Yu Ji Min, known professionally as Karina, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and member of AESPA (에스파; stylized in all lowercase or as æspa). She dropped out of high school but later passed the High School Graduation Certification Examination.

She was discovered by an SM Entertainment (SM엔터테인먼트) representative through social media and trained at the company for 4 years.

She made her debut in November 2020 as AESPA's leader, main dancer, lead rapper, sub-vocalist, visual, center and face of the group with their first digital single, "Black Mamba", which achieved the highest number of views in 24 hours for a K-pop group's debut video.

Their third single, "Next Level", peaked at number two on the Circle Digital Chart and earned the Daesang for Song of the Year at the 19th Korean Music Awards. Overall, the group is known for popularizing the metaverse concept and for being one of the most commercially successful 4th generation idols.

She has also ventured into hosting (both on radio and TV) and participating as a regular member of several variety shows.

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