aespa's Karina showcased her extraordinary vocal talents by lending her voice to the original soundtrack for the Netflix original series 'Song of the Bandits.'

On September 22, the acclaimed drama series premiered its original soundtrack, "Sad Waltz," performed by Karina. This notable debut marks her first solo venture into the world of original soundtracks for dramas, manifesting a new milestone in the idol's career.

'Song of the Bandits,' set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920s during the Japanese colonial period, has captivated audiences with its intriguing plot and remarkable performances. The story revolves around the character of Lee Yoon (Played by Kim Nam Gil), who originally served in the Japanese army, but transitions into a bandit life after bearing witness to the grim atrocities life under colonial rule often entailed.

Karina's emotional voice, heard distinctly in "Sad Waltz," effortlessly manages to encapsulate the series' complex emotional narrative and its historical context. Through this, she successfully transports listeners to the era of the storyline, which is lauded as one of the key components contributing to the overall popularity of the series.