Posted an announcement today (29th) on their official website titled “Notice regarding appearance at the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.”
Regarding her controversial social media post, the agency responded, “We have received many comments. While this post had no specific purpose or intention, it has raised various concerns. We will be more careful in the future.”
NINGNING, who had been experiencing poor health, reported that she had contracted influenza. In response, the agency explained, “We have made a request to NHK, and it has been decided that the three members, KARINA, GISSELE, and WINTER, will appear at this year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.”
Previously, NINGNING’s absence from the red carpet event for the “2025 MelOn Music Awards” held in Korea on the 20th of this month raised concerns.
aespa will perform their hit song “Whiplash” at their first appearance at the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
SM Entertainment Official Statement
Thank you for your continued support of aespa.
We would like to inform you about aespa’s appearance at the 76th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
We have received numerous comments regarding the content posted on social media by aespa member NINGNING. While the post had no specific purpose or intention, it has raised various concerns. We will be even more careful in the future.
NINGNING continues to feel unwell, and after being examined at a hospital, she was diagnosed with influenza and was advised by a doctor to take ample rest and relaxation. We have requested NHK, and it has been decided that the three members, KARINA, GISSELE, and WINTER, will appear at this year’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
We apologize for the short notice
and appreciate your understanding.
