Korean internet users are comparing aespa's styling for their debut compared to how they are dressed nowadays. Did their styling improve? Keep on reading for all the details.

Was aespa's Styling During Debut Era Bad?

On February 10, 2024, a post titled "aespa's styling at their debut" was posted to a popular South Korean online community forum.

The author recalls how, during aespa's debut days, they received backlash for how they were styled. According to them, aespa's styling at the time was "countrified." As it had already been nearly four years since their debut in 2020, they looked up how aespa was styled at the time.

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To their surprise, aespa's stage outfits were indeed considered "tacky." The blame was laid on their stylists for making them look like that. Despite that, Winter was praised for her visuals.

At the time, aespa would receive comments such as, "Can they even hit big just because they are from a big company? Didn't they rush their debut?" Now that aespa is a huge group, it is hard to believe people looked at them that way.

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Now, their styling is receiving love. A recent photo of the girl for their "Drama" comeback was included in the post, with the author saying they are "f*cking pretty."

K-Netizens Discuss aespa's Debut Styling vs. Now

The post garnered over 151,000 views, with over a hundred comments.

Many people speculated why aespa were styled the way they were during their debut. People believe SM Entertainment wanted to strictly adhere to their AI concept, which is why they received unusual make-up, hairstyles, and outfits. That is also why they wore bright and flashy contact lenses—to make them look robotic and futuristic.

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While people love how aespa is styled now, with many agreeing it suits them more, many could not help but be nostalgic over the group's "Black Mamba" and "Next Level" eras.

Nowadays, groups rarely debut with such a flashy concept. Because of that, some actually miss how aespa was styled before.

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Some comments read,

• "But I think they had a unique aura when they debuted. Of course, their makeup now suits them much better, but I liked their vibes before."
• "Nowadays, it is hard to see flashy and blingy styling like they had for 'Black Mamba,' so now I do miss it."
• "I like how they looked like AI. It's a shame they don't do this kind of concept anymore."
• "During their debut, the group was styled to embody an AI vibe, with unique hair, makeup, and outfits. They often wore bright and flashy lenses to enhance the futuristic look. The makeup artist deliberately avoided blush, but now they look better with colored makeup."

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Written by Alexa Lopez