At the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event on March 29, aespa’s Winter had fans swooning—and not just for the “Whiplash” performance! The group won Group of the Year at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, but Winter’s off-stage moment took the Internet by storm. While transitioning backstage, a live mic accidentally caught her quietly humming and saying, “Hmm… it smells so good in here,” in the sweetest sing-song tone.
YOUR MIC IS ON MINJEONG WE CAN HEAR YOU 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ilvqUvhiaP
— 싱크 아카이브 (@synkarchive) March 30, 2025
Fans wasted no time sharing the clip across social platforms. Commenting on how relatable and adorable the idol’s comment was, showing how quickly Winter’s cuteness can trend worldwide. Later that evening, Winter hopped onto a fan app, telling everyone she was “embarrassed” and joking she’d go hide for a while.
AESPA WIN GROUP OF THE YEAR AT BILLBOARD WOMEN IN MUSIC 2025 pic.twitter.com/NR1bNUuXr3
— Karina♡ (@ujiminphoria) March 30, 2025
On a more serious note, the four aespa girls accepted their award at the event, giving a speech that celebrated their fast-growing global journey. But thanks to a single hot mic mishap, fans got a bonus memory that highlights Winter’s charm. And just like that, aespa proves they have global power with a sprinkle of cuteness!
