Do you think aespa's AI character Nævis is familiar? Probably because she is too similar to this boy band idol...
With the release of their latest hit single, "Savage," aespa once again gives us a deeper look at their AI-focused worldview. In addition to dancing on stage with computer-generated Æ-aespa opponents...
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...... And face to face with the titular boss in their debut title song, "BLACK MAMBA"...
...... AESPA members also met another familiar face in the "Savage" music video: Nævis.
Also known as NAVIS, this role is described as a facilitator of AI system generation that helps AESPA coexist with their avatar AE. Nævis, which previously appeared in the "Next Level" music video, has attracted months of attention for its highly detailed character design, with many saying naevis looks more impressive than the Æ-aespa avatar.
But now, her appearance attracts attention for a different reason: her resemblance to the boy band idol. If you think Nævis looks familiar, maybe it's because she reminds you...
... (Hong Zhixiu) JOSHUA from SEVENTEEN! Over the past few days, the posts that Korean pop communities Pann and TheQoo have compared him to Nævis have reached tens of thousands of replies. If you don't believe in the similarities, just search the posts and look at the comparison photos.
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Both Nævis and Joshua have bright and wide eyes, wide eyes, slender noses and perfect lips. They even have similar skin tones, although some notable differences include different eyebrows, ear heights, and hairstyles.
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Whether you agree with how much they look alike, there's no denying that Hong Zhixiu, looks as similar as naevis, sculpted by CG artists.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time a character in the AESPA concept has been compared to another star. When the group debuted, many people thought that Æ-Ning Ning was inspired by Blackpink's Lisa.