Netizens Raise Concerns After Seeing aespa Karina’s “Uncomfortable” Outfit At The 2023 “The Fact Music Awards”

Fans have raised concerns for aespa‘s Karina after the idol had to perform in an “uncomfortable” outfit.

Aespa’s Karina | @katarinabluu/Instagram

On October 10, the members of aespa were among the groups that attended the 2023 The Fact Music Awards.

From the minute the members stepped onto the red carpet, all of the group gained attention for their visuals and shined with their looks that perfectly suited their personalities.

The members of aespa on the red carpet | News1

During the show, aespa gave fans a glimpse of their performance outfit when they won an award. At first, netizens couldn’t get enough as they thought the look suited the “mermaid” concept.

The first glimpse netizens had of the performance outfits | THE FACT/YouTube

When the performance happened, Karina particularly caught the attention of fans. While the photos of the idol looked beautiful…

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And, of course, slayed the stage…

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Karina’s outfit came under fire from netizens. Some netizens just thought the outfit didn’t suit the idol or the concept…

becca had the opportunity to make the most beautiful outfits for the mermaid concept to fully embrace aespacore… BUT SHE DID THIS… pic.twitter.com/LANlf1Ib2t

— g; (@krnsana) October 10, 2023

However, many netizens had serious concerns about the safety of Karina in the outfit.

In particular, they shared that the idol looked uncomfortable, and the details and additions to the outfit could’ve caused serious damage to Karina. Many shared that while outfits have to look good, they also have to be practical and ensure that the idols can perform without worrying.

We urge those in charge of KARINA's outfits to prioritize her safety above all else. It is essential that her clothing flawlessly integrate style and comfort while ensuring her safety throughout performances.

PRIORITIZE KARINA'S SAFETY@aespa_official @SMTOWNGLOBAL

— karina’s wife (@ujiminphoria) October 10, 2023

We urge those in charge of KARINA's outfits to prioritize her safety above all else. It is essential that her clothing flawlessly integrate style and comfort while ensuring her safety throughout performances. Protect Karina @aespa_official @SMTOWNGLOBAL

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— g; (@krnsana) October 10, 2023

We urge those in charge of KARINA's outfits to prioritize her safety above all else. It is essential that her clothing flawlessly integrate style and comfort while ensuring her safety throughout performances. Protect Karina @aespa_official @SMTOWNGLOBAL

— KARINA GLOBAL UNION (@KRNGlobalUnion) October 10, 2023

We urge those in charge of KARINA's outfits to prioritize her safety above all else. It is essential that her clothing flawlessly integrates style and comfort while ensuring her safety throughout performances.

PRIORITIZE KARINA'S SAFETY@aespa_official @SMTOWNGLOBAL pic.twitter.com/VfBdKzJHoF

— KARINA Bar_카리나바 (@ChinaKarinaBar) October 10, 2023

really do hope they'll stop giving her outfits that can make her feel uncomfortable while performing…. pic.twitter.com/ndkOCeu0lc

— 밈 (@havefunkarina) October 10, 2023

It’s tiring to see that Karina kept on getting uncomfortable outfits like this, it limits her performance cause it’s bothering
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— Jazz (@mjkmwntr) October 10, 2023

It isn’t the first time fans have called out SM Entertainment for their dangerous styling, and it’s all because netizens want the idols to look good on stage but feel safe and comfortable while performing.

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