aespa’s Winter Draws Attention for “Underwear” Outfit at SMTOWN LA: Shocking Styling Misfire?
A recent Pann post titled “Why Did They Dress Winter Like That?” is drawing attention for all the wrong reasons—and sparking a heated debate over SM Entertainment’s styling decisions.
aespa’s Winter, known for her consistently praised visuals, made headlines after photos from SMTOWN in LA surfaced online. But while fans admired her beauty as the group greeted attendees ahead of the show, one screenshot in particular lit up forums—not for being provocative, but for how strangely her outfit was styled from behind.
From a distance, the design appeared to follow the daring “visible bra” fashion trend. However, instead of exuding confidence or boldness, the awkward patchwork and undergarment-like appearance raised eyebrows. The original poster summed up the sentiment with a sharp critique: “It looks so awkward. It’s like they temporarily patched up a ripped outfit, assuming she wouldn’t be seen from the back.”
Rather than criticizing Winter herself, netizens directed their frustration toward the stylists—questioning why idols are repeatedly subjected to such odd fashion risks. Fans noted this isn’t the first time aespa has been caught between breathtaking couture and head-scratching wardrobe missteps, a trend they say is becoming SM Entertainment’s unfortunate trademark.
Top comments from Pann:
- “It looks like underwear—not saying it’s revealing or sexy, but it literally looks like undergarments.”
- “I’ve seen clothes like that in Greek and Roman mythology books.”
- “aespa’s stylists can dress them beautifully, but when it’s bad, it’s really bad… though that seems to be SM’s signature style across all their groups.”
- “Their stylists seem to have no middle ground. For year-end shows or concerts, they look jaw-droppingly good, but then suddenly there are some ‘what were they thinking’ moments.”
- “Well, at least the back must feel breezy.”
As aespa continues to rise as one of K-pop’s leading fourth-generation groups, fans are calling for more thoughtful and consistent styling—ones that match the group’s powerful image without drawing attention for the wrong reasons.
