aespa Winter was mistakenly accused of writing abusive and harassing language to EXO members in her middle school. Setting the record straight, another "winter" stepped in, claiming she's the real author of the articles.
aespa Winter Used Abusive Language and Profanity Towards EXO Members? Here's the Truth
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On various Korean online communities, a controversy arose online over the spread of revelations claiming that Winter, a graduate of Samsung Middle School in Yangsan, wrote abusive language and profanity in her school days, and even caricatured EXO members.
Following these posts, aespa Winter immediately received criticisms, given that K-pop icon EXO is a senior group of aespa under SM Entertainment.
As more showed interest in the posts, Netizen A on January 9 claimed she is actually "winter" implied in the post.
Netizen A, who identified aespa Winter as having the same name as hers, posted an article on an online community saying, "I'm Kim Minjeong, who attended Yangsan Jungang Middle School. I was born in 2001 like Winter, but I don't even know her."
To prove that she's actually Kim Minjeong as well, Netizen A also released her graduation album and ID card, showing that she really shared the same name as aespa Winter's real name (Kim Minjeong).
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Netizen A then continued, "I don't know who shook off my articles, but it's very unpleasant. I hope this incident will no longer cause more damage to aespa Winter. Both I and Winter are victims."
"I will take legal action because my personal information is spreading and sexual harassment and defamation are also happening," Kim warned.
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Meanwhile, aespa, to where Winter belongs won four gold medals at the 36th Golden Disc Awards held on January 8.
During the awards ceremony, the girl group who made numerous hits such as "Next Level" and "Savage" in 2021 won "Artist of the Year," a "Bonsang" (Main Award) in the Digital Song category, the "Cosmopolitan Artist Award" and the "Rookie of the Year Award."
On that day, however, Winter wasn't able to attend the awards ceremony due to health reasons.
On the other hand, aespa became the 6th K-pop group to achieve the "Rookie Grand Slam" title, following SHINee, iKON, Wanna One, ITZY and TXT. This title is given to a rookie group that received all rookie awards from major awards ceremonies.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
