Actor Byun Woo-seok, IVE's Jang Won-young, and aespa's Karina are causing a sensational stir among overseas K-pop fans with their unexpected collaboration video.
The teaser video titled 'Shin Woo-seok's Urban Fairy Tale EP.1 〈The Christmas Song〉' was released on the YouTube channel 'Dolphin Kidnapping Group' on the 10th, and it has received a hot response in overseas K-pop communities.
The approximately 50-second teaser features Byun Woo-seok, Jang Won-young, and Karina appearing in priest and nun outfits, leaving a strong impression. Set against the backdrop of a church, the video shows Karina shedding tears, while Jang Won-young and Byun Woo-seok communicate during prayer, creating a mysterious atmosphere. Notably, a scene where Byun Woo-seok burns a bundle of audio tapes and a baby wearing a cross necklace adds to the intrigue.
This video is part of the Google Gemini advertising campaign, produced by director Shin Woo-seok, who has directed NewJeans' 'Ditto', 'ETA', and BTS's V's 'Slow Dancing'. While the exact story or theme has not yet been revealed, fans speculate it will explore urban myths.
Overseas fans have praised this unusual collaboration, calling it a "crazy crossover" and "the best thing ever happened in 2025". Some fans even expressed that it is "bigger than Avengers: Endgame".
The reaction was particularly explosive regarding the two K-pop 'it girls', Karina and Jang Won-young, being captured in one frame. Comments like "faces of the century in one frame" and "the director maxed out on visual" followed.
Overseas fans are looking forward to seeing Karina and Jang Won-young's acting skills in a new genre when the main advertisement is released, with many expressing surprise that they did not expect this collaboration.
Meanwhile, Byun Woo-seok is currently preparing for the historical drama '21st Century Grand Lady' with IU and the live-action adaptation of 'Solo Leveling' on Netflix. Karina is active as an MLB Korea ambassador and has confirmed her appearance in Netflix's 'Mystery Investigation Team Season 2'. Jang Won-young recently co-hosted the 2025 KBS Music Bank Global Festival in Japan and continues to make waves as a global ambassador for brands like Tommy Jeans, Bulgari, and New Balance.
