Aespa’s Ningning Responds After Viewer Calls Her “Ugly” During Live Broadcast

A moment from Ningning’s recent live broadcast is quickly spreading online after the aespa member responded to a rude comment left by a viewer.

During the live stream, a commenter wrote that the singer looked “ugly without makeup.”

Instead of ignoring it, Ningning addressed the comment directly in front of viewers and many fans say her response was both calm and powerful.

Ningning’s response to the comment

“you look ugly without makeup”
: “I look ugly so what? this is just how I look. everyone look..there are people like this exist. I just find it ridiculous. after saying all that people are still like this” “everyone pls dont just look at others and say things like this that's… pic.twitter.com/10K3OEbQrl

— (@icurina) March 4, 2026

After seeing the message, Ningning reacted honestly but without hostility.

She replied:

“I look ugly? So what? This is just how I look.”

The aespa member continued by pointing out how surprising it was that people still take the time to leave hurtful comments online.

“Everyone, there are people like this. I just find it ridiculous. After saying all that, people are still like this.”

Her reaction quickly caught fans’ attention because she chose to address the issue calmly rather than attack the commenter back.

A message about respect

Ningning also used the moment to share a broader message with viewers.

She encouraged people to think about the way they speak to others online.

“Please don’t just look at someone and say things like that. That’s not respect. That’s not cool.”

She added that everyone has different appearances and preferences, but that doesn’t justify insulting someone.

“Everyone looks different. Someone might not be your type, but taking time to type ‘you’re ugly’…”

“Why not go listen to a song instead?”

Ningning ended her response with a simple suggestion.

Rather than leaving negative comments online, she said people could spend their time doing something more positive.

“Instead of wasting time doing things like this, why not go listen to a song? Wouldn’t that be better?”

Fans react to the viral moment

Clips of the moment have since begun circulating across social media, with many fans praising Ningning for staying composed and speaking about respect directly.

Some said the situation highlights the ongoing issue of harsh comments that idols often face during live broadcasts.

Others simply applauded Ningning for responding confidently and reminding viewers that respect online matters just as much as in real life.