aespa's KARINA showcases stunning visuals in W KOREA's special edition for the Seoul Jazz Festival 2026, embodying a summer goddess.
May/27/2026 14:30
KARINA of aespa showcased overwhelming visuals in a gravure. Recently active as a Chanel Beauty ambassador, KARINA was selected as the cover model for the special edition of 'W KOREA' published for the '18th Seoul Jazz Festival 2026'. Recently unveiled through official SNS channels, she radiated an aura under the gentle wind and dazzling sunlight in three types of covers. In this gravure, KARINA displayed a fresh 'juice beauty' and transformed into the perfect 'early summer goddess'. Without extravagant decorations, her natural expressions and gazes were highlighted. Her pure and transparent skin and lively makeup stood out. This artistic gravure, which balanced artistic sensibility and seasonal changes, was published in the magazine's June issue and at the site of the 'Seoul Jazz Festival' held at Olympic Park, with behind-the-scenes videos available through official SNS channels. aespa, to which KARINA belongs, recently announced the pre-released song 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)' featuring G-DRAGON. They will start full-scale comeback activities with the release of their 2nd full album 'LEMONADE' at 1 PM on the 29th. *Videos can be viewed by clicking or tapping.
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