aespa’s NingNing Sparks Debate Over “Before And After” Dramatic Transformation

A viral post recently showed the evolution of aespa NingNing‘s visual changes throughout the years.

The post claims NingNing has had three major transformations since the year of her debut.

The first transformation occurred during 2023 where she began sporting a more refined and polished appearance, finding a makeup style that suited her more than her previous heavy makeup looks.

Next, in 2024, she appeared slimmer after weight loss and continued to try new makeup looks that suit her best.

Finally, by 2025, she sported the appearance that many know today.

In only a few years, NingNing’s appearance has completely changed.

Netizens debated whether the change was due to weight loss, plastic surgery, or other reasons.

• “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.”
• “The further down you go, the more obvious the plastic surgery looks.”
• “I’m also curious about this, how can a jaw become shorter compared to during adolescence?”
• “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.”