aespa's Karina and Winter Surprise With Their SM Entertainment Casting Stories
On the July 5th episode of JTBC's variety show Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, aespa's Winter and Karina appeared as guests, sharing their unique experiences with fans.
The conversation turned to their casting stories at SM Entertainment, one of South Korea's most prominent entertainment agencies. Kim Sung Joo stated, “You two are the epitome of the SM look,” which led Karina to respond with an interesting comparison: “I think Winter is the epitome of the SM look. She has the bright image like senior actress Seo Hyun Jin and Taeyeon.”
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This sentiment was echoed by Winter, who said, “I think Karina unnie is the epitome of the SM look, adding a surprising twist: “I failed the SM audition about three times. On the other hand, unnie received a DM from SM first. She was the one SM chose, but I was the one who chose SM,” drawing laughter from the audience.
This exchange highlights the intricate process of becoming an idol and the unique paths that each member took to join aespa. Winter's candid admission about her multiple audition failures has sparked a conversation among fans, with many praising her honesty and dedication to her craft.
