Aijing, a member of the rookie girl group A2O LITE, has become embroiled in controversy following a video of her during a photo session on her way to work. Interpretations of her actions while practicing a group pose on a narrow staircase have emerged simultaneously, with some claiming she "pushed" others and others arguing it was a "natural adjustment of positions." This article summarizes, in order, exactly what happened in the video, why public opinion is divided, and why this controversy is being mentioned alongside other issues.
What exactly happened in the commute video?
The scene in question was filmed on October 21, 2026, at the MBC building in Sangam-dong, Seoul. It was during a photo session on the way to work for the radio show 'Hope at Noon with Kim Shin-young'.
The nine members of A2O LITE stood side by side on a narrow staircase wearing beige checkered outfits. As they raised their hands above their heads to strike a group pose, the distance between them narrowed, and the video captured Aijing adjusting her position by moving her body and arms during this process.
This scene spread rapidly across online communities and social media on October 22, 2026, sparking a controversy over a 'seat dispute'.
How were the reactions to the video divided?
Some netizens pointed out that Aijing appeared to be pushing a member next to her with her arm or shoulder. There were also reactions stating that her facial expression looked stiff.
Conversely, there were quite a few opinions suggesting that it was a natural adjustment of positions resulting from nine people standing in a single angle in a confined space. They explained that it is common to slightly shift positions when taking group photos.
Some point out that it is difficult to conclude whether there was intent based solely on a single short edited video clip. Currently, the prevailing view is that the fact that someone "pushed" another person has not been confirmed, and the matter is still in the stage of controversy regarding interpretation.
How is the subsequent action of moving down the stairs interpreted?
After this situation, Aijing moved to the bottom of the stairs and struck a pose. Reactions to this action were also divided.
Some interpreted it as a consideration to avoid blocking other members. Others criticized it as a belated response, arguing that they should have simply stood at the bottom from the beginning.
Both interpretations have the limitation that Aijing's true feelings cannot be determined solely from the video.
Why did this controversy spread so widely?
The reason this controversy over the dispute over positions has garnered even more attention is due to an issue involving her parents that broke out immediately after her debut. On October 13, 2026, local Chinese media reported on the issue of unpaid wages at an education company in Beijing operated by Ai Jing's parents.
The company listed the mother as the representative and the father as the auditor, and former employees claimed that their wages had been delayed since 2024. The amount involved in two related court enforcement cases is reportedly approximately 3.45 million yuan, equivalent to about 690 million won in Korean currency.
It is necessary to point out that this amount does not represent the full amount of unpaid wages. On October 14, 2026, the mother posted an apology on Chinese Weibo, acknowledging that the debt dispute arose due to business difficulties and stating her intention to take full responsibility.
At this time, the mother also emphasized that her daughter, Aijing, was unrelated to her parents' business or debts. In other words, it is accurate to view the controversy over the position dispute and the issue of the parents' unpaid wages not as a single event with a causal relationship, but as separate matters that erupted within a timeframe of ten days.
What kind of groups are Aijing and A2O LITE?
Aijing was born in 2013, making her 13 years old as of 2026, and she is from China. She is a member of the 9-member rookie girl group A2O LITE, produced by producer Lee Soo-man.
She was nicknamed 'Little BoA' due to reactions that her dance skills and long straight hair styling reminded them of BoA's early debut days. She also has a history of winning the youth division in the China region of 'World of Dance' in 2024.
A2O LITE released their debut song 'NEON' on October 13, 2026. It reached number one on the Melon TOP 100 approximately 29 hours after its release, and on October 20, they achieved their first music show win on SBS Life's 'The Show' just one week after their debut.
It amounts to the achievement of ranking first on digital music charts and music shows, along with two controversies, occurring almost simultaneously within a little over ten days of their debut.
Judgment criteria to consider when observing this controversy
The behavior shown in the commute video is still in the interpretation stage, as the intent has not yet been confirmed. Rather than concluding that it was "intentional pushing" based solely on the short edited video, it is necessary to consider the fact that a large number of people were lining up in a confined space.
The issue of unpaid wages by the parents is not due to Aijing's own actions, but is a matter concerning a separate business operated by her parents. It is easy to misunderstand the facts if the two controversies are lumped together and judged as one.
In addition, given that Aicheng is a 13-year-old newly debuted member, it is necessary to distinguish between expressing opinions on her actions and excessive criticism directed at her as an individual.
Q&A
Q1. Has it been confirmed that Aijing actually pushed a member?
No. Opinions are divided regarding whether the action in the video was an intentional pushing or a natural position adjustment in a confined space, and nothing has been confirmed as fact as of now.
Q2. When and where was this video filmed?
It was filmed on October 21, 2026, during a photo session on the way to work for the radio show 'Hope at Noon with Kim Shin-young' at the MBC building in Sangam-dong, Seoul, and spread online the following day, October 22.
Q3. Are the controversy regarding the parents' unpaid wages and the current controversy over the power struggle the same incident?
No. The issue of unpaid wages at the Beijing-based education company operated by her parents is a separate matter unrelated to Ai Jing's own actions; it is only being mentioned together because the timing overlapped within ten days.
Q4. What kind of member is Aijjing?
Born in 2013, she is 13 years old as of 2026 and is a member of the 9-member girl group A2O LITE, produced by producer Lee Soo-man. She earned the nickname 'Little BoA' because her dance skills and styling are reminiscent of BoA.
Q5. What achievements has A2O LITE made since their debut?
The debut song 'NEON', released on October 13, 2026, reached number 1 on the Melon TOP 100 in about 29 hours, and on October 20, recorded its first music show win on SBS Life's 'The Show' just one week after its debut.