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Aespa’s ‘Whiplash’ Showcases Next-Level AI Beauty

The girl group served futuristic beauty statements

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Ryan Claveria

<p>Calling all the Mys out there! Our lovely girls<strong> AESPA</strong> came back and lit up the fire of cyber animation futuristically on their latest music release, &#x27;<strong>Whiplash&#x27;</strong>, bringing drama (the good kind) and uplifting tunes to our playlists and beauty inspiration. Their upgraded AE-Avatars’ beauty look featuring an AI inspired generated glam slayed, leaving a wow factor on our FYPs.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBLkywhP0qZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBLkywhP0qZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div> <div 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<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBLkywhP0qZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by aespa 에스파 (@aespa_official)</a></div></div></blockquote></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Just five months ago, Aespa released Supernova followed by Armageddon weeks later. The success of Supernova dominated the TikTok charts and sparked thousands of video stitches on the platform. Now, Aespa is back, slaying more than ever, serving cyber allure in their concept photos and music video, generating thousands of engagements the moment they were uploaded. </p><div><br/></div><p>Everyone was amazed with their cyber beauty execution—including us beauty lovers! The ladies we love AI-fied? Genius! Their looks are literally out of this world. We’ve seen Aespa’s AE-Avatars go from 3D-like animation in their debut to now taking AI animation to the next level. Keep scrolling to check out Aespa’s concept photos that broke the internet:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>GISELLE</strong></div><p>Pink cyber allure is what Giselle’s AE-Avatar delivered. The deep wine lip shade elevated the beauty statement, creating a fiercer version of Giselle. Her brows also achieved the desired effect, complementing her stunning hair, which was toned down to a pastel pink shade to give it a more humanized look.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d35289eb-5489-4d0a-af32-98b8be4c9cf6_giselle.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Giselle</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>WINTER</strong></div><p>Winter absolutely rocked her signature bob cut, even in her cyber-glam animated version. The exquisite detail we love the most is the addition of metallic glasses over her eyes, which perfectly emphasizes her blurred out wine lips.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d08ff1d8-54b1-47ab-921c-23aeacc51cd0_winter.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Winter</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>KARINA</strong></div><p>We know Karina slayed different hairstyles in previous MVs from the group. However, this look allowed her to rock short and sleek bouncy hair that Karina has worn throughout the years, featuring a layered cut in deep mahogany. It’s just proof that even in the digital animated version of herself, Karina can slay different hairstyles.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0ead41c9-cdef-45c6-b5bd-8a2eca347523_karina.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Karina</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>NINGNING</strong></div><p>Cyber sleek ponytail with all the fine details of her hair? We must say this animated beauty look showcased the tiniest detail of Ningning’s strands to highlight her undeniable beauty. The brushed-up high-ponytail was accentuated with a dark-grape-like lip (almost black!) shade culminating Ningning&#x27;s striking beauty.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/53103d4a-75ca-4b3b-9425-094997554db2_ningning.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ningning</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/makeup/jennie-mantra-music-video-makeup/39094" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jennie Serves Baddie Beauty in New Music Video &#x27;Mantra&#x27;</a></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/aadeaa9a-b001-43db-9e3f-888a4f4102c3_img_6310.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">AESPA &#x27;Whiplash&#x27;</span></span></span></div><p>Apart from the perfectly crafted digital animations of the girls, they also ensured that they would embody this look when translated into human form. Each girl sported a version of herself that closely resembled her animated counterpart. Each one shined individually, bringing android likeness to life! This refined tech-glam look will surely set a new standard for conceptual execution within the K-pop industry. Swipe through the gallery below to see AE-Aespa’s beauty brought to life in Whiplash MV:</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ee555532-b2db-40b8-aec3-5a652c81d1d6_gallery_aespa.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b49f656c-5b9f-4155-94db-cacdd0406fd9_giselle%202.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3a875183-fe68-4561-9826-0af3c31da507_ningning%202.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fda06bdf-d1c0-446b-bbd5-9f2a026236c6_karina%202.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7c12c2d6-2bbf-4925-bd1b-7aaf83b4f191_winter%202.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Giselle - In the MV, Giselle almost looks like the flawless AI version of herself, showcasing a near-perfect complexion with subtle strokes of pastel pink blush and slightly dramatic eyeliner and lashes. Her pink hair is everything we’ve been waiting for! Her cyber imagery is notably different in terms of hues—while her AE counterpart had vibrant pink hair, here it’s toned down to a soft light pink, perfectly complementing her delicate facial features.<cite>Aespa/YouTube</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>NingNing - Ningning, on the other hand, continues to fascinate us with her beauty, whether in animated form or real life. Her brushed up brows, along with her brow bridge, accentuated by a beauty mole under her eye and thick mascara on both her upper and lower lashes. Her ponytail is styled similarly to her AE counterpart, but of course, Ningning&#x27;s flowing ponytail is more defined in its human form.<cite>Aespa/YouTube</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Karina - We love Karina&#x27;s look in the MV, and if you&#x27;re wondering why, it’s all about the blush placement. It not only brought her look to life but also enhanced her radiant skin and flawlessly blended contour. Her lips differ from her AE counterpart as well—she&#x27;s swapped the dark lip shade for a lighter cherry-tinted hue.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Winter - While Winter rocked a short bob hairstyle before, this time she&#x27;s layered her hair into a pixie cut with bangs, creating depth and dimension from different angles. Unlike her AE counterpart&#x27;s no-blush look, Winter in the MV sports peachy blushed cheeks paired with punchy pink glossy lipstick to perfectly complement her artistic nails.<cite>Aespa/YouTube</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Banner photos via <strong>AESPA Official Facebook</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/makeup/asian-celebrities-at-paris-fashion-week-ss-2025/39015" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">These Are the Asian Stars That Caught Our Eye at Paris Fashion Week</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/makeup/katseye-beauty/38908" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The New Girl Group KATSEYE Serves a Visual Feast</a></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>