Karina's one-day 4kg cut stuns Chef & My Fridge

Aespa's Karina revealed on JTBC's 'Chef & My Fridge' that she recently gained about 4kg in weight and lost it all in one day. Karina said, "I gained about 4kg recently, but I lost it all in one day," and added, "I lost it like an athlete." Her member Winter described Karina's weight loss as being "like an athlete," and former soccer player Ahn Jung-hwan, who was present, expressed surprise at the intensity of Karina's management. Karina strictly manages her diet and exercise, which is part of her daily self-care philosophy.

Karina formed a bond with chef Jeong Ho-young while examining the ingredients in the fridge. Karina mentioned that Jeong Ho-young performed dance routines to Aespa's hit songs 'Whiplash,' 'Supernova,' and 'Next Level,' saying, "I felt a sense of kinship." She also revealed her middle school nickname and shared a special coping method with Jeong Ho-young. The two quickly synchronized and performed an impromptu stage, leading the atmosphere in the room.

Karina's fridge is filled with various Korean cuisine ingredients, showcasing her taste. Karina loves Korean food so much that she saves addresses of local Korean restaurants when traveling abroad. In particular, a certain ingredient that Karina enjoys despite having allergies appeared, and MC Kim Sung-ju, after tasting it, expressed his delight, sparking increased interest in the ingredient.

Karina revealed she is currently facing one of the most important exams in her life. She admitted to being anxious, saying the day after the recording was "the day of the final battle," but received cheers from the cast after revealing she scored full marks on the previous test. Her member Winter also revealed for the first time on the show that she holds a certification. Aespa continues its global activities through Japan. From July 18 to 20, 2026, they will hold a fan meeting 'MY-J presents aespa JAPAN FANMEETING 2026 "MY CLASSMaeTE"' at Keio Arena in Tokyo. On July 24, 2026, they will release their first Japanese mini album 'KISS N TELL,' which includes six new Japanese original songs, including the title track 'KISS N TELL'.