On October 9, 2024, the South Korean rookie K-Pop idol aespa's Karina debuted and earned her first solo Top 10 on MelOn music charts with her latest solo single, Up, sending the fandom into a frenzy. The track charted at the No.9 on the survey.
Up was released on October 9, 2024, during the aespa's 2nd world tour SYNK: Parallel Line, where the female artist grooved to the track. It was penned by songwriters including Slow Rabbit, Karina, Stella Jones, Quinn Sofia, Loeoef Elliot, Smith Morgan Connier, Jackson Taneisha Danielle, and Andersson Emma-Lee Stina Matilda.
Subsequently, the smash hit track circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. Excited netizens took to X, where one user wrote:
"can we all agree that karina is the BIGGEST 4TH GEN ARTIST rn."
The fandom wrote a plethora of compliments for aespa Karina's latest solo track and stated that the song was going viral for the right reasons.
"As it should. Everything is so attractive about " UP " Her vocals, The song, beats, those smooth moves," a fan reacted.
"I can see why 'Up' by aespa's Karina is blowing up on social media, such a catchy jam!" a fan shared.
"Karina's entry into the MelOn TOP100 Top 10 with "UP" marks a significant moment in her career, reflecting her growth as an artist and the song's appeal to the music-consuming public in South Korea. This milestone not only celebrates her achievement but also sets a benchmark for her future endeavors in the music industry," a fan mentioned.
Many fans also stated that Karina's Up track was close to their taste.
"That's a fantastic achievement for KARINA! Breaking into the Top 10 as a soloist is no small feat and showcases her talent and growing fanbase," a user reacted.
"All of their solos are fire, but Karina’s solos are up to my taste! I don’t know howmany times I’ve listened to “Up” since it came out!," a user shared.
"SHE ALREADY OUTCHARTING HER OWN GROUP," a user mentioned.
More about aespa's Karina
aespa's Karina, aka Yu Ji-min, has been active in the South Korean Entertainment industry since 2020 and associated with labels, including Warner Music and SM Entertainment. She debuted with the band and as the leader on November 17, 2020, with the digital single Black Mamba.
She is also a member of the supergroup Got the Beat. The band debuted on January 3, 2022, and features seven female artists, including soloist BoA, Taeyeon, and Hyoyeon from Girls' Generation, Red Velvet's Seulgi and Wendy, and aespa's Karina and Winter.
In recent news, the group released the album Synk: Parallel Line on October 9, 2024, in different formats, including digital, download, and streaming.
In recent news, aespa's Karina was announced as the global ambassador for Italian luxury fashion house Prada on August 28, 2024.