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MYs (aespa's fandom name) come to defend aespa’s Ningning after she was accused by netizens of her alleged rude behavior towards fans at Paris Fashion Week.
A Twitter user shared a video of Ningning, who is currently in Paris with her group for Givenchy's 2023 S/S Show at Paris Fashion Week.
In the video, aespa’s Ningning looks slightly uncomfortable with the number of fans surrounding her. This resulted in K-pop fans accusing her of being rude. However, MYs came out in her defense, stating that female idols are always accused of rude behavior when fans forget they are humans who can get agitated or anxious at different things.
aespa’s Ningning accused of throwing a tantrum by K-pop fans
In the video shared by a Twitter user, the singer was seen walking towards her car when fans gathered around her and started hooting and cheering her name. The singer looked uncomfortable with so many people around her and continued to walk towards her car without greeting her fans.
At one point, she even closed her ear with her free hand to avoid fans screaming her name. The gesture was misinterpreted as some netizens called her behavior arrogant and rude. They started accusing aespa’s Ningning of being an entitled star who lacks the etiquette to be thankful.
The same fans even pointed out that the idol should show humility and kindness as she is still young and has a long way to go in her career. According to some K-netizens, aespa’s Ningning could have at least smiled at fans who were waiting for her in the cold. Check out some of their reactions below:
However, MYs soon came to Ningning’s defense, claiming naysayers cannot judge her entire attitude based on a 10-second clip alone. Some fans jumped on the bandwagon to state how everyone has bad days and that she might have been feeling anxious among so many people, or she might not have been feeling well with all the attention directed towards her at the moment.
Fans also believe Ningning was probably touching her ear because it was hurting and not because she was avoiding fans.
A few French MYs revealed aespa’s Ningning was very sweet and kind to them, obliging with their selfie requests and speaking to them kindly.
Due to visa issues, aespa's Ningning flew to Paris on October 1, a day after her other bandmates' arrived in the city.
For those unfamiliar with the international traveling protocols, Ningning is a Chinese national, and citizens from China are required to apply for a visa when visiting France. In contrast, Korean citizens can travel to France without a visa, which is how the rest of the aespa members arrived in Paris a day earlier than her.
K-pop fans were happy upon seeing the idol reunite with her members in Paris for Givenchy's 2023 S/S Show at Paris Fashion Week. They further demanded better accountability from SM Entertainment, stating their lack of responsibility in taking care of visa issues.
They will also hold an in-person fansign for their French MYs. Unfortunately, the details regarding the event are not yet known.
More on aespa’s Ningning
Undoubtedly, aespa's Ningning is one of the most beautiful K-pop idols of the fourth generation. Born on October 23, 2002, in the Chinese province of Heilongjiang, the talented singer's birthname is Ning Yizhuo. She debuted as the main vocalist of aespa on November 17, 2020, with the lead single Black Mamba.
She is currently at Paris Givenchy's 2023 S/S Show, serving as the official brand ambassador for the luxury brand. While there, aespa's Ningning recently became the talk of the town as fans continue praising her beautiful body proportions at Paris Fashion Week. From a low-cut silver dress to a black bralette with a black meshed top, she is proving that her fashion game is as versatile as her singing.
