ArtistSM Entertainment
Winter
Winter (윈터), born Kim Min-jeong (김민정), is one of the core performance engines inside aespa and one of SM Entertainment's most bankable fourth-generation vocalists. She debuted with the group in November 2020 on "Black Mamba," then quickly became central to aespa's balance of icy precision, clean live tone, and sharp choreographic control.
Her solo lane has grown well beyond side content. OST cuts including Voyage, With You, and On Such a Day gave her a distinct streaming footprint, while brand work with AHC, Lotte Duty Free, Polo Ralph Lauren Korea, New Balance, Espoir, and Mamonde pushed her deeper into the luxury-beauty crossover lane. Between aespa's arena-scale rise and a fast-maturing solo catalog, Winter now sits in the exact zone SM looks for in a modern all-round star: strong voice, clean image control, and real commercial pull.
5 articles13 creditsDebut: November 17, 2020South Korean
Gallery
Discography
2025
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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