Female Idol Responds to “Ugly” Remark During Live Broadcast

aespa member NingNing is facing backlash after a brutally honest livestream where she went off on haters and toxic fans.

The controversy started when NingNing called out fatphobia and sasaeng fan behavior in real time, topics idols usually avoid.

She told people spreading malicious content to instead use their time wisely — like working out, reading, or hanging out with friends.

: if i can give you some real advice, truly, instead of spending that time editing together negative clips, read a book. watch a movie. exercise. or talk with your friends.
— aespa pics, March 4, 2026

Soon after, she fired back at a nasty comment saying, “You look ugly without makeup.”

“So what? This is just how I look,” NingNing responded sharply.

She then urged fans not to judge people’s looks and encouraged everyone to listen to music instead of spreading hate.

“you look ugly without makeup”
: “I look ugly so what? this is just how I look. everyone look..there are people like this exist. I just find it ridiculous. after saying all that people are still like this”
“everyone pls dont just look at others and say things like this that’s…”
— Twitter user, March 4, 2026

The clip quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

Fans applaud NingNing’s strong stance but worry about her mental health under the heavy hate.

Honestly, I do worry about her mental health. I know she looks like she doesn’t care but she looks like she reached her limit
— Twitter user, March 4, 2026

she’s on yalls necks today lmaksksksk
— Twitter user, March 4, 2026

I’m really glad the girls confront haters and defend themselves and that these people’s words don’t mean anything to them, I’m glad they’re strong but these things shouldn’t happen…
— Twitter user, March 4, 2026