K-pop star Karina explains airport frown: 'Because of allergies'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Karina, a member of the K-pop group aespa, explained why she appeared to be frowning at the airport.
- She revealed that she was experiencing an allergic reaction, which caused her facial expression.
- Karina expressed disappointment, as she had liked her makeup and hair that day.
K-pop star Karina, a member of the popular group aespa, addressed concerns about her seemingly unhappy expression at the airport. Fans noticed her frowning in photos taken during her arrival at the airport on June 10, leading to speculation about her mood.
Karina took to social media to explain the reason behind her facial expression. "I had to frown because of my allergies, so it wouldn't show. I'm upset," she wrote. She expressed her disappointment, particularly because she was pleased with her makeup and hairstyle for the day. "I really liked my hair and makeup today. I'm heading off now. Fighting!" she added.
I had to frown because of my allergies, so it wouldn't show. I'm upset.
Karina shared a series of photos showing her with a pained expression, illustrating the discomfort caused by her allergic reaction. The incident highlights the challenges celebrities face, where even involuntary physical reactions can be misinterpreted by the public and media.
The explanation provided by Karina aims to clarify the situation and reassure fans that her expression was not a reflection of dissatisfaction with her work or surroundings, but rather a physical reaction to an allergy.
I really liked my hair and makeup today. I'm heading off now. Fighting!
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.