LEMONADE Album — KARINA Thanks To
It’s been a while since I’ve written a Thanks To, so I’m feeling quite nervous and excited.
There’s so much people that I’m thankful for, but the first one I can think of is our MY! This album has a variety of genres and styles so I thought it was a bit challenging, but thank you for liking itㅎㅎ I put in a lot of effort because I wanted to show you a new side of me ･ᴗ･♡ For MY, I’ll always do my best in the position I’m in. I want to give MY happiness through music and (my) performances! I hope this is something I can achieve with my efforts…🍀♡
Also, to the members I love very much, the process of preparing for the 2nd full album might have been difficult, but I gained strength because we were together. Let’s work harder ･ᴗ･ Thank you for being by my side. For us who are like family, friends, and colleagues all at once, I hope we can become even more united ♡ Since we shine on each other so brightly and we’re so cool when we’re together, wink. Let’s treat each other well in the future too ♡
There’s a lot of company staff that I’m thankful for, but to the SM staff, hair, makeup, and styling unnies, and to everyone helping us, aespa, from behind the scenes, thank you so much ♡ I wanted to write each of your names, but I wanted to be careful not leave one out, so I’ll just contact you and find you so I can greet you ㅎㅎ
I’ll always perform with a thankful and modest heart so I hope you can cheer me on a lot and I hope to receive your love 🌼 You’ve worked hard for our 2nd album, and I want to thank everyone who helped and supported us once again, I love you—♡
We’ll become a cooler aespa, and I, (a cooler) Karina, so please cheer for us in the future too ♡
-Jimin-
LEMONADE Album — WINTER Thanks To
Hello, this is Winter!
Already, after our first full-length album, we’ve come to release our second full-length album. First of all, I want to express my gratitude to our MYs, who always shine brightly so that I can shine too, who allow me, Winter, to exist as myself, and who ultimately make me feel whole.
I know the love I receive is far more than I deserve, so I often feel sorry because of that, but I also know very well that it’s never something to be taken for granted.
The reason aespa is able to release a second full-length album and share our music with you is also because MYs remember our music and continue to look forward to it. MYs always tell me that I look beautiful on stage, but I want to say that the light in your eyes, as you look at us, is even more beautiful. Yet when I see myself receiving that love and those gazes, I still don’t feel fully satisfied with myself or completely confident.
I still have so many shortcomings, and there are many moments when I regret my frequent mistakes. Even so, because of those eyes and that love, I don’t collapse; instead, I feel determined to grow even more. Thank you for helping me continue moving forward tirelessly as Winter, and for helping Minjeong grow so much as a person too.
Lastly, I keep thinking about the version of myself who wrote a message of gratitude when we released our first full-length album. When I compare the person I was then — the person who I imagined and looked forward to who I would become — with who I am now, I’m relieved and proud that I’m not as disappointing as I feared.
I will continue learning everywhere I go, and there may be times when I take steps backward or come to a stop, but I will love myself simply for existing as I am.
Note: I haven't found a translation of Giselle and Ningning's 'Thanks To' or maybe I missed them. So, if you found one please share! Also, if you are interested in reading the 1st Album 'Armageddon' Thanks To. I posted it here previously.