aespa marks 5th anniversary with a special digital single and cake, but member WINTER misses concert due to influenza.
November/18/2025 12:01
aespa has reached its 5th anniversary and released a commemorative shot taken with a cake. Yesterday (17th), aespa celebrated its 5th anniversary since debuting on November 17, 2020, leaving a strong impression with 'Black Mamba' and releasing hit songs like 'Next Level', 'Savage', 'Supernova', 'Armageddon', 'Whiplash', and 'Rich Man'. To commemorate their 5th anniversary, aespa released a special digital single 'SYNK: aeXIS LINE' containing solo tracks from each member. This digital single includes solo songs from KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE, and NINGNING, which were first performed at aespa's third solo concert. On the other hand, it was reported that WINTER was infected with influenza and could not participate in the concert. The agency SM Entertainment stated, 'WINTER visited the hospital after the previous day's performance and was diagnosed with a cold and influenza,' adding that 'following the doctor's recommendation for sufficient rest, it was determined that she could not participate in the scheduled sound check and concert that day.' Although there was disappointment, WINTER held a cake to celebrate the 5th anniversary with the members and expressed gratitude to the fans. aespa's official SNS captured their appearance in a room decorated like a party. While holding cakes made in the shape of their respective characters, WINTER was seen wearing a thick outer coat and mask indoors, raising concerns. aespa is currently progressing with the '2025 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: AXIS LINE'.
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