Fans Call Out SM Entertainment After Aespa Ningning Appears Exhausted In Viral Clip!
Many hashtags asking SM Entertainment to give the girls more rest are trending worldwide.
Due to their busy schedules, K-pop idols have frequently passed out on stage and stopped performing in the middle of a performance because of fatigue and ill health. And now, Aespa Ningning’s video of looking worn on stage has become viral online. Fans, aka MYs, are furious with SM Entertainment’s management and have voiced concerns. Read on to know all about it.
Aespa Ningning Looking Visibly Drained In Viral Video
As soon as the stage went dark, Ningning bent forward and slowly dropped to her knees. She stayed on the floor for several seconds and looked completely drained. A member quickly gave her water, and only after drinking did she manage to stand again.
When the lights returned, her tired face and slow movements sent everyone into shock. The video of the K-pop idol spread like wildfire across social media and fans are leaving thousands of messages demanding better treatment for the group.
when the lights went out, ningning flopped down on the floor due to exhaustion
all the girls are not in good condition yet they still pushed themselves to perform. when the lights are back, they are all smiles for the fans who waited to see them 🥺pic.twitter.com/5jPHcdZRu8
— Sunshine (@sunshine_080507) November 17, 2025
User @_KissMeKIOF_ “they need food and rest i genuinely feel so bad for female (and male) idols for the unrealistic and unattainable body standards they are held to while being expected to work damn near 12 to 20 hours a day.” Another user, @synkmadeline, wrote, “sm are literally deathly allergic to treating their idols like people with living organs and feelings.”
Also Read: Why Netizens Are Demanding To Cancel Aespa’s Performance In Japan
This incident hit fans even harder because it came just weeks after Winter had to miss an entire show because of health problems. Many fans feel the company is repeating the same mistakes. They point out that Aespa has been flying back and forth and performing continuously with almost no break.
They say the members barely get proper sleep or time to recover between events. Many hashtags asking SM Entertainment to give the girls more rest are trending worldwide. They are hoping that the company will finally listen and make changes in their intense and packed schedules.
First Published: November 18, 2025 12:06 PM
