The alleged “ban” is now over.
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Aespa fans claimed that the four members of the group had been banned from using it Bubble to communicate with fans over the past few weeks.
Speculations about a possible “ban” by SM Entertainment started today when all four members resumed sending messages to fans after weeks of inactivity. While some fans have raised questions, many see the situation as a temporary measure that may not be of concern.
Aespa’s absence from Bubble was first noticed in early December. The group, typically active on the app, had not shared messages since December 3. Karina AND SplendorThe latest updates date back to December 2nd and 3rd respectively.
It’s his caring side again 🤍 pic.twitter.com/LIYBB0xb7s
— 🍙 (@nnglog) December 2, 2024
Gisella followed by a short post on December 7, in which he shared two tracks with minimal interaction.
Giselle bbl update
These are so good!!!!
Thank you Gigi for these gifts 🥹🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/Sr3JZFSsTf— win 😎👽☃❄️🎸✨ MY WINTER 🤍🦾 (@aeswinterismine) December 7, 2024
After several days of silence, Winter was the first to end her absence on December 13, letting fans know she was fine following health updates from the company. His short update has been Bubble’s only form of communication in recent weeks, which is considered unusual for aespa members.
⭐️💭 241213
[4:46pm KST]“I have recovered so much”
“Don’t worry”
“🤍🦾”
— ً (@winrinabbl) December 13, 2024
Fans have linked the downtime to recent political developments in South Korea. On December 3, President Yoon Suk YeolThe unexpected announcement of martial law created a tense atmosphere nationwide. As a result, some fans claim that SM Entertainment may have temporarily suspended members’ use of Bubble as a precautionary measure during this sensitive period.
I feel SM has banned Aespa from sending bubbles, it’s been a long time since Aespa sent bubble messages
— 🦖 (@dangonim) December 7, 2024
Most likely the political climate of SK in the past week
— —𝒎. (@aespanim) December 16, 2024
It is true
Due to the situation there they were forbidden to write on bbl, but once they were allowed to, our Minjeong showed up at exactly 12:01 pm 🫂
And the fact that she continued to write bbl during the ban, just to say that she recovered and we didn’t have to worry.. Winter 🥹 https://t.co/kjqSF8d1FJ— I’m Saya ୧⍤⃝🔥 (@mindoongie01) December 16, 2024
When the members returned to Bubble today, Giselle’s use of an “unlocked” emoji caught fans’ attention.
SJDHHS SO THE BBL BAN WAS REAL 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/x4ao04JXKt
— —𝒎. (@aespanim) December 16, 2024
Many interpreted this as a joking suggestion that all restrictions were over. The synchronized return has been welcomed by supporters, who are happy to reconnect with the group and understand that any absence may have been for practical reasons rather than serious concern.
Neither SM Entertainment nor Aespa have commented on the theories, leaving fans to interpret the situation for themselves. With the group’s Bubble activity back to normal, fans will finally be able to enjoy interacting with the four girls through the beloved platform.
