Karina Called “Bottom-Heavy”? Fans Defend aespa Star Against Unfair Body Criticism
aespa’s Karina has recently found herself at the center of an unnecessary body-shaming controversy, as online forums buzz with commentary about her appearance during recent public events.
One trending post, titled “Maybe just temporary weight gain? But Karina looks bloated compared to the others lately,” has sparked a wave of criticism for its unfair focus on Karina’s physique.
The post draws comparisons between Karina and other popular idols like IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, NewJeans, and LE SSERAFIM, suggesting that she appears visibly heavier—particularly in her lower body.
In response, fans and netizens alike have rallied in Karina’s defense. Many expressed frustration with the ongoing scrutiny of female idols’ appearances, especially over something as natural and temporary as body fluctuation.
- Of all things, they’re saying Karina has a lower body obesity issue, LOL. Do they not even know what obesity means? Even if they want to criticize Karina, is this really the kind of ridiculous bait they come up with?
- Obesity is the reflection of you in the mirror.
- If it’s like that on camera, then in reality, she’s thin.
- You should at least learn the meaning of obesity… Tsk. Also, if you look at the phone camera pictures, even Karina has slim legs, what are you talking about?
- There’s only one fandom that acts like this after taking a shot at Karina. Now that your true colors are exposed, you should calm down a bit. Instead of supporting your own group, you’re out here grabbing onto other idols’ hair, and that’s why your group is failing with a hollow fandom.
Unfortunately, Karina is far from the first idol to face this kind of criticism. K-pop’s rigid and often unrealistic beauty standards have long fueled online body-shaming, disproportionately targeting women.
Fans are increasingly vocal about rejecting this toxic cycle and supporting idols as human beings, not mannequins.
