aespa’s Karina And RIIZE’s WonBin Set Internet Ablaze With ‘Get A Guitar’ Video Challenge

In an electrifying display of K-Pop talent and visuals, SM Entertainment’s youngest groups, aespa and RIIZE, took the internet by storm with their jaw-dropping rendition of the ‘Get A Guitar’ challenge. The breathtaking visuals of aespa’s Karina and RIIZE’s WonBin transcended the boundaries of reality, leading fans to compare them to ethereal AI creations.

This remarkable collaboration unfolded during the “SMTOWN Live 2023: SMCU Palace at Jakarta” event, held on September 23, 2023, at the iconic Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. Following their unforgettable performances on the grand stage, the two groups seized the opportunity to create a viral moment that fans around the world won’t soon forget.

RIIZE’s Shotaro, WonBin, and SoHee teamed up with their sibling group aespa’s Winter and Karina for an exciting dance video challenge featuring their debut song ‘Get A Guitar’. The cover began with Shotaro, Sohee, and Winter showcasing their dance skills during the hook, before gracefully passing the spotlight to Wonbin and Karina, who took on the roles of the main “ending fairies” in a single frame.

The ‘Get A Guitar’ challenge has been taking social media by storm, with celebrities and influencers from all corners of the globe putting their unique spin on it. In this particular version of the challenge, artists appear at the end of a dance on each side of the screen, ending the challenge with some visual impact. Shotaro’s former groupmate and leader NCT’s TaeYong also did the same cover with the group.

In this video, Karina’s striking resemblance to her avatar in Kwangya left fans in awe, with some convinced that she could pass as a digital creation herself. On the other hand, WonBin’s visuals were so captivating that many drew parallels between him and members of the recent AI-based idol groups that have been gaining popularity.

SM Entertainment has a reputation for cultivating idols with seemingly unreal visuals, often compared to AI or virtual game characters. The synergy between aespa and RIIZE only served to reinforce this reputation, with fans celebrating the agency’s knack for discovering talent that transcends the ordinary.

During the SMTOWN Live 2023 event, aespa and RIIZE also engaged in dance challenges with their “sunbaes” (senior artists) including TVXQ, Red Velvet, and, of course, NCT. It was a heartwarming display of camaraderie and respect within the SM Entertainment family.

RIIZE, SM Entertainment’s newest boy group outside of the NCT system, has made waves since their debut on September 4, 2023, with their song ‘Get A Guitar’, a pop single with a groovy guitar rhythm. Its lyrics depict their journey of coming together through music and chasing their aspirations, and it has struck a chord with people all around the world.

Meanwhile, aespa recently returned with the English-language single ‘Better Things’ on August 18, 2023. This is their second English song, after ‘Life’s Too Short’.