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SM has definitely picked Ian as the next Karina

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I really felt it after seeing Ian's 'Up' stage this time.

SM is pushing Ian as the 'Next Karina.'

Karina is in her late 20s now, so she lacks that 'freshness' she used to have.

I'm all for it. Ian has the kind of face the public loves, and she seems to have plenty of star power and talent. If the company pushes her right, I feel like she could become an idol that even surpasses Karina.

Of course, Karina is more popular than Ian for now, but a generational shift seems possible within a few years.

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K-pop SM Entertainment Karina Na Ian Visuals

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"Netizens are divided on whether Ian can actually fill Karina's shoes, with many calling out SM's 'copy-paste' viral marketing and others criticizing her 'common Gangnam' look."

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