On the 28th, NME covered aespa's activities and achievements in 2021 with an article titled "Espa, looking back on their unrealistic 2021" through their official website on the 28th.
NME said, "aespa created a K-pop sensation with two singles and a hit mini-album this year," said NME. As a rookie girl group, there is a lot of pressure, but for a little over a year, they have brought a storm to the industry with hit songs, achievements, and awards."
NME also stated, "From winning Record of the Year at the Melon Music Awards for their hit single 'Next Level' to becoming Givenchy's global ambassador, the girl group made up of Karina, Winter, Gisele and Ning-Ning, has successfully established a reputation for success which will not back down anytime soon. aespa has entered the second year of activity only, has already raised its standards and is not afraid of it."
Written by Yoon Sang GeunTranslated by Lee So Yun