A personal account of an encounter with aespa's Karina has surfaced, adding a new dimension to the popular K-pop star's public persona.

According to the fan's post, the chance meeting occurred while on vacation, leading to an unexpected and heartwarming interaction with Karina. The fan's detailed recounting of the event highlights the aespa member's kindness and approachability, offering a glimpse into her off-stage character.

The fan explained, "I went on a vacation and met Karina by chance...at first I thought it was a pretty person who looked like Karina. (I never thought I would meet a celebrity during a trip..) I thought, 'Is she a pretty influencer?' I was curious and wanted to ask about her Instagram account so I carefully asked, 'Aren't you Karina~?! You're so pretty'."

The fan continued, "And it was really Karina! She said hello to me, and I was so surprised, my mind went blank..."

The fan shared they took photos with Karina and promised not to post them, but Karina said the fan can post after Karina finishes her vacation. The fan explained, "I took photos with Karina but I said I won't post it since it would be rude to Karina. But she said I can post after her vacation ends~ So I kept it hidden for two weeks and I'm posting it now because I want to share a heartwarming story of how kind she was. I felt so bad for asking to take a photo because I didn't know she was on vacation."

The fan recounted a second meeting with Karina the following evening. Despite noticing Karina at a restaurant, the fan chose to respect her privacy and pretended not to see her. However, the fan was seated at a table in front of the idol, and it was Karina who took the initiative, warmly greeting the fan first.

The fan shared, "I didn't want to be a nuisance to Karina, so I pretended not to see her, but I was seated at the table in front of her (I couldn't even change seats because there was a waiting line). When I sat she said hello to me first...I concentrated on talking with my friend because I shouldn't be overwhelming (Karina) during her vacation and tried really hard to look straight ahead... but then Karina paid for our dinner."

The fan continued, "She paid in secret, and the restaurant owner said she already paid for us, so I thought (huh~?!), and Karina gestured with her hands that she paid for it~ I was so surprised. We talked a bit but she was so pretty I don't remember what we talked about. We met twice in two days...she took photos with us again... she bought us lamb that day and it was the best I had...either way, this was the heartwarming story about Karina."

Other netizens joined and commented, "Karina is so nice," "So crazy, how did they meet two days in a row," "Her heart is as pretty as her face," "Karina is so cute and so nice," "I'm so envious," "So lucky how they met a celebrity overseas," "So lucky," "How can you not love Karina," "Karina is the best," "Karina is someone you can't help but love," and "I'm so envious."