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Karina (aespa)

Also known as Yu Ji-Min

Born
Apr 11, 2000age 26
height
5'6" (or 167 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
South Korean

Career

Active 2020 – present

2018
2019
2020
Debut
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Present

Biography

About Karina (aespa)

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Karina, born Yu Ji-min on April 11, 2000, in Suwon, South Korea, is a singer, rapper, and dancer known for her role as the leader of the K-pop girl group aespa. She debuted with the group in November 2020 under SM Entertainment and quickly rose to prominence. In January 2022, she also became a member of the supergroup Got the Beat. She stands 5'6" with a slim build, black hair, and brown eyes, and her measurements are 34–24–34. Her Instagram following has reached 22.4 million, placing her among the most-followed idols. Off stage, her influence extends into fashion and social media, where she engages with a global fanbase. She is South Korean, and her career continues to evolve across music and digital platforms.

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Personal

Years Active
2020-present (started around 20 years old; 6 years active)
Birthplace
Suwon, Korea, Republic of
Ethnicity
Asian

Body

Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
99 lbs (or 45 kg)
Measurements
34–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
Bra/Cup Size
32C show conversions - UK: 32C, EU: 70C, AU: 10C, JP: 70C

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Instagram Followers
22.4m (as of April 2026)

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What is her role in aespa?

She is the leader of the group, and she also performs as a singer, rapper, and dancer.

How did her career expand beyond aespa?

She debuted as a member of Got the Beat in January 2022, a supergroup that also features other SM artists.

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