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aespa Members Profile and Facts<\/strong>
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\naespa (\uc5d0\uc2a4\ud30c)<\/strong>, stylized as\u00a0\u00e6spa<\/strong>, is a 4-member South Korean girl group under SM Entertainment<\/strong><\/a>, consisting of Karina<\/strong>, Giselle<\/strong>, Winter<\/strong>, and NingNing<\/strong>. They made their Korean debut on November 17, 2020, with the digital single, “Black Mamba<\/em>“. They made their Japanese debut on July 3, 2024 with the single, “Hot Mess<\/em>“. On June 2, 2022, it was announced that aespa has signed with Warner Records<\/strong> for global promotions.<\/p>\n

Group Name Meaninh:<\/strong> Their name comes from combining \u201c\u00e6,\u201d derived from \u201cAvatar X Experience,\u201d & \u201caspect.\u201d The meaning behind the name is various innovative activities to come with the theme of \u201cexperiencing a new world via the encounter of the \u2018avatar,\u2019 your other self.\u201d
\nOfficial Greeting: <\/strong>\u201cBe my ae! Hi, we are \u00e6spa!\u201d<\/p>\n

aespa Official Fandom Name:<\/strong>\u00a0MY (\ub9c8\uc774)
\naespa Official Colors:<\/strong>\u00a0Aur<\/span>ora<\/span><\/p>\n

aespa Official Logo:<\/strong>
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Official SNS:
\n<\/strong>Website (Japan): aespa-official.jp<\/a>
\nInstagram: @aespa_official<\/a>
\nX: @aespa_official<\/a>\u00a0\/ (Japan): @aespaJPofficial<\/a>
\nTikTok: @aespa_official<\/a>
\nYouTube: aespa<\/a>
\nFacebook: aespa<\/a>
\nWeibo: aespa<\/a>
\nPinterest: aespa<\/a><\/p>\n

aespa Member Profiles:
\n<\/strong>Karina<\/strong>
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\nStage Name:<\/span> Karina (\uce74\ub9ac\ub098)
\nBirth Name:<\/span> Yu Ji-min (\uc720\uc9c0\ubbfc)
\nEnglish Name:<\/span> Katarina Yu
\nPosition(s):<\/span> Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group, Center
\nBirthday:<\/span> April 11th, 2000
\nZodiac Sign:<\/span> Aries
\nChinese Zodiac Sign:<\/span> Dragon
\nHeight:<\/span> 167.8 cm (5\u20196″)
\nWeight:<\/span>\u00a045 kg (99 lbs)
\nBlood Type:<\/span>\u00a0B
\nMBTI Type:<\/span> ENTP \/ ENFP
\nNationality:<\/span> Korean
\nRepresentative Symbol:<\/span> Heart \u2764
\nRepresentative Color:<\/span> Blue<\/span>
\nRepresentative Animal:<\/span> Whale \ud83d\udc0b
\nRepresentative Number:<\/span> 24
\nInstagram:<\/span>\u00a0@katarinabluu<\/a><\/p>\n

Karina Facts:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2013 <\/span>She was born in Paldal-gu, Gyeonggi-do, but she grew up in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She has an older sister, born in 1995.
\n\u2013 <\/span> Karina is the tallest member.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She has a black belt in taekwondo.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Karina made an appearance in Taemin<\/a><\/strong>‘s music video of “Want<\/em>“.
\n\u2013 <\/span>In 2020, she appeared with\u00a0Kai<\/a><\/strong> from EXO<\/a><\/strong> in collaboration of the virtual showcase between Hyundai Motor Company and SM Entertainment.
\n\u2013 <\/span> She trained for 4 years.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Karomi is her nickname.
\n\u2013 <\/span> She is a former ulzzang.
\n\u2013 <\/span> Karina used to attend at Seongnam Shingi Elementary School, Jeongja Middle School, and Hansol High School.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She loves Red Light<\/em> by f(x)<\/a><\/strong>.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her favorite female artists are f(x)<\/a><\/strong>, Taeyeon<\/a><\/strong>, IU<\/a><\/strong>, and Park Soojin<\/strong>.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her foot size is 235\u2013240mm.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She likes green tea and barley tea.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her ideal type is a nice guy who likes only her, that has a pretty nose, and is taller than 180 cm (5’11 ft).
\n\u2013 <\/span>On February 27, 2024, SM Ent. and C-JeS confirmed that Karina is in a relationship with actor Lee Jae Wook<\/a><\/strong>.
\n\u2013 <\/span>On April 2, 2024 both M Ent. and C-JeS confirmed that Karina and Lee Jae Wook<\/strong> broke up.
\nSee more Karina fun facts…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Giselle<\/strong>
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\nStage Name:<\/span>\u00a0Giselle (\uc9c0\uc824)
\nBirth Name:<\/span> Uchinaga Aeri (\u5185\u6c38\u679d\u5229\/\u3046\u3061\u306a\u304c\u3048\u308a\/\uc6b0\uce58\ub098\uac00\uc5d0\ub9ac)
\nEnglish Name:<\/span> Giselle Uchinaga
\nKorean Name:<\/span> Kim Ae-ri (\uae40\uc560\ub9ac)
\nPosition(s):<\/span> Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
\nBirthday:<\/span> October 30th, 2000
\nZodiac Sign:<\/span> Scorpio
\nChinese Zodiac Sign:<\/span> Dragon
\nHeight:<\/span> 163~164 cm (5\u20194″)
\nWeight:<\/span> N\/A
\nBlood Type:<\/span>\u00a0O
\nMBTI Type:<\/span> INFJ (Her former result was ENFP)
\nNationality:<\/span>\u00a0Japanese-Korean
\nRepresentative Symbol:<\/span> Crescent Moon \ud83c\udf19
\nRepresentative Color<\/span>:<\/span> Black<\/span>
\n Representative Animal:<\/span> Unicorn \ud83e\udd84
\nRepresentative Number:<\/span> 22
\nInstagram:<\/span> @aerichandesu<\/a><\/p>\n

