aespa’s pre-release track “Supernova” from their debut full-length album topped major domestic music charts, Melon and Genie, for the week of July 8-14, according to data released on July 15.
This accomplishment sets a new record for the longest-running number-one song released this year, suggesting continued popularity in the latter half of 2024.
Furthermore, “Supernova” has achieved over 100 million plays on Spotify, becoming aespa’s tenth achievement on the platform.
The song also led the Circle Chart in June, securing three monthly titles: Global K-pop Chart, Digital Chart, and Streaming Chart, underscoring their consistently strong performance.
Japanese debut
Following the success of their album ‘Armageddon,’ aespa launched their Japanese debut single ‘Hot Mess’ on July 3.
They are currently performing on their arena tour, ‘2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE – in JAPAN,’ with shows in Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Saitama, highlighting their dynamic stage presence.
Furthermore, aespa is poised to continue their impressive trajectory with their second world tour, beginning on July 20 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Unique blend of music
aespa, a popular South Korean girl group created by SM Entertainment in 2020, consists of four real members (Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning) and four virtual counterparts (æ-Karina, æ-Giselle, æ-Winter, and æ-Ningning).
Their concept revolves around the interaction between these two worlds.
aespa’s music fuses K-pop with EDM, hip-hop, and hyperpop, producing a catchy and futuristic sound. Their hits, such as “Black Mamba” and “Next Level,” exemplify this unique blend.
aespa has accomplished a number of noteworthy firsts since their release, such as breaking the record for the most views in a single day for a K-pop group’s first video (“Black Mamba”) and winning many Daesang awards for Song of the Year.
In May 2024, they released “Armageddon,” their first full album, which solidified their status in the music business.