aespa's NINGNING will not perform at Kouhaku due to illness and influenza. The group will proceed with three members instead.
December/29/2025 19:37
NINGNING of aespa will not participate in the "Kouhaku Uta Gassen". Today (29th), an announcement titled "Notice Regarding Participation in the 76th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen" was posted on the official website. The agency first commented on her SNS post that had become a topic of discussion, stating, "We received many comments regarding this post. There was no specific purpose or intention behind it, but it caused various concerns. We will pay more careful attention in the future." Additionally, NINGNING reported that she has been unwell and has been diagnosed with influenza. In response, they requested NHK to allow only the three members KARINA, GISSELE, and WINTER to perform at this Kouhaku Uta Gassen. Previously, NINGNING also missed the red carpet event at the "2025 MelOn Music Awards" held in Korea on the 20th of this month, raising worries. aespa is set to perform their hit song "Whiplash" at their first appearance in the "76th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen".
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