K-pop star Asa, a member of the group BABYMONSTER, is garnering attention from fans and gaming communities for her recent selfies, which bear a striking resemblance to Resident Evil's enigmatic double-agent, Ada Wong. The comparisons arose after Asa posted images on the fan social media platform Weverse, showcasing an outfit and hairstyle reminiscent of the beloved video game character.
Ada Wong is known for her consistent and chic style, often sporting a short bob with side bangs and favoring shades of deep red. This signature look, particularly her attire in titles like Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4, has made her an easily recognizable figure. When Asa adopted a similar aesthetic, fans quickly took notice, creating a portmanteau of their names and flooding the comments with comparisons.
Fans have encouraged Asa to play the Resident Evil 4 Remake and have even speculated about her potentially portraying Ada Wong in a live-action adaptation. This is not the first time Asa has been compared to Ada Wong; earlier this year, photos of the rapper with a short bob and a black choker necklace led to fans creating numerous side-by-side comparisons with Ada's appearance in Resident Evil 2 Remake.
Asa has yet to publicly comment on the resemblance. Meanwhile, fans hoping to see her in a future Resident Evil film may be disappointed. The upcoming Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger, scheduled for release in September, will not feature cameos from established game characters. Cregger has stated his intention to tell a new story rather than adapt the games directly, emphasizing that he does not wish to alter the iconic characters' existing perfect portrayals within the games.