“She’s Not Okay” — aespa Star’s Latest Instagram Post Sparks Massive Concerns

aespa’s Giselle has left fans deeply concerned after a recent Instagram update included an alleged hint at something being wrong.

The post, which has received over one million likes since it was shared, has quickly turned into a hot topic among MYs (aespa’s fandom) after one particular image caught attention.

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On July 21, Giselle uploaded a photo dump to her personal Instagram account. Among lighthearted moments — such as a gym selfie with fellow member Ningning and various memes — fans spotted a screenshot of a Naver search that included the Korean term “낙동강 오리알.”

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The phrase immediately raised eyebrows. A well-known idiom in Korean, it directly translates to “a duck’s egg on the Nakdong River.” The idiom talks of a loner, or a person who is left out of a group or excluded.

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The post quickly spread across social media, with fans expressing alarm over what they deemed to be a subtle hint that not everything was going well for the aespa star.

Though some tried to downplay the situation, suggesting it could simply be a new word Giselle had come across, others pointed out a concerning pattern. For years, fans have voiced frustrations over Giselle’s alleged mistreatment and lack of support from her agency, SM Entertainment.

istg I'm not a sensitive person toward something, but when giselle posted this idk anymore. We're so fuckin tired, can you imagine her going through this shit EVERYDAY? fuck everyone, fuck you sm! pic.twitter.com/MgCVtzv8td

— skrr💨 (@produceraeri) July 26, 2025

Is it coincidence? I think it's not😥💔

— skrr💨 (@produceraeri) July 26, 2025

The recurring conversations surrounding unequal screen time, styling, and promotions have now resurfaced, fueled further by the emotional weight of her recent post.

i don't want to say "giselle i hope you're okay" cz ik she's not okay. She's tired of all this but can't express it clearly. I just hope that giselle can get out of that fuckass company and start her own career with her new company. https://t.co/gellEVAeR7

— araa ᡣ𐭩.ᐟ (@gisellove_) July 26, 2025

Some dense people on kpop twt thinking Giselle mistreatment is all about clothes or hair is actually pissing me off like her blatant mismanagement and mistreatment for years goes beyond that and we need to call it what it is "xenophobia"

— ' (@ihygslle) July 26, 2025

While Giselle has not issued any direct statement, the post has reignited calls for the agency to address ongoing concerns. Many fans are now questioning her well-being and the pressures she may be silently enduring.

As aespa continues preparations for their comeback, fans are hoping that the message behind Giselle’s post won’t be overlooked, and that she receives the support and care she needs.