Karina is currently causing a stir on the internet with her viral online performance.
On November 10, 2023, aespa officially launched their fourth mini album “Drama”and its title track of the same name. Fans were excited about the group’s bold and self-assured music, as well as their mesmerizing choreography, fashion, and appearances.
Throughout the promotion period, aespa’s choreography for “Drama”gained immense popularity on social media, particularly on TikTok. Fans and netizens shared countless videos of themselves dancing to the song’s iconic instrumental, making it a trending topic among K-pop enthusiasts.
As fans caught wind of Karina’s performance during the song’s chorus, the “bounce”dance gradually took over the platform and gained admiration. This led to it going viral on social media, with fans uploading their own versions.
@bluxyjm it’s so satisfying to watch #KARINA #aespa #karinatok #kpopfyp #foryou #kpopdance ♬ Originalton –
@ivana.nksc The bounce that karina does in drama>>#aespa #aespadramachallenge #aespadrama ♬ Originalton –
@thesongtwins the way she does it is SOOOO SATISFYING PLSS #aespa #drama #twins #kpop #fyp ♬ Originalton –
@joyswvrld so powerful #aespa #kpop #joyswvrld ♬ Original sound –
@dearcamilleb been living for the bounce since day 1 #aespa #karina ♬ original sound – – rinazip
Eventually, the trend made its way to Karina herself, and fans were ecstatic to see the idol participate in the viral trend. On May 6, aespa uploaded a dance clip showcasing leader Karina flawlessly executing the bounce dance trend for their song “Drama.”
View the videos below:
@aespa_official KARINA’s bounce #aespa #에스파 #KARINA #카리나 #ImtheDrama #Drama #aespaDrama ♬ Drama Instrumental – aespa official
According to the clips, this is how fans responded:
- “Oh, she knows.”
- “The owner of the Karina bounce!”
- “Baby girl knows she’s viral.”
- “Karina bounce is back!”
- “The OG is here!”
- “Yes! She’s the only one who can make it so smooth.”
- “No way she did it! Slay!”
- “She did the trend, finally!”
- “Queen joined her trend!”
- “It hits different when Karina herself does it.”
- “She made it look so simple and easy.”
- “Look at the caption. She knows, alright.”
Karina’s clip on social media platform X (Twitter) also gained widespread attention, with netizens responding positively to it.
the og has joined the trend https://t.co/DwbuRiIsqE
— aca ୨ৎ (@sokodoms) May 16, 2024
QUEEN SAW THE TREND I’m glad she knows she’s getting recognition for being an insane dancer 🥺 https://t.co/ypR4r9w6E9
— 💙 (@katarinabluusgf) May 16, 2024
The trendsetter 🔥 https://t.co/eqQjscYU8T
— naddy 👽armageddon (@aquavioletfairy) May 16, 2024
she finally did her own trend 🫂 https://t.co/Bog4ktUmIa
— s | karina best girl (@aespalogist) May 16, 2024
KARINA’S BOUNCING LIKE SHE’S SOME KIND OF SUPERNOVA & IF YOU ARE WONDERING, KARINA’S BOUNCE DANCE IS BECAME VIRAL ON TIKTOK & NOW KARINA IS JOINING THE TREND NOW! OUR MAIN EVENT KARINA ❤️🔥📎:https://t.co/eg7MpfwpxJ#aespa #에스파 #KARINA #카리나 #ImtheDrama #Drama #aespaDrama https://t.co/wPp9xp20PJ pic.twitter.com/RimrhQBRbq
— #GIRLSGENERATION17THANNIVERSARY #SOSHI_TAMTAM2 (@soshioncemidzy_) May 16, 2024
KARINA’s bounce ✅✅✅ Punde Nang knows she’s trending. pic.twitter.com/RChoEhDO1A https://t.co/Obko9wnEtE
— ck records 🛸 (@KUDOKUNG_) May 16, 2024
The IT girl who created the KARINA bounce trend is here https://t.co/LsDGjOI4zl
— Anya👩🦳 (@Anya_0304_) May 16, 2024
this is what im talking abt when having a competent social media manager they immediately recreate a viral challenge a certain company cannot relate https://t.co/QgI3vwJ5Lb
— ㅅㄹ (@popbinz) May 16, 2024
Furthermore, on May 13, aespa unveiled their latest single “Supernova.”This song also serves as a prelude to their highly anticipated album “Armageddon,”set to drop on May 27.
To fully experience the MV for “Supernova”, click here.
The release of the music video on May 14 sparked a lively discussion on online forums, with netizens praising the quartet for breaking away from the “easy-listening”trend in K-pop and taking a bold musical direction outside of their comfort zone.
Netizens were quick to praise the production for successfully capturing K-pop’s distinct aura and diverse sound with the song.
“K-pop has become diluted in recent times,”the OP shared. “However, its original strengths were diversity and the group’s unique aura.”
To learn more about their conversation, click here.
Did you participate in the bounce challenge started by Karina? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section!
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