The popular Korean music show Lee Mujin Service, a member of the K-pop group Aespa, delivered a performance that left viewers in awe; a little girl named Ningning, part of the K-pop group Vespa, presented a performance that sent the audience breathless. Moreover, her hit song is “Me, Myself, and I” by Beyoncé, and the performance just oozed pure vocal experience and emotion. This is how she won wide acclaim through the power of the Internet to go viral.
Her performance showcased her extraordinary talents and was dedicated to one of her musical muses, Beyoncé. Ningning shared during the episode, “When I was a kid, I was inspired by Beyoncé’s performance. When I came across Beyoncé’s performance, I knew I wanted to be like her.” This heartfelt sharing gave her performance a new meaning to many people, fans, and netizens.
aespa’s Ningning reveals Beyoncé is the artist that inspired her the most:
“When I was little, I was inspired by Beyoncé’s performance. When I came across Beyoncé’s performance, I knew I wanted to be like her.” PIC.TWITTER.COM/0XEBQLRWUS
— Pop Base (@PopBase) MAY 28, 2024
Born Ning Yizhuo on October 23, 2002, in Harbin, China, Ningning started to sing when little. It couldn’t lie in darkness, so in 2016, she got scouted by SM Entertainment after her appearance as a guest in the Chinese TV singing show Let’s Sing Kids. After four years of harsh training, on October 28, 2020, SM Entertainment revealed to the world its third member of the girl group Aespa Ningning.
Generally referred to as powerful and versatile—with a particular preference for the pop, hip-hop, and R&B genres—Ningning could best be described in the minds of many as one of, if not the most outstanding vocalist of her generation. This should not be meant to say that Ningning’s style and career arc have been dominated by the style of career arc that Beyoncé has experienced.
Aespa is a four-member South Korean girl group formed under SM Entertainment. Its members are Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. They debuted on November 17, 2020, with the digital single “Black Mamba”.
The group is named “Vespa,” a single word that does not divide but combines “æ” in “Avatar X Experience” and the word “aspect” with the meaning “meeting another self and experiencing the new world.” Their official greeting is “Be my ae! Hi, we are æspa!”.
Aespa was the first to pave the way with hyperpop music and a metaverse concept. They released single number two, “Next Level,” that could top different awards and accolades. Their third EP, “My World,” has achieved 2.1 million sales, making it the second best-selling album by K-pop girl groups.
Aespa’s debut was through meticulous preparation and planning. The company that formed the group was SM Entertainment, with the reputation that carried along its hell of a training system. The members underwent intense training in singing, dancing, and many other ways to polish their skills.
However, in this regard, with the COVID-19 pandemic and this bizarre concept of “Avatar X Experience” added to the Middle. Finally, Vespa managed to debut and establish itself in the K-pop scene. With this concept, they finally debuted and established themselves in the Middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, their stand-out and internationally recognized features were provided by their ability in the music show combined with the unique concept.
Throughout the growth of the young artist in stature, the influence of Beyoncé will serve to guide the light in the path of the journey. Vocal power equal to Beyoncé’s and the support of fellow group members in Vespa are promised, guaranteeing that the future will shine with infinite possibilities for this young, talented artist. When artists like Beyoncé contribute inspiration, there is no saying to the heights that Ningning’s career might scale in the years ahead.
This is a story about the power of music and what one artist can do for another: it is a most salient reminder of how inspiration can come from pretty much anywhere, and, for Ningning, from a woman who has dominated the charts for decades—Beyoncé. And as Ningning keeps making her way through that K-pop world, one thing is clear—she’s making Beyoncé proud. This is the story of how artists inspire each other through time and across genres—a little girl from Harbin, China, gets inspired to make her journey in this world toward being a belting superstar.
