She was well-prepared for a different path.
aespa‘s Karina has made her mark as a quadruple threat with her singing, dancing, charisma, and stage presence. Regardless, she did have a backup plan before debuting in K-Pop.
On a recent episode of Hyeri‘s YouTube show, Hyel’s Club, Karina graced the screen with her presence, sharing a genuine rapport with her fellow idol host.
Amid the fan questions aired on the show was one particularly intriguing query regarding what Karina might have done had she not ventured into idol life.
Karina divulged that she was considering a career as a flight attendant, even taking proactive steps toward this goal. This revelation took Hyeri by surprise. Further, Karina had even attended a school to study Chinese for this different career path.
Questioned on her proficiency in Chinese, Karina admits her skills have waned, but she retains an understanding of the language. She then casually used Mandarin in a brief exchange with Hyeri, hinting at her linguistic abilities which she started honing in kindergarten.
FAQs About Karina’s Alternate Career Choice
- What was Karina’s backup career plan before she became an idol?
- Karina was planning to become a flight attendant and had even attended a Chinese language school as part of her preparations.
- What prompted Karina to learn Chinese?
- Karina started learning Chinese in kindergarten, which was part of her training in case she pursued a career as a flight attendant.
- Is Karina fluent in Chinese?
- While Karina admits to falling out of practice, she still understands the language and displayed quick recall during her conversation in Mandarin with Hyeri.
- Where can fans watch the full episode of Karina’s appearance on Hyeri’s YouTube show?
- The full episode is available on YouTube and can be watched using the provided embed link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmHVh68WOg4.