Viral Video of Aespa’s Karina Sparks Online Controversy

aespa’s Karina is facing backlash over how she cooks ramyun.

A short 10-second clip of Karina making ramyun went viral online.

What sparked the controversy? Karina added extra water while cooking, which K-Netizens say is a big no-no.

The clip also caught Jonathon’s face, which many say perfectly shows his reaction.

The internet is split. Some can’t even forgive her. Others say it’s Karina, so they’ll let it slide.

Here’s what fans are saying:

“Even though it’s Karina, there’s no way she’s never made ramyun before…this is a bit..”
— K-Netizen

“I can’t forgive her…I’d try not to get mad, but I’d do my best not to bump into her.”
— K-Netizen

“Is she doing that on purpose?”
— K-Netizen

“Jonathon is cussing her out with his eyes LOL.”
— K-Netizen

“I’d forgive them if it’s Karina.”
— K-Netizen

“OMG cold water while cooking it?”
— K-Netizen

“Is this a Han River ramyun? Even if this is Karina…I’d have to forgive her…what can I do?”
— K-Netizen

“If it’s Karina, I’d even eat uncooked ramyun LOL.”
— K-Netizen

Check out the viral clip below.

이건 카리나라도 용서할수가..
있겠죠 ? 남성분들은??

난 생각좀해봐야할듯 pic.twitter.com/SsfrS4x7i9

— 피아노핑 (@pianosunghee) November 20, 2025