aespa KARINA, from Grunge to Roxyq... Behind the Scenes of the Photoshoot Revealed

aespa member KARINA recently revealed behind-the-scenes cuts and several photos from a photo shoot through SNS. On the 4th, KARINA posted the photos on their Instagram without any additional comments, showcasing various styled concepts in the released images. In the photos, KARINA styled a grunge look with naturally tousled black hair, a loose white long sleeve, and a red check shirt tied around the waist. Also revealed was a look featuring all-black clothing, long black hair, and bangs that added a mysterious atmosphere. Especially notable was a pose with one arm stretched above the head and styling that revealed the waistline, expressing a sophisticated and bold charm. In the photo shoot and behind-the-scenes cuts recently released through the magazine Dazed Korea 2026 Winter Edition and official SNS channels, KARINA broke away from the previously pure and mysterious image, embodying a bold and rebellious rock chic mood. The released photos showcased various styles such as a vintage cut-out T-shirt with a chest line cut, leopard pants, a subtle see-through top layered with a check shirt in a ’bottomless’ fashion, and vintage distressed jeans. The black hair styling, smoky makeup, and dreamy gaze completed a unique aura. Fans responded with comments like, ″This kind of daring concept is really the first time I’ve seen,″ ″Perfectly pulling off cut-out details, see-through, and ripped jeans coordination,″ ″The face is heavenly, but the style is totally rockstar,″ and ″My heart skipped a beat when shouting ’I love KARINA.’″ Meanwhile, aespa, which includes KARINA, completed a world tour in 16 regions across Asia and the Americas starting from Seoul in August last year, and plans to hold a European tour starting January 2027. KARINA is active as a member of the SM Entertainment group aespa.