NingNing of Aespa Ignites Discussion Over Dramatic Before-And-After Transformation

aespa NingNing is facing controversy over her changing looks.

A viral post showed NingNing’s visual evolution from her debut to now. Fans spotted three big changes.

| @imnotningning/Instagram

The first shift was in 2023. She swapped heavy makeup for a cleaner, more polished style.

2023 Look
2023

In 2024, she looked slimmer and kept experimenting with makeup.

2024 Look
2024

By 2025, her look was what fans recognize today.

2025 Look
2025

The debate exploded over why NingNing looks so different.

Some say it’s weight loss. Others suspect plastic surgery. Some netizens question the changes in her jawline.

“People saying she lost weight, I seriously can’t even grasp how stupid they are. Park Min Young is an actual case of losing weight, lol. When you lose weight, your facial structure sticks out more, the cheekbones become prominent, and your cheeks hollow out. But NingNing’s weight is the same, it’s just the bones that disappeared. What kind of “diet” nonsense is that? If she really lost that much weight, it should be even more extreme than Park Min Young — are you kidding me, lol.”

Comment from Nate Pann user

“The further down you go, the more obvious the plastic surgery looks.”

Another Nate Pann comment

“I’m also curious about this, how can a jaw become shorter compared to during adolescence?”

Question from netizens

“Female-on-female hate at its finest, lol. What girl group is busier than aespa right now..? They’re at the top, and there’s no time for surgery — but look at people insisting otherwise.”