aespa Members Profile

aespa (에스파), stylized as æspa, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, made up of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter, and NingNing. They entered the K-pop scene on November 17, 2020, with their debut digital single “Black Mamba.” The group expanded their reach to Japan with their official debut single “Hot Mess” released on July 3, 2024. Back in June 2022, aespa partnered with Warner Records to support their global activities and promotions.

aespa Debut Date

November 17, 2020

Members Profile:

1. Karina (카리나)

Stage Name: Karina (카리나)
Full Name: Yu Ji-min (유지민)
English Name: Katarina Yu
Roles in the Group: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Center, Face of the Group
Date of Birth: April 11, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Height: 167.8 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Personality Type: ENTP / ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Symbol: Heart ❤
Representative Animal: Whale 🐋
Representative Number: 24
Instagram: @katarinabluu
More About Karina:
– Karina was born in Paldal-gu, Gyeonggi-do, and spent most of her childhood in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, also located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
– She has one older sister who was born in 1995.
– Among all the members of her group, Karina stands the tallest.
– She holds a black belt in taekwondo, showcasing her athletic side.
– Before debuting, she appeared in Taemin’s “Want” music video.
– In 2020, she participated in a special collaboration event featuring Kai of EXO, hosted by Hyundai Motor Company and SM Entertainment.
– Karina spent four years training before making her official debut.
– Her well-known nickname is Karomi.
– Prior to her idol days, she gained popularity online as a former ulzzang.
– She was a student at Seongnam Shingi Elementary School, Jeongja Middle School, and Hansol High School.
– She’s a big fan of “Red Light” by f(x).
– Her favorite female artists include f(x), Taeyeon, IU, and Park Soojin.
– Her shoe size ranges between 235–240 mm.
– Her go-to drinks are green tea and barley tea.
– When it comes to her ideal type, she prefers a kind-hearted guy who only has eyes for her, with a pretty nose and a height of over 180 cm (around 5’11").
– On February 27, 2024, SM Entertainment and C-JeS confirmed that Karina was dating actor Lee Jae Wook.
– However, on April 2, 2024, both agencies confirmed that Karina and Lee Jae Wook had ended their relationship.

2. Giselle (지젤)

Stage Name: Giselle (지젤)
Birth Name: Uchinaga Aeri (うちながえり / 우치나가 에리)
English Name: Giselle Uchinaga
Korean Name: Kim Ae-ri (김애리)
Position(s): Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
Date of Birth: October 30, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Height: Approximately 163–164 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: O
MBTI: INFJ (Previously tested as ENFP)
Nationality: Japanese-Korean
Representative Symbol: 🌙 Crescent Moon
Representative Animal: 🦄 Unicorn
Representative Number: 22
Instagram: @aerichandesu
More About Giselle:
– Giselle was born in Garosu-gil, Seoul, South Korea.
– She is of mixed heritage: her father is Japanese and her mother is Korean.
– She is an only child.
– Before debuting, she trained under SM Entertainment for 11 months.
– Fans often call her by nicknames like Riri and Aeri-chan.
– Giselle previously attended Tokyo International School and later enrolled at Sacred Heart School in Japan, which is also known as the school NiziU’s Rima attended.
– In Japanese, her given name is pronounced “E-ri.”
– Her yearbook quote was the iconic line: “That’s hot.”
– Giselle’s personal fandom name is Aerishine.
– She is fluent in Korean, Japanese, and English, and she can also speak a bit of French.
– She sang as an alto in a choir for four years and was a member of the St. Mary’s Choir.
– Giselle is musically inclined and knows how to play the guitar.
– Some fans say she resembles Krystal from f(x).
– Giselle is known to be best friends with Somi.

3. Winter (윈터)

Stage Name: Winter (윈터)
Birth Name: Kim Min-jeong (김민정)
Chinese Name: DongDong (冬冬)
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual
Birthday: January 1, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Official Height: 165 cm (5’5″) / Actual Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI: ENFJ
Nationality: Korean
Representative Symbol: ⭐ Star
Representative Animal: 🐶 Siberian Husky
Representative Number: 44
Instagram: @imwinter
More About Winter:
– Winter was born in Busan, South Korea.
– She has an older brother who was born in 1999.
– She attended Yangsan Samsung Elementary and Middle School.
– She’s affectionately nicknamed Baby Rabbit by fans.
– She spent about 4 years as a trainee before debuting.
– Many fans say she resembles Taeyeon from Girls’ Generation.
– She has a small dimple on her left cheek.
– Winter once served as her school’s vice-president.
– Although she originally dreamed of becoming an actress, her love for singing and dancing led her to pursue the idol path instead.
– She’s known for drinking lots of milk.
– Her favorite movie genre is action.
– Winter has a sweet tooth, especially for chocolate and desserts.
– She occasionally cooks meals for her fellow members.
– On April 12, 2024, it was announced that she underwent surgery for pneumothorax and would take time to recover.

4. NingNing (닝닝)

Stage Name: NingNing (닝닝)
Birth Name: Ning Yizhuo (宁艺卓)
English Name: Vivian Ning
Korean Name: Jeo Ye-tak (저예탁)
Position(s): Main Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: October 23rd, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Libra-Scorpio Cusp (she considers herself a Libra)
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 43 kg (94 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP (formerly ENFP)
Nationality: Chinese
Representative Symbol: Butterfly 🦋
Representative Animal: Tiger 🐯
Representative Number: 94
Instagram: @imnotningning
More About NingNing:
– She was born in Harbin, China.
– NingNing is an only child.
– Her fandom name is NingMeng, a combination of her name and the Chinese word for lemon.
– Her hobby is cooking.
– She can speak Mandarin, Korean, and a little English.
– Her favorite colors are red, yellow, and pink.
– She loves watermelon and strawberries.
– NingNing shares her birthday with (G)I-DLE‘s Minnie.
– She can play the piano.
– NingNing was a contestant on Let’s Sing Kids in China.
– Her favorite drink is Mogu Mogu.
– Her favorite BLACKPINK member is Jennie.
– Her name, 艺卓, means "powerful" in Chinese.
– She has a husky voice that’s recognized as her vocal charm.
– She appeared on the Chinese program Music Honors Student (音乐优等生).
– She also participated in MBC’s Shining Star, which aired starting October 16, 2017.
– NingNing joined SM Entertainment in 2016 and was introduced as part of SM Rookies on September 19, 2016.
– She trained for approximately 5 years before debuting.
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