[2025 Latest] What is Gisele's nationality? A thorough investigation into her real name and origin!

A thorough explanation of the nationality, real name, and origin of the name of Gisele, the only Japanese member of aespa! We've compiled everything from her profile as a Tokyo native and Japanese citizen to the origin of her stage name and fascinating anecdotes.

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1. Is Gisele's nationality Japanese? Her birthplace and hometown

2. Gisele's real name and her Korean name

3. The origin of the stage name "Giselle"

4. Giselle's charming episodes
4.1 Dance that makes the most of your style
4.2 Consideration for fans
4.3 Makeover with or without bangs

5. Gisele's profile summary

6. Q&A: Gisele information that fans are curious about

1. Is Gisele's nationality Japanese? Her birthplace and hometown

AESPA is a multinational girl group made up of members from Korea, China, and Japan, with Gisele being the only Japanese member.

▪️Nationality: Japanese

▪️Birthplace: Tokyo

▪️Birthplace: Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gisele has been active in Korea for a long time while retaining her Japanese nationality, and although she grew up in Japan, she has naturally adapted to Korean culture.

2. Gisele's real name and her Korean name

Giselle's real name is Eri Uchinaga.
In Korea, she is sometimes referred to as "Kim Eli," making her a unique character with different names in each country.

3. The origin of the stage name "Giselle"

Her stage name "Giselle" comes from her trainee days.

When her instructor saw her wearing a headband at the time, she said, "She looks elegant, like an English girl," and that image led to her being given the name "Giselle," a name known in ballet and Western culture.

▪️Meaning: "Elegant" "Romantic"

▪️Origin story: It was named because it perfectly expressed an elegant and cool atmosphere.

4. Giselle's charming episodes

4.1 Dance that makes the most of your style

Gisele is 166cm tall and has a high waist, giving her a model-like figure. The dance scene in "Next Level" in particular made the most of her proportions, and fans wondered if the choreography was made just for her.

4.2 Consideration for fans

There was an episode where she noticed a fan who looked unwell during a live performance and stopped her performance to speak to him. Her caring attitude towards the audience even on stage earned her praise from fans, who commented, "She's a true lady!"

4.3 Makeover with or without bangs

When she debuted, she had no bangs, but in her first mini-album "Savage," she showed off a hairstyle with bangs, which was well received by fans, who said, "It makes me look more ladylike and suits me!"

5. Gisele's profile summary

item	Content
Real name	Eri Uchinaga
place of birth	Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Birthplace	Tokyo, Japan
nationality	Japan
date of birth	October 30, 2000
age	23 years old (as of 2024)
height	166cm
position	Main Rapper
Special Skills	Trilingual in Japanese, Korean and English

6. Q&A: Gisele information that fans are curious about

Q1. What is Gisele's nationality?
A. I am a Japanese citizen. I was born in Gangnam-gu, South Korea, but grew up in Tokyo.

Q2. What does your stage name "Giselle" mean?
A. It means "elegant" and "romantic" and comes from the impression given by the instructor.

Q3. Is it true that you are trilingual?
A. Yes! I am fluent in three languages: Japanese, Korean, and English. I graduated from an international school and have excellent language skills.

summary

Gisele of aespa is a Japanese idol from Tokyo, and an international artist with Korean and Japanese roots. Her stage name "Gisele" embodies her elegance and glamour, and her trilingual skills and kind personality are also major attractions.