Aespa

Aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2020. The group consists of four members: Karina, Winter, Ningning, and Giselle. Aespa made their debut with the single "Black Mamba" in November 2020, which quickly gained popularity and topped various music charts. The group is known for their unique concept of having virtual AI counterparts named æ-avatars, who interact with the members in their music videos and promotions. One of their major successes includes winning the Best New Female Artist award at the 2021 Melon Music Awards. Aespa has gained a large global following and has quickly become one of the rising K-pop groups.