aespa appeared on the red carpet at MMA 2026 in Seoul. The 18th MelOn Music Awards introduced a new Global TOP10 category.

On the afternoon of the 14th, Choi Ye-na, formerly of IZ*ONE, appeared on the red carpet for MMA 2026 (2026 MelOn MUSIC AWARDS) held at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. Now in its 18th year, the K-pop awards used “K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse” as its main slogan and added a new “Global TOP10” category linked to the Korea-China-Japan integrated chart, Global-K Chart.

Kakao Entertainment’s MMA 2026 will take place at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on Nov. 14 and 15. Day 2 features 12 acts including CORTIS, ILLIT, IVE, PLAVE, and NCT 127, with special stages, collaborations, and surprises. Day 1 includes aespa, ATEEZ, RIIZE, HANA, TWS, and more. The event will be livestreamed worldwide.

aespa’s Japanese mini album lead track “KISS N TELL” will be released as a remix by ☆Taku Takahashi on Nov. 20. The holiday-ready version comes with Pre-add/Pre-save, aespa effects on the Setlog app, and a special fan sign event for album buyers in December.

Kstyle AWARDS 2026 has launched on the IDOLCHAMP app, with preliminary fan voting open from November 13 to 26 in five categories: Best Artist (Men), Best Artist (Women), Best Solo Artist, Next Star, and Global Rising Star. Final rankings will be decided by total votes from both rounds. To celebrate, Kstyle is also giving away tickets to the 2026 APAN Star Awards in Seoul to five winners.

aespa members GISELLE and NINGNING showed off their swimsuit looks. On November 11, GISELLE posted several photos on social media with the caption “beam ahhhhhhhh,” sharing moments from her vacation in Florida, USA. At the pool, she wore a crop top and shorts with strap details around the waist, highlighting her slim figure. In a bikini, she also showed a hot vibe with a navel piercing. Next to her was aespa member NINGNING, who also wore a sporty black bikini and confidently displayed her slim figure, drawing attention. GISELLE, born in 2000, debuted as a member of aespa in November 2020. aespa is loved for many hit songs, including “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” “Drama,” and “Supernova.”

Luxury golf brand MARK & LONA has unveiled a new visual starring aespa’s KARINA, its first female brand ambassador. The winter collection features functional, stylish key items, and the brand is launching a special campaign with original wallpapers and fashion film screenings.

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, guests representing the art, film, fashion, and entertainment industries gathered at the 15th LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Gucci, a presenting sponsor since 2011, deepened its partnership with LACMA. NINGNING, Park Bo-gum, Kim Kardashian, and Alex Consani attended in Gucci looks.

aespa’s NINGNING attracted global attention with a sexy, luxurious party look at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala. She posted glamorous photos on SNS in a silver crystal bra top and fur jacket, highlighting her elegant shoulders, collarbones, and waist. As Gucci’s global ambassador, she stood out at the event and drew media spotlight.

SM Entertainment and major affiliates were hit by an external hacking attack that leaked sensitive personal information, including names, phone numbers, addresses, bank account numbers, resident registration numbers, and contract details. SM blocked the attack, is investigating with authorities, and is notifying victims individually.

On the afternoon of the 6th, aespa’s KARINA attended the “MLB WINTER CITY: SAVE KARINA” pop-up commemorative event held in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul. Related articles mention her interview about why she likes the word “strong” and the release of the MARK & LONA fall/winter collection she wore.