aespa Members: Names, Ages and Concept

aespa is a K-pop girl group made up of 4 members: Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning. Formed by SM Entertainment, the group debuted on November 17, 2020, and its fandom is called MY. Its signature: a futuristic concept, with virtual avatars ("æ") and a metaverse universe. Here are the four members.

The 4 members of aespa

• Karina — Yu Ji-min, born 2000, leader, dancer, rapper and visual.
• Giselle — Uchinaga Aeri, born 2000, Japanese-Korean, rapper and vocalist, comfortable across several languages.
• Winter — Kim Min-jeong, born 2001, main vocalist and dancer.
• Ningning — Ning Yi-zhuo, born 2002, Chinese, main vocalist and "maknae" (the youngest).

The concept: avatars and metaverse

aespa stands out for a universe where each member has a virtual avatar (their "æ") in a digital world. This futuristic concept, rare in K-pop, is part of the group's identity and runs through its music videos and lyrics.

The fandom: MY

aespa fans are called MY: a short, possessive name — "my" aespa — that evokes the bond between the members, their avatars and the fans.

Wear your bias

We don't make aespa pieces yet, but our customizable jerseys are printed with your bias's name (for now BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN and KATSEYE). For the vocabulary, see "what is a bias."

FAQ

How many members does aespa have?

Four: Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning.

Who is the leader of aespa?

Karina, who is also a dancer, rapper and visual.

What is aespa's avatar concept?

Each member has a virtual counterpart (their "æ") in a metaverse universe, central to the group's story.

What is aespa's fandom called?

MY.