aespa Members Profile (Updated!)

aespa Members Profile and Facts

aespa (에스파), stylized as æspa, is a 4-member South Korean girl group under SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and NingNing. They made their Korean debu on November 17, 2020, with the digital single, “Black Mamba“. They made their Japanese debut on July 3, 2024 with the single, “Hot Mess“. On June 2, 2022, it was announced that aespa has signed with Warner Records for global promotions.

Fandom Name Explanation: Their name comes from combining “æ,” derived from “Avatar X Experience,” & “aspect.” The meaning behind the name is various innovative activities to come with the theme of “experiencing a new world via the encounter of the ‘avatar,’ your other self.”
Official Greeting: “Be my ae! Hi, we are æspa!”

aespa Official Fandom Name: MY (마이)
aespa Official Fandom Colors: Aurora

aespa Official Logo:

aespa Official SNS:
Website (Japan): aespa-official.jp
Instagram: @aespa_official
X (Twitter): @aespa_official / (Japan): @aespaJPofficial
TikTok: @aespa_official
YouTube: aespa
Facebook: aespa
Weibo: aespa
Pinterest: aespa

aespa Member Profiles:
Karina

Stage Name: Karina (카리나)
Birth Name: Yu Ji Min (유지민)
English Name: Katarina Yu
Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group, Center
Birthday: April 11th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 167.8 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Representative Symbol: Heart ❤
Representative Animal: Whale 🐋
Representative Number: 24
Instagram: @katarinabluu

Karina Facts:
– She was born in Paldal-gu, Gyeonggi-do, but she grew up in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– She has an older sister, born in 1995.
– Karina is the tallest member.
– She has a black belt in taekwondo.
– Karina made an appearance in Taemin‘s music video of “Want“.
– In 2020, she appeared with Kai from EXO in collaboration of the virtual showcase between Hyundai Motor Company and SM Entertainment.
– She trained for 4 years.
– Karomi is her nickname.
– She is a former ulzzang.
– Karina used to attend at Seongnam Shingi Elementary School, Jeongja Middle School, and Hansol High School.
– She loves Red Light by f(x).
– Her favorite female artists are f(x), Taeyeon, IU, and Park Soojin.
– Her foot size is 235–240mm.
– She likes green tea and barley tea.
– 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).
– On February 27, 2024, SM Ent. and C-JeS confirmed that Karina is in a relationship with actor Lee Jae Wook.
– On April 2, 2024 both M Ent. and C-JeS confirmed that Karina and Lee Jae Wook broke up.
See more Karina fun facts…

Giselle

Stage Name: Giselle (지젤)
Birth Name: Uchinaga Aeri (うちながえり/우치나가에리)
English Name: Giselle Uchinaga
Korean Name: Kim Aeri (김애리)
Position: Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: October 30th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 163~164 cm (5’4″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFJ (Her former result was ENFP)
Nationality: Japanese-Korean
Representative Symbol: Crescent Moon 🌙
Representative Animal: Unicorn 🦄
Representative Number: 22
Instagram: @aerichandesu

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

Winter

Stage Name: Winter (윈터)
Birth Name: Kim Min Jeong (김민정)
Chinese Name: DongDong (冬冬)
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual
Birthday: January 1st, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Official Height: 165 cm (5’5″) / Real Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTJ (previously ISTP)
Nationality: Korean
Representative Symbol: Star ⭐
Representative Animal: Siberian Husky 🐶
Representative Number: 44
Instagram: @imwinter

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

NingNing

Stage Name: NingNing (닝닝)
Birth Name: Ning Yizhuo (宁艺卓)
English Name: Vivian Ning
Korean Name: Jeo Ye Tak (저예탁)
Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: October 23rd, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Libra-Scorpio Cusp (Ning claims to be a Libra)
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 43 kg (94 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP (previously ENFP)
Nationality: Chinese
Representative Symbol: Butterfly 🦋
Representative Animal: Tiger 🐯
Representative Number: 94
Instagram: @imnotningning

Ningning Facts:
– She was born in Harbin, China.
– She is an only-child.
– Her fandom name is NingMeng (her name + lemon in Chinese).
– Her hobby is cooking.
– She can speak Mandarin, Korean, and a bit of English.
– Her favorite colors are red, yellow, and pink.
– Her favorite fruits are watermelon and strawberries.
– She shares birthday with (G)I-DLE‘s Minnie.
– Ningning can play the piano.
– She was a member of Let’s Sing Kids in China.
– Her favorite drink is Mogu Mogu. (X)
– Her favorite member in BLACKPINK is Jennie.
– Her name means ‘powerful.’
– Ningning trained for about 5 years. (Source)
– She has a husky voice.
– She appeared on a Chinese contest program Music Honors Student (音乐优等生).
– Ningning participated in MBC’s Shining Star, which aired from October 16, 2017.
– She became an SM trainee in 2016, and became a member of SM Rookies in the same year on September 19th.
See more NingNing fun facts…

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Note 2: Their positions were presented in the Naver magazine. Source for Winter’s Main Vocalist position – several Korean news outlets: Officially Cool , NOBODY , Floral Sense , Synk Hyperline Concert

Note 3: The girls updated/confirmed their height on 1theK interview.

Note 4: October 23 falls into Libra/Scorpio cusp, however NingNing confirmed on Weibo that her zodiac sign is Libra.

Note 5: Sources for their MBTI Types: Karina – Yeongtong Fansign (Oct 08, 2021); Giselle – Yeongtong Fansign (Oct 08, 2021); Winter – revealed it on a live to celebrate the debut anniversary – paid content; NingNing – Bubble (January 14, 2022). Update: Winter’s MBTI changed to INTJ (Source). Giselle’s MBTI changed to INFJ (Source).