aespa's Karina has decided not to attend the performance in Fukuoka after missing the performance in Osaka.

SM Entertainment said, "She needs time to rest and recover."

Source: Reporter Seo Ye-won

[The Fact | Reporter Kim Saetbyeol] Karina, due to health reasons, will not attend the performance in Fukuoka after the performance in Osaka.

Management agency SM Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as SM) said on the 30th, "aespa's Karina will not be attending '2024 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK: PARALLEL LINE - in JAPAN' at Marine Messe Fukuoka's B Hall on July 30-31."

Previously, Karina missed the performance in Osaka on the 28th due to poor health. SM said, "She has not yet fully recovered her health," and "Following the recommendation of medical experts regarding the need for stability and recovery, after a long discussion, we have decided that Karina will not be able to participate in the performance in Fukuoka this time. We ask for your understanding."

Therefore, the performance at Marine Messe Fukuoka's B Hall will take place with only the three remaining members, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Likewise, Karina will not be participating in the Meet & Greet rewards through album sales.

Finally, the agency said, "We sincerely apologize and thank all the fans who have always supported aespa and Karina. We promise to do our best for Karina's quick recovery and maintain the artist's stability."

aespa kicked off '2024 aespa LIVE TOUR' from June 29-30 at the Jamsil Indoor Sports Arena in Seoul.