What’s happening behind the scenes has fans worried.
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aespa are currently in the thick of their comeback promotions for “WDA,” making the rounds on music shows ahead of their upcoming studio album.
| @aespa_official/Instagram
And while the group has been putting on great stages, it’s what’s happening behind the scenes that has fans worried.
Karina recently shared a vlog breaking down her full schedule during comeback week, complete with hour stamps.
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— 🍚 (@_rn_jm) May 16, 2026
It starts at 1 AM with a wake-up call, makeup by 2 AM, and arriving at Music Core by 3 AM. Pre-recording kicks off at 4:30 AM, and she’s out of work by 6 AM. But the day isn’t over. She’s back at the music show by 1 PM, eats and naps quickly at 2 PM, then spends the next few hours waiting for an interview and the ending stage before finally heading home at 6 PM.
Karina’s idol life during comeback week at music shows:
1am – wake up
2am – makeup
3am – arrive at Music Core
4:30am – pre-recording start
6am – off work
1pm – back to music show
2pm – eat + quick nap
3pm – waiting for interview
4pm – waiting for ending stage
6pm… pic.twitter.com/09JJchzvio
— Karina♡ (@ujiminphoria) May 16, 2026
That’s over 17 hours accounted for, and fans were quick to point out this was actually one of the lighter days. On schedules that include radio appearances or fan meetings after the show, she likely wouldn’t get home until 10 PM or later.
This is a day without a radio interview or fanmeet after the music show it looks like. On those days she likely doesn’t get home until closer to 10 PM, maybe later. Idol life is not easy. At least this group is making money. Imagine working like that and your group is in debt
— KV1968 (@KV19681) May 16, 2026
The reactions online have been full of concern. Fans are worried about her health, frustrated that the industry hasn’t changed, and some noted how hard it must be for staff, too.
Can’t even imagine the managers that have to accompany them and even the lesser known idols who have to accommodate bigger idols schedules for hair and makeup etc
— Just me and my Japanese shows (@Kyofansign) May 16, 2026
Pooor baby , she and the other members must be exhausted 😭 and yet, kmys have nothing to say about this .. they were more mad about the girls having a feat song on their album and its just sad 😢
— ꨄ︎ NotKatarinaBluu ꨄ︎ (@bluuforkarina) May 16, 2026
I pray that Karina will stay healthy & happy throughout the comeback
— Kkkkkkkkkkk (@youx411) May 16, 2026
Karina and the rest of aespa are clearly putting everything into this comeback. Fans just hope the group is getting enough rest along the way.