aespa Karina and Ki Sung-yueng's selfie, Ki Sung-yueng explains "It was devilish editing, sent straight to ♥Han Hye-jin" [Star Issue]

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Footballer Ki Sung-yueng (37) shared behind-the-scenes details of his meeting with aespa member Karina (26, real name Yoo Ji-min).

Earlier, on the 12th, the YouTube channel 'Shot For Love' uploaded a behind-the-scenes video from the 2026 CONCACAF Nations League A-group first match between South Korea and Czech Republic. Former national team player Ki Sung-yueng also attended the match live and became a topic of discussion after unexpectedly meeting aespa's Karina and Winter in the stands.

Ki Sung-yueng said, "My daughter Sion likes it a lot," and posted a selfie with a bright smile. His wife, actress Han Hye-jin, who is eight years his senior, also left a comment on the shorts video featuring the scene. He added, "I came because everyone kept telling me to. It's been a while since I've had such a bright expression. Sion really loved it."

On the 20th, Ki Sung-yueng himself revealed the behind-the-scenes story. When asked about the shorts that had gone viral, he said, "That was devilish editing," making a joke that drew laughter when Karina and Winter's meeting was mentioned.

His close friend, former national team footballer Koo Ja-cheol, shared a screenshot of a KakaoTalk message he received from Ki Sung-yueng, saying, "He bragged to me. Can I post this?"

Ki Sung-yueng responded, "I was just walking by. Koo Ja-cheol, who's behind me, said, 'Oh? It's Karina.' The moment I took the photo, I sent it to my wife first. I told her, 'Send it to Sion right away.' Then, 10 minutes later, I sent it to the chat room with Koo Ja-cheol and his close friends. The important thing is that I sent it to my wife first." His explanation added to the laughter.

He joked, "I took the photo for Sion. Where else can you find a dad like this? She really loved it." He also added, "Well, I'm still alive, so that's enough."

When asked, "Does Karina know that you're player Ki Sung-yueng?" he replied, "I don't know. What does it matter? Whenever I come to Korea, everyone keeps saying that."

Ki Sung-yueng married Han Hye-jin in 2013 and welcomed his daughter Sion in 2015.

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