Aespa

{{Short description|South Korean girl group}} {{other uses}} {{Use American English|date=September 2020}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Aespa | image = 241005 aespa K-Link Festival (cropped).jpg | image_upright = | landscape = yes | alt = Aespa posing at their K-Link festival performance in 2024 | caption = Aespa in 2024<br />L–R: Ningning, Karina, Winter, and Giselle | origin = Seoul, South Korea | genre = {{hlist|K-pop|hip-hop|dance-pop|hyperpop<ref>{{Cite news|title=Blackpink, Aespa, NewJeans: The Evolution of K-Pop Girl Groups|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/26/arts/music/popcast-k-pop-girl-groups.html|work=The New York Times|language=en-US|date=January 26, 2023|access-date=May 13, 2023|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=May 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513090819/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/26/arts/music/popcast-k-pop-girl-groups.html|url-status=live}}</ref> }} | works = {{hlist|Discography|songs recorded|videography|live performances}} | years_active = {{start date|2020}}–present | label = {{hlist|SM|Warner|Capitol}} <!-- Creative Artists Agency is not a record label --> | current_member_of = SM Town | website = {{URL|aespa.com}} | current_members = * Karina * Giselle * Winter * Ningning }}

'''Aespa''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɛ|s|ˌ|p|ɑː}} {{respell|ES|pah}}; {{korean|hangul=에스파|rr=Eseupa}}, stylized in all lowercase or as '''æspa''') is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. The group is known for popularizing the metaverse concept and hyperpop music in K-pop.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aespa: Representatives of the Metaverse Era|url=https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/culture/aespa-korean-kpop-group-metaverse|website=L'Officiel Singapore|language=en|access-date=May 13, 2023|archive-date=May 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513090821/https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/culture/aespa-korean-kpop-group-metaverse|url-status=live}}</ref> Aespa debuted on November 17, 2020, with the single "Black Mamba", which achieved the highest number of views in 24 hours for a K-pop group's debut video. Their third single, "Next Level", was released in May 2021 to widespread commercial and critical success, peaking at number two on the Circle Digital Chart and earning the daesang{{Efn|A daesang ({{Korean|hangul=대상|labels=no|lit=grand prize}}) is the highest honor given out at South Korean music award ceremonies in recognition of the artist(s) with the greatest physical and digital achievements for the year.|name=}} for Song of the Year at the 19th Korean Music Awards. In October of the same year, Aespa released their first extended play (EP) ''Savage'', which became the highest-charting debut album by a K-pop girl group on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart at number 20, while its lead single peaked at number two in South Korea.

In July 2022, Aespa released their second EP ''Girls'', which broke the record for the best-selling album by a K-pop girl group in history and became the first to sell one million copies in the first week of release. It also debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, marking their first top-ten album in the US. Their third EP, ''My World'', was released in May 2023, achieving over two million sales and becoming their second top-ten album on the ''Billboard'' 200. The group released their first studio album, ''Armageddon'', in May 2024. It was preceded by the commercially successful lead single "Supernova", which topped the Circle Digital Chart for eleven weeks and won Song of the Year at the 2024 MAMA Awards and 2024 Melon Music Awards. In October 2024, the lead single of Aespa's fifth EP ''Whiplash'' became their first top-ten hit on the ''Billboard'' Global 200 at number eight, while their 2025 single "Dirty Work" entered the top five of the chart.

==Name== The group's name, Aespa, combines the English initials for "avatar" and "experience" (Avatar X Experience) with the English word "aspect", meaning "two sides", to symbolize the idea of "meeting another self and experiencing the new world".<ref>{{cite web|title=SM Entertainment's new girl group to debut on Nov. 17|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201102000800315|website=Yonhap News Agency|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=November 2, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160127/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201102000800315|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Career== ===2016–2019: Pre-debut activities=== thumb|right|upright=1|Aespa's official logo

Ningning was introduced as a member of pre-debut training team SM Rookies on September 19, 2016. As part of the team, she appeared on the ''Rookies Princess: Who's the Best?'' segment of the program ''My SMT'' that year and recorded several covers for the Korean animated TV program ''Shining Star'' in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:SM루키즈, 중국 출신 새 멤버 2인 공개 '기대'|trans-title=SM Rookies unveils two new Chinese members 'Expectation'|url=https://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14743370121160542010|website=TV Daily|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Yoo-min|date=September 20, 2016|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160359/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14743370121160542010|url-status=live}}</ref>

Karina appeared in labelmate Taemin's music video for the song "Want" in February 2019 and performed with him on several music programs in the following weeks.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:'SM 신인' 에스파, 카리나 아바타 티저 공개&nbsp;...&nbsp;점까지 유지민 판박이|trans-title='SM Rookie' Aespa, Karina Avatar Teaser Revealed&nbsp;...&nbsp;Yoo Ji-min to the point|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004447628|via=Naver|publisher=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Soo-young|date=November 11, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160615/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004447628|url-status=live}}</ref> Karina also appeared alongside labelmate Kai for a performance in Hyundai and SM Entertainment's collaboration virtual showcase — ''The All-New Tucson, Beyond DRIVE''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hyundai and SM Entertainment Present 'The All-New Tucson, Beyond DRIVE' Innovative Virtual Showcase for Hot New SUV|url=https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/newsroom/hyundai-and-sm-entertainment-present-%25E2%2580%2598the-all-new-tucson%252C-beyond-drive%25E2%2580%2599-innovative-virtual-showcase-for-hot-new-suv-0000016561|website=HYUNDAI MOTORS|language=en|access-date=June 15, 2023|archive-date=January 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126230305/https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/newsroom/hyundai-and-sm-entertainment-present-%25E2%2580%2598the-all-new-tucson%252C-beyond-drive%25E2%2580%2599-innovative-virtual-showcase-for-hot-new-suv-0000016561|url-status=live}}</ref>

Aespa's logo was also teased at the end of SuperM's "One (Monster & Infinity)" music video.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SM Entertainment announces new girl group, "aespa"|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/70360/sm-entertainment-announces-new-girl-group-aespa/story|work=GMA Network|language=en|last=Garcia|first=Cara Emmeline|date=October 26, 2020|access-date=June 15, 2023|archive-date=June 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616040206/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/70360/sm-entertainment-announces-new-girl-group-aespa/story|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2020–2021: Introduction, debut, "Next Level", and ''Savage''=== [[File:20201209 에스파 aespa SBS Radio.png|thumb|upright=1|Aespa at SBS Power FM in 2020]]

