Aespa
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- Debuted On:
- Nov 17, 2020
- Generation:
- Gen 4 | 2018 - 2022
- Group Type:
- Girl
2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Announces Nominees
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards has revealed this year’s nominees! On January 8 local time, the iHeartRadio Music Awards officially announced its nominations for the upcoming award ceremony, which celebrates the most-played artists on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app from the past year. BLACKPINK and its members racked up an impressive number of nominations… The post appeared first on .
Idols & groups mentioned+22 moreMelon Announces Top 100 Songs Of 2025 Year-End Chart
Melon’s year-end chart for 2025 has been revealed! On January 8, the Korean music streaming service revealed its chart of the top 100 songs in 2025, determined by streaming and download counts accumulated throughout the year. WOODZ’s “Drowning,” his 2023 track that made a dramatic rise on charts, was the No. 1 song of the… The post appeared first on .
Idols & groups mentioned+31 moreJanuary Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for advertisement models! The rankings were determined through an analysis of consumer behavior, using big data collected from December 6, 2025 to January 6, 2026. The Korean Business Research Institute evaluated the participation, communication, media, and social values of popular advertisement models in… The post appeared first on .
Idols & groups mentioned+7 moreWinners Of 2026 Korea First Brand Awards
The 2026 Korea First Brand Awards winners have been announced! Every year, the Korea First Brand Awards conducts consumer surveys and consults with experts to chooses the most exciting brands that consumers are looking forward to and that they think will be at the forefront of the upcoming year. Consumer surveys were conducted not only… The post appeared first on .
Idols & groups mentioned+25 moreWatch: Performances From 2025 MBC Music Festival
MBC rang in 2026 with its annual year-end music festival! On December 31, a star-studded lineup of artists gathered for the 2025 MBC Music Festival, which was hosted by SHINee’s Minho, Hwang Minhyun, and ALLDAY PROJECT’s Annie. The artist who took the stage at this year’s show included aespa, ALLDAY PROJECT, ATEEZ, BEATPELLA HOUSE, BOYNEXTDOOR,… The post appeared first on .
Idols & groups mentioned+24 moreArtists Pose For Photo Wall At 2025 MBC Music Festival
It is once again time to ring in the end of the year with the MBC Music Festival! Ahead of the 2025 MBC Music Festival on December 31, artists took a moment to snap photos in front of the photo wall. Take a look at their performance looks below! BEATPELLA HOUSE IDID KiiiKiii CORTIS Hearts2Hearts… The post appeared first on .
Idols & groups mentioned+30 moreTXT’s Yeonjun, MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, HUNTR/X, TWICE, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of December 14 to 20! Album Chart TXT’s Yeonjun topped this week’s physical album chart with his solo mini album “NO LABELS: PART 01,” which returned to No. 1. VERIVERY’s new single album “Lost and Found” re-entered the chart at… The post appeared first on .
Idols & groups mentioned+10 moreDecember Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from November 27 to December 27. BTS continued their reign at the top of the list with a brand… The post appeared first on .
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These faces define the 'visual standard' for K-pop girl groups
Three leading visuals of Korea’s fourth-generation girl groups — Jang Won-young of IVE, Karina of aespa and Sullyoon of NMIXX — drew attention at the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon music festival's red carpet, where their contrasting styles and strong star presence sparked buzz among fans and viewers online. The music festival took place at Inspire Arena in Incheon on Dec. 25, bringing together top K-pop acts for one of the industry’s biggest holiday season broadcasts. Ahead of the main program, the red carpet became a focal point as the three idols, often referred to in Korea as a “visual top trio” of their generation, posed for photographers. Jang and Sullyoon appeared in outfits inspired by the Christmas mood, pairing soft colors and festive styling with their signature images. Karina presented a refined look in a classic evening dress, receiving a strong response from fans who praised her graceful styling and charismatic stage persona. On social media, photos and clips from the red carpet circulated quickly, with many users highlighting the “visual chemistry” among the three
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Aespa’s Winter hides alleged couple tattoo amid BTS Jung Kook dating rumors
Winter of aespa drew attention at a major end-of-year K-pop event after appearing on the red carpet with her arm tattoo seemingly concealed with makeup. The tattoo had previously fueled dating rumors involving BTS member Jung Kook. The moment sparked online debate, as fans speculated whether the singer had intentionally covered what many believe to be a matching couple tattoo. Winter attended the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon at Inspire Arena in Incheon, where the show reflected on the past year of K-pop under the theme “Golden Loop.” The annual program, hosted by IVE’s Ahn Yu-jin, DAY6’s Young K and NCT’s Jaemin, featured more than thirty performing teams from major fourth-generation groups, highlighting the scale and competitiveness of Korea’s idol music industry for viewers around the world. On the red carpet, Winter wore a light blue-gray dress that exposed her shoulders and arms, drawing attention to the area where fans had previously spotted a small dog-shaped tattoo. In photos from the event, however, the marking appeared to be almost fully concealed, as if covered by makeup
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