On December 5, SM Entertainment released an official statement about aespa’s Winter, stating“Winter is unable to attend today’s ‘GQ NIGHT’ event due to flu-like symptoms.”
The entertainment agency further added: “We prioritize the artist’s recovery and will adapt his future program flexibly. We ask for the fans’ understanding and support.”
However, SM has since come under criticism, as news outlet TopStarNews reported that Winter is actually suffering from a leg injury.
The contradiction between SM’s statements and those of TopStarNews has sparked concern among fans, who are currently demanding that SM reveal the truth.
Meanwhile, aespa has already performed at Japan’s renowned year-end music festival, “FNS Music Festival”, together with boy groups TVXQ! and NCT DREAM, impressing local fans with their captivating performance.
The girl group will also join SM Entertainment artists for the “SMTOWN LIVE 2025” concert, scheduled for January 11-12 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
Source: Nate, TopStarNews