On October 26, 2020, SM Entertainment announced that it would debut a new girl group, its first since Red Velvet in 2014 and its first overall idol group since NCT in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:SM 새 걸그룹 '에스파' 내달 데뷔&nbsp;...&nbsp;레드벨벳 이후 6년만|trans-title=SM's new girl group 'Aespa' debuts next month&nbsp;...&nbsp;6 years since Red Velvet|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0011969432|via=Naver|publisher=Yonhap News Agency|language=ko|last=Oh|first=Bo-ram|date=October 24, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160615/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0011969432|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:[공식]SM 신인 걸그룹 '에스파' 11월 데뷔&nbsp;...&nbsp;NCT 이후 4년만의 신인 출격|trans-title=[Official] SM rookie girl group 'AESPA' debuts in November&nbsp;...&nbsp;The first rookie scramble since NCT in 4 years|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003648433|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Chosun|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Yoo-na|date=October 26, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160713/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003648433|url-status=live}}</ref> The group's name and members were revealed individually starting on October 27 (in order: Winter, Karina, Ningning, and Giselle).<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:유지민, SM 신인 걸그룹 '에스파' 멤버 카리나로 데뷔|trans-title=Yoo Ji-min debuts as Karina, member of SM new girl group 'AESPA'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=079&aid=0003424459|via=Naver|publisher=No Cut News|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Soo-jeong|date=October 28, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160616/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=079&aid=0003424459|url-status=live}}</ref> SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man explained the group's concept at the 2020 World Cultural Industry Forum on October 28.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Soo-Man Lee, chairman of SM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, delivered a speech at the 1st World Cultural Industry Forum as a representative of the Korean cultural community!|url=https://www.smentertainment.com/PressCenter/Details/5084|website=SM Entertainment|date=October 28, 2020|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117145707/https://www.smentertainment.com/PressCenter/Details/5084|url-status=live}}</ref> A video trailer featuring all four members was revealed on November 2,<ref>{{cite AV media|script-title=ko:aespa 에스파 – SYNK, æspa|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PQnizkqhnk|via=YouTube|publisher=SM Entertainment|medium=Online video|date=November 1, 2020|access-date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=November 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118035911/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PQnizkqhnk|url-status=live}}</ref> alongside the announcement of the release of Aespa's debut single, "Black Mamba", on November 17.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:SM 신인 걸그룹 에스파, 17일 데뷔 확정&nbsp;...&nbsp;독특 세계관|trans-title=SM's new girl group Aespa, debut on the 17th&nbsp;...&nbsp;Unique worldview|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0004964060|via=Naver|publisher=News1|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Mi-hyun|date=November 2, 2020|access-date=November 5, 2020|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160654/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0004964060|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon release, the song's music video achieved the highest number of views for a K-pop group's debut video in 24 hours, with 21.4 million views.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, '블랙맘바' 뮤비 1억뷰...K팝 데뷔곡 최단 기록|url=https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20210108_0001298127|website=Newsis|language=ko|last=Gang|first=jina|date=January 8, 2021|access-date=March 27, 2025|archive-date=March 27, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250327111858/https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20210108_0001298127|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=K-Pop Star to Watch: aespa|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/aespa-kpop-star-profile-1235310040/|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US|last=Kim|first=Regina|date=April 24, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610215837/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/aespa-kpop-star-profile-1235310040/|url-status=live}}</ref> The group made their broadcast debut on KBS2's ''Music Bank'' on November 20 to perform "Black Mamba",<ref>{{cite web|title=aespa's "Black Mamba" stage to air for the first time on "Music Bank" on 11/20!|url=https://www.smentertainment.com/PressCenter/Details/5182|website=SM Entertainment|date=November 16, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160616/https://www.smentertainment.com/PressCenter/Details/5182|url-status=live}}</ref> and earned their first music show win on SBS's ''Inkigayo'' on January 17, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:'인기가요' SM 에스파, 출연없이 1위&nbsp;...&nbsp;(여자)아이들·트레저·유빈 컴백(종합)|trans-title='Inkigayo' SM Aespa, No. 1 without appearing&nbsp;...&nbsp;(G)Idle, Treasure, and Yubin comeback (total)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000387650|via=Naver|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=January 17, 2021|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160617/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000387650|url-status=live}}</ref>

On January 29, 2021, SM Entertainment announced Aespa would release a remake of "Forever", the single originally by Yoo Young-jin for SM Entertainment's 2000 holiday album ''Winter Vacation in SMTOWN.com''.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 2월 5일 싱글 'Forever' 깜짝 발매&nbsp;...&nbsp;유영진 곡 리메이크|trans-title=Aespa, surprise release of single 'Forever' on February 5&nbsp;...&nbsp;Yoo Young-jin's song remake"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000393536|via=Naver|publisher=Newsen|last=Hwang|first=Jin-hye|date=January 29, 2021|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=January 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129033644/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000393536|url-status=live}}</ref> Aespa's version of the song, a "mid-tempo ballad characterized by acoustic guitar sound" with "warm lyrics about promising forever to a loved one",<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파 신곡 'Forever' 음원·MV 오늘(5일) 공개&nbsp;...&nbsp;따뜻 겨울 감성|trans-title=Aespa's new song 'Forever' sound source/MV released today (5th)&nbsp;...&nbsp;Warm winter emotion|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003396780|via=Naver|publisher=Herald POP|language=ko|last=Park|first=Seo-hyun|date=February 5, 2021|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160618/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003396780|url-status=live}}</ref> was released on February 5.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 오늘(5일) 겨울 감성 담은 'Forever' 공개|trans-title=Aespa, today (5th) unveiled 'Forever' containing winter emotion|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003867699|via=Naver|publisher=The Seoul Economic Daily|language=ko|last=Cho|first=Seung-hyun|date=February 5, 2021|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160617/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003867699|url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 4, SM Entertainment announced Aespa would release a new single titled "Next Level", a dance and hip-hop track with a "groovy" rap, "energetic" bass, and "powerful vocals".<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 에스파, 5월 컴백 ... 메타버스 세계관 기대|trans-title=[Exclusive] Aespa, expects to comeback in May ... virtual reality worldview expectations|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003113764|via=Naver|publisher=Ilgan Sports|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Ji-young|date=May 4, 2021|access-date=May 4, 2021|archive-date=May 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504064358/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003113764|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=aespa's new song 'Next Level', a hip-hop dance song with a worldview story!|url=https://www.smentertainment.com/PressCenter/Details/6861|website=SM Entertainment|date=May 10, 2021|access-date=May 11, 2021|archive-date=May 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511095142/https://www.smentertainment.com/PressCenter/Details/6861|url-status=live}}</ref> It was released on May 17.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 5월 17일 컴백 확정 .. 신곡 '넥스트 레벨' 발표[공식]|trans-title=Aespa, May 17 comeback confirmed .. New song 'Next Level' released [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004400598|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Seon|first=Mi-kyung|date=May 6, 2021|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=May 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511031128/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004400598|url-status=live}}</ref> It debuted at number nine on the Gaon Digital Chart and peaked at number two, becoming their first top five hit in South Korea.<ref>{{cite web|title=Next Level|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|date=May 23–29, 2021|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=June 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603023008/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref> It also peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' K-pop Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Billboard K-Pop 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US|last=Cabral|first=R. J.|date=June 26, 2021|access-date=May 13, 2023|archive-date=December 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223125318/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/|url-status=live}}</ref> "Next Level" became Aespa's third song to chart on the ''Billboard'' World Digital Song Sales chart, peaking at number three.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Aespa Enters 3 Billboard Tallies with New Song|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210526000981|work=The Korea Herald|last=Hwang|first=You-mee|date=May 26, 2021|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526123537/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210526000981}}</ref> On July 22, it was announced that Aespa had signed with Creative Artists Agency for their future activities in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 美 최대 에이전시 CAA와 계약 ... 글로벌 슈퍼루키[공식]|trans-title=Aespa signed With CAA, America's Largest Agency ... Global Super Rookie [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003458962|via=Naver|publisher=Herald POP|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ji-hye|date=July 23, 2021|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724092118/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003458962|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=K-pop group Aespa sign with Hollywood talent agency CAA, joining NCT 127 and SuperM, fellow SM Entertainment acts|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3142235/k-pop-group-aespa-signs-hollywood-talent-agency-caa-joining?module=perpetual_scroll&pgtype=article&campaign=3142235|website=Sports Kyunghyang|author=Tamar Herman|date=July 23, 2021|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724092140/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3142235/k-pop-group-aespa-signs-hollywood-talent-agency-caa-joining?module=perpetual_scroll&pgtype=article&campaign=3142235|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 10, it was announced that remix versions of "Next Level" will be released on September 14, along with a music video and a visualizer video for "Next Level (IMLAY Remix)".<ref>{{Cite news|script-title=ko:'iScreaM' 프로젝트, 에스파 'Next Level' 리믹스 싱글 14일 공개|trans-title='iScreaM' Project, Aespa 'Next Level' Remix Single will be Released on the 14th|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021091010014579094|work=Star News|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Deok-haeng|date=September 10, 2021|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=September 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928050705/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021091010014579094|url-status=live}}</ref>

