Aespa’s Managers Gain Fame for Award-Winning Cover of “Whiplash”

aespa’s managers are going viral after taking first place at SM Entertainment’s annual company gathering.

They stunned fans with a full, high-energy cover of aespa’s hit “Whiplash,” complete with tight choreography and cool stage presence.

The managers wore sunglasses, standing out from the backup dancers. Fans were impressed by how polished their performance was — even handling an audio mishap like pros.

“시작부터 잘해서 반응 봐 잘하신다 ”
— (@swtpotato41)

“음향사고까지 있었어ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 개웃기다ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ”
— 찌즈 (@cheeblu)

Other managers also caught attention. RIIZE’s team covered “Siren” and NCT Wish’s manager danced TWICE’s “TT” and their own “Pop Pop.”

“매니저들 사이렌 이거 실화냐”
— Na.. (@1wantnana)

“샤갈 스엠 단체회식에서 위시매니저가 팝팝이랑티티 춤 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 본무대보다 회식에 진심인거아니냐고 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ”
— 지지 (@Prince_of_Fukui)

Netizens were shocked by the managers’ skills, questioning if they were actually dancers.

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Comments included:

• “Seems like they take dance skills into account too when you apply for the industry.”
• “Huh? You’re saying the girl with her hair tied up and in sunnies is a manager and not a dancer?”
• “Their movements are so refreshing LOL. They’re so good.”

Talent apparently runs deep in aespa’s entire team!