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Happy 26th birthday to the gorgeous, hugely talented Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Musician, TV Host, Dancer, Superstar and Fashion & Global Icon, the One & Only #GISELLE, who rings in her 26th, trending in the Top 10 of X Worldwide with ENCHANTED GISELLE DAY! 👏🎂🎉🌟💥🔝🔟✖️🌎🐐👑 🩷 Giselle became famous as the Main Rapper and Vocalist of the hugely popular Girl Group aespa, one of the Best-selling K-Pop Groups of the Era! Giselle stands out for her powerful Rap, her cool charismatic “girl crush” presence onstage and her stylish, globally adaptable force in fourth-generation K-pop! Her trilingual abilities enhance aespa's global appeal, often incorporating English rap verses that resonate internationally. She has greatly contributed to aespa's global success, multiple million-seller albums, and strong Billboard charting! Her rapid rise from a brief training period to worldwide recognition highlights both her exceptional talent and remarkable ability to adapt. aespa’s boundary-pushing concepts remain at the forefront of K-pop innovation, with Giselle’s distinctive rap style serving as a crucial driving force. Giselle was born in the Gangnam District of Seoul to a South Korean mother and a Japanese father, and grew up in Tokyo, studying at the Tokyo International School and International School of the Sacred Heart. Giselle was an alto in her school choir during her high school years in Japan, and was known for her rich, low-toned vocal texture even as a teenager! She was also part of a girls’ a cappella team, where her deep, resonant voice stood out in harmonies. Her excellent pitch control and vocal stability later translated into her precise rap delivery and live vocal performance as a member of aespa. She was introduced to K-pop in the 2nd year of high school, and returned to Korea after graduation, to audition for SM Entertainment! Giselle was unveiled as the 3rd member of Aespa on November 6, 2020, and officially debuted with the group's debut single "Black Mamba" on November 17! In December, 2021, Giselle sang on the song "Zoo" for the 2021 Winter SM Town: SMCU Express and in June, 2022, she featured in BOL4's single "Lips" which reached #102 on the Circle Digital chart! On October 9, 2024, Giselle released her own solo song "Dopamine' with aespa's Singles album 'SYNK : PARALLEL LINE', which topped iTunes Charts in 14+ countries and reached #3 on US iTunes! "Dopamine" scored the 8th Highest New entry on the Worldwide iTunes song chart, reaching #94 with just a few hours tracking! Since 'Dopamine', Giselle has continued releasing individual material through aespa’s tour-related SYNK projects, including the 2025 solo “Tornado” from SYNK: aeXIS LINE which she co-wrote and composed, the 2026 unit track “Lollipop” with Ningning from the same series, also co-written and composed by her, and the September 2026 solo “BYEB4HELLO” from SYNK: COMPLaeXITY again with her writing and composition credits. Giselle is also a very talented host, and in 2024, she hosted the 2024 Visit Seoul Z-Line series (a multi-episode web campaign on VisitSeoul TV) for the Seoul Tourism Organization. It featured her as the guest host leading solo travel content around Seoul, covering spots in Hannam-dong and other areas, with episodes released throughout June 2024. Giselle has won 145 of awards out of 315 nominations as a member of aespa. aespa swept the 2024 Melon Music Awards (MMA), becoming the first female Act to win 3 Daesangs including Album of the Year for their debut full album! The group won the Rookie of the Year Award at all major music awards in South Korea including the MelOn Music Awards (MMA), the MAMA Awards (MAMA), the Golden Disc Awards (GDA), the Seoul Music Awards (SMA), the Circle Chart Music Awards (GCMA), and the Korean Music Awards (KMA). In March 2022, aespa won Song of the Year for "Next Level" at the 19th Korean Music Awards, becoming the 2nd girl group to have won the award! The Group has won 18 MelOn Music Awards, 11 Asia Pop Music Awards, 12 MAMA Awards, 9 Golden Disc Awards, 8 FACT Music Awards, 8 Hanteo Music Awards, 6 Seoul Music Awards, 6 Korean Music Awards, 5 TME live International Awards, 4 Circle chart Music Awards, 4 Asia Artist Awards, 4 MTV Video Music Awards Japan, 4 Tencent Music Entertainment Awards, 3 Asian Star Entertainer Awards, 3 D awards, 2 Japan Gold Disc Awards, 1 MTV Europe Music Award, 1 Mubeat Award, 1 Music Award Japan, 1 Philippine K-Pop Award, 1 Tik Tok Award Korea and a Visionary Award at Billboard Women In Music! In 2022 aespa received a Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation! Giselle is one of 4th-generation K-pop’s most influential fashion figures, known for her sharp, versatile style that blends Tokyo street edge, Seoul minimalism, and high-fashion edge. In 2023, She became a Global Ambassador for Givenchy, and was the first K-pop idol to open a Givenchy show at Paris Fashion week! In 2024, she sat in the front row at PFW rocking a Celine leather aviator jacket + pleated mini, and sparked the global “Giselle jacket” dupe trend! Since 2024 she has served as a global brand ambassador for Loewe, causing a media blitz at the Fall Winter 2024 women's runway show in Paris! On September 9, 2024, she was appointed as the muse of the Korean cosmetics brand Either& and in 2025, she starred on the cover of Vogue Korea “Icons” wearing custom Chanel, becoming the 1st idol to fuse a traditional Korean jacket with haute couture. She has also been appointed muse or ambassador for other brands including SENKA, Maison Kitsuné, while her bold event looks consistently set trends and earn praise! Giselle is also a philanthropist and contributes to causes she cares about. In June 2022, she made an anonymous donation of KR₩10 million to Yuhengsa, an organization focused on helping abandoned animals. During aespa's 'Synk: Parallel Line tour' stop in LA, in February 2025, the group announced a donation of concert proceeds to fire relief efforts. Giselle performed, contributing to the group's impact on disaster aid. In October 2025, Giselle attended W Korea’s 20th “Love Your W” Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign charity gala in Seoul alongside the other aespa members. The event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel, aimed to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research, free screenings, and support for patients, and her presence as part of the high-profile group helped bring further attention to the cause. In late October 2025 Giselle offered during a livestream to help pay for a fan's tuition. In November 2025, aespa as a group donated 500,000 Hong Kong dollars ($64,000) to the Hong Kong Red Cross for relief efforts following the deadly Tai Po apartment fire. Giselle’s combination of skill and down-to-earth humility has made her a clear fan favorite. With aespa continuing to top the charts, her contributions highlight just how essential she is to the group’s chemistry and overall success. ENCHANTED GISELLE DAY #GiselleBye25Hello26 #애리랑젤프_영원히_킵고잉 @aespa_official