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aespa (에스파) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, debuting in November 2020. The group name “aespa” combines “Avatar X Experience” (æ) and “aspect,” meaning “to show new worlds through various experiences.”
MembersKarina (카리나): Leader, main dancer, lead rapper, sub-vocalist. Real name Yoo Jimin (유지민), born April 11, 2000.
Giselle (지젤): Main rapper, sub-vocalist. Real name Uchinaga Eri (内永えり), born October 30, 2000. She is of Japanese-Korean descent.
Winter (윈터): Lead vocalist, lead dancer. Real name Kim Minjeong (김민정), born January 1, 2001.
Ningning (닝닝): Main vocalist. Real name Ning Yizhuo (宁艺卓), born October 23, 2002, from China.
Notable WorksSingles:“Black Mamba” (2020): Debut single, gained attention for its strong visuals and performance.
“Next Level” (2021): Sampled the soundtrack of the movie “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.”
“Savage” (2021): Title track of their first mini-album ‘Savage.’
Mini-Albums:‘Savage’ (2021): Their first mini-album, topped major charts in Korea and received international recognition.
AwardsMnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA): Rookie of the Year in 2021.
Golden Disc Awards: Rookie of the Year in 2022.
Seoul Music Awards: New Artist Award in 2022.
Unique Featuresaespa is known for their “metaverse” concept, where the real-world members coexist with their avatars “æ.” This unique approach has garnered significant attention. Their music, visuals, and performances combined make them a new type of K-pop group.
Reference: aespa – Wikipedia