Aespa Karina’s Fan Pop-Up Event Draws Attention For Looking “Better Than” SM Entertainment’s Official One

For aespa Karina‘s birthday on April 11, a well-known fansite known as Just prepared an elaborate and aesthetic pop-up event that has been going somewhat viral on social media!

The event had been advertised for the last couple of weeks, teasing what appeared to be a fun, alien-themed pop-up show complete with plenty of cute goodies featuring an adorable fan-made cat mascot to represent Karina.

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— 愛のため、世界のため (@yumakemyworld) March 8, 2024

愛のため、世界のため
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— ꜰʀᴀᴍᴇ ᴇᴠᴇɴᴛ
이벤트 진행기간동안 팝업 내 포토부스에서 해당 프레임으로 촬영 가능합니다.
또한, 촬영시 착용가능한 한솔고 교복 마이가 비치될 예정입니다!

— ʟᴜᴄᴋʏ ᴅʀᴀᴡ#4L4W #나의세계에게#카리나 #karina pic.twitter.com/48OhpvR4zN

— 愛のため、世界のため (@yumakemyworld) April 7, 2024

And the event didn’t disappoint. The theme was about exploring a “Karina planet” on a spaceship, which was executed with professional-level quality.

입장 시작합니다!#4L4W #나의세계에게#카리나 #karina pic.twitter.com/u8a79mDhLy

— 愛のため、世界のため (@yumakemyworld) April 10, 2024

놀러가따와써요
카리나가 예뿌고 왹냥이가 탐나요 pic.twitter.com/196FwPTuWZ

— 일일. (@11Wlals4) April 10, 2024

The room was designed in a way that makes it look like it was totally immersive, and it’s hard to believe it was all created by a fan!

There’s no doubt that a lot of energy, money, and love went into this pop-up zone, and fans have been sharing their admiration for Just’s dedication to Karina and celebrating her birthday.

The black cat mascot used to represent Karina is a perfect representation of her as well, and she was definitely the star of the event!

Those that attended the pop-up got to take home the promised goodies mentioned in the promotions.

Some fans couldn’t help but compare it to a recent aespa pop-up shop run by SM Entertainment itself, which is much less impressive to many people.

Here’s how fans are reacting to the cute alien-themed pop-up event that was so well-crafted by a dedicated fansite.

Would you attend an event like this for your favorite idol?