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Korea Herald
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
aespa announces Asia tour
A poster for aespa's upcoming world tour, including stops across Asia, was uploaded on Wednesday via label SM Entertainment. The four members will open the tour in Seoul on Aug. 29 and is set to head to Japan in October. They will have two shows each in Fukuoka, Tokyo and Nagoya before returning to Tokyo the following month. The Japan leg will be followed by live shows in Bangkok and Osaka, Japan. Next year, they are expected in Hong Kong, Macao and Jakarta. The quartet took to the stage at KCON LA 2025 last week and on Sept. 5 will bring out its sixth EP 'Rich Man.' The set will have six tracks including the lead single of the same title. It comes about three months since single 'Dirty Work' which became its sixth consecutive million-seller.
Korea Herald
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Can aespa finally break into Billboard's Hot 100 with ‘Rich Man'?
Despite global popularity, the K-pop group has yet to crack Billboard's definitive singles chart Aespa, currently one of the top girl groups in South Korea, is set to release its sixth EP, 'Rich Man,' on Sept. 5 — with hopes that its title track will be aespa's first to break into the Billboard Hot 100. Despite the group's consistent success on other Billboard charts, aespa, surprisingly, has yet to appear on the Hot 100, the definitive barometer of a song's mainstream popularity and cultural impact in the US. While the Billboard 200 measures album performance and the Billboard Global 200 reflects global streaming and sales data, the Hot 100 specifically tracks song performance in the US based on streaming, radio airplay and sales — making it the most competitive of the three charts. The group's highest placements so far include No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with its second EP 'Girls' in 2022 and No. 5 on the Billboard Global 200 with its recent single, 'Dirty Work.' Even with American rapper Flo Milli featured on 'Dirty Work,' aespa was once again unable to enter the Hot 100. This persistent gap is particularly disappointing for SM Entertainment, the powerhouse behind aespa. The label is widely credited for pioneering K-pop's distinctive trainee system and for leading the genre's early global rise. Yet, no artist from SM has ever made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 — a benchmark already reached by artists from rival companies. JYP Entertainment, which first brought Wonder Girls to the Hot 100 in 2009, has since followed up with Stray Kids and Twice. Hybe has launched BTS, NewJeans, Le Sserafim and Illit onto the chart, while YG Entertainment has seen Psy, CL and Blackpink achieve the same feat. Even artists from smaller agencies like Fifty Fifty and Ateez have managed to break through. SM artists have historically focused on Asia as their main performing and promotional base, and no SM artist ever cracking the Hot 100 highlights the company's continued struggle to gain traction in the North American market. Aespa may be operating strategically. With just over two months between the release of 'Dirty Work' in late June and the upcoming drop of 'Rich Man,' the quick turnaround could reflect a calculated effort to maintain momentum and reengage the US market. On the other hand, aespa may be responding to the underperformance of 'Dirty Work,' especially when compared to last year's hits 'Supernova' and 'Whiplash.' According to SM Entertainment, the new EP will feature six tracks, including "Rich Man," which is said to showcase a musical style distinct from that of 'Dirty Work.' 'This album redefines what it means to be a 'Rich Man' — not in the conventional sense, but as someone brimming with unique energy and power,' the company said, Monday. 'As the slogan says, 'I am enough as I am. I am a Rich Man.' This release will further highlight aespa's individuality and evolving musical identity.'
