aespa's Winter Reveals She Wants to Befriend IU and NewJeans

In a recent interview, aespa’s Winter opened up about her aspirations to form closer bonds with fellow artists in the K-pop industry. While she has already built a strong friendship with Kep1er’s Chaehyun, a fellow trainee from her pre-debut days, Winter admitted she still hasn’t had the chance to meet many others within the industry.

“There are so many people I want to get close to!” Winter expressed enthusiastically. Among the names on her list, IU stands out as the senior artist she admires most. Winter shared her admiration, saying, “The person I want to befriend the most is IU sunbaenim. I recently attended her concert, and even though she’s petite, it was incredible to see her lead the entire performance by herself. I really respect her.”

Winter’s admiration for IU is rooted in the veteran singer’s commanding stage presence and ability to captivate audiences. The aespa member expressed deep respect for IU’s ability to manage an entire concert on her own, despite her small stature.

In addition to IU, Winter also expressed interest in connecting with newer groups like NewJeans, showcasing her desire to grow closer to peers and seniors alike. Fans are excited to see how Winter’s relationships within the industry will evolve as she continues her journey with aespa.