aespa (에스파) is a 4 member female kpop group under SM Entertainment. The aespa members are Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. The group debuted on November 17, 2020 with the popular single Black Mamba.
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The group is also signed under Warner Records for all global promotions.
aespa Profile
The name of the group comes from the combination of ‘æ’ meaning ‘Avatar X Experience’ & ‘aspect’. The idea is that you get to experience a new world when you meet the “avatar”, your other self.
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aespa Official Social Media Accounts
Official Website (Japan): aespa-official.jp
YouTube: aespa
Instagram: aespa_official
Twitter: Aespa_Official
Twitter (Japan): aespaJPofficial
Facebook: aespa.official
Weibo: aespa
TikTok: aespa_official
Vlive: aespa (에스파)
aespa Fandom
aespa’s fans are called MY (마이). The aespa members announced their fandom name on Novemeber 17th, 2020 on their VLIVE channel. MY means ‘The most precious friend’ in KWANGYA, which is where aespa’s Avatars live. The fandom colors are aurora.
aespa Logo and Official Lightstick


aespa Members
It’s important to note that aespa is the first girl group to emerge from SM Entertainment since Red Velvet debuted in 2014.
aespa Karina

Stage Name: Karina (카리나)
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Native Name: Yu Ji Min (유지민)
Birthday: April 11, 2000
Place of Birth: Paldal-gu, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aries
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Height: 167.8 cm
Weight: –
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Position: Leader, Lead Rapper, Center
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Official Symbol: Heart
Instagram: aespa_official
aespa Karina Fun Facts
- She attended Seongnam Shingi Elementary School and Jeongja Middle School, Hansol High School.
- She attended a piano academy.
- She trained for 4 years before making her debut.
- She was featured in Taemin’s MV “Want”.
- Some of her favorite artists are IU, Taeyeon.
- She loves watching reruns of variety shows when she is alone at home.
aespa Giselle

Stage Name: Giselle (지젤)
Native Name: Uchinaga Aeri (うちながえり
Birthday: October 30, 2000
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea.
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 164 cm
Weight: –
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese-Korean
Position: Main Rapper, Sub vocalist
Official Symbol: Crescent Moon
Instagram: aespa_official
aespa Giselle Fun Facts
- She attended Tokyo International School and Sacred Heart School in Japan.
- She Japanese from her dad side and Korean from her mom side.
- She trained for 10 months before making her debut.
- She sang in St. Mary’s Choir for 4 years.
- She knows how to play the guitar.
- She can speak English, Korean, and Japanese.
aespa Winter

Stage Name: Winter (윈터)
Native Name: Kim Min Jeong (김민정)
Birthday: January 1, 2001
Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 165 cm
Weight: –
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual
Official Symbol: Star
Instagram: aespa_official
aespa Winter Fun Facts
- She attended Yangsan Samsung Elementary School and Yangsan Samsung Middle School.
- She was a trainee for 3 years before making her debut with aespa.
- She originally wanted to be an actress. But since she also enjoys singing and dancing, she decided to become and idol.
- She is a big fan of EXO and her bias is Baelhyun.
- Fans often compare her visuals to Girl’s Generation’s (SNSD) Taeyeon.
aespa Ningning

Stage Name: Ningning (닝닝)
Native Name: Ning Yizhuo (宁艺卓)
Birthday: October 23, 2002
Place of Birth: Harbin, China
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 161 cm
Weight: 43 kg
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Chinese
Position: Main vocalist, Maknae
Official Symbol: Butterfly
Instagram: aespa_official
aespa Ningning Fun Fact
- She was a trainee for about 4 years before making her debut as one of the aespa members.
- She moved to Korea and joined SM rookies in 2016.
- She is the only member of SM rookies that used to be part of the SM rookies.
- She was contestant in a Chinese competition called Let’s Sing Kids with NCT‘s Chenle.
- Her name means powerful.
- She can play the piano.
aespa Members Ages
Member | Birthday | Age |
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1. Karina | Apr 11, 2000 | 22 years old |
2. Giselle | Oct 30, 2000 | 22 years old |
3. Winter | Jan 01, 2001 | 22 years old |
4. Ningning | Oct 23, 2002 | 20 years old |
aespa Members Heights
Member | Height |
---|---|
1. Karina | 1.68 cm |
2. Winter | 1.65 cm |
3. Giselle | 1.64 cm |
4. Ningning | 1.61 cm |
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