aespa's Winter Confesses to Being a 'Solo Drinking Pro' with Soju and Kimchi

aespa member Winter revealed an unexpected 'solo drinking routine,' showing a surprising charm that differs from her usual image. Known for her refreshing and lovely appearance on stage, she drew attention by mentioning how she enjoys soju with simple snacks in her daily life.

On the 5th, Winter appeared on the JTBC variety show 'Chef & My Fridge since 2014' alongside her group member Karina, revealing her eating habits and the contents of her refrigerator.

During the broadcast, various alcoholic beverages including wine, *makgeolli*, soju, and champagne were discovered in Winter's refrigerator, naturally leading to a conversation about her drinking habits. Winter explained, “I can't drink much, but I have it with my meals like a side drink,” though she appeared flustered when leftover soju was revealed.

In particular, when asked, “Do you split one bottle over several days?” she replied, “I drank it all in one day,” which momentarily plunged the studio into silence. Upon hearing this, Karina reacted with a surprised laugh, asking, “Are you okay?” while the other cast members burst into laughter at the unexpected answer.

Winter's eating habits had already been revealed as having 'simple tastes' in previous remarks. She described her unique palate by mentioning her 'grandma taste' preference for savory foods like pumpkin leaves, soybean paste, cheonggukjang (extra-strong fermented soybean paste), and kongguksu (cold soybean noodles). Furthermore, she once again surprised the studio by naming *kimchi* as her go-to snack for solo drinking.

Kim Poong expressed his agreement, saying, “Soju with kimchi is the real deal,” while Choi Hyun Seok continued the conversation about her drinking style by asking, “Do you even pour it into a glass when you drink alone?” In response, Kim Sung-joo joked, “Would an idol really drink straight from the bottle?” but Winter's honest answers and attitude instead left the cast members bewildered.