Karina (singer)

Yu Ji-min (Hangul: 유지민) (born April 11, 2000) better known as Karina (Hangul: 카리나) is a South Korean singer and rapper under SM Entertainment. She is the member and leader of the South Korean girl group aespa.

2019: Pre-debut
On February 2019, Karina appeared in Taemin's "Want" music video and also acted as backup dancer for the song's promotional stages.

2020: Debut with aespa
On October 28, 2020, Karina was revealed as the second member of aespa. The group debuted on November 17 with the digital single "Black Mamba".

Before her debut with aespa, on November 1, she performed alongside Kai for the virtual showcase held by Hyundai Motors.

Education
Karina attended Hansol High School before she took her GED to graduate.

Variety shows

 * Travel Diary - Soul ; Seoul (History Channel, 2021)

Music video appearances

 * Taemin - "Want" (2019)