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Winter
ArtistSM Entertainment

Winter

Winter (윈터) is the lead vocalist and lead dancer of SM Entertainment's aespa, and the youngest member of the SM supergroup Got the Beat. Born Kim Min-jeong (김민정) on January 1, 2001, in Nampo-dong, Busan, South Korea, she grew up in nearby Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, attending Samsung Elementary and Middle School before training under SM Entertainment. aespa debuted on November 17, 2020, with "Black Mamba," and Winter's precision as both vocalist and dancer quickly distinguished her within the four-member lineup. Her Chinese name, DongDong (冬冬), reflects her name's meaning in both languages. Standing 164 to 165 cm tall with blood type A, she is MBTI-typed as ISFJ inside the group but known for a dry wit that surfaces constantly in variety appearances. Fellow member Giselle has her saved in her phone as "Yangsan girl," and Karina's nickname for her is "Kim Min-Doong-Men-Doong." Beyond aespa, Winter became a member of Got the Beat in January 2022, an SM supergroup featuring Taeyeon (Girls' Generation), BoA, Hyoyeon (Girls' Generation), Wendy (Red Velvet), Seulgi (Red Velvet), and Winter. She is the maknae (youngest) of the unit. aespa has since expanded its discography with MY WORLD (2023), Drama (2023), and Whiplash (2024), each release building Winter's profile as one of SM's most technically consistent performers of her generation.
5 articles13 creditsDebut: November 17, 2020South Korean

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Discography

2024
On Such a DayOST
Solo Artist
2024
Officially CoolCollaboration
Featured Artist
2023
VoyageOST
Solo Artist
2023
With YouOST
Solo Artist
2023
NobodyCollaboration
Featured Artist

Brand Partnerships

2026
AHCEndorsement
Global Ambassador
2026
Lotte Duty FreeEndorsement
Global Brand AmbassadorLotte Duty Free
2026
UNICEF Korea DonationCampaign
UNICEF Honors Club MemberUNICEF Korea
2026
Samsung Medical Center Patient Happiness FundCampaign
DonorSamsung
2024
Polo Ralph Lauren KoreaEndorsement
Ambassador
2024
New BalanceEndorsement
Ambassador
2024
EspoirEndorsement
Ambassador
2024
MamondeEndorsement
Ambassador

Fans Also Ask

What is Winter's real name?
Winter's real name is Kim Min-jeong (김민정). She was born on January 1, 2001, in Nampo-dong, Busan, South Korea, and grew up in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do. She debuted with aespa under SM Entertainment in November 2020.
What is Winter's role in aespa?
Winter is the lead vocalist and lead dancer of aespa. She is also the maknae (youngest member) of SM supergroup Got the Beat, which launched in January 2022 alongside Taeyeon, BoA, Hyoyeon, Wendy, and Seulgi.
Does Winter have solo music?
Yes. Winter has released multiple solo OSTs including Voyage (2023), With You (2023), and On Such a Day (2025) for the drama Resident Playbook. Her solo tracks now appear on her individual Spotify artist profile.
What brands has Winter endorsed?
Winter has served as ambassador for Polo Ralph Lauren Korea, New Balance, Espoir, Mamonde China, and AHC Skincare (as Global Ambassador in 2026). During her New Balance campaign, the featured jacket sold out within two minutes of its pre-sale launch.
When did aespa debut?
aespa debuted on November 17, 2020 with their single Black Mamba under SM Entertainment. The four-member group -- Winter, Karina, Giselle, and Ningning -- became SM's first girl group debut in seven years.

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