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aespa's Karina Steps Into Converse: Two Kicks, One Major Move

The K-pop star just locked in her first deal with the sneaker giant.

aespa's Karina is taking her brand to one of the world's biggest sneaker closets. She's now the face of a Converse collab that's pushing two silhouettes: the Run Star Crush and the Chuck 70 X.

It's the kind of move that signals real crossover momentum. Karina's already a major star in K-pop — aespa doesn't do anything small — but landing a Converse campaign is a different lane. The brand's DNA runs deep in sneaker culture and streetwear globally, so this puts her in front of audiences way beyond the music bubble.

The collab is live now if you're looking to cop. Converse footwear partnerships usually hit because the shoes carry weight on their own; Karina's putting her aesthetic on top of that. Whether you're copping for the star power or because the kicks actually resonate with your style, that's the whole play here.

This is the kind of steady brand work that builds empires outside the booth. Watch the space.


Read the full story at Billboard → https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/karina-converse-collab-shop-online-1236313065/

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