| Karina Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 48 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 11, 2000 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Karina is a South Korean singer, musician, and dancer who has gained popularity for being the leader, vocalist, rapper, and dancer of Aespa, a girl group formed by SM Entertainment. She debuted with the group on November 17, 2020, with the release of their debut single Black Mamba, for which the group won the Gaon Chart Music Award for “New Artist of the Year – Digital” in 2021.
Born Name
Yoo Ji-min
Nick Name
Karina, Karomi
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Karina studied at Seongnam Shingi Elementary School, Jeongja Middle School, and Hansol High School. She also attended a piano academy.
Occupation
Singer, Musician, Dancer
Manager
Karina has been signed with SM Entertainment.
Genre
K-pop
Instruments
Vocals, Piano
Labels
SM Entertainment
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
48 kg or 106 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Karina has dated –
- Lee Jae-wook (2024-Present) – Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook’s relationship first came into the spotlight in February 2024 after their agencies confirmed that they were dating.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Karina is of South Korean descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Pretty face
- Frequently cracks her knuckles
- Quick-witted personality
Brand Endorsements
In January 2024, Karina was announced as the new brand ambassador for Converse Korea.
Karina Favorite Things
- Words – Cute, Bbuing, Uing
- Artists And Groups – f(x), Taeyeon, IU, Park Soojin
- Color – Blue
- Season– Spring
- Songs By Beenzino – How do I look, Boogie On & On, Nike Shoes, If I Die Tomorrow
- Animals – Cats, Dogs, Tigers, Crocodiles, Sharks
- Food – Tonkatsu, Carbonated Drinks, Jelly
- Movies – Rapunzel, Frozen
- Snacks – Jellies, Pink Pringles
- Item – Lipsticks
Karina Facts
- She trained for 4 years.
- She has appeared in the music video for the song Want by Lee Tae-min and has also performed with him on several music programs.
- She’s the tallest Aespa member.
- Karina prefers Ice Americano to Hot Americano in winter.
- She has been an ulzzang, a popular South Korean term literally meaning “best face” or “good-looking”.
- She loves playing games on her mobile and has also played PUBG.
- Karina enjoys mint choco and pineapple pizza.
- She can catch stuff with her feet.
- She enjoys drinking green tea and barley tea.
- Karina likes jelly kimchi stew more than chocolate bibimbap.
- She prefers dipping sauce to pouring sauce for ttangsuyuk.
- She enjoys reading in quiet places.
- Karina never forgets to wear her rosary ring on important occasions.
- If she were to choose between AC in winter and heater in summer, Karina would choose AC in winter.
- She loves collecting lipsticks and even enjoys giving them as birthday presents.
- Her stress-relieving techniques include eating good food and shopping.
- To her, the carousel is the best ride at amusement parks.
- She has credited her shyness and forgetfulness as two of her weaknesses.
- In May 2023, she launched her personal Instagram account.
Featured Image by Aespa / Instagram
