aespa’s Ningning joins China’s Top Celebrity Power Players and beats out competition with Massive Sales

aespa’s Ningning is proving once again that she’s a force to be reckoned with in China!

The idol just made it into the 2025 Celebrity Sales Power Ranking (Female), and she’s the only Chinese K-pop idol on the entire list. Ningning landed in the second tier with a jaw-dropping ¥8.03 million ($1.2 million) daily GMV from her collaboration with Kotex, a feat that puts her shoulder-to-shoulder with some of China’s biggest names.

What’s even more impressive? Ningning is now competing on the same level as superstar actresses like Zhao Lusi, Yang Zi, and Diliraba - all of whom are known for dominating China’s advertising and endorsement industry. Fans are praising her for breaking barriers and proving that a K-pop idol can stand toe-to-toe with top-tier Chinese celebrities.

With this achievement, Ningning proves that she’s a commercial powerhouse, shaping the future of brand marketing, fashion, and beauty in China.