Bald Patch? aespa Karina’s Latest Look Draws Attention
aespa Karina is facing scrutiny over her hair again.
The controversy started after new photos showed what looked like thinning hair or a bald spot on the top of her head. In the images, Karina’s hair is pulled back tightly in a ponytail and parted, making the spot more noticeable to some netizens.
This isn’t the first time Karina’s hair has been an issue. After going blonde for a comeback, she openly talked about hair damage and even hair loss caused by dyeing.
Some fans think it’s just a part in her bangs and that she looks fine regardless. Others blame the hectic idol lifestyle, bleaching, dieting, and stress for the potential hair problems.
Hair experts agree factors like diet, genetics, and stress all affect hair health. Many female idols face similar issues because of constant styling, bleaching, and the pressure to maintain a certain image.
“No matter what people criticize her for, it doesn’t change the fact that she’s still the top visual.”
“It just looks like a part in her bangs, but people are making a fuss over everything…”
“I thought people were nitpicking again, but there really is a little thinning. Still, since she’s a celebrity, she’ll probably take good care of it anyway.”
“Aren’t all girl group idols like that? On top of the dieting, they’re constantly bleaching and dyeing their hair. To give it volume, they backcomb it and fix it with spray, then add many hair pieces. No air gets to the scalp once they sweat in that state, so hair loss is inevitable.”
“Female idols probably all go through that since they have nutritional deficiencies and hectic schedulesㅜㅜ but since they’re under constant management, it’s nothing to worry about.”
Karina previously said she’ll never go blonde again because of the damage.
Despite the controversy, fans are standing by her beauty and reminding everyone hair loss isn’t shameful.
Karina remains one of K-pop’s top visuals — hair or no hair drama.