On September 14, SM Entertainment announced Aespa would release their first extended play, ''Savage''. The extended play contains six tracks, including the lead single of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 첫 미니앨범 'Savage' 10월 5일 발매..6곡 수록[공식]|trans-title=Aespa, First Mini Album 'Savage' Released on October 5, 6 Songs Included [Official]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002988523|via=Naver|publisher=MT Star News|language=ko|last=Moon|first=Wan-sik|date=September 14, 2021|access-date=September 14, 2021|archive-date=September 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914002219/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002988523|url-status=live}}</ref> It was released on October 5 to critical acclaim and commercial success, with media outlets praising "Savage" for its "addictive" hooks, refrains, and "masterfully layered" production.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:"쯧쯧쯧쯧" 광야 진출한 에스파, 블랙맘바 짓밟는 'Savage'[들어보고서]|trans-title=Aespa, who has advanced into the wilderness, 'Savage' trampling on black mamba [heard of]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000495392|via=Naver|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=October 5, 2021|access-date=October 5, 2021|archive-date=October 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005090719/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000495392|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa – 'Savage' review: K-pop power rookies stake their claim for greatness with future-facing cyberpunk|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/reviews/album/aespa-savage-review-3064974|website=NME|language=en-AU|last=Chin|first=Carmen|date=October 7, 2021|access-date=June 15, 2023|archive-date=October 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007164206/https://www.nme.com/en_au/reviews/album/aespa-savage-review-3064974|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was included in multiple year-end lists such as ''NME'' and ''Time'' ''magazine''<nowiki/>'s top 10 best K-pop songs of 2021, calling "Savage" an "explosive" track.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The 25 best K-pop songs of 2021|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/music-features/nme-best-kpop-songs-of-the-year-2021-3122558|website=NME|language=en|date=December 20, 2021|access-date=June 15, 2023|archive-date=December 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220091538/https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/nme-best-kpop-songs-of-the-year-2021-3122366|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=The Best K-Pop Songs and Albums of 2021|url=https://time.com/6126709/best-kpop-2021/|magazine=Time|language=en|date=December 8, 2021|access-date=June 15, 2023|archive-date=December 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209004839/https://time.com/6126709/best-kpop-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref> Commercially, the song peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart and became their second top-five single in South Korea.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:2021년 42주차 Digital Chart|trans-title=2021, Week 42 Digital Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|date=October 10–16, 2021|access-date=October 21, 2021|archive-date=October 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021022834/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 15, ten days after release, at 1:30&nbsp;p.m. KST, ''Instiz''<nowiki/>'s ''iChart'', announced Aespa's first perfect all-kill, as "Savage" had reached number one on the real-time, daily, and weekly components of the domestic charts — ''iChart'', ''Melon'', ''Genie'', ''FLO'', ''Bugs!'', and ''Vibe'' — becoming the first "fourth generation" K-pop act to do so.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[정보/소식] 에스파, 'Savage'로 음원‧음반 차트 올킬...이번 주 음악방송 출격|url=https://www.instiz.net/name_enter/81551489|website=Instiz|language=ko|date=October 13, 2021|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610215839/https://www.instiz.net/name_enter/81551489|url-status=live}}</ref> The song won eight music show awards including three non-consecutive wins on ''Inkigayo'' that led to receiving the "triple crown" award. ''Savage'' debuted atop the Gaon Album Chart and also marked Aespa's first entry on the US ''Billboard'' 200 at number 20, making Aespa the highest charting K-pop rookie girl group to appear on the latter chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=aespa sell half a million copies of first mini-album 'Savage'|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/aespa-sell-half-a-million-copies-of-first-mini-album-savage-3075883|work=NME|language=en|last=Chin|first=Carmen|date=October 21, 2021|access-date=October 27, 2021|archive-date=October 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027210413/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/aespa-sell-half-a-million-copies-of-first-mini-album-savage-3075883|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Aespa Joins Blackpink, Itzy And Twice With Their First Hit Album On The Billboard 200|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/10/19/aespa-joins-blackpink-itzy-and-twice-with-their-first-hit-album-on-the-billboard-200/?sh=434278f436ef|via=Forbes|language=en|author=Hugh Mclntyre|date=October 19, 2021|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=October 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027210845/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/10/19/aespa-joins-blackpink-itzy-and-twice-with-their-first-hit-album-on-the-billboard-200/?sh=434278f436ef|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Savage'' has sold a total of 788,959 copies and held the record for the highest-selling debut album by an SM Entertainment act, until it was surpassed by NCT DoJaeJung's ''Perfume'' in May 2023.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파 '새비지', 하프 밀리언셀러 등극|trans-title=Aespa's 'Savage' becomes a half-million seller|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000768642|via=Naver|website=Sports Kyunghyang|language=ko|date=October 21, 2021|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=October 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024043707/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000768642|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>Cumulative sales of ''Savage'' on Circle Chart: * {{cite web|title=2021 Album Chart|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2021&hitYear=2022&termGbn=year&yearTime=3|publisher=Circle Chart|language=ko|access-date=February 20, 2022|archive-date=January 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107022158/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=year&hitYear=2021&year_time=3|url-status=live}} * {{cite web|title=2022 Album Chart|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2022&hitYear=2022&termGbn=year&yearTime=3|website=Circle Chart|access-date=January 14, 2023|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113031815/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2022&hitYear=2022&termGbn=year&yearTime=3|url-status=live}} * {{cite web|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 1, 2023|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=01&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|website=Circle Chart|language=ko|access-date=January 12, 2023|archive-date=January 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112023951/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=01&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:20211116 이터널 리턴 X aespa (3).jpg|thumb|left|upright=1|Aespa for ''Eternal Return'']]

On October 13, Aespa was included in ''People'' magazine's Ones to Watch 2021 list as a "Rising Star".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Introducing PEOPLE's Ones to Watch 2021: Get to Know Hollywood's Rising Stars|url=https://people.com/celebrity/introducing-peoples-ones-to-watch-2021-get-to-know-hollywoods-rising-stars/|website=People Magazine|language=en|date=October 13, 2021|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610002211/https://people.com/celebrity/introducing-peoples-ones-to-watch-2021-get-to-know-hollywoods-rising-stars/|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 25, the group performed on a float, celebrating women in STEM, at the 95th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, making them the first Korean girl group to perform at the parade.<ref>{{cite web|title=Everything to Know About aespa — the K-Pop Girl Group from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade|url=https://people.com/music/everything-to-know-about-aespa-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-k-pop-group/|via=People|language=en|author=Nicholas Rice|date=November 25, 2021|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=November 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130113552/https://people.com/music/everything-to-know-about-aespa-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-k-pop-group/|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 2, they won their first Daesang (Stage of the Year) at the Asia Artist Awards.<ref>{{cite web|title=BTS, SEVENTEEN, aespa and more win big at the 2021 Asia Artist Awards|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bts-seventeen-aespa-more-win-at-the-2021-asia-artist-awards-3110342|website=NME|author=Carmen Chin|date=December 3, 2021|access-date=December 3, 2021|archive-date=December 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203111809/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bts-seventeen-aespa-more-win-at-the-2021-asia-artist-awards-3110342|url-status=live}}</ref> Two days later, on December 4, the group won their second Daesang (Record of the Year) at the 2021 Melon Music Awards.<ref name="2021 MMA">{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 올해의 레코드상 "꿈꿨던 일 이뤄져" [MMA 2021]|trans-title=Aespa, Record of the Year Award "A dream come true" [MMA 2021]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001381544|via=Naver|publisher=Xports News|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ye-na|date=December 4, 2021|access-date=December 5, 2021|archive-date=December 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205060916/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001381544|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 4, it was announced that Aespa would be releasing a remake of S.E.S.'s "Dreams Come True" on December 20 for SM's Remastering Project and as the lead single of the SM Town album, ''2021 Winter SM Town: SMCU Express''.<ref>{{cite web|title=aespa to unveil remake of S.E.S.'s 'Dreams Come True' next month|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-to-drop-remake-of-s-e-s-dreams-come-true-next-month-3088103|website=NME|author=Gladys Yeo|date=November 4, 2021|access-date=November 10, 2021|archive-date=November 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110000026/https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-to-drop-remake-of-s-e-s-dreams-come-true-next-month-3088103|url-status=live}}</ref> The music video for the song was directed by Lucid Colour and choreographed and visually directed by BoA.<ref name="Rolling Stone">{{cite web|title=aespa Reimagines S.E.S's Hit 'Dreams Come True'|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/aespa-reimagines-s-e-ss-hit-dreams-come-true/|website=Rolling Stone India|last=Dongre|first=Divyansha|date=December 20, 2021|access-date=January 6, 2022|archive-date=December 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220111022/https://rollingstoneindia.com/aespa-reimagines-s-e-ss-hit-dreams-come-true/|url-status=live}}</ref> The song peaked at number eight on the Gaon Digital Chart and at number seven on the ''Billboard'' World Digital Songs chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=World Digital Song Sales – The Week of January 1, 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2022-01-01/|magazine=Billboard|url-access=subscription|language=en-US|date=January 1, 2022|access-date=January 6, 2022|archive-date=December 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229100605/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2022-01-01/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:2022년 01주차 Digital Chart|trans-title=2022, Week 1 Digital Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=01&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week|website=|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|date=January 1, 2022|access-date=January 6, 2022|archive-date=January 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106020940/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=01&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref>

