aespa Members Show Consideration for Manager Even While Snacking During Filming

In a recent episode of the YouTube channel 'Midnight Idol Complaint Office hosted by Director Heo,' popular K-pop group aespa made a guest appearance, seeking counseling and advice.

However, even during their snack break, the members remained aware of their manager's presence on set.

Prior to delving into the main discussion, Heo Young-ji, the show's host, decided to treat aespa with their favorite snack, Pringles.

As soon as the aespa members caught sight of the Pringles container, their faces lit up with excitement. Each member received a container as a gift, and their smiles grew wider.

Expressing their enthusiasm, the members commented, "We shouldn't share just one container," and "Having one container is just the beginning. It's like an appetizer."

Following the snack distribution, Heo Young-ji casually mentioned, "Feel free to eat while we talk." At that moment, Karina, one of the aespa members, glanced at their manager and opened her Pringles, stating, "I have to open this while looking at Oppa."

Karina's expression, seemingly conveying the message, "I'm going to enjoy this snack," caught the attention of everyone present.

It appeared that the accumulated tension with their manager in various situations played a role in the member's actions.

Noticing the manager's presence, the other members hesitated to start eating immediately. However, unable to contain herself any longer, Heo Young-ji exclaimed, "Where did it go?" This remark brought a sense of relief, almost "threatening" the manager in a playful manner.

Consequently, the members felt more at ease and comfortably engaged in the snack session.

Despite their slender figures, aespa received comments from online users expressing concerns about potential weight gain.

Some comments included, "Will they gain weight just from eating one container of snacks?" and "We hope they can eat a lot and stay healthy."

These reactions highlighted the challenges faced by idols in maintaining a balance between their public image and personal desires.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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