SEOUL, June 12 — aespa member Winter humorously revealed that she has become interested in the nickname “Heater” after seeing a fan’s comment suggesting she change her stage name.
The story was shared in a video uploaded to the YouTube channel “Jip Daesung” on June 12, titled “First Reveal: aespa Explains Their Own Universe.”
During the show, the members discussed each other’s dancing styles. Winter praised Karina for her strength and Ningning for her flexibility, saying it allows her to excel at groovy movements. In return, Giselle complimented Winter by saying she is exceptionally precise and quick when performing choreography. Winter also noted that Giselle’s long arms and legs make her particularly skilled at elegant, line-focused movements.
The conversation then shifted to stage names. Host Daesung asked Giselle whether she had ever considered promoting under her real name, Aeri. Giselle admitted that fans often call her by her birth name, making it feel warm and familiar, and joked that she sometimes wonders if she should have used it as her official stage name from the beginning.
When Daesung playfully asked Winter whether she had ever wanted to “change seasons,” Winter responded with an amusing explanation.
“According to my fortune, I don’t have the fire element, but my name is even ‘Winter,’” she said with a laugh. “Someone left a comment saying I should change my name from Winter to Heater. Honestly, ‘Heater’ sounds kind of tempting. Please call me Heater.”
Her lighthearted remark drew laughter from the cast and quickly became a memorable moment from the episode, showcasing the idol’s playful sense of humor.
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