aespa left for Japan on the 30th for the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, performing as a trio due to NINGNING's influenza infection.
December/30/2025 15:33
On the afternoon of the 30th, aespa departed for Japan through Gimpo International Airport to participate in the 76th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen. Yesterday, aespa announced that they would perform as a trio due to NINGNING being infected with influenza. *This article is based on local media coverage. Please be aware that there may be variations in the photos.
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