aespa’s Winter Diagnosed With Shingles; To Sit Out Today’s Concert In Dallas

aespa × About group aespa aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close will not be joining the rest of the group at their concert in Dallas today.

On September 29 local time, SM Entertainment announced that Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close had been diagnosed with shingles and would therefore be unable to perform at aespa × About group aespa aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s show in Dallas later that day.

The agency explained in English, “Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close had been experiencing health issues prior to the recent Miami show [on September 26]. However, determined to take the stage alongside the other members, she went ahead with the performance. As her condition did not sufficiently improve afterward, she visited a hospital following the Miami show for further examination and was diagnosed with shingles.”

SM Entertainment went on to share that even though Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close had remained “strongly committed” to performing at the Dallas show even after her diagnosis, it was decided that she would sit out the concert “following the medical team’s recommendation that her health and sufficient recovery must take priority.”

The agency’s full English announcement is as follows:

We would like to inform you that Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close will be unable to participate in aespa × About group aespa aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s Dallas show, including the Hi-Bye and Send-Off.Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close had been experiencing health issues prior to the recent Miami show. However, determined to take the stage alongside the other members, she went ahead with the performance. As her condition did not sufficiently improve afterward, she visited a hospital following the Miami show for further examination and was diagnosed with shingles.Even after her diagnosis, Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close remained strongly committed to participating in the upcoming show and focused on her recovery up until the last possible moment, while continuing to monitor her condition to determine whether she would be able to perform. However, following the medical team’s recommendation that her health and sufficient recovery must take priority, the company and Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close carefully discussed the situation and ultimately decided that she will unfortunately sit out the Dallas show and take the necessary time to rest.As a result, today’s show, Hi-Bye and Send-Off will proceed with three members: Karina × Artist bio Karina Real name: Yoo Ji-minPosition: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, CenterNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2000-04-11Birthplace: Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Leader and main dancer of aespa. Karina is charismatic and confident on stage, but often shy and soft spoken off stage, with a dorky, playful side around members. Tap again to view profile → Close , Giselle × Artist bio Giselle Real name: Uchinaga AeriPosition: Main Rapper, VocalistNationality: Japanese-KoreanBirthday: 2000-10-30Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Main rapper of aespa. Tap again to view profile → Close and Ningning × Artist bio Ningning Real name: Ning YizhuoPosition: Main Vocalist, MaknaeNationality: ChineseBirthday: 2002-10-23Birthplace: Harbin, China Main vocalist and maknae of aespa. Ningning is playful, honest, and outgoing, with a cheerful energy and strong confidence in her vocal skills. Tap again to view profile → Close .Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close had been looking forward to meeting fans in Dallas and is deeply disappointed that she will not be able to join the show. She also feels very sorry to share this sudden news with all the fans who have been waiting to see her.We sincerely ask for your understanding regarding this unexpected announcement. We will do our utmost to ensure that Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close receives sufficient rest and support her recovery so that she can return in good health and meet fans again.Thank you, as always, for your continued love and support for aespa × About group aespa aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world. Tap again to view profile → Close .

Wishing Winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close the speediest of recoveries!