aespa comments on relationship with NewJeans: “Nothing to worry about”

During the showcase held this Monday, 27th, for the release of their first full-album “Armageddon”, aespa was asked about the messages from Bang Si JHyukpresident of HYBE, to CEO of ADOR, Min Hee Jincalling for her new girl group, NewJeans, to “crush aespa.”

In response, Karina, group leader, said: “We know everything about the subject. As it’s the first full album, we gave it our all in rehearsals. We gain strength with support and love [que recebemos] and we work hard to prepare for it. I think it will be a satisfying start with this first full album, so I am grateful to the audience as well as our SM family and members who have worked hard” (via Koreaboo).

Since the release of the messages, made at the press conference organized by Min Hee Jin on April 25, many have been wondering how the situation may have impacted the relationship between the members of aespa and NewJeans, with the issue gaining even more momentum in the last week, as both girl groups are making a comeback at the same time.

At today’s showcase, the SM Entertainment group was also asked about the topic, with Karina assuring fans that the relationship between the two formations is great, and that there is nothing to worry about.

“We exchanged hearts with them in the waiting rooms. We told them we would like to see them [se apresentar]. There is nothing to worry about. We are getting along like good colleagues. We are aware of the issue, but we are focused on our own promotions and we think that part of the public’s affection is also due to the fact that we have worked hard. We are so grateful for the love shown to ‘Supernova’.”

The maknae Ningning also completed the groupmate’s speech, stating that “the music is quite objective. I think we are always growing and competing with ourselves and not others. Each artist has their own unique colors and charms, so you can’t compare or replace anyone.”