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Chinese singer (born 2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ning Yizhuo (Chinese: 宁艺卓; pinyin: Níng Yìzhuó; born October 23, 2002), known professionally as Ningning, is a Chinese singer based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Aespa.
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Early life and pre-debut
Ningning was born as Ning Yizhuo on October 23, 2002, in Harbin, China. She graduated from Harbin Normal University Middle School (哈尔滨师范大学附属中学) and Beijing Contemporary Music Academy (北京市现代音乐学校).[1] During her early years, she was nicknamed "Ningning", which she would later use as her stage name in her career.[2]
Ningning was scouted by SM Entertainment following her appearance on the Chinese singing TV show Let's Sing Kids. She was later introduced as a member of the pre-debut training team SM Rookies on September 19, 2016.[3] As part of the team, she appeared on the Rookies Princess: Who's the Best? segment of the program My SMT that year, and recorded several covers for the Korean animated TV program Shining Star in 2017.[4]
2020–present: Debut and solo activities
After training for 4 years, Ningning was revealed as the third member of Aespa on October 28, 2020, introduced by SM as an "18-year-old Chinese member with an outstanding voice" through the company's official socials.[5] The group debuted on November 17, with the release of the digital single "Black Mamba".[6]
In 2022, Ningning released an OST with fellow member Winter called "Once Again" as part of the official soundtrack of the South Korean drama Our Blues.[7] The song charted at 119 on the Circle Digital Chart.[8] In December, she participated in 2 tracks for SM's annual end-of-year compilation album 2022 Winter SM Town: SMCU Palace, "Time After Time" and "Good To Be Alive", with fellow SM label mates.[9]
On July 30, 2023, Ningning released the single "WYA" with Jay Park. The song was a surprise collaboration for the WeTV show The Next 2023, where Jay Park appeared as a regular mentor.[10] A remix of the single was subsequently released on August 13, featuring PH-1, Lexie Liu, ØZI, and Masiwei.[11]
On March 12, 2024, Ningning released the OST "Count on Me" for drama The Midnight Studio.[12] On March 15, she was announced as the MC for the first day of KCON 2024 in Hong Kong alongside Myung Jae-hyun of boy group BoyNextDoor.[13]
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Endorsements
On February 8, 2024, the Italian luxury fashion house Versace appointed Ningning as their global brand ambassador.[14][15] In August, she became the global face of the Versace's Kleio Bag campaign.[16] In November, she kicked off Versace's holiday campaign and starred in a campaign video.[17]
On February 20, 2025, Ningning has been selected as S/S season model for Fila's brand campaign at ABC Mart.[18] On February 26, Ningning was appointed as Maybelline New York's brand ambassador for North and Southeast Asia.[19]
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Discography
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Singles
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As featured artist
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Composition credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[28]
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Filmography
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Notes
- "Because Of You" didn't chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at 79 on the component Download Chart.[22]
- "Count on Me" didn't chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at 51 on the component Download Chart.[24]
- "Snow Dream 2021" didn't chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at 83 on the component Download Chart.[26]
- "Time After Time" (원) didn't chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at 89 on the component Download Chart.[27]
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