Aespa's Karina praised for polite airport conduct

Aespa's Karina is receiving enthusiastic praise online for the polite demeanor she displayed during the airport departure inspection process. Amid recent controversies regarding the airport etiquette of various idols, reactions such as "As expected of Karina" are surfacing.

A video titled "Karina Re-emerging in the Spotlight Amid Idol Departure Inspection Controversies" was recently uploaded to an online community and spread rapidly. The video captures scenes of Karina and RIIZE's Sungchan undergoing departure inspections.

Sungchan, who appeared first, was seen wearing a black hat and a mask while departing for Osaka, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the 22nd. After conversing with his manager during the inspection, a scene showing him somewhat roughly removing his hat and mask spread online, leading to attitude controversies from some netizens.

In contrast, Karina showed a completely different side. She made natural eye contact with the inspection staff, offered a bright smile as a greeting, and proceeded with the departure procedures calmly. Although it was only for a brief moment, evaluations continued that her polite attitude and relaxed demeanor were impressive.

The video spread quickly through SNS and online communities, with netizens leaving reactions such as "Her attitude shines brighter than her beauty," "The airport staff must have felt good too," "This is why her likability is so high," "Even her small actions exude class," and "It is good to see her undergoing the departure inspection so sincerely."

The reason this video is garnering even more attention is that controversies surrounding idols' airport departure inspections have been ongoing recently.

Previously, when Ive's Jang Won-young was requested to lower her mask for identity verification during her departure from Shanghai, China, she proceeded with the process while lifting her hat and partially lowering her mask. Following this, a heated debate ensued online between those pointing out, "Isn't this celebrity preferential treatment?" and those arguing, "There was no issue with the procedure."

As the controversy grew, Incheon International Airport emphasized through its website notices that travelers should remove hats, masks, and sunglasses when entering the departure area and cooperate with identity verification, providing clearer guidance on the relevant procedures.

Subsequently, as Karina's departure inspection video was naturally brought back into the spotlight, her calm attitude shown at the airport is emerging as another hot topic.