Aespa’s NingNing Apologizes To Fans, Causing Fans To Voice Their Frustration With SM Entertainment
Aespa have just made their latest comeback with “Spicy,” and fans love the catchy song, stunning visuals, and fun choreography.
But fans are also raising concerns after NingNing took to a messaging app to talk to fans about the new song.
NingNing: I’ve been listening to this song since my debut, and I loved it even then, so I said I really wanted to do it later. I finally did it!!!!
NingNing: Like this.. Summer style aespa.. What do you think? It’s unfamiliar.
ningning bubble 🦋 pic.twitter.com/85eJLRBqSz
— ∗ (@kuromiblvd) May 8, 2023
But although NingNing was excitedly talking about the group’s comeback, she also reassured fans not to “be sad.”
NingNing: Don’t be sad… That part… Well.. It’s always a problem.. It’s okay.. Haha
And even as she kept apologizing, NingNing thanked fans for their continued support of the group’s comebacks.
NingNing: Sorry. But thank you so much. I’ve heard all about you guys’ support. I’ll work even harder for this comeback!
NingNing: I’m very thankful for you all, for every comeback
— ∗ (@kuromiblvd) May 8, 2023
Before telling fans just how diligently she is working and sharing her concern for their wellbeing.
NingNing: I will do my best for this comeback
NingNing: I only slept for 20 minutes last night!!! I’m thinking about going to bed early
NingNing: I’ll take a nap!!!! I’ll come back if I wake up early If I sleep by tomorrow, I’ll come tomorrow
NingNing: I love you
NingNing: Remember to have dinner
— ∗ (@kuromiblvd) May 8, 2023
Although NingNing didn’t specify what exactly she was apologizing for or having to reassure fans about, fans suspected NingNing was likely talking about the line distribution for “Spicy.”
The part where she barely gets any lines
— 🌶️ BIBI #SPICY (@nuguwinter) May 8, 2023
she knows 😭
— kyle • #MYWORLD 🌶 (@NINGRULES) May 8, 2023
i'm pissed now, she shouldn't have to be okay with this, she deserved better https://t.co/C1CqNNqtIR
— eise (@yongheecore) May 8, 2023
Despite being the group’s main vocalist, fans have often voiced their displeasure that NingNing typically gets fewer lines in a song than fans think is fair.
normally idgaf about line distribution bc more time y’all are asking for more lines for sub vocalists who might not even wanna sing or wouldn’t even improve the song but ningning is a MAIN VOCALIST for her to repeatedly not be getting lines is insane like
— nana☆ (@hcinterlude) May 8, 2023
if a group has more members I would understand the issue with line distribution, but in a group of four members ningning not getting enough lines being a main vocalist, something I just don't understand pic.twitter.com/pD5LrUuCTP
— ❥ (@dorianthinker) May 8, 2023
atp, I only want fair line and screentime distribution for ningning
— shii (@pjsyzh) May 8, 2023
And while fans were pleased with the line distribution for the pre-release single “Welcome to MY World,” thrilled that “NingNing got good lines…”
ningning got good lines good screentime and served the most in the mv. happy today!
— ؘ (@firenings) May 2, 2023
Fans were unhappy that in “Spicy,” NingNing’s line distribution was “extremely disappointing.” Especially since many of her lines seem to be short adlibs.
okay now that we’re settled here’s my spicy opinion:
ningning’s line distribution is extremely disappointing, i didnt think it would get worse than yyj but here we are. there was plenty opportunities to give her non-adlib lines too which is the crazy part idk wtf happened pic.twitter.com/6A6vMbOswU— rie (@LOVENlNG) May 8, 2023
line distribution vids are such a fraud bc no way you guys are using that to prove that ningning had enough lines…counting those 1 word adlibs so it seems like she has 40 seconds of lines is so stupid 😭
— َ (@ningnings) May 8, 2023
Of course, fans don’t blame the other members of aespa who didn’t have anything to do with the line distribution, but they demand that SM Entertainment give NingNing fairer treatment.
ningning had to go on bubble and express her DISAPPOINTMENT on the line distribution. im so furious @SMTOWNGLOBAL WHY CAN’T YOU GIVE FAIR OR ATLEAST MAKE YOUR MAIN VOCAL #2 ON LINE DISTRIBUTIONS pic.twitter.com/1wAmSqKGZd
— 🦕 (@senshiZB1) May 8, 2023
why does ningning have to apologize for your incompetency @SMTOWNGLOBAL
— rob🐝 (@shanbinst) May 8, 2023
And fans are reassuring NingNing that she has nothing to apologize for since she has worked so hard to give fans the best performances possible.
my heart hurts so much the fact that she had to apologize because we were upset of her lines :( ningning it is never your fault my love pic.twitter.com/ccDu3EWgpj
— ًNYZ1🔜 (@chiquiyeon) May 8, 2023
ningning was quite aware of the treatment she’s been getting and what’s worse is that she even has to apologize for it and tell fans not to worry is just…
— 🦋ningning madonna🦋 (@babynyz) May 8, 2023
*ningning, we really love your parts as always and always be! your voice really mesmerized us due to its soothing and disney vibes flavor! baby, you don’t need to apologize to us ’cause we forever appreciate everything about you! you did so well, ningning the main slayer!
— mizu 🌶️ (@mizugamiza) May 8, 2023
Although NingNing didn’t confirm what she was apologizing for, at least she can be reassured that fans will always have her back.
You can read more about fans’ recent concerns here.
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