Did Aespa’s Karina really slam BTS, NCT and Exo? Rumours aside, the new K-pop girl group leader is already super popular just a month after her debut – how did she do it?

She appeared alongside Exo’s Kai for a Hyundai promotion and performed live with Shinee’s Taemin – plus her group’s debut song Black Mamba has already charted in 95 countries – here’s why Karina is SM Entertainment’s newest darling