Aespa’s leader Karina posted a strong response after CEO Min Hee Jin revealed text messages with Bang Si Hyuk claiming he wanted to “crush aespa”!!
Bang Si Hyuk stated he wanted to “crush aespa” in meaningful text messages.
On April 25, ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin held a press conference to explain her side of the ongoing conflict with HYBE. During the press conference, she discussed many things, including text messages between her and HYBE CEO Bang Si Hyuk.
During these text messages, Bang Si Hyuk allegedly stated that he wanted to “crush aespa,” specifically mentioning the group.
In the messages below, Bang Si Hyuk asks, “You can crush aespa, right?” Min Hee Jin then responded, “Hahaha,” and he states, “Hahaha. I look forward to your kind cooperation. When should we have a drink?”
Karina also hinted at this drama. On his personal page, the leader of the aespa group posted a meme of a cocky cat that was said to be responding to the message wanting to ‘crush aespa’ between Min Hee Jin and Bang Si Hyuk.
Many people think that this photo has a hidden meaning that despite being “crush aespa” by HYBE, aespa is still growing strongly and is one of the top 4th generation Kpop girl groups.

However, there are also opinions that it is just a coincidence, Karina often posts funny memes on her personal page. Many fans also do not want their idols to be dragged into a war at another company.