Aespa is facing a wave of outrage from both Korean and Chinese fans. The fact that the group did not make any gesture of gratitude to the fans who had been waiting in the cold weather, the incident sparked a fierce controversy about aespa's attitude and behavior.

In Kpop culture, it has become customary for artists or management companies to prepare gifts, snacks, or food trucks for fans to come to record before music shows, especially year-end concerts. This is seen as a way to express gratitude, encouragement and encouragement to the spirit of fans who have spent time and effort to support. The event at MBC's Gayo Daejejeon raised questions about aespa ignoring this "unwritten law".

Also participating in the recording that day were many other groups such as NewJeans, TXT, IVE, Stray Kids, and most of them had actions that cared about their fans. It is this contrast that makes aespa's incident more serious. In particular, Giselle's quote "Why not buy kimbap and eat it" is said to be unsubtle and adds more oil to the fire.

A post by aespa fans complaining about the incident has attracted tens of millions of views on social network X. Most of the fans participating in the recording session expressed their disappointment and disappointment at aespa's attitude. Korean netizens voiced that the group lacked interest, although it was one of the top "high-grossing" music groups in 2024, but did not make a move to thank fans.

In China, the incident also quickly spread and became a hot topic of discussion. Many passers-by expressed their disappointment, even condemning aespa. Some opinions also said that fans were too permissive with idols, leading to not being appreciated.

Comments from international fans on online forums show deep disappointment. Many people shared negative experiences in the past with aespa, such as the group's failure to interact with fans when coming to record radio or prolonged delays that made fans wait in inclement weather. These things show that dissatisfaction has been simmering for a long time and the incident at MBC's Gayo Daejejeon is just a "drop in the glass".

The online community also analyzed that the problem lies not only in the management company SM Entertainment, but also in the attitude of the aespa members themselves. They think that with their current position, aespa can completely speak out to the company or pay out of pocket to prepare gifts for fans. Failure to do so shows a lack of care and empathy for those who have always supported him.

This is not the first time aespa has been entangled in controversy. Previously, the group had also encountered "underground waves" related to attitudes and behaviors. However, these incidents did not have as big an impact as this time. In addition, the fact that Karina had to apologize to fans for dating also shows the great pressure that Kpop idols face.

After the resounding success of "Supernova", aespa has affirmed its position as one of the top girl groups of Kpop Gen 4. However, with a strong wave of outrage from both Korean and Chinese fans, the group's future is becoming more unpredictable. Regaining the trust of fans will be a significant challenge for aespa and SM Entertainment.

This incident raises many questions about the relationship between artists and fans in Kpop. Is the "unwritten law" of fan gratitude still a mandatory practice? And will artists need to change their behavior to meet the public's increasing expectations? Only time will tell these questions.