On April 27, aespa’s Karina uploaded several photos to her personal account with the caption, “Let’s get along well.” The photos showed her wearing the outfit featured in teaser content for aespa’s 2nd full-length album LEMONADE.

The post had already become a hot topic among fans because of Karina’s striking styling and futuristic visuals. However, it gained even more attention after netizens noticed that BIGBANG’s G-Dragon had liked the post. In the photos, Karina wore a skintight suit that emphasized her sharp silhouette and stage-ready image.

G-Dragon Karina Instagram like

The outfit quickly became one of the most talked-about styles from aespa’s LEMONADE teaser rollout, with many fans describing her look as “AI-like” and comparing her figure to a mannequin. Karina has long been associated with aespa’s futuristic concept, and the latest teaser photos once again highlighted the visual identity that has made her one of K-pop’s most recognizable centers.

karina aespa photoshoot

After G-Dragon’s “like” became known, online attention quickly turned to the previous connection between the 2 stars. Karina previously appeared in the music video for G-Dragon’s TOO BAD, a track from his 3rd full-length album Übermensch. Because of that collaboration, fans began revisiting their link after seeing his reaction to her new post.

However, G-Dragon is also known for actively liking social media posts. He has previously explained that he often reacts to fan creations and supportive content as a way of showing appreciation. For that reason, many fans viewed the “like” as a friendly show of support rather than anything more. Meanwhile, aespa is preparing to return with LEMONADE, and Karina’s teaser photos are continuing to build anticipation for the group’s comeback.

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