aespa’s Karina And G-Dragon Dating Rumors Spark Major Reaction

aespa’s Karina is facing backlash after dating rumors with G-Dragon spread online.

The controversy began when G-Dragon and his brand PEACEMINUSONE announced a collaboration with Nike for a football-inspired collection ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Promotional images for the campaign featured both G-Dragon and Karina.

An online post sparked rumors suggesting Karina and G-Dragon might be dating, pointing out that Karina’s image included the signature G-Dragon daisy symbol.

Fans quickly reacted with strong backlash, clarifying that Karina is a Nike ambassador and G-Dragon’s collaboration is separate. They emphasized the relationship is purely professional, describing it as a typical senior-junior connection in the industry.

“Stop being so obsessive/crazy. G-Dragon did a collaboration with Nike Korea, and Karina is a Nike model. That’s why they appeared together in the post. Sigh, don’t you have anything better to do?”

“They’re just a senior and junior in the industry.”

“What do you mean ‘what is it’? It’s nothing. Karina is a Nike ambassador, and the other side is doing a Nike collaboration. What is there to connect or make a story out of here? lol”

“If you’re mentally ill, go to a psychiatric hospital, ma’am.”

“That grandma is at it again, going off with her crazy delusions about aespa and G-Dragon lol. Seriously, it’s disgusting. It’s so obvious who she’s a fan of, lol.”

As the situation unfolded, netizens made it clear the rumors were baseless. Karina and G-Dragon’s joint appearance is strictly tied to their Nike roles, not a romantic relationship.

Netizens remain unimpressed by the dating speculation, urging fans to focus on the artists’ professional work instead.