{"id":57954,"date":"2026-04-27T23:48:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/?p=57954"},"modified":"2026-04-27T23:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:48:13","slug":"aespa-leader-karina-i-always-eat-monjayaki-whenever-i-come-to-japan-showing-her-natural-side-upon-ambassador-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/?p=57954","title":{"rendered":"aespa leader KARINA \u201cI always eat Monjayaki whenever I come to Japan\u201d, showing her natural side upon ambassador appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On April 27 (Mon), a press conference for the luxury golf brand \u201cMARK &amp; LONA,\u201d operated by Cube Co., Ltd., was held in Tokyo. KARINA, the globally popular leader of aespa, was announced as the brand\u2019s new ambassador and appeared on stage to mark the release of the latest visuals and commercial. She shared her thoughts on the brand and behind-the-scenes stories from the shoot, presenting a refreshed brand image.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44477-525x740.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44477-525x740.jpg 525w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44477-454x640.jpg 454w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44477.jpg 726w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the decision to appoint KARINA as ambassador, Tomoaki Matsumura, Chairman and Representative Director of Cube Co., Ltd., which operates MARK &amp; LONA, commented, \u201cAmid the growing popularity of K-pop culture, I was watching various music videos when I was struck by the opening scene of aespa\u2019s \u2018Supernova,\u2019 where KARINA appears. It felt like a bolt of lightning ran through me, and I immediately thought she would be perfect as our ambassador.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added, \u201cThrough this partnership, we hope to introduce MARK &amp; LONA to a wider audience both in Japan and internationally, while also communicating that golf is a fashion-forward, trend-driven sport and contributing to the revitalization of the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44479-740x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44479-740x580.jpg 740w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44479-640x501.jpg 640w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44479-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44479.jpg 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding her appointment as brand ambassador, KARINA said, \u201cI was very surprised when I first received the offer. I was a bit worried about whether I could express golf wear well, but after seeing the final visuals, I felt I was able to express the brand\u2019s image in my own way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking about her impression of the brand, she added, \u201cMy family loves golf, so I already had a positive impression. I felt it was a brand with many beautiful and appealing items.\u201d Reflecting on the visual shoot held in Korea, she smiled and said, \u201cI had a great time during the shoot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44480-740x634.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44480-740x634.jpg 740w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44480-640x549.jpg 640w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44480-768x659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44480.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also mentioned trying putting for the first time during the shoot, saying, \u201cIt was my first time ever putting. With guidance from the staff, I did my best to make it look as professional as possible.\u201d She added with a laugh, \u201cIn the commercial, it goes in perfectly, but how it really went is a secret.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44481-512x740.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44481-512x740.jpg 512w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44481-443x640.jpg 443w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44481.jpg 709w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also spoke about her activities as an artist, saying, \u201cI\u2019m very happy that we were able to successfully complete our dome tour in Japan yesterday,\u201d which drew a round of applause from the audience. \u201cEvery time we perform in Japan, I truly feel that we receive so much energy,\u201d she added, expressing her gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44478-740x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44478-740x515.jpg 740w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44478-640x445.jpg 640w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44478-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/44478.jpg 1146w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about her favorite things to do in Japan, she revealed \u201cmonjayaki,\u201d which she had written on a flip board, saying, \u201cI always eat it whenever I come to Japan,\u201d drawing smiles from the audience. She also shared that her current interests are \u201cbooks and movies,\u201d adding, \u201cAfter reading or watching, I always keep a record,\u201d showing her diligent side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, she smiled and said, \u201cThank you to everyone in Japan,\u201d bringing the event to a close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KARINA Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leader of the global K-pop group aespa, KARINA enjoys immense popularity both in Korea and internationally. She debuted with the group in November 2020 with the single <em>\u201cBlack Mamba.\u201d<\/em> Since then, aespa has released a series of global hits, including <em>\u201cSupernova\u201d<\/em> and <em>\u201cWhiplash.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Japan, the group successfully held Tokyo Dome concerts for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, and in 2026 launched their first dome tour, <em>\u201c2026 aespa LIVE TOUR &#8211; SYNK : aeXIS LINE &#8211; in JAPAN [SPECIAL EDITION DOME TOUR].\u201d<\/em> As the group\u2019s leader, KARINA continues to guide the team while captivating audiences worldwide with her refined visuals and distinctive style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On April 27 (Mon), a press conference for the luxury golf brand \u201cMARK  \u30fb\u30fb\u30fb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":57938,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57954"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=57954"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57954\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57956,"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57954\/revisions\/57956"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/57938"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=57954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=57954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beautypageantmedia.jp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=57954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}