On December 26, Karina and Winter were revealed as members of the supergroup Got the Beat.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:보아·태연·카리나 등 뭉쳤다...SM 여성 유닛 '갓 더 비트' 출범|trans-title=BoA, Taeyeon, Karina, etc. have teamed up...SM female unit 'Got the Beat' launched|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0012805619|via=Naver|publisher=Yonhap News Agency|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Tae-soo|date=December 27, 2021|access-date=December 27, 2021|archive-date=December 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227011810/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0012805619|url-status=live}}</ref> The supergroup debuted with the single "Step Back" on January 3, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Supergroup GOT the Beat Debuts 'Step Back' at Record-Breaking SMTOWN Live Concert|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/got-the-beat-step-back-girls-on-top-smtown-concert-1235015233/|publisher=Billboard|language=en|author=Ashley Iasimone|date=January 3, 2022|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103235213/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/got-the-beat-step-back-girls-on-top-smtown-concert-1235015233/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2022: Coachella, international expansion, and ''Girls''=== On January 8, 2022, Aespa became the inaugural winner of the Artist of the Year award at the 36th Golden Disc Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:(KR) Heraldpop: "방탄소년단·아이유, 음반·음원 대상 영예..NCT 127→세븐틴 본상(종합)"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003518907|date=January 8, 2022|access-date=July 7, 2022|archive-date=January 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108103846/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003518907|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 1, they won the Song of the Year award for "Next Level" at the 19th Korean Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here are all the winners from the 19th Korean Music Awards|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-19th-korean-music-awards-2022-3172950|website=NME|language=en-GB|last=Suacillo|first=Angela Patricia|date=March 2, 2022|access-date=April 9, 2023|archive-date=April 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410020722/https://www.nme.com/news/music/here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-19th-korean-music-awards-2022-3172950|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 19, it was announced that Aespa would be performing at Coachella on April 23, becoming the third K-pop girl group to perform at the festival. They performed as part of 88rising's Head in the Clouds Forever set for the second week. Their setlist included "Savage", "Next Level", "Black Mamba", and an English version of a then-unreleased song titled "Life's Too Short", which was revealed to be from their then-upcoming EP.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 美 최대 음악 축제 코첼라 메인 스테이지 공식 초청|trans-title=Aespa's Official Invitation to the Main Stage of Coachella, America's Largest Music Festival|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000564352|website=Newsen|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Myung-mi|date=April 19, 2022|access-date=April 19, 2022|archive-date=April 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419051224/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000564352|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="billboard1">{{cite magazine|title=aespa Share Details on Coachella Debut & 'New Music That Will Wow the World': Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/aespa-coachella-interview-1235061337/|magazine=Billboard|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=April 20, 2022|access-date=April 21, 2022|archive-date=April 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420231453/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/aespa-coachella-interview-1235061337/|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 12, the group was included in ''Time'' magazine's Next Generation Leaders list. The magazine noted Aespa as an "experimental but essential player in the music industry, acting as a bridge between the reality and virtual".<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"K팝 걸그룹 최초"...에스파, 美 타임지 선정 '넥스트 제너레이션 리더스'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000674799|website=Naver News|language=ko|last=Hong|first=Hye-min|date=May 23, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531152754/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000674799|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=TIME's Next Generation Leaders|url=https://time.com/collection/next-generation-leaders/#2022-2|magazine=Time|access-date=July 7, 2022|archive-date=May 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512105431/https://time.com/collection/next-generation-leaders/#2022-2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=How K-Pop Group aespa Is Making the Metaverse Their Home|url=https://time.com/collection/next-generation-leaders/6174945/aespa/|magazine=Time|access-date=May 12, 2022|archive-date=May 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512172815/https://time.com/collection/next-generation-leaders/6174945/aespa/}}</ref> On May 27, the group was included on ''Forbes''' 30 Under 30 Asia list.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2022: Entertainment & Sports|url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2022/asia/entertainment-sports|website=Forbes|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922214100/https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2022/asia/entertainment-sports|url-status=live}}</ref>

On June 1, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa had signed with Warner Records. They also announced that Aespa would release their second extended play, ''Girls'', on July 8. The extended play contains nine tracks, including the lead single of the same name, their first two singles, "Black Mamba" and "Forever," and "Dreams Come True," which they previously released as part of the ''2021 Winter SM Town: SMCU Express'' album in December 2021. Two other tracks on ''Girls'', "Illusion" and the English version of "Life's Too Short", preceded the EP and were released on June 1 and 24, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:SM, '워너 레코드' 손잡았다..에스파 美 시장 본격 진출→7월 미니 2집 발매[공식]|trans-title=SM, 'Warner Record' joined hands... Aespa enters the US market in earnest → Releases 2nd mini album in July [Official]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/109/0004627036|website=Osen|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seung-hoon|date=June 1, 2022|access-date=June 1, 2022|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531235802/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/109/0004627036|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:에스파, '도깨비불' 선공개했다|trans-title=Aespa pre-released 'Illusion'|url=https://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202206011314365547|work=My Daily|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seung-rok|date=June 1, 2022|access-date=June 1, 2022|archive-date=June 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601044340/https://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202206011314365547|url-status=live}}</ref> Pre-orders for ''Girls'' exceeded 1,610,000 copies prior to its release, the highest figure for a girl group album in K-pop at the time.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 미니 2집 선주문만 161만장...'K팝 걸그룹 최고기록' [공식입장]|trans-title=aespa's 2nd mini album pre-orders alone, 1.61 million copies ... 'best record for K-pop girl group' [Official position]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001472356|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Jo|first=Hye-jin|date=July 8, 2022|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=July 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708020922/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001472356|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon release, the album became the first by a girl group to sell more than one million copies in one week on the Hanteo Chart, exceeding the mark set by Blackpink's ''The Album'' in October 2020.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:[Y이슈] 에스파가 열었다...걸그룹 초동 100만장 시대|trans-title=[Y Issue] Aespa opened... The era of 1 million copies in the first week of girl groups|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/052/0001764387|website=n.news|last=Lee|first=Yu-na|date=July 15, 2022|access-date=July 16, 2022|archive-date=July 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716020037/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/052/0001764387|url-status=live}}</ref> It went on to debut at number one on the Circle Album Chart with 1,426,487 copies sold, leading to their first Million certification by the Korea Music Content Association.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:2018년 43주차 Download Chart|trans-title=Week 48 of 2018 Download Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=43&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week|website=Circle Chart|language=en|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=November 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103210317/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=43&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week|url-status=dead}}</ref> It also topped the monthly Circle Album Chart for July with 1,645,255 copies sold, which marked the largest monthly and total album sales by any K-pop girl group album in history;<ref>{{cite web|title=Aespa's 'Girls' becomes top-selling girl group album|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220811007900315|website=Yonhap News Agency|language=en|last=Shim|first=Sun-ah|date=August 11, 2022|access-date=August 11, 2022|archive-date=August 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811054322/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220811007900315|url-status=live}}</ref> the record was broken in September by Blackpink's album ''Born Pink''.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:블랙핑크 더블 밀리언셀러, YG "K팝 걸그룹 최초" [공식]|trans-title=Blackpink Double Million Seller, YG "The First K-Pop Girl Group" [Official]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0001005717|website=Sports Donga|language=ko|last=Hong|first=Se-young|date=September 22, 2022|access-date=September 22, 2022|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922025609/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0001005717|url-status=live}}</ref> On the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart, ''Girls'' debuted at number three with 56,000 album-equivalent units, 53,000 pure album sales, becoming the top-selling album of the week.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Bad Bunny Holds Atop Billboard 200 Chart for Fifth Week With 'Un Verano Sin Ti'|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/bad-bunny-un-verano-sin-ti-billboard-200-number-1-five-weeks-1235115269/|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=July 17, 2022|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=October 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007110429/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/bad-bunny-un-verano-sin-ti-billboard-200-number-1-five-weeks-1235115269/|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:에스파 (aespa) ACQUA DI PARMA 221118 (02).jpg|thumb|upright=1|Aespa at the Acqua di Parma pop-up store opening]]