Hype Malaysia
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
aespa Set To Make Comeback With New Album This September
Just 3 weeks after their last release with their 2nd single album, 'Dirty Work' in June, aespa (에스파) is gearing up for another release very soon. With their chart-topping title track 'Dirty Work' hitting 41 million views on YouTube in just two weeks, SM Entertainment's powerhouse girl group is just getting started. News outlet Dispatch reported on 14th July 2025 (Monday) that aespa is prepping for an album release this September, with the girl group aiming to film their music video next week. Wrapping up their 'Dirty Work' promotions on the SBS music program 'Inkigayo' on 13th July 2025 (Sunday), vocalist Winter (김민정) hints at the comeback with, 'We will make a comeback soon, so please show lots of love for our next comeback song'. The report also states that renowned dancer Lee Jung (이이정), who is currently filming on Mnet's female dancer survival show, 'World of Street Woman Fighter', will be participating in the choreography for aespa's new track release. This new release marks the group's 2nd comeback of the year with only a 3-month gap in between. Netizens show positive reactions towards the news, with netizens agreeing that a new side to the group would be a welcome change for their next release. Twitter user @/NewsHanguk comments, 'We can't wait to see the new side they'll show us this time. Their music always inspires and energises us'. However, some netizens have brought up their latest track 'Dirty Work' as not being on par with the group's reputation. Twitter user @/TrelleLove comments, 'Dirty Work's choreography and how SM promoted was..I don't know. We heard pretty much the whole chorus weeks before the song came out'. Are you excited for aespa's September comeback? Sources: Naver, Soompi, Twitter Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dreams on Repeat - Aespa's Journey to Global Stardom and the Power of Not Giving Up
The Spark That Lit Up the Global Stage When Aespa dropped "Dirty Work" on June 27, the energy was electric. Fans across continents held their breath, hoping this would be the moment SM Entertainment's powerhouse group finally broke through to the world's biggest stages. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From perfectly timed releases to English versions and a collab with American rapper Flo Milli, Aespa's latest comeback wasn't just about music-it was a statement: "We're here, and we're aiming high." For young people who've watched their own stars hustle for recognition, Aespa's journey feels like a familiar story. It's about big dreams, relentless competition, and the hope that this time, things might just be different. More Than Numbers - The Real Battle Is for Hearts Sure, everyone loves to talk about charts, but for Aespa, the real win is the connection with fans. "Dirty Work" created a buzz about possibly landing on a major global chart, but the group's true achievement is building a fandom that stretches from Seoul to Jakarta to New York. Their promotions now embrace multiple languages and cultures, which totally resonates with young people juggling identities and languages every day. Aespa's approach is all about breaking out of comfort zones, much like youth who dream beyond borders. While some K-pop groups are regulars at international festivals, Aespa's journey is just beginning. Their 2022 performance at a major U.S. festival was a bold step, proving you don't have to be first to make a statement. SM Entertainment, the force behind Aespa, has long led the Asian music scene. But with local music scenes booming in places like Indonesia, even K-pop giants have to work harder to stay relevant. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Back in 2017, nearly 90% of K-pop album sales came from Asia. By 2024, that's dropped to 65%. Local artists are rising fast, and the competition is getting fierce. Changing Tunes - The New Face of Pop Aespa isn't just fighting for chart spots-they're up against a music world that's changing fast. SM's latest numbers show that albums and digital music make up about 41% of their revenue, with rookie groups like Hearts2Hearts leading the way. But most of this success is still in Asia. In Indonesia, for example, local music's share of streaming has jumped to 35%, while K-pop's share has slipped from 12% to 8% in just three years. It's a wake-up call: global fame isn't just about catchy songs-it's about understanding what makes people hit "repeat." And yes, for just a moment, Aespa was predicted to enter the Billboard chart-a huge deal for any K-pop act. Even though the spot ultimately went to another artist, the buzz proved how close they are to breaking through.
Bangkok Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
Aespa's Dirty Work sells a million copies in pre-order
Here's the latest K-pop news of the week -- Aespa's Dirty Work single sold over a million copies in pre-order and SF Cinema is preparing to screen five K-pop concert films launched by Hybe, a renowned South Korean music label. Aespa gets dirty K-pop sensation Aespa released the single Dirty Work, which crossed 1.01 million in pre-orders. Dirty Work was released in four versions: the original, a version featuring Flo Mili, an English version and an instrumental version. Dirty Work is a hip-hop dance song featuring an addictive synth bass and cool vocals. The lyrics tells a story of the quartet -- Karina, Winter, Giselle and Ningning -- as hardworking women who try to overcome difficulties and criticism. Their music video, which was filmed at Hyundai Steel factory in South Chungcheong, depicts Aespa members doing "dirty work" in the factory. On June 24, Aespa became the first K-pop girl group to perform as the headliner at the Mawazine Festival in Morocco. The quartet has already scheduled their world tour "2025 aespa Live Tour - SYNK: aeXIS LIne", which will kick off in Seoul from Aug 29-31. To stay up-to-date on Aespa's concert in Thailand, visit Hybe Cine Fest in Asia In collaboration with Hybe and Trafalgar, SF Cinema is organising "Hybe Cine Fest In Asia". In July, SF Cinema will screen five K-pop concerts by BTS, Seventeen, Tomorrow X Together, Enhypen and BTS's Seok-jin. Four of the concerts -- BTS's "Map Of The Soul On:E"; Seventeen's "Be The Sun"; "Tomorrow x Together World Tour [Act: Sweet Mirage]" and Enhypen's "World Tour [Fate]" -- are recordings from the group's previous concerts. Meanwhile, "RunSeokJin_EP.Tour In Japan" is the only livestream from Japan performed by BTS's vocalist Seok-jin. Additionally, there is Hybe Cinema Noraebang -- a karaoke movie -- that lets K-pop fans enjoy singing along with Hybe artists including BTS, Seventeen, Tomorrow x Together, Enhypen, LE SSERAFIM, &Team, BoyNextDoor, TWS, ILLIT and Katseye.
