“Next Karina” — 5th Gen Idol’s Breasts Become A Hot Topic, Defended From Criticism

Since her debut, aespa Karina‘s visuals have often been discussed, including her figure. As someone with larger breasts, Karina has been targeted with malicious comments about her natural appearance.

aespa Karina’s Breasts Unexpectedly Trigger Heated Debate

Recently, an idol referred to as “the next Karina” has had her chest made a topic of discussion.

On September 20, tripleS performed at the Anyang Dance Festival, and many photos and videos of member Chaeyeon gained attention online.

The idol wore a fitted white top with short sleeves, which showed off her waist and a similarly colored mini skirt.

260920 안양 춤 축제#김채연 #Chaeyeon #채연이뿐#트리플에스 #tripleS pic.twitter.com/Ojv1L8oTGR

— Chaecolate (@chaecolat_) September 20, 2026

260920 Rising#트리플에스 #tripleS #김채연 #ChaeYeon pic.twitter.com/bYr9LRlSnB

— ritzz (@ritzzS4) September 20, 2026

After videos were published, an account shared slowed down videos of Chaeyeon, with an obvious focus on her chest. This post received over a million views, with some commenters calling her the “new Karina.”

에스파 카리나 이후의 대세는 누굴까?

난 트리플에스의 김채연 이라고 생각함.

반박 해보셈. pic.twitter.com/0DQkdVNaH7

— 520 (@5555520g) September 22, 2026

With this sudden discussion, a post on a Korean forum discussed Chaeyeon, saying that her breasts “got huge” recently and claiming to know how it occurred.

It wasn’t originally that big, but I’ll explain why her breasts have gotten particularly huge this year.

1. She wears shapewear to correct/lift the lower position.

— OP

Netizens in the comments weighed in defending the idol from the unnecessary talk, and accusing the poster of malicious intentions.

• “There aren’t any female idols whose breasts have suddenly gotten that much bigger recently. Who are you even talking about? LOL, are you just making things up in your head?”
• “No matter how jealous or desperate you get, female idols are still way more superior than someone like you. Yeah.”
• “Female idols were simply born as a different kind of person from you. Don’t be so consumed by your inferiority complex and sense of inadequacy. I’m sure you’re precious to your parents, at least.”
• “Isn’t it better to wear something like that and make your figure look better than getting dangerous surgery? But why does it matter? It’s not like she’s doing anything wrong, so why are you making such a fuss? Like, whatever.”