“Bleach? Cream? Paint?” aespa Karina’s Difference In Skin Color Sparks A Heated Debate

Light skin is known as a popular Korean beauty standard.

Aespa Karina‘s difference in skin color has sparked a heated debate.

aespa’s Karina | @katarinabluu/Instagram

On February 27, Karina attended the PRADA show, and while she looked beautiful, netizens were divided about her outfits.

Aespa Karina’s Outfit Sparks Divided Reactions At Milan Fashion Week

A TikTok from @gala.fr was full of comments focusing on the difference in color between Karina’s body and her legs, which seemed much paler.

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♬ Hurts Me (Alone At Prom) – Tory Lanez

Netizens noticed the difference in skin, with many stating that they thought it was skin bleaching or tone-up cream.

Many defended the idol, saying that she was wearing light socks or stockings to create an illusion of paler legs to match the outfit.

Another OP shared a video of how it was seemingly body paint.

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Aespa have sparked a heated debate in the past by using body paint to make their skin seem “lighter,” and you can read about it below.

aespa’s Body Makeup Sparks Heated Debate