SM Entertainment also announced the group's first Japanese showcase, titled: ''Aespa Japan Premium Showcase 2022 ~SYNK~'', which was held on August 6 and 7 at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa初来日イベント『aespa JAPAN PREMIUM SHOWCASE 2022 〜SYNK〜』 開催決定!{{!}} aespa（エスパ）JAPAN OFFICIAL WEBSITE|url=https://aespa-official.jp/news/japan-showcase-2022/|date=April 4, 2023|access-date=June 11, 2023|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404174155/https://aespa-official.jp/news/japan-showcase-2022/|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 7, it was announced that Aespa would be holding their second showcase, their first in the United States, titled: ''Aespa Showcase SYNK in LA!'' on June 26 at the YouTube Theater.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa announce one-off concert in Los Angeles for this month|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-concert-showcase-synk-los-angeles-june-tickets-details-3241343|website=NME|language=en-GB|last=Yeo|first=Gladys|date=June 7, 2022|access-date=June 11, 2023|archive-date=July 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706110908/https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-concert-showcase-synk-los-angeles-june-tickets-details-3241343|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 14, an additional show was announced, for June 27, after the tickets for June 26 sold out.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa adds additional date to its showcase event in Los Angeles|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/06/14/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-aespa/20220614111713187.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|language=en|last=Lee|first=Jian|date=June 14, 2022|access-date=June 11, 2023|archive-date=April 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430040223/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/06/14/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-aespa/20220614111713187.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The group was also named the Apple Music Up Next artist for June.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive Clip: Aespa Talks Coachella Debut For Apple Music "Up Next" Film|url=https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/aespa-apple-music-next-up-exclusive-clip|website=Nylon|language=en|date=June 2022|access-date=April 9, 2023|archive-date=June 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602055250/https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/aespa-apple-music-next-up-exclusive-clip|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 5, Aespa delivered a speech and performed at the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aespa calls for sustainable development to be taken to 'Next Level' at United Nations forum|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/07/06/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-aespa/20220706143215033.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|last=Lee|first=Jian|date=July 6, 2022|access-date=January 28, 2023|archive-date=December 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211035054/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/07/06/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-aespa/20220706143215033.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 8, Aespa performed at ''Good Morning America''<nowiki/>'s Summer Concert Series in Central Park, which featured the first performance of "Girls".<ref>{{Cite web|title='Good Morning America' 2022 Summer Concert Series lineup: Demi Lovato, Megan Thee Stallion and more|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/good-morning-america-2022-summer-concert-series-lineup-85593912|website=Good Morning America|language=en|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404022616/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/good-morning-america-2022-summer-concert-series-lineup-85593912|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 23, Aespa performed virtually for Crocs to celebrate their 20th Anniversary on the video game ''Roblox''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The 20th Anniversary Croc Party is On|url=https://www.crocs.com/metaverse.html?adid=oso_x_us_x_x_v1_x_crocday_x_x_x_x|website=www.crocs.com|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=May 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501035326/https://www.crocs.com/metaverse.html?adid=sms_attentive_us_20221023_content_crocday-concert_x_x_x_x&externalId=Pzz-j|url-status=live}}</ref> It drew the second-highest attendance at a one-time Roblox concert, with 2.5 million visits. The show also drove over 2.3 million recorded visits to the ''Crocs World'' in ''Roblox''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Crocs SVP, CMO Heidi Cooley: 2023 Top Marketers|url=https://www.glossy.co/fashion/crocs-svp-cmo-heidi-cooley-2023-top-marketers/|website=Glossy|language=en|last=Zwieglinska|first=Zofia|date=June 5, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=June 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606172112/https://www.glossy.co/fashion/crocs-svp-cmo-heidi-cooley-2023-top-marketers/}}</ref> On December 14, the group released a collaborative single, "Beautiful Christmas", with labelmates Red Velvet for SM Town's album, ''2022 Winter SM Town: SMCU Palace''.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:레드벨벳X에스파 뭉쳤다..SM 겨울 앨범 타이틀곡 14일 선공개|trans-title=Red Velvet X aespa united.. SM winter album title song pre-release on the 14th|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004755626|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Seon|first=Mi-kyung|date=December 10, 2022|access-date=December 10, 2022|archive-date=December 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210025310/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004755626|url-status=live}}</ref>

On December 28, Aespa released the first episode of their first reality show, ''Aespa's Synk Road,'' which documented their trip to Pyeongchang in the Gangwon Province. Throughout the show, the members were tasked to find hidden 'ae-key' cards, won from various missions and games, in order to 'complete' the eponymous ''Synk Road''.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파 첫 단독 리얼리티...예능 병아리 출동 ('에스파의 싱크로드')|url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/broadcast/2022/12/27/3YUQXJ5QMHR4OFME7PBZBKCPFE/|website=The Chosun Ilbo|language=ko|date=December 27, 2022|access-date=June 28, 2023|archive-date=June 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230628164524/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/broadcast/2022/12/27/3YUQXJ5QMHR4OFME7PBZBKCPFE/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2023: First concert tour, ''My World'', and ''Drama''=== [[File:Aespa (에스파) CCMA 2023.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1|Aespa at the 2023 Circle Chart Music Awards]]

On February 25 and 26, they held their first concert, Synk: Hyper Line, at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul, South Korea.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 2월 25~26일 데뷔 첫 단독 콘서트 개최 [공식]|trans-title=Aespa will hold first solo concert since debut on February 25~26 [official]|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202301201525082410|website=Newsen|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=January 20, 2023|access-date=May 19, 2023|archive-date=January 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125185843/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202301201525082410|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 7, the group was announced as a performer at the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco, California, on August 11, making them the first K-pop group to perform at the festival.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Lana Del Rey to headline Outside Lands|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/outside-lands-kendrick-lamar-foo-fighters-lana-del-rey-2023-dates-tickets-3409908|website=NME|language=en-GB|last=Singh|first=Surej|date=March 8, 2023|access-date=April 9, 2023|archive-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409225409/https://www.nme.com/news/music/outside-lands-kendrick-lamar-foo-fighters-lana-del-rey-2023-dates-tickets-3409908|url-status=live}}</ref> From March to April, Aespa continued their Synk: Hyper Line concert tour in Japan, garnering a total of 110,000 spectators from 10 sold-out shows across Osaka, Tokyo, Saitama, and Aichi.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 日 투어 성황리에 마무리...8월 도쿄돔 입성|trans-title=Aespa concludes concert tour with great success... To perform at Tokyo Dome in August|url=https://v.daum.net/v/20230501103113799|website=Sports Chosun|access-date=May 13, 2023|archive-date=May 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513090821/https://v.daum.net/v/20230501103113799|url-status=live}}</ref> During their concert at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, it was announced that the group would return on August 5 and 6 for a two-day special concert at the Tokyo Dome, making them the fastest K-pop artist and the first "fourth generation" K-pop act to hold a solo concert at the stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa to hold two solo performances at Tokyo Dome in August|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/04/02/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-aespa/20230402140853457.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|language=en|date=April 2, 2023|access-date=May 13, 2023|archive-date=May 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513090820/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/04/02/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-aespa/20230402140853457.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 데뷔 첫 日 투어 성료...뜨거운 열도 인기 입증|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006779981|website=Naver News|language=ko|last=Ahn|first=Tae-hyun|access-date=May 13, 2023|archive-date=May 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513090819/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006779981|url-status=live}}</ref>