Giselle Facts:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2013 <\/span>She was born in Garosu-gil, Seoul, South Korea.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her father is Japanese and her mother is Korean.
\n\u2013 <\/span> She is an only child.
\n\u2013 Giselle <\/span>trained for 11 months.
\n\u2013 <\/span> Her nicknames are Riri & Aeri-chan.
\n\u2013 <\/span> She used to attend Tokyo International School, and Sacred Heart School in Japan (the same school Rima<\/strong> of NiziU<\/a><\/strong> attended).
\n\u2013 <\/span>The Japanese version of her name is Aeri (pronounced as e-ri).
\n\u2013 <\/span>The yearbook quote Giselle used was: \u201cThat’s hot.\u201d
\n\u2013 <\/span> Her fandom name is Aerishine<\/strong>.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She speaks Korean, Japanese, English, and a little bit of French.
\n\u2013 Giselle <\/span>was in choir for 4 years as an alto.
\n\u2013 <\/span> She was part of St. Mary’s Choir.
\n\u2013 Giselle <\/span>can play the guitar.
\n\u2013 <\/span>People think she looks like Krystal<\/a><\/strong> from f<\/a><\/strong>(x)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong>
\nSee more Giselle fun facts…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Winter
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\nStage Name:<\/span> Winter (\uc708\ud130)
\nBirth Name:<\/span> Kim Min-jeong (\uae40\ubbfc\uc815)
\nChinese Name:<\/span> DongDong (\u51ac\u51ac)
\nPosition(s):<\/span> Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual
\nBirthday:<\/span> January 1st, 2001
\nZodiac Sign:<\/span>\u00a0Capricorn
\nChinese Zodiac Sign:<\/span>\u00a0Dragon
\nOfficial Height:<\/span> 165 cm (5\u20195″) \/ Real Height:<\/span> 163 cm (5\u20194″)
\nWeight:<\/span> N\/A
\nBlood Type:<\/span>\u00a0A
\nMBTI Type:<\/span> ENFJ
\nNationality:<\/span> Korean
\nRepresentative Symbol:<\/span>\u00a0Star \u2b50
\nRepresentative Color:<\/span> Ivory<\/span>
\nRepresentative Animal:<\/span> Siberian Husky \ud83d\udc36
\nRepresentative Number:<\/span> 44
\nInstagram:<\/span> @imwinter<\/a><\/p>\n

Winter Facts:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2013 <\/span>She was born in Busan, South Korea.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Winter has an older brother, born in 1999.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She used to attend Yangsan Samsung Elementary School, and Yangsan Samsung Middle School.
\n\u2013 <\/span> Her nickname is Baby Rabbit.
\n\u2013 <\/span> Winter trained for 4 years.
\n\u2013 <\/span> Many fans think that she looks like Girls’ Generation (SNSD)<\/a><\/strong>‘s Taeyeon<\/a><\/strong>.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Winter has a dimple on her left cheek.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She was the vice-president of the school.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She intended to become an actress, but she likes to sing and dance, so she decided to become an idol.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Winter drinks a lot of milk.
\n\u2013 <\/span> Her favorite film genre is action.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Winter likes eating chocolate and sweets.
\n\u2013 <\/span> She sometimes cooks for her members.
\n\u2013 <\/span> On April 12, 2024 it was announced that Winter had undergone surgery for pneumothorax and will focus on recovery.
\nSee more Winter fun facts…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

