aespa KARINA, first part-time job challenge at 'Space Rice Cake Shop'... begins 'Pomegranate Ade' duties with Ahn Yujin

KARINA of aespa takes on their first part-time job on the tvN variety show ’Universe Rice Cake Shop.’ In episode 8 of ’Universe Rice Cake Shop,’ airing on the 18th, KARINA joins as a part-timer, supporting Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Young Ji Lee, and Ahn Yu-jin while moving between the kitchen and the dining area. On that day, after receiving job training from Ahn Yu-jin, KARINA is assigned their first task of making pomegranate ade in the kitchen. Remembering the senior’s instructions, KARINA carefully completes the drink, prompting Lee Eun-ji to express surprise, saying, ″Your hands look like those of someone who has done part-time work before.″ The episode also highlights the cheerful chemistry between KARINA and the ’Jirak-ies.’ While Ahn Yu-jin practiced maintaining discipline with the older members in anticipation of the new youngest part-timer, KARINA also shows enthusiasm, creating a special atmosphere between the two. On the second day of the Seoul store’s operation, Lee Eun-ji transforms into a bartender and introduces the non-alcoholic cocktail ’Goheung Sea Margarita.’ During this process, Lee Eun-ji faces unexpected challenges. Additionally, a new spicy menu item, the ’Bhut Jolokia Pizza,’ made with chewy glutinous rice dough, is newly launched. aespa, which includes KARINA, held their solo concert ’2026-27 aespa Live Tour Sync Complexcity’ at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, on August 7 and 8, and is currently conducting their fourth world tour, covering 25 regions including North America, South America, and Europe. KARINA released their solo song ’16 Bit’ on September 14 through various music sites and also participated in writing the lyrics. Episode 8 of ’Universe Rice Cake Shop’ will air on the 18th at 8:35 PM.