aespa's Winter made a captivating appearance on Lee Mujin's show on July 18, KST, where she engaged in a lively conversation covering various topics.

Adding to the excitement, Winter showcased her enchanting vocals by delivering a heartfelt rendition of "I'm Unhappy" with a fresh acoustic arrangement.

The performance video of Winter and Lee Mujin singing "Farewell Under the Sun" also garnered a positive response from Korean netizens.

Users flooded the comment section, expressing their admiration for Winter's singing prowess.

Netizens commented:

"Her singing skills are absolutely incredible!"

"Her interpretation of 'Farewell Under the Sun' was mind-blowing…"

"The song choice, her vocal performance, and even her appearance were all astonishing."

"I already knew she was talented, but she exceeded my expectations. Just like Lee Mujin mentioned, Winter's control over volume and her tone are truly exceptional. I didn't have high hopes for ballads, but she proved to be exceptionally skilled at them. She diligently took lessons and even attended a vocal academy during her break, which clearly paid off. As a fan, I am extremely grateful. The best kind of idol is the one who can make their fans proud with their abilities."

"My ears were melting. LONDON was unbelievably goodㅠㅠ I also enjoy R&B, but I believe authentic ballads suit her perfectly."

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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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