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!”

Fandom Name: MY (마이)
Fandom Colors: Aurora

Official 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
Pinterest: aespa

Members Profile: 

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 11, 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
Official Symbol: Heart ❤
Official Animal: Whale
Official Number: 24
Instagram: @katarinabluu

– She was born in Paldal-gu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– She’s the tallest member.
– She has a black belt in taekwondo.
– She made an appearance in Taemin‘s MV “Want”.
– In 2020, she appeared with Kai from EXO in the collaboration of the virtual showcase between Hyundai Motor Company and SM Entertainment.
– She trained for 4 years.
– Nickname: Karomi.
– She is a former ulzzang.
– Education: Seongnam Shingi Elementary School, Jeongja Middle School, 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 wants to visit Croatia.
– She likes green tea and barley tea.
– Ideal type: a nice guy who only likes her, that has a pretty nose and is taller than 180 cm (5’11 ft).
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Giselle

Stage Name: Giselle (지젤)
Birth Name: Uchinaga Aeri (うちながえり/우치나가에리)
English Name: Giselle Uchinaga
Korean Name: Cho Aeri (조애리)
Position: Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: October 30, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 163~164 cm (5’4″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Japanese-Korean
Official Symbol: Crescent Moon 🌙
Official Animal: Unicorn
Official Number: 22
Instagram: @aerichandesu
Wattpad: @_mysticalprincess_

Giselle Facts:
– She was born in Garosu-gil, Seoul, South Korea.
– She trained for 11 months.
– Nickname: Riri, Aeri-chan.
– Education: Tokyo International School, Sacred Heart School in Japan (the same school Rima from NiziU attended).
– The Japanese version of her name is Aeri (pronounced as Eri).
– The yearbook quote she used was “That’s hot”.
– Her fandom name is “Aerishine”
– She speaks Korean, Japanese, English and a little bit of French.
– She was in choir for 4 years as an alto.
– She was part of St. Mary’s Choir.
– She can play the guitar.
– People think she looks like Krystal from f(x).
– Her dad is Japanese and her mom is Korean.
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Winter

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 Sign: Dragon
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTJ (Her previous result was ISTP)
Nationality: Korean
Official Symbol: Star ⭐
Official Animal: Siberian husky
Official Number: 44
Instagram: @imwinter

Winter Facts:
– She was born in Busan, South Korea.
– Education: Yangsan Samsung Elementary School, Yangsan Samsung Middle School.
– She has an older brother.
– Nickname: Baby rabbit.
– She trained for 4 years.
– Many fans think that she looks like Girls’ Generation (SNSD)‘s Taeyeon.
– She has a dimple on her left cheek.
– She was the vice president ghostwriter of the school.
– She intended to become an actress, but she liked to sing and dance so she decided to become an idol.
– She drinks a lot of milk.
– Her favorite film genre is action.
– She likes eating chocolate and sweets.
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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 23, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Libra-Scorpio Cusp (She says shes a Libra)
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 43 kg (94 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP, her previous result was ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Official Symbol: Butterfly 🦋
Official Animal: Tiger
Official Number: 94
Instagram: @imnotningning

Ningning Facts:
– She was born in Harbin, China.
– Her fandom name is “NingMeng’s” (her name+Lemon in Chinese).
– Her specialty is singing.
– Her hobby is cooking.
– She can speak Chinese and Korean.
– Her favorite subject is art.
– Her favorite colors are red, yellow and pink.
– Her favorite fruits are watermelon and strawberries.
– Her favorite Band is NCT.
– She shares birthdays with (G)I-DLE‘s Minnie.
– She can play the piano.
– When she was young, she dreamt of becoming a painter.
– She was a member of “Let’s Sing Kids” in China.
– Her favorite drinks are Coca-Cola and Orange juice.
– Her favorite member in BLACKPINK is Jennie.
– Her name means “Powerful”.
– She trained for 4 years.
– Her favorite genres are pop, hip-hop, and R&B.
– She wants to collaborate with Taeyeon from Girls’ Generation (SNSD).
– She has a husky voice.
– She appeared on a Chinese contest program “Music Honors Student (音乐优等生)”.
– She participated in MBC “Shining Star”, which aired from October 16, 2017
– She became a SM trainee in 2016 and became a member of SM Rookies in the same year.
– She was introduced as a SM Rookies on September 19, 2016.
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