Karina of aespa joined the first day of operations at the Seoul store of tvN's 'Uju Tteok Shop,' handling a variety of tasks from making beverages to washing dishes, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and actively lending a hand to stand out. That day, the store recorded the highest sales in the program's history.

In episode 8 of 'Uju Tteok Shop,' aired last September, Karina joined the first evening of business at the Seoul store and helped the busy members. While Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and An Yu-jin handled the dinner service, Karina began her first task by making pomegranade ade. She then took charge of hall service, clearing tables, and dishwashing, and even handled restocking missing ingredients. Amid a rush of orders, she moved between multiple tasks to support the members, and her willingness to fill in wherever needed in the store—rather than staying only at beverage preparation—drew praise from the members. It was a moment that highlighted a friendly charm quite different from the charisma she shows on stage.

Lee Eun-ji even suggested that Karina stay with them at the lodging for just one day. The scene of Karina, who is known for never making empty promises, hesitating to answer readily added laughter amid the hectic business.

■ Collaboration Amid Missed Orders and Kitchen Trial and Error

There were also some mix-ups on the Seoul store's first day. Lee Eun-ji accidentally threw away an order slip, causing the shrimp burger and mint carrot cake order for table 4 to be missed. The kitchen was only informed about the missing burger, and even the completed burger ended up heading to another table, forcing the situation to be sorted out once again.

Trial and error continued in the kitchen as well. An Yu-jin, in charge of the mint carrot cake, confused the order for adding castella powder and mint cream, and when the same mistake occurred again during the remake, Mimi encouraged her. Mimi also took over cooking the potato puffs, dividing up the workload.

After the members corrected their mistakes and Karina supported operations throughout the store, the Seoul store's first-day sales totaled 1,082,800 won. The process of the members filling each other's gaps even during an influx of orders was captured on broadcast alongside the record-high sales.

■ New Menu Items and a Welcome Guest on Day Two

On the second day, new menu items appeared: 'Boot Jollokia Pizza' made with chewy rice cake dough and the non-alcoholic drink 'Goheung Sea Margarita.' The Goheung Sea Margarita overflowed with even slight movement, requiring care when serving, and Lee Eun-ji, in charge of it, set up a beverage preparation space in the second-floor pantry to adjust the workflow.

A welcome guest also visited the store. Yang Hee-eun, an avid viewer of the 'Bbyong Bbyong Earth Arcade' series, visited at the members' invitation, and Lee Eun-ji welcomed her by guiding her through the menu and taking photos of her at the photo zone.

■ Netizens' Awards Rankings Hinge on Remaining Votes

Karina's performance in this broadcast shows that aespa members are displaying their individual charms not only through music activities but also across a variety of entertainment programs. Such individual activities can serve as an opportunity to broaden interest in the group.

As of the afternoon of the 8th, aespa ranks 18th in the Best Group category of the October Netizens' Awards. In the Global Netizens' Awards, no votes have been cast yet. As a group active both domestically and internationally, how fan participation over the remaining days of October will be reflected in the rankings is a point of interest. Attention is focused on whether Karina's activities, which showcased a new side of her off stage, will create a connection with fans' interest in aespa.

[This article is based on a broadcast aired last September and includes some scenes and developments. It is provided for informational purposes, and broadcast-related details should be confirmed through official channels. AI assistance was used in writing this article.]