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Winter (singer)

Winter, born Kim Min-jeong, is a South Korean singer and dancer best known as a member of the girl group aespa.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Winter, born Kim Min-jeong, is a South Korean singer and dancer best known as a member of the girl group aespa. She was born on January 1, 2001, and was introduced as aespa’s first member before the group’s debut in November 2020. She is also a member of the SM Entertainment supergroup Got the Beat.

Early life

Kim Min-jeong was born in Busan, South Korea, on January 1, 2001. Public biographical sources describe her as having trained for several years before debuting as an idol.

Career with aespa

Winter was revealed as the first member of aespa in 2020 and debuted with the group on November 17, 2020, through the single "Black Mamba". aespa is a girl group under SM Entertainment.

Got the Beat

In 2022, Winter became a member of Got the Beat, a female supergroup formed by SM Entertainment. The project is part of the broader Girls On Top concept.

Public image and roles

Winter is commonly described as a vocalist and dancer in aespa. Some sources also list her as a visual, reflecting how K-pop member roles are often presented in promotional profiles.

Key facts

  • Winter is the stage name of Kim Min-jeong.
  • She is a member of aespa, formed by SM Entertainment.
  • She debuted with aespa on November 17, 2020.
  • She is also a member of Got the Beat.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Winter in aespa?
Winter is the stage name of Kim Min-jeong, a South Korean singer and dancer in aespa.
When was Winter born?
She was born on January 1, 2001.
Where is Winter from?
She was born in Busan, South Korea.
When did aespa debut?
aespa debuted on November 17, 2020, with "Black Mamba".
Is Winter in any other SM group?
Yes. She is also a member of Got the Beat, a supergroup under SM Entertainment.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_(singer)
    Supports: Birth name, stage name, birth date, nationality, aespa membership, debut date, and Got the Beat membership.
  2. Wikipedia (Chinese) — https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_(%E6%AD%8C%E6%89%8B)
    Supports: Birth date, origin, aespa membership, and introduction as aespa's first member.
  3. Wikipedia (Korean) — https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%9C%88%ED%84%B0_(%EA%B0%80%EC%88%98)
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, training period, aespa debut, and membership in Got the Beat.
  4. aespa Wiki — https://aespa.fandom.com/wiki/Winter
    Supports: Stage name, birth date, birthplace, and role in aespa and GOT the beat.