On April 21, 2025, the South Korean indie rock band Jannabi made an exciting announcement via their official X account: aespa’s Karina will lend her voice to the title track, “In the Name of Love!” for their forthcoming fourth studio album, Sound of Music pt.1. Positioned as the album’s fourth track, the announcement was visually complemented by an animated video illustrating the transformation of a rose from light to deep pink, symbolizing a rich emotional palette.
Following the news, the collaboration quickly took social media by storm, with fans sharing their excitement across various platforms. One enthusiastic user on X expressed their anticipation, stating:
“Can’t wait! This is going to be beautiful; I already know it.”
Fans showcased their eagerness to hear the soothing vocals of Karina, characterizing the collaboration as “insane” and “crazy.” Numerous tweets highlighted their enthusiasm:
“Hey Yu Jimin ~ Your voice stays in my mind long after the song ends. I hope there are more melodies from you in the days to come. Can’t wait,”- a fan shared.
“Finally we are getting some music collabs with Karina,”- said another fan.
“Karina x Jannabi collab is crazy, and the fact it’s for Jannabi’s title track too. Can’t wait for the vocal,”- a fan exclaimed.
Many fans highlighted Karina’s versatility and indicated that hearing her voice alongside Jannabi feels like a dream come true. One user remarked:
“Seated for this, y’all this is Karina’s first music collaboration outside SM,”- a user reacted.
“OMG, Karina and Jannabi in a song together feels like a fever dream,”- another user commented.
Spotlight on aespa’s Karina
Karina, whose real name is Yu Ji-min, is the charismatic leader of the K-pop group aespa, where she also shines as a vocalist and rapper. Additionally, she is a member of the supergroup Got the Beat, which includes renowned members such as Taeyeon, BoA, and Hyoyeon. She was introduced as the second member of aespa by SM Entertainment on October 27, 2020, and made her official debut on November 17, 2020, with the release of the digital hit “Black Mamba.”
Karina’s artistry continued to flourish when she released her solo track “Up” in 2024, which featured on the album Synk: Parallel Line. The eagerly awaited Sound of Music pt.1 is set for release on April 28, 2025, under Peponi Music and promises to deliver thirteen enticing new tracks.