aespa's WINTER posted vacation photos from Hawaii on Instagram, showcasing her enjoying the beach and her slim figure.

On the afternoon of the 19th, aespa participated in a pop-up event for the hair care brand 'Mise en scene' held in Songdong, Seoul. This article is based on local media coverage. Please note that there may be variations in the photos provided. Additionally, there are links to photos of Girl's Day's Hyeri and aespa's Karina at the Netflix event and aespa's arrival in Korea after the SMTOWN LIVE concert in Bangkok.

Space Oddity's K-POP Radar released its 2025 global K-POP consumption report, highlighting trends and rankings. Korea, Japan, and Indonesia remain the top three consumers, while the U.S. rises to fourth. The report shows significant shifts in artist popularity and market dynamics, indicating a growing global diversification of K-POP consumption.

At the press event for Netflix's 'Agent of Mystery 2', actor Kim Do-hoon shared his intense experience filming the show, revealing he prepared by facing fears and training for horror scenarios. He expressed that the second season is even more thrilling than the first, which left a strong impression on him. The show, set to release on February 27, 2024, follows strange, unexplainable events.

On the morning of the 19th, a press conference for Netflix's variety show 'Agent of Mystery' Season 2 was held in Seoul, attended by cast members including Lee Yong-jin, Jung Park, Girl's Day's Hyeri, Kim Do-hun, and aespa's Karina, along with producers. The show, premiering globally on February 27, follows strange, scientifically unexplainable events.

NINGNING from aespa has transformed her look with a bold short haircut, displaying a unique blend of coolness and cuteness. Her recent social media post features a striking blonde bob and vibrant red eye makeup, highlighting her mature charisma. Fans are thrilled by her new style, praising her transformation as aespa prepares for their 2026 world tour, starting in Macau and Jakarta.

SM Entertainment announces record Q4 2025 results, with sales of 319 billion won and operating profit of 54.6 billion won, surpassing market expectations. The growth is attributed to successful world tours of major artists and a focus on sustainable growth strategies under 'SM NEXT 3.0'.

On the afternoon of the 15th, aespa returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport after concluding their performance at 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in BANGKOK'. The event featured collaborations with the popular game 'PUBG' and showcased a stunning stage with 65 performers, including J-POP covers.

On the afternoon of the 13th, aespa departed through Incheon International Airport to Thailand for SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 in Bangkok. The event is scheduled for February 14, 2026, marking a highly anticipated return to Bangkok after 13 years. Additionally, 65 performers will take part in the first SMTOWN concert in Fukuoka, featuring stunning collaborations and J-POP covers.

On the afternoon of the 11th, 82MAJOR attended the red carpet event for the '2nd D Awards' held at Korea University in Seoul's Seongbuk District. The event also featured ENHYPEN, NCT WISH, and BOYNEXTDOOR, with the winners of the fan-voted popularity awards announced, including ENHYPEN's Heeseung and aespa's Karina.

On the afternoon of the 11th, AHOF attended the red carpet event for the 2nd D Awards held at Korea University in Seoul. The event featured appearances by ENHYPEN, NCT WISH, and BOYNEXTDOOR, and announced the winners of the fan voting awards, including ENHYPEN's Heeseung and aespa's Karina.