Karina (South Korean singer)

Karina (South Korean singer)

In 2024, Karina achieved her first top-ten song as a solo artist on the Circle Digital Chart, as well as her first-ever solo music show award from Show! Music Core, with "Up)" from Aespa's digital single album Synk: Parallel Line).


Early life and education

Karina was born and raised in Suwon, South Korea, in a family consisting of her parents and an older sister. She attended Hansol High School, located in Bundang, until she was discovered by an SM Entertainment representative through social media and trained for 4 years before her debut. She then dropped out to focus on training and later obtained a GED equivalent certificate.


Early life and education

Karina is Catholic and stated that her baptismal name is Katarina, which is the inspiration for her stage name.

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