Ningning on meeting Donatella Versace and her favourite moment of Aespa’s world tour

It was this unwavering dedication and innate talent that caught the attention of the SM Entertainment recruitment team, who realised she would be the perfect fit for their next girl group. “I want to be an artist who makes people feel happy when they see me on stage,” Ningning says. “I hope that what I express on stage can give people strength. I also want to be an artist who can offer something for others to learn from.” 

Aespa were touring the globe on their second world tour when Ningning spoke to Tatler, and she shared some of her favourite experiences. “Everything was great, but I especially enjoyed eating a lot of delicious food in Hong Kong, which made me feel really good,” she says. The band was due to perform in Australia, which was a particularly noteworthy moment: “It’s our first time performing there, so we are both excited and nervous.”

The band members are known for blending futuristic, virtual elements and nods to Korean culture in their on-stage styles. For Ningning, fashion and music are inextricably linked, each serving as a medium for self-expression and the exploration of identity.

“We see our songs as a means of expressing what we want to convey, and this, in turn, shows our identity,” she explains. “Connecting this to Versace, the brand’s unique, bold, glamorous designs provide immense inspiration to musicians. This influence goes beyond just wearing clothes; it affects stage production and musical expression, making Versace a crucial medium for showcasing music and art itself.” 

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