Winter‘s Bold Hair Transformation: What It Means for aespa’s Upcoming Album

Yoon Dong-eon. | 2026.04.18

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[Sports Seoul | Reporter Yoon Dong-eon] Winter, a member of K-pop group aespa, stoked excitement for the group’s comeback with a striking hair makeover.

On April 17, Winter posted new photos to her social accounts showing a bright orange dye. The images range from a trendy “airshot” that adds a fashion-forward edge to direct, full-face shots—together they reveal a fresh side of her image.

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The post also dropped hints about aespa’s second full-length album. Though the album title was obscured, Winter shared a photo that appears to show her participating in a visual concept meeting, signaling she’s actively involved in comeback preparations and heightening fans’ expectations.

Meanwhile, aespa has continued to expand its global footprint, earning a nomination at the American Music Awards for Best K-pop Female Artist. Fans are watching closely to see what new looks the group will unveil during promotions for their second album in May. hellboy321@sportsseoul.com