On Saturday, October 19, MBC’s Show! Music Core announced that Karina from aespa emerged victorious with her new solo single, “UP.”The idol captivated audiences, garnering an impressive total of 6,998 points, surpassing competitors AB6IX’s “NVKED,”which scored 3,562 points, and QWER’s “My Name is Malgeum,”with 6,439 points.
This victory marked Karina’s inaugural win as a solo artist, sending her fans into a jubilant frenzy across social media. “UP”is a feature from aespa’s concert EP, SYNK: PARALLEL LINK, which showcased each member’s solo endeavors; however, it lacked a dedicated music video or substantial promotional activities.
The fact that “UP”was not included in aespa’s main album releases astonished fans, who expressed admiration for its remarkable impact online. Following the announcement, supporters beamed with pride at Karina’s influence, while many speculated about how her official solo debut might perform in the future.
Here are some fan responses:
“4th gen it girl indeed! we love you karina.”
“AN UNPROMOTED CONCERT SOLO STAGE SONG THAT’S NOT EVEN HER OFFICIAL SOLO DEBUT ACHIEVING RAKS AND MUSIC SHOW WINS IS SO INSANE, you will always be famous and loved,”- commented a fan.
“She did it with an unpromoted 4-month-old concert song, getting RAK and a win on a music show. Wow, I’m so proud of her,”- added another fan on X.
“Winning both as an individual and with her group within just 4 years of her career is insane. This is only the beginning; she’s destined to be one of the greatest idols K-pop has ever seen; mark my words!”- noted another netizen.
Numerous fans and netizens expressed their astonishment at Karina’s success at MBC’s Show! Music Core, especially since she hasn’t even made an official solo debut yet.
“This is insane because it’s not even recognized as an official solo debut song; it’s credited to the group, and she still won. What a diva!”- stated a netizen.
“She hasn’t even debuted as a solo artist, and already she’s won. We keep saying once Karina is fully unleashed, the industry is done for,”- remarked another netizen on X.
“Absolutely no promotion from her agency, a concert song that has been performed for five months, no music video or album, couldn’t even get the company to release the song without pressure, and she still managed to win,”- said an X user.
“This is crazyyyyy! A solo from a concert achieving this???”- commented a fan.
Karina of aespa Reflects on Her First Solo Win at MBC’s Show! Music Core with “UP”
Following her win on October 19 at MBC’s Show! Music Core, Karina took a moment to share her emotions. In a message posted on her Bubble account, she expressed her utter astonishment at her achievement.
Karina also shared messages on Bubble that conveyed her excitement, revealing she was literally screaming upon receiving the news of her win. Additionally, she posted photos showing her emotional reaction, further endearing her to her fans. Her journey and recognition, especially as a budding solo artist, have sparked immense joy among her supporters.
Apart from her role in aespa, Karina, whose real name is Yu Ji-min, is also a member of the supergroup Got The Beat, under SM Entertainment. As she continues to scale new professional heights, her fans eagerly anticipate her growth within the K-pop and broader music landscapes.
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