“Dreamy collaboration”: Internet reacts as JANNABI releases ‘May the TENDERNESS be with you!’ with Aespa’s Karina

Karina from Jannabi
Karina from Jannabi's May the TENDERNESS be with you! (Image via Instagram)

Jannabi, the South Korean indie rock band, has released their new single titled, "May the TENDERNESS be with you!" from their fourth studio album Sound of Music Pt. 1.

This newly released song features Karina from the South Korean girl group, Aespa. Along with the song, its music video has also been released. The news of this release caught the attention of netizens, and they poured their love and thoughts on the internet.

As this collaboration brings together the indie rock band and the K-pop idol, netizens are in a frenzy. This is what one of them had to say about the collaboration:

''Dreamy collaboration full of heartfelt magic!''- said (@Motivation0999)

Internet reacts as Jannabi releases a new song featuring Aespa's Karina

On Monday, April 28, 2025, Jannabi released their new lead single titled "May the TENDERNESS be with you!" from their fourth studio album, Sound of Music Pt. 1. What raised the excitement level was that this new single featured the K-pop singer and rapper Karina from the girl group, Aespa.

Netizens expressed their delight and excitement for the new single by pouring their thoughts on social media. Here is what some of the overjoyed fans had to say:

''OMG! Gonna stream it ASAP! 🎶''- penned (@KDevadwal07015)
''This song was so beautiful''- added (@ch33secat)
''Really love the song. Their voice blended so well''- expressed (@takenbyje)
''finally great music and peak vocals''- commented (@krnslyy)

While most of them were thrilled and loved the song, a few netizens weren't impressed. This is what one of them said:

''Couldn't even understand single word of lyrics in aim to achieve so called artistic feel they forget to basic things good clean lyrics''- criticized (@iamurnp)

The songs blend Jannabi's orchestral sound with Karina's ethereal vocals. The song is centered around the theme of emotional growth, tenderness, love, and warmth, while it reflects the generation we live in.

The music video has some fantasy elements mixed with live-action, which makes it a captivating and gripping watch. The song's lyrics evoke feelings of connection, vulnerability, and caring. The song is available on all streaming platforms.

Other than "May the TENDERNESS be with you!", the album Sound of Music Pt. 1 will have seven more songs. To celebrate their fourth studio album, Jannabi will be going on an All the Boys and Girls 2025 concert tour. It is set to begin on April 26 at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul and will conclude on June 29 at EXCO East Wing Hall 6 in Daegu.

Fans and followers are thrilled and anticipate the release of the other tracks from the album.

Edited by Zainab Shaikh