On March 29, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would release a new single titled "Hold on Tight", an "addictive" techno-genre track that sampled the melody of the iconic Tetris theme song, "Korobeiniki", for the soundtrack of the Apple Original Film ''Tetris''. The single officially released on March 31.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 애플 오리지널 영화 '테트리스' OST 참여..글로벌 대세 행보|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003622531|website=Naver News|language=ko|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=March 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329054857/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003622531|url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 8, Aespa released their third extended play ''My World.'' The extended play contains six tracks, with the single "Welcome to My World" pre-released on May 2 and the lead single "Spicy" released alongside the EP. ''My World'' debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart with 1,420,178 copies sold.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 19 of 2023|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=19&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|website=Circle Chart|language=ko|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=May 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518144225/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=19&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|url-status=live}}</ref> Two weeks after its release, the album became "a double million-seller" selling 2,011,388 copies and became the second album by a female Korean act to sell over two million copies.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa's 'My World' becomes double million-seller 2 weeks after release|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/05/22/entertainment/kpop/aespa-SM-Entertainment-SYNK-HYPER-LINE/20230522155827043.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|language=en|last=Cho|first=Yong-Yun|date=May 22, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=June 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608201617/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/05/22/entertainment/kpop/aespa-SM-Entertainment-SYNK-HYPER-LINE/20230522155827043.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was then certified 2× Million by the Korea Music Content Association on July 6.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:CIRCLE CHART – 써클차트|url=https://circlechart.kr/|website=Circle Chart|language=en|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809001406/https://circlechart.kr/page_cert/chart.circle?serviceGbn=ALBUM|url-status=live}}</ref> On the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart, ''My World'' debuted at number nine with 40,000 album-equivalent units, 1.33 million on-demand streams and 39,000 pure album sales, becoming their second top 10 entry.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Lil Uzi Vert Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'Pink Tape'|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/lil-uzi-vert-pink-tape-number-one-billboard-200-debut-1235369002/|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=July 10, 2023|access-date=August 8, 2023|archive-date=July 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724010712/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/lil-uzi-vert-pink-tape-number-one-billboard-200-debut-1235369002/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 10, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa's Synk: Hyper Line tour would continue with a show in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 24.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa announce Jakarta stop of 'SYNK: Hyper Line' tour|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/aespa-jakarta-synk-hyper-line-concert-3442012|website=NME|language=en|last=Ziwei|first=Puah|date=May 11, 2023|access-date=May 13, 2023|archive-date=May 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513090820/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/aespa-jakarta-synk-hyper-line-concert-3442012|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 19, an additional 14 shows were announced, extending the tour to North America, South America, and Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa announce Europe, US legs of 2023 'SYNK: Hyper Line' world tour|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-europe-us-latin-american-2023-synk-hyper-line-tour-tickets-3445503|website=NME|language=en-GB|last=Ziwei|first=Puah|date=May 19, 2023|access-date=May 20, 2023|archive-date=May 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519170401/https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-europe-us-latin-american-2023-synk-hyper-line-tour-tickets-3445503|url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 23, Aespa attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival as ambassadors for the Swiss jewelry brand Chopard. They attended Chopard's ''Annual Dinner and Love Party'' which showcased Chopard's co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele's first Haute couture collection.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chopard's Caroline Scheufele Presented Her First Couture Collection in Glittering Style at Cannes|url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/chopard-cannes-gala-2023|website=Vogue|language=en-US|date=May 25, 2023|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=June 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603155332/https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/chopard-cannes-gala-2023|url-status=live}}</ref> The next day, Aespa attended the red carpet for the screening of ''La Passion de Dodin Bouffant'' and showcased the brand's new jewelry collection, ''Red Carpet Collection.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aespa to be first K-pop group to attend Cannes Film Festival|url=https://nextshark.com/aespa-first-kpop-group-cannes/|website=NextShark|language=en|last=Anderson|first=Daniel|date=May 1, 2023|access-date=May 13, 2023|archive-date=May 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513090825/https://nextshark.com/aespa-first-kpop-group-cannes|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ice Queens: Chopard Ambassadors aespa Open Up About Cannes And Their Favourite Jewels|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/watches-jewels/jewellery/ice-queens-interview-with-chopard-ambassadors-aespa/|website=Harper's Bazaar Singapore|language=en-US|last=Batchelor|first=Renée|date=August 8, 2023|access-date=August 8, 2023|archive-date=August 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808231544/https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/watches-jewels/jewellery/ice-queens-interview-with-chopard-ambassadors-aespa/|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 8, Aespa threw the first pitch for the New York Yankees against the Chicago White Sox at the Yankee Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa's WINTER Threw Out The First Pitch At A New York Yankees Game|url=https://uproxx.com/pop/aespa-winter-yankees-first-pitch/|website=UPROXX|language=en-US|date=June 9, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610215837/https://uproxx.com/pop/aespa-winter-yankees-first-pitch/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On June 10, Aespa performed at the annual Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City, making them the first K-pop act to perform at the festival. Giselle was unable to perform with the group due to health issues.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[종합] 에스파 지젤, 美 공연→시구 전면취소 "건강상 문제"|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202306080100049980006375&servicedate=20230607|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|last=Baek|first=Ji-eun|date=June 7, 2023|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809010320/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202306080100049980006375&servicedate=20230607|url-status=live}}</ref> The group's set was well received by both fans and critics alike, with Simon Vozick-Levinson of ''Rolling Stone'' calling the show a "spectacle" and Starr Bowenbank of ''Billboard'' noting that Aespa's "stage presence and catalog has the strength to carry the main stage at a music festival".<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Lizzo Gets Political, Aespa Puts on a Spectacle, King Kendrick Reigns: The 20 Best Things We Saw at Governors Ball 2023|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/gov-ball-2023-best-performances-1234768703/|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|last1=Vozick-Levinson|first1=Simon|last2=Lopez|first2=Julyssa|last3=Gee|first3=Andre|last4=Paul|first4=Larisha|date=June 12, 2023|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809005533/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/gov-ball-2023-best-performances-1234768703/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="governors-ball">{{Cite magazine|title=Aespa Makes History With First-Ever Governors Ball Performance: Best Moments|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/aespa-governors-ball-2023-set-best-moments/|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US|last=Bowenbank|first=Starr|date=June 11, 2023|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809005756/https://www.billboard.com/lists/aespa-governors-ball-2023-set-best-moments/aenergy/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 27, Aespa began teasing their English digital single "Better Things", a "minimal up-tempo dance" song, which was released on August 18. Promotions included a 3 episode long web series sitcom show, ''Better Things,'' with the first episode uploaded on August 7.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 'Better Things' 시트콤 첫 공개..능청 연기+찐친 케미|trans-title=Aespa, first release of 'Better Things' sitcom..Sly acting + strong chemistry|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004903770|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Ji|first=Min-kyung|date=August 8, 2023|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809013103/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004903770|url-status=live}}</ref> Ningning only appeared in limited parts of the sitcom, due to her health conditions at the time of filming. Aespa first performed the single on August 13, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, for the first show in the US leg of their Synk: Hyper Line tour.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 13일 美 LA 콘서트서 'Better Things' 무대 최초 공개|trans-title=Aespa unveils 'Better Things' stage for the first time at the LA concert on the 13th|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004899842|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Seon|first=Mi-kyung|date=August 2, 2023|access-date=October 14, 2023|archive-date=October 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016064038/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004899842|url-status=live}}</ref>

thumb|upright=1|Aespa in November 2023

On August 23, Aespa released the single "We Go". The single served as the inaugural opening theme song for the Korean edition of the ''Pokémon: Liko and Roy's Departure'' anime, which began airing on the same day. The single contains lyrics about the new protagonists, Liko and Roy, discovering 'precious' things and growing through adventure.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 포켓몬스터 OST 부른다..오프닝 테마곡 'We Go'[공식]|trans-title=Aespa sings the Pokémon OST..Opening theme song 'We Go' [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003176353|via=Naver|publisher=MT Star News|language=ko|last=Yoon|first=Sang-geun|date=August 23, 2023|access-date=October 14, 2023|archive-date=November 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106025402/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003176353|url-status=live}}</ref>

