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aespa's June 2025 comeback plans leaked amid Karina controversy? Fan hints at album title, release date
aespa is preparing to make a musical comeback just three months after releasing a new version of their song Whiplash. Fans have been eagerly anticipating their June return since the group's agency confirmed the comeback. However, a US-based fan may have already leaked the title and release date of the new album, sharing supposed evidence to support their claims. If the leak is genuine, here's what we've pieced together about the comeback.
Did aespa's comeback date and new album name get leaked?
Popular fourth gen girl group, aespa, is on the verge of a new musical release in June, as declared by SM Entertainment. Ahead of that group has gained significant attention for leader Karina's controversy of supporting a particular political party. Now, they are once again in the spotlight due to their comeback plans allegedly getting leaked.
On June 3, an international fan browsing the website of popular U.S. bookstore chain Barnes & Noble, noticed a listing that appeared to spill the beans regarding an upcoming aespa release. The listing in question suggested that the group's new album would be called Dirty Work, and it would get released after three weeks, on June 27. Fans had mixed reactions to it.
Check out fan reactions to alleged aespa comeback leak
Fans who believed the fan's claims, were stunned at Barnes & Noble spoiling an aespa comeback before their agency could officially announce the details. Some were happy to get early sneak peaks on important details regarding the much-awaited album release, while others expressed disappointment on the unauthorised leak. Some fans also expressed excitement regarding a possible aespa X KATSEYE interaction if both of them released new music on June 27.
As aespa's alleged comeback date coincides with that of global girl group KATSEYE's 2nd EP, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS's release, fans can't keep calm anymore. An interaction between the two trending groups is predicted as the artists often film Instagram reels and TikToks with fellow industry colleagues to promote their new songs. Given their established reputation, an appearance together by the two prominent girl groups is eagerly awaited.
