On January 4, Ningning shared a series of photos on her Instagram along with the caption, “Thanks to 2025 for making me stronger. Thanks for all the loveeeee.” The post featured snapshots of her spending time throughout 2025, both alone and with her fellow aespa members.
What truly sparked curiosity, however, was a comment left by ALLDAY PROJECT’s Annie. Under Ningning’s post, Annie wrote, “The kids say they miss you,” a short but intriguing remark that quickly set off speculation among fans. Some wondered if Annie was hinting that ALLDAY PROJECT members were missing Ningning, suggesting a friendship between the two idols that many had not known about.
Others offered a different interpretation. In several of Ningning’s photos, two large dogs appear, which fans recognized as Annie’s pets. This led to another popular theory—that Annie’s comment was simply referring to her dogs missing Ningning, rather than fellow idols.
Regardless of the true meaning, the playful and ambiguous comment delighted fans and highlighted an unexpected connection between the two artists.
Meanwhile, aespa continues to stay busy with a packed schedule. The group released their first single album Dirty Work in June last year and took part in the 2025 SMTOWN LIVE concert held at Tokyo Dome in August. More recently, aespa returned with their sixth mini-album, promoting the title track Rich Man and maintaining strong momentum in their activities.
As for Annie’s comment, whether it was a sweet inside joke or a subtle nod to off-stage friendships, it certainly added an extra layer of charm—and mystery—to Ningning’s latest update.
Sources: Naver