On October 6, Aespa released the single "Zoom Zoom", which was served as the ending theme song for ''Beyblade X'' anime.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 첫 日 디지털 싱글 'Zoom Zoom' 공개|trans-title=Aespa releases first Japanese digital single 'Zoom Zoom'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001079339|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Donga|language=ko|last=Cho|first=Sung-woon|date=October 7, 2023|access-date=October 14, 2023|archive-date=October 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016053307/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0001079339|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 10, Aespa announced they would be releasing their fourth extended play ''Drama'' on November 10. The extended play contains six tracks, including the lead single of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파 11월10일 'Drama'로 컴백, 신드롬 또 일으키나|trans-title=Espa's comeback with 'Drama' on November 10, will it cause another syndrome?|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000781174|via=Naver|publisher=Herald POP|language=ko|last=Park|first=Soo-in|date=October 11, 2023|access-date=October 14, 2023|archive-date=November 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106025755/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000781174|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2024–2025: Second concert tour, ''Armageddon'', and subsequent releases=== thumb|left|upright=1|Aespa in November 2024

On January 9, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would be releasing a remake of "Regret of the Times", a single originally by Seo Taiji and Boys. The remake was released on January 15.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 서태지와 아이들 '시대유감' 리메이크|trans-title=Aespa to remake Seo Taiji and Boys' 'Regrettable Times'|url=https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/culture_general/1123569.html|website=The Hankyoreh|language=ko|last=Seo|first=Jeong-min|date=January 9, 2024|access-date=January 12, 2024|archive-date=January 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112145547/https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/culture_general/1123569.html}}</ref> On February 19, it was announced that Aespa would be embarking on their second world tour, Synk: Parallel Line, kicking off in Seoul on June 29 and 30.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 두 번째 월드 투어 개최 확정..6월 서울 이어 13개 지역 방문|trans-title=Aespa confirms second world tour, visiting 13 regions following Seoul in June|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005020495|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Ji|first=Min-kyung|date=February 19, 2024|access-date=April 1, 2024|archive-date=April 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401160108/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005020495|url-status=live}}</ref>

On April 21, it was announced that Aespa would be releasing their first studio album ''Armageddon'' on May 27. The album is led by two singles "Supernova", which was pre-released on May 13, and "Armageddon", which was released together with the entire album.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa to release first full-length album 'Armageddon' in May|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-04-22/entertainment/kpop/aespa-to-release-first-fulllength-album-Armageddon-in-May/2030527|publisher=Korea JoongAng Daily|language=en|last=Cho|first=Yong-jun|date=April 22, 2024|access-date=April 22, 2024|archive-date=May 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513020210/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-04-22/entertainment/kpop/aespa-to-release-first-fulllength-album-Armageddon-in-May/2030527|url-status=live}}</ref> "Supernova" was a commercial success in South Korea and achieved perfect all-kill status, as it simultaneously reached number one on the real-time, daily, and weekly components of iChart.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 오늘 '아마겟돈' 출격...선주문 102만장 돌파|trans-title=Aespa, sortie for 'Armageddon' today...Pre-orders exceed 1.02 million copies|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007562835|via=Naver|publisher=News1|language=ko|last=Go|first=Seung-ah|date=May 27, 2024|access-date=May 31, 2024|archive-date=May 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531095512/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007562835|url-status=live}}</ref> It became the group's first song to top the Circle Digital Chart,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Circle Digital Chart – Week 21 of 2024|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=21&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week|website=Circle Chart|language=ko|date=May 19–25, 2024|access-date=May 31, 2024|archive-date=May 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531042909/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=21&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref> and their first top-ten hit on the ''Billboard'' Global Excl. U.S. chart, peaking at number six.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Billboard Global Excl. US|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-excl-us/2024-06-08/|magazine=Billboard|url-access=subscription|date=June 5, 2024|access-date=July 26, 2024|archive-date=June 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605052936/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-excl-us/2024-06-08/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On June 3, it was announced that Aespa would be releasing their first Japanese single "Hot Mess" on July 3. The single marked the group's Japanese debut and includes two other songs "Sun and Moon" and "Zoom Zoom", the latter previously released on October 6, 2023, as the ending theme song to the anime series and franchise ''Beyblade X''.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 이번엔 일본이다... 7월 3일 '핫 메스'로 정식 데뷔|trans-title=Aespa, now in Japan... debuting on July 3 with "Hot Mess"|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/241/0003354916|via=Naver|website=Ilgan Sports|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ji-hye|date=June 3, 2024|access-date=June 5, 2024|archive-date=June 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605222944/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/241/0003354916|url-status=live}}</ref> Later on June 29 and 30, when kicking off their second world tour at Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Aespa revealed four solo tracks, one from each member.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa debut unreleased solo tracks at 'SYNK: Parallel Line' concert in Seoul|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-debut-unreleased-solo-songs-synk-parallel-line-tour-seoul-3770968|website=NME|language=en-GB|last=Yeo|first=Gladys|date=July 1, 2024|access-date=October 24, 2024|archive-date=July 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701094939/https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-debut-unreleased-solo-songs-synk-parallel-line-tour-seoul-3770968|url-status=live}}</ref> The solo tracks were later released in ''Synk: Parallel Line'', their first digital single album, on October 9.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이유없는 비판 향한 경고, 블랙 립스틱 바른 에스파 새 앨범에 담은 힙합 무드|trans-title=A warning against groundless criticism, a hip-hop mood captured in Aespa's new album with black lipstick|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000906800|via=Naver|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=October 9, 2024|access-date=November 7, 2024|archive-date=November 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241107135329/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000906800|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite not having officially debuted as a soloist, Karina went on to win a solo music show award for the first time at ''Show! Music Core'' for her solo track, "Up", on October 19.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa's Karina Bags First Music Show Win Before Official Debut As Soloist With Up, Shares Hilarious Reaction|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/korean/aespas-karina-bags-first-music-show-win-before-official-debut-as-soloist-with-up-shares-hilarious-reaction-article-114376694|website=Times Now|language=en|date=October 19, 2024|access-date=October 24, 2024|archive-date=October 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241021162330/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/korean/aespas-karina-bags-first-music-show-win-before-official-debut-as-soloist-with-up-shares-hilarious-reaction-article-114376694|url-status=live}}</ref>

On September 23, it was announced that Aespa would be releasing their fifth extended play ''Whiplash'' on October 21, containing six tracks including the lead single of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, '위플래시'로 10월 21일 컴백...연타 히트 노린다|trans-title=Aespa, to comeback on October 21 with 'Whiplash'... aiming for continuous hits|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/009/0005368245|via=Naver|publisher=Maeil Kyungje|language=ko|last=Sung|first=Jung-eun|date=September 23, 2024|access-date=September 23, 2024|archive-date=September 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240923092426/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/009/0005368245|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 15, the group won the Artist of the Year award at the inaugural TikTok Awards Korea event.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[틱톡어워즈 코리아 2024] 에스파, 올해의 아티스트상 수상|url=https://www.etnews.com/20241115000367|website=ET News|language=ko|date=November 15, 2024|access-date=November 15, 2024|archive-date=November 15, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241115141354/https://www.etnews.com/20241115000367|url-status=live}}</ref>

thumb|Aespa in October 2025

On June 5, 2025, it was announced that Aespa's second single album ''Dirty Work'' would be released on June 27, with the lead single of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, '더티 쇠 맛'으로 컴백...신곡 27일 발매|trans-title=Aespa, comeback with 'dirty iron taste'... New song released on the 27th|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/009/0005503903|via=Naver|publisher=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|last=Ji|first=Seung-hoon|date=June 5, 2025|access-date=June 5, 2025|archive-date=June 5, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250605165710/https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/009/0005503903|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 4, it was announced that Aespa's sixth extended play ''Rich Man'' would be released on September 5, with the lead single of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[공식]에스파, 9월 5일 컴백...'더티 워크' 흥행 이을 '리치맨'|trans-title=[Official] aespa to make a comeback on September 5..."Rich Man" to follow up the success of "Dirty Work"|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/076/0004307747|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Chosun|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Bit|date=August 4, 2025|access-date=August 4, 2025|archive-date=August 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250830102715/https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/076/0004307747|url-status=live}}</ref> The EP is the group's first release in association with Capitol Music Group, in a partnership established with SM Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa Returns With "Rich Man," First Release via SM/Capitol|url=https://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/releases/aespa-return-with-rich-man-2025-09-05|website=Hits Daily Double|language=en|date=September 5, 2025|access-date=September 6, 2025|archive-date=September 20, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250920020349/https://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/releases/aespa-return-with-rich-man-2025-09-05|url-status=live}}</ref> The group performed "Rich Man" on ''The Jennifer Hudson Show'' broadcast on September 24.<ref>{{cite web|title=aespa Owned the Stage... and We're OBSESSED!|url=https://jenniferhudsonshow.com/videos/aespa-owned-the-stage-and-we-re-obsessed/}}</ref>

