Aespa member Giselle (real name Aeri Uchinaga) debuted as a member of the SM Entertainment girl group in 2020. Photo: SM Entertainment
Aespa member Giselle (real name Aeri Uchinaga) debuted as a member of the SM Entertainment girl group in 2020. Photo: SM Entertainment

K-pop star Giselle of Aespa apologises for mouthing along to racist slur

  • The singer says she ‘got carried away when one of my favourite artist’s song was played’ in a series of tweets prompted by a fan backlash
  • The apology comes amid growing awareness from K-pop stars regarding behaviour fans often interpret as inappropriate

Aespa member Giselle (real name Aeri Uchinaga) debuted as a member of the SM Entertainment girl group in 2020. Photo: SM Entertainment
Aespa member Giselle (real name Aeri Uchinaga) debuted as a member of the SM Entertainment girl group in 2020. Photo: SM Entertainment