Fans finally found out the reason behind the strange live broadcast.
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Fans finally learned the story behind aespa Karina’s famous yodel live broadcast from 2024, and it has sparked unexpected controversy.
In a recent interview, the aespa star revealed that the live broadcast was part of a playful “punishment” given to her after their concert.
remember when karina went live on instagram just to yodel and then left 😭 pic.twitter.com/0C8oXbwsZk
— ْ (@synkbluu) February 17, 2026
During the event, staff voted for the member who made the biggest impact that day. Karina received the fewest votes, so she had to complete a task: start a live broadcast and sing a yodel song from her hotel room or dorm, then end it without any explanation.
She said this is the first time she has shared the story and that her fellow members might be upset if they find out, since it was meant to be kept secret.
Karina: during our concert, staffs voted for the member who made the biggest impact on them that day it could be someone funny pretty or anything. I got the fewest votes so I had to do aespa’s mission (suddenly start a live, sing a yodel song, end it, dont explain anything) – pic.twitter.com/CMjWrr1gaG
— ty (@soshirevelae) February 24, 2026
The story has sparked massively divided reactions, while many were happy to finally know the context behind the hilarious yodel live, others didn’t look kindly upon the SM Entertainment staff.
not k confirming shes the staffs least fav wbk babes we have eyes dw
— 💙 (@fuckarinamogged) February 24, 2026
Karina fans are now insisting that the story proves the idol is not favored by aespa’s staff members at all.
the way she the members will be mad to know she revealed it too
— erikovokada (@erikovokada) February 24, 2026
well it’s not even a secret but good to know she is aware of that too
— vezzz ꨄ︎ (@bluuthinkr) February 24, 2026
Some even went as far as to claim that this has now become a pattern, not an isolated incident.
So it’s not just a myth after all. It’s a bit painful to hear, but not surprising considering how Karina always got the bare minimum during previous concerts. Meanwhile, at other events or shows, she always receives praise from staff and colleagues. Well… maybe some SM staff are just a little blind, yeah.
— Fan via X (formerly Twitter)
Jadi bukan cuma mitos belaka yaa, agak sakit sih dengernya tp gak kaget juga ngeliat gimana Kayin always got bare minimum selama konser sblumnya. Pdahal di event or show lainnya dia selalu dpet pujian dr staff maupun rekan kerja. Yaa maybe staff SM yg dikit buta yee https://t.co/NfE09xqTM8
— mypinkeuflowers (@mypinkeuflowers) February 24, 2026