Artist · part of aespa
Karina
Karina is the leader, main dancer, lead rapper, and visual of the K-pop girl group aespa under SM Entertainment. Born Yu Ji-min on April 11, 2000, she debuted with aespa in November 2020 and has become one of the most recognizable 4th generation K-pop idols. Known for her powerful stage presence, exceptional dancing skills, and striking visuals, she has been a brand ambassador for multiple luxury brands and consistently ranks among the most popular K-pop idols.
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Achievements
- ★ Leader of aespa, one of the best-selling 4th generation K-pop groups
- ★ Multiple music show wins and awards with aespa including Daesang awards
- ★ Brand ambassador for luxury brands including Prada
- ★ Ranked among the top K-pop idols in brand reputation rankings
- ★ Participated in GOT the Beat, SM Entertainment's supergroup project
Fun facts
- ✦ She trained for 4 years before debuting with aespa
- ✦ She can speak Korean, English, and basic Japanese
- ✦ She was a popular ulzzang (internet celebrity) before becoming a trainee
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#10
Best KPOP Leader 2026
Open · 15 votes for Karina
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#6
Best KPOP Visual 2026
Open · 1 votes for Karina
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#6
Best KPOP Dancer 2026
Open · 1 votes for Karina
Recent polls
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#10
Best KPOP Leader 2026
Jul 2026 · Open
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#6
Best KPOP Visual 2026
Jun 2026 · Open
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#6
Best KPOP Dancer 2026
Jun 2026 · Open
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Visual Queen of KPOP 2026
Mar 2026
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#67
HOT 100 KPOP IDOLS RANKING 2025
Nov 2025
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THE QUEEN OF KPOP 2025
Oct 2025
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#32
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#17
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Visual Queen of KPOP 2025
Mar 2025
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#11