NingNing<\/strong>
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\nStage Name:<\/span> NingNing (\ub2dd\ub2dd)
\nBirth Name:<\/span> Ning Yizhuo (\u5b81\u827a\u5353)
\nEnglish Name:<\/span> Vivian Ning
\nKorean Name:<\/span> Jeo Ye-tak (\uc800\uc608\ud0c1)
\nPosition(s):<\/span>\u00a0Main Vocalist, Maknae
\nBirthday:<\/span> October 23rd, 2002
\nZodiac Sign:<\/span> Libra-Scorpio Cusp (Ning claims to be a Libra)
\nChinese Zodiac Sign:<\/span> Horse
\nHeight:<\/span> 161 cm (5\u20193″)
\nWeight:<\/span>\u00a043 kg (94 lbs)
\nBlood Type:<\/span> O
\nMBTI Type:<\/span> INFP (previously ENFP)
\nNationality:<\/span> Chinese
\nRepresentative Symbol:<\/span>\u00a0Butterfly \ud83e\udd8b
\nRepresentative Color:<\/span> Purple<\/span>
\nRepresentative Animal:<\/span> Tiger \ud83d\udc2f
\nRepresentative Number:<\/span> 94
\nInstagram:<\/span>\u00a0@imnotningning<\/a><\/p>\n

Ningning Facts:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2013 <\/span>She was born in Harbin, China.
\n\u2013 <\/span> She is an only-child.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her fandom name is NingMeng<\/strong> (her name + lemon in Chinese).
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her hobby is cooking.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She can speak Mandarin, Korean, and a bit of English.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her favorite colors are red, yellow, and pink.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her favorite fruits are watermelon and strawberries.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She shares birthday with (G)I-DLE<\/a><\/strong>‘s Minnie<\/strong><\/a>.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Ningning can play the piano.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She was a member of Let’s Sing Kids<\/em> in China.
\n\u2013 <\/span> Her favorite drink is Mogu Mogu. (X<\/a>)
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her favorite member in BLACKPINK<\/a><\/strong> is Jennie<\/a><\/strong>.
\n\u2013 <\/span>Her name means \u2018powerful.\u2019
\n\u2013 <\/span>Ningning trained for about 5 years. (Source<\/a>)
\n\u2013 S<\/span>he has a husky voice.
\n\u2013 <\/span> She appeared on a Chinese contest program Music Honors Student (\u97f3\u4e50\u4f18\u7b49\u751f)<\/em>.
\n\u2013 Ningning <\/span>participated in MBC’s Shining Star<\/em>, which aired from October 16, 2017.
\n\u2013 <\/span>She became an SM trainee in 2016, and became a member of SM Rookies in the same year on September 19th.
\nSee more NingNing fun facts…<\/a>
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Made by: <\/strong>hein
\n(Special thanks to:<\/strong> ST1CKYQUI3TT, brightliliz, binanacake, KProfiles, redeu redeu, Jungwon’s dimples, Bruno, A.Alexander, Ethan Jack, \u2aa9\u2aa8, matcha junkies, speaking the truth, hyekkura, Cheetah, shrekby, and to all the people who helped me provide more info about aespa! <3)<\/em><\/p>\n

Note 1:<\/strong> Please don\u2019t copy-paste the content of this page to other sites on the web. If you use info from our profile, kindly put a link to this post. Thanks! \u2013 KProfiles.com<\/p>\n

Note <\/strong>2:<\/b> Their positions were presented in the Naver magazine. Source for Winter’s Main Vocalist position – several Korean news outlets: Officially Cool<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0NOBODY<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0Floral Sense<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0Synk Hyperline Concert<\/a><\/p>\n

Note <\/strong>3:<\/b>\u00a0The girls updated\/confirmed their height on 1theK interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note 4:<\/strong> October 23 falls into Libra\/Scorpio cusp, however NingNing<\/strong> confirmed on Weibo that her zodiac sign is Libra.<\/p>\n

Note <\/strong>5:<\/b>\u00a0Sources for their MBTI Types: Karina<\/strong> – Yeongtong Fansign (Oct 08, 2021)<\/a>; Giselle<\/strong> – Yeongtong Fansign (Oct 08, 2021)<\/a>; Winter<\/strong> – revealed it on a live to celebrate the debut anniversary – paid content; NingNing<\/strong> – Bubble<\/a> (January 14, 2022). Update: Winter’s MBTI changed to INTJ (Source<\/a>). Giselle’s MBTI changed to INFJ (Source<\/a>). Winter’s MBTI is ENFJ (Source<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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