SM's Repeated Disrespect Towards aespa Giselle and NingNing Sparks Outrage — Popularity Problem

In an unexpected turn of events, aespa's Giselle and NingNing have found themselves facing a bizarre screen time controversy involving a cake. As fans eagerly anticipate the release of the group's latest album, MY WORLD, the track video for "Salty & Sweet" has left some feeling bitter about the apparent unequal screen time distribution.

Giselle and NingNing's Screen Time: A Bitter Pill to Swallow

Giselle and NingNing received just 9 and 12 seconds of screen time, respectively, in the 2-minute track video. Fans expressed their disappointment and frustration, with one stating, "How can a 2-minute track video feature two members for less than 20 seconds combined? SM, this is not acceptable."

Another fan questioned the decision, remarking, "Unbelievable! SM excluded Giselle's solo part in the 'Salty & Sweet' track video #2 and gave her only 2-3 seconds of screen time. This is simply outrageous."

The Cake That Stole the Show

The real source of fan outrage, however, was the revelation that an inanimate object - a cake - appeared on screen for 15 seconds, longer than both Giselle and NingNing.

One fan highlighted the discrepancy, noting, "Screen time: Giselle vs. cake - Giselle gets 10 seconds, the cake gets 15 seconds." Another fan expressed disbelief, exclaiming, "It's unthinkable that the cake received 15 seconds of screen time, while NingNing only got 12."

A History of Alleged Poor Treatment

The post revealed a significant disparity in views between Winter and Karina, who received 230,000 and 180,000 views, respectively, and Giselle and NingNing, who only received 31,000 and 37,000 views. The netizen concluded that aespa seemed to have more individual member fans than group fans, sparking debates about the group's popularity and fan dynamics.

In light of the ongoing popularity dynamics and disparities among aespa members, as well as the historical instances of unequal screen time, the "Salty & Sweet" track video controversy adds fuel to the fire.

While some may argue that it is an overreaction to a short video, the recurring nature of the issue raises questions about possible favoritism or underlying popularity problems. As fans await the release of MY WORLD, they hope for a resolution that fairly showcases the talents of Giselle, NingNing, and the rest of the aespa members.

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