Profile
- Birth name
- Kim Min Jeong (김민정)
- Birthday
- 2001-01-01
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Height
- 165 cm
- Blood type
- A
- MBTI
- ENFJ
- Nationality
- South Korean
- Position
- Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
- Groups
- aespa
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About
Short bio
Winter is aespa’s lead vocalist known for her clear tone, sharp dance skills, and bright yet focused personality that balances powerful performances with a gentle off-stage charm.
Background
Winter, born Kim Minjeong, debuted with aespa in 2020 under SM Entertainment after several years of intensive training. Even before debut, she was recognized by peers and staff for her stable vocals, clean dance execution, and disciplined practice habits, which later became key strengths in the group’s live performances.
She is widely praised for her crisp singing tone and precise choreography, often drawing attention for her expressive facial control on stage. Off stage, fans frequently describe her as playful, straightforward, and unexpectedly humorous, balancing a strong performance image with a warm and relatable personality.
Fun facts
Winter was born in Busan, South Korea, and later grew up in the Yangsan area during her school years.
She has an older brother born in 1999, and much of her family has served in the military, which influenced her early childhood dreams.
She attended Yangsan Samsung Elementary School and Yangsan Samsung Middle School, where she was also elected vice president.
Her trainee period lasted around four years before her official debut with aespa.
Before deciding on an idol career, she originally considered acting and even military service, but ultimately chose singing and dancing.
Her favorite color is ivory, a tone fans often associate with her soft and clean visual image.
She enjoys chocolate, sweets, snacks, and desserts, and she has said she would often choose chocolates over full meals.
There is no confirmed personal pet ownership, though she frequently expresses affection toward animals.
Her favorite animals include polar foxes, desert foxes, huskies, dogs, and cats, reflecting her love for fluffy and energetic pets.
Her comfort foods include lasagna, LA galbi, kong guksu, cakes, cookies, and jelly snacks, with lasagna often mentioned as her soul food.
She is a known fan of EXO, with Baekhyun as her stated bias.
Her music taste often aligns with strong vocal and performance-driven pop, especially artists she admires from senior K-pop groups.
Her favorite movies include “Tenet” and “American Sniper,” and she especially enjoys action and war films that require multiple viewings to fully understand.
Her hobbies include watching movies, cooking occasionally for members, and snacking, with movie-watching being her most consistent pastime.
Fans often describe Winter as bright and adorable off stage but fierce and focused during performances, creating a strong contrast that appeals to many.
Her well-known nicknames include Baby Rabbit, Gyeoulie, and Mindungie, many inspired by her visuals and cheerful expressions.
If she could give advice to her younger self, she has said she would tell her to play more freely and enjoy childhood moments fully.
Winter describes her personality as straightforward, playful, and hardworking, someone who prefers snacks to meals and brings light energy to the group dynamic.
She is also known for her disciplined routines, from eating immediately after waking up to consistently practicing vocals and dance, reflecting the steady work ethic behind her performances.
