aespa reached a major milestone this week, and they celebrated it in the most charming way possible! On November 17, 2025, Karina shared a warm group selfie to commemorate the group’s fifth anniversary, giving fans a peek into their cozy celebration packed with balloons, decorations, and a whole lot of love.

The picture also carried a sentimental layer for fans. Winter, who had missed aespa’s Thailand concerts on November 15 and 16 due to flu-like symptoms, appeared in the photo wearing a mask. Even though she was still recovering, Winter still joined the anniversary celebration, which fans saw as a touching sign of the group’s unity. Each member held a cat-themed cake in a different color, giving a playful touch to the celebration.

aespa officially debuted on November 17, 2020, with the single “Black Mamba” and had a quick rise to both local and global recognition. Their track list now includes massive hits like “Next Level,” “Supernova,” and “Spicy.”  As fans celebrate five years of music, styles, and unforgettable performances, let’s not forget how much aespa have contributed to the KPop conversation.