KARINA of aespa graces Harper’s BAZAAR cover, showcasing her beauty and discussing her future and handling stage nerves.
September/6/2025 11:58
KARINA of aespa appeared in the magazine 'Harper’s BAZAAR.' The title of the cover for the September issue featuring the global icon, KARINA, is 'The Super Star.' Representing the fourth generation of female idols and moving the history of K-POP, this era's icon is spotlighted. The gravure incorporates aespa's unique charm, known as 'Suwema' (meaning a metallic feeling from the song). Especially, the difference between the photos taken at the time of the shoot and the final version is almost none, and KARINA's unrealistic beauty surprised all the staff. The natural perfection that even AI finds difficult to embody proves why she is called 'The Super Star.' After the shoot, a candid interview followed. When asked if she has imagined herself five years from now, she replied, 'I think many things will change, but there are parts I don’t want to change. If I can work happily with the members and good people, I have no other wishes.' When asked how she relieves tension, she said, 'Before going on stage, I always say, 'I can’t do this. I have to run away.' My body shakes so much. I feel like I live in the emotion of tension. I continuously accept and recognize new emotions. While working, it seems I pay less attention to my feelings to work efficiently. Then I look back and think, 'I’m still shaking this much (laughs)!'.
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