Where Does The Name Come From?
Aespa’s name, stylized as æspa, comes from combining “æ”, which is comes from combining “Avatar X Experience”, with “aspect”. The meaning behind the name comes from the theme of “experiencing a new world via the encounter of the ‘avatar’.” Which is their other self.
Who Are They?
Aespa consists of 4 members; Karina, Giselle, Winter and NingNing. The group debuted on November 17, 2020 with their digital single Black Mamba that currently has 265 million views on Youtube. On June 2, 2022 it was announced that the group has signed with Warner Records for their global promotions. Also, their fandom name is “MY”, which means most precious friend”.
Karina
- Stage Name: Karina
- Birth Name: Yoo Ji-Min
- English Name: Katarina Yoo
- Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group, Center
- Birthday: April 11, 2000
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
- Height: 167 cm
- Weight: 45 kg
- Blood Type: B
- MBTI: ENFP
- Nationality: Korean
- Representative Symbol: Heart ❤
- Representative Animal: Whale 🐋
- Representative Number: 24
Facts About Karina
Karina is the oldest member and the leader of the Aespa. She is a former Ulzzang, which is a term used to describe people on social media that has ideal facial features. Karina’s nickname is “Karomi” and she loves ‘Red Light’ by f(x). Her favorite female artists ar IU, Taeyeon, f(x) and Park Soojin.
As for her pre-debut activities, she made an appearence in Taemin’s music video for “Want” in 2019. A year later, she appeared in the virtual showcase between Hyundai Motor Company and SM Entertainment in collaboration with EXO’s Kai on November 2nd, just a few days before her debut.
Giselle
- Stage Name: Giselle
- Birth Name: Uchinaga Aeri
- English Name: Giselle Uchinaga
- Korean Name: Kim Aeri
- Position: Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
- Birthday: October 30, 2000
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
- Height: 164 cm
- Weight: N/A
- Blood Type: O
- MBTI: ENFP
- Nationality: Japanese-Korean
- Representative Symbol: Crescent Moon 🌙
- Representative Animal: Unicorn 🦄
- Representative Number: 22
Facts About Giselle
Giselle’s father is Japanese and her mother is Korean. As a result, she can speak Japanese, Korean, English and a little bit of French. Her nicknames are “Riri” and “Aeri-chan”. People think that Giselle looks like Krystal from f(x). She is friends with Jeon Somi and former IZ*ONE member Chaeyeon.
Giselle used to attend Tokyo International School and Sacred Heart School in Japan which is the same school NiziU’s Rima had attended. She was in St. Mary’s Choir for 4 years as an alto and can play the guitar.
Winter
- Stage Name: Winter
- Birth Name: Kim Min-Jeong
- Chinese Name: DongDong
- Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual
- Birthday: January 1, 2001
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
- Height: 164 cm
- Weight: N/A
- Blood Type: A
- MBTI Type: INTJ (previously ISTP)
- Nationality: Korean
- Representative Symbol: Star ⭐
- Representative Animal: Siberian Husky 🐶
- Representative Number: 44
Facts About Winter
Winter’s nickname is “Baby Rabbit” and she has a dimple on her left cheek. Fans think that she looks like Girls’ Generation (SNSD)’s Taeyeon who is also a member of GOT The Beat like Winter and Karina. Winter was once the vice-president of her school she sometimes cooks for her members.
Winter is an EXO-L and her bias is Baekhyun as she once shared. Her favorite movie genre is action, some of her favorite movies are “Tenet” and “American Sniper”. Winter is friend with NMIXX’s Sullyoon and she is the only member in the group whose MBTI starts with “I”.
NingNing
- Stage Name: NingNing
- Birth Name: Ning Yizhuo
- English Name: Vivian Ning
- Korean Name: Jeo Ye-Tak
- Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae
- Birthday: October 23, 2002
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
- Height: 161 cm
- Weight: 43 kg
- Blood Type: O
- MBTI Type: INFP (previously ENFP)
- Nationality: Chinese
- Representative Symbol: Butterfly 🦋
- Representative Animal: Tiger 🐯
- Representative Number: 94
Facts About NingNing
NingNing was born in Harbin, China which is one of the coldest cities in the world. She can speak Mandarin, Korean and a bit of English. NingNing’s favorite fruits are watermelon and strawberries. Her favorite drink is Mogu Mogu, a drink that is made up of real fruit juice and cubes of nata de coco. NingNing’s name means ‘powerful’ and she has a husky voice.
Before her debut, she was a member of “Let’s Sing Kids” in China. She has also appeared on the Chinese contest program “Music Honors Student”. On October 16, 2017 NingNing participated in MBC’s “Shining Star”. She has also ranked 38th on TC CAndler’s “Most Beautiful Faces” in 2021.