that Gnarly plagiarized elements of aespa's song Drama. 'their last hope…' girl they dont even have to hope. mys are naturally born to be bullies though This is katseye page, manon is talking to her fans, why tf are stans of other ggs here? Are your faves that boring lol More about KATSEYE The group first came together in 2023 through The Dream Academy, a global audition program launched by HYBE and Geffen Records. Their 2024 debut EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong), introduced fans to a polished mix of sleek pop and viral hooks, with standout tracks like Debut and the sweet, addictive Touch. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
