aespa‘s Giselle recently unveiled a unit duet with NingNing. “Lollipop” went viral on X quickly for its melodious tune and the two’s chemistry.
GISELLE AND NINGNING’S NEW SUB UNIT SONG ‘LOLLIPOP’ pic.twitter.com/7XCxHk1djB
— aespa pics (@aespapic) April 11, 2026
While fans are looking forward to seeing more of the song on tour, critiques have been quick to point out that Giselle’s lacking skills are made even more obvious next to an all-rounder like NingNing.
They called Giselle out for “slacking” during the choreography even. During one part of the chorus, everyone including NingNing goes low for a hip sway. It was pointed out that only Giselle did the move half-standing.
Pay attention to the 6th second of the vid. The backup dancers and Ningning all did the same moves—squatted and did the hip sway, only Giselle refused to do it and just slacked the whole time. pic.twitter.com/uiqXx0zORa
— abcdefg (@abcdefgf8v5) April 13, 2026
Some defended her, claiming that she repeats it in another chorus, making it more likely that it is a part of the dance.
it’s a different move AND part of the official choreography you dumb b1tch pic.twitter.com/UPf09IVpSe https://t.co/SP1ILEKszB
— saint ॐ (@xenoglosing) April 13, 2026
Even so, fans feel that the skills difference between the girls remains stark, claiming that Giselle is “dragging” NingNing down.
Real Giselle stans: she needs more dance practice. 15.6k likes https://t.co/qWf8rFEsFu pic.twitter.com/x53JCnBKv9
— abcdefg (@abcdefgf8v5) April 13, 2026
Some point out that even fans seem to think that it was a pity, given that Giselle has all the potential to become a megastar. From great proportions to a unique voice, they simply want her to practice her dance skills to attain a higher level of perfection.