Accidental Aegyo Goes Viral — aespa’s Giselle Hilariously Follows In IU’s Footsteps At Cannes 2023

By Koreaboo on May 25, 2023

Giselle of aespa is going viral for an iconic reason!

Recently, the members of aespa made history as the first K-Pop group invited to the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Showing off their stunning visuals, the girls owned the red carpet.

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However, one particular moment is quickly circulating the internet. Giselle  was caught doing a cute hand heart and laughing to herself before quickly shifting gears into “fierce” mode.

A side angle shows it all happened on the red carpet, during a group photo!

The original video immediately gained over 4M views on Twitter…

she realized this wasn’t music bank https://t.co/SP4BYX0f3I

— 갈로르 (@gvlores) May 24, 2023

…and fans had flashbacks to another iconic moment! Taking place exactly one year ago at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, IU did a hand heart while the camera focused on her and quickly laughed as she realized what she had done.

Netizens found it hilarious that K-Pop idol aegyo would make an appearance at a Cannes Film Festival…

IU serving kpop idol aegyo at a fancy Cannes film premier is such a power move

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— kitkat (@the_kittykat5) May 26, 2022

…and it looks like it’s a tradition that’s here to stay!

However, she wasn’t the only one who made this mistake! Check out what BLACKPINK‘s Rosé did at 76th Cannes Film Festival below.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé Is Gaining Attention For Her Unexpected Aegyo At The 76th Cannes Film Festival