Karina, a member of the group aespa, revealed the behind-the-scenes story of the 'SM Discipline Photo.' In the video titled "Karina Becomes a Rookie in Front of Girls' Generation / Bapsahyo 2 EP.09 aespa Karina Edition," uploaded on Hyoyeon's YouTube channel "Hyoyeon's Level Up" on the 10th, Karina mentioned the activities of the SM project unit "GOT the beat." Hyoyeon said, "The juniors probably feel motivated to work harder when they see the seniors working hard."

Karina confessed, "At that time, I felt very intimidated," and added, "Winter and I combined have less than two years of experience, but seeing the unnis with over 20 years of experience made me feel like I was constantly hitting my limits." Hyoyeon empathized, saying, "I think you probably learned a lot just by watching from the side."

Karina expressed her respect for the seniors, saying, "There is a practice room video we took with the unnis, and I watched it so many times. I kept it as a keepsake and studied from it a lot." Referring to the 'SM Discipline Photo,' Hyoyeon said, "There is a photo from when we were active together, where we were sitting on the sofa, and at that moment, Winter and Karina were awkwardly clasping their hands or standing with their hands behind their backs."

Hyoyeon added, "My friends often asked me, 'Are you really disciplining the kids like that?'" Karina explained, "Sitting in the waiting room with the unnis who were my role models, I didn't want to just sit there awkwardly, so I wanted to stand."

Hyoyeon joked, "The atmosphere in that team (aespa) is fun. Girls' Generation always sits on the sofa. If the sofa is small, the rest either sit on the floor or come sit on someone's lap. Everyone seems very neat and tidy." During this exchange, the two shared laughs while talking about their team atmospheres.

This video is regarded as an important scene showing the teamwork between aespa and Girls' Generation and the respect juniors have for their seniors. Karina's candid remarks reveal both the pressure and respect juniors feel toward their seniors, sparking interest in SM Entertainment's team culture.

The conversation between Hyoyeon and Karina went beyond simple humor, serving as an opportunity to reflect once again on the relationship between juniors and seniors. By sharing their experiences, they contribute to shaping SM's unique team atmosphere.

The 'SM Discipline Photo' later became a hot topic among fans, and the conversation between the two played an important role in strengthening the bond among SM artists. Karina and Hyoyeon's honest dialogue has received great responses from fans, providing an opportunity to better understand their relationship.

In this way, Karina's remarks go beyond personal experience and will remain an important example highlighting SM Entertainment's team culture and the relationships among artists.