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aespa's album jackets are generating buzz in Korea, driven by collaborations with prominent photographers and unique styling choices that capture both their fierce and softer sides. These visual elements extend beyond music, influencing fashion trends and cultural exhibitions, making each release a significant event for fans and the public alike.
Photographer Choi Rala, known for his work with K-pop stars including aespa, held his "I See You" individual exhibition in Mapo-gu, Seoul, showcasing his distinctive blend of photography and painting. Additionally, aespa member Winter's black lace capri pants by FAKIII, worn for her Japanese album jacket, became a notable fashion item. For the "2025 SMTOWN: THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE" album jacket, aespa embraced a pink, innocent concept, a shift from their usual "쇠맛" (fierce) image, celebrating SM's 30th anniversary.
Local bloggers expressed deep impressions from Choi Rala's exhibition, highlighting its unique artistic approach. Regarding aespa's SMTOWN album jacket, they found Giselle and Winter particularly cute, praised Karina's "gag character" expressions and "hamster-like" charm, and noted Winter's luxurious aura and Ningning's retro pop star vibe in the behind-the-scenes photos.
