South Korean girl group aespa of SM Entertainement has decided not to receive fan gifts. 

On the 26th, the agency SM Entertainment announced, "It has been decided not to receive support and gifts such as all aespa activity schedules, aespa-related anniversaries, and member birthdays", deciding not to accept any gifts from fans.

The label then asked for understanding and cooperation, saying, "We sincerely appreciate the hearts of the fans who have given lots of supports to the group, and if there is any support prepared or planned now, we will politely decline and receive only the hearts of fans who care for aespa."
Among the idol fandoms, there is a so-called 'tribute culture' that collects money and sends expensive gifts to be-loved artists, and many singers have formally rejected the tribute due to the issue of often overpriced gifts.
Meanwhile, aespa is a new girl group that debuted in November last year, and is currently releasing a new song 'Next Level'.
Written by Gong MinaTranslated by Lee So Yun