===2026–present: ''Lemonade''=== On March 13, 2026, SM Entertainment officially announced that Aespa is preparing its second studio album with the goal of a comeback in May.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 5월 컴백 목표로 앨범 준비...8개월만 신보에 관심|url=https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=16003022|website=Top Star News|language=ko|last=Oh|first=Seo-rin|date=March 13, 2026|access-date=March 31, 2026}}</ref> On March 18, Lollapalooza announced that Aespa will perform at the Chicago festival in August.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 8월 美 음악 축제 '롤라팔루자 시카고' 출격..글로벌 위상 실감|url=https://breaknews.com/1192848|website=Break News|language=ko|last=Park|first=Dong-je|date=March 18, 2026|access-date=March 18, 2026}}</ref> On April 20, it was announced that Aespa would be releasing their second studio album ''Lemonade'' on May 29, featuring eleven tracks.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 5월 29일 컴백 확정..정규 2집 'LEMONADE'로 귀환|url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2026/04/20/MQ3TAZTGGAYDQMZQMRRTIOJTMI/|website=Sports Chosun|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Ji|first=Min-kyung|date=April 20, 2026|access-date=April 20, 2026}}</ref> The album is led by two singles "WDA (Whole Different Animal)" featuring G-Dragon of BigBang, which was pre-released on May 11, and the lead single of the same name, which was released together with the entire album.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Aespa drops new single 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)' featuring G-Dragon of BigBang|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/aespa-new-single-wda-whole-different-animal-feat-g-dragon-1236244919/|magazine=Billboard|last=Harrigan|first=Annie|date=May 11, 2026|access-date=May 12, 2026|archive-date=May 12, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260512064352/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/aespa-new-single-wda-whole-different-animal-feat-g-dragon-1236244919/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Other ventures== ===Endorsements=== On February 10, 2021, Aespa became ambassador for Givenchy, the first K-pop artist chosen as such by the French fashion house.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 명품 브랜드 앰버서더 선정&nbsp;...&nbsp;"멤버들 에너지에 압도"|trans-title=Aespa, selected as a luxury ambassador&nbsp;...&nbsp;"Overwhelmed by members' energy"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004352425|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Ji|first=Min-kyung|date=February 10, 2021|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160618/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004352425|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year in August, Aespa inked endorsement deals with Korean cosmetics brand Clio,<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 클리오 새 얼굴 됐다 [공식]|trans-title=Aespa become new faces for Clio [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000754004|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Kyunghyang|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Chae-hyun|date=August 6, 2021|access-date=August 7, 2021|archive-date=August 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807071944/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000754004|url-status=live}}</ref> Korean skincare brand Mediheal,<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:메디힐, 새 브랜드 모델에 걸그룹 '에스파' 발탁|trans-title=Mediheal selected girl group 'Aespa' as new brand model|url=https://news.naver.com/main/read.naver?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=101&oid=421&aid=0005558457|via=Naver|publisher=News1|language=ko|last=Bae|first=Ji-yoon|date=August 24, 2021|access-date=August 31, 2021|archive-date=August 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831061627/https://news.naver.com/main/read.naver?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=101&oid=421&aid=0005558457|url-status=live}}</ref> French sportswear brand Eider,<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:[Y패션]에스파, 아웃도어 브랜드 모델 발탁&nbsp;...&nbsp;9월 광고 영상 공개|trans-title=[Y Fashion] Aespa, outdoor brand model selected&nbsp;...&nbsp;September advertisement video released|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001632220|via=Naver|publisher=YTN|language=ko|last=Kang|first=Nae-ri|date=August 26, 2021|access-date=August 31, 2021|archive-date=August 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831061617/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001632220|url-status=live}}</ref> and in September for KB Kookmin Bank.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'유튜브 부터 광고출연까지'···MZ와 소통 나선 금융권 CEO|trans-title='From YouTube to appearing in advertisements'...Financial sector CEO communicating with MZ|url=http://www.sisajournal-e.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=237414|website=Sina Journal|language=ko|last=Yoo|first=Gil-yeon|date=October 2, 2021|access-date=October 4, 2021|archive-date=October 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004170335/http://www.sisajournal-e.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=237414|url-status=live}}</ref> In November, Aespa was selected as muse for Italian fragrance brand Acqua di Parma,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dispatch Beauty|script-title=ko:아쿠아 디 파르마 새 뮤즈 된 '에스파'|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CWnGxn7PMZC/|website=Instagram|url-access=registration|access-date=November 23, 2021|archive-date=December 26, 2021|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CWnGxn7PMZC}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and Mobile RPG ''Eternal Return'' announced collaboration with Aespa.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 오르비스의 세계를 만 나다..티저 영상 공개|trans-title=aespa Meets the World of Orbis.. Teaser Video Released|url=https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=401094#_PA|website=Single List|language=ko|last=Jo|first=Jae-Yong|date=November 15, 2022|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=November 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127124308/https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=401094#_PA|url-status=live}}</ref>

On April 8, 2022, Aespa became the model for Korean beverage brand Lotte Chilsung's Tamz Zero.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:롯데칠성, 에스파 모델 과일향 탄산 '탐스제로' 출시|trans-title=Lotte Chilsung, Aespa modelled fruity carbonated 'Tamz Zero' release|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/018/0005187120?sid=101|via=Naver|publisher=Edaily|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Byeong-mook|date=April 11, 2022|access-date=May 6, 2022|archive-date=May 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506124335/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/018/0005187120?sid=101|url-status=live}}</ref> In August, Aespa became the global ambassador for the Korean sportswear brand MLB,<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'에스파'가 미리 간 가을·겨울 뉴욕, 화려한 일상 화보|trans-title=Autumn/Winter New York where 'aespa' went in advance, colorful daily pictorial|url=https://m.newspim.com/news/view/20220831000434|work=NewsPim|access-date=October 14, 2022|archive-date=December 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205003444/https://m.newspim.com/news/view/20220831000434|url-status=live}}</ref> and selected as new model for Lotte Duty Free.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:롯데면세점, 모델로 이준호·에스파 발탁...글로벌 마케팅 재가동|trans-title=Lotte Duty Free Selects Lee Jun-ho and Aespa as Models Restarts Global Marketing|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/277/0005133572|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Jeon|first=Jin-Young|date=August 17, 2022|access-date=September 23, 2024|archive-date=September 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240923032234/https://n.news.naver.com/article/277/0005133572|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 1, Aespa became the global ambassador for Swiss watch and jewelry brand Chopard,<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:쇼파드의 새 얼굴 '에스파', 4인 4색 눈부신 예쁨 담긴 화보|trans-title=Chopard's new face 'Aespa', a pictorial with 4 people, 4 colors, dazzling beauty|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/417/0000848420|via=Naver|website=MoneyS|language=ko|last=Kang|first=In-gwi|date=September 1, 2022|access-date=September 1, 2022|archive-date=September 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901102340/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/417/0000848420|url-status=live}}</ref> and was featured in advertisement for Intel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Intel Celebrates Classic Jingle featuring aespa and Popular Creators|url=https://www.back2gaming.com/news/intel-celebrates-classic-jingle-with-aespa/|website=Back 2 Gaming|author=Bossmac Suba|date=September 10, 2022|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=June 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618172915/https://www.back2gaming.com/news/intel-celebrates-classic-jingle-with-aespa/|url-status=live}}</ref> In December, Aespa became promotional models for mobile game ''Epic Seven''.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'에픽세븐 X 에스파' 타임스퀘어 옥외 광고 노출|trans-title='Epic Seven X Aespa' Time Square outdoor advertisement exposure|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/005/0001570983?sid=105|via=Naver|website=Kukmin Ilbo|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Daniel|date=December 4, 2022|access-date=December 5, 2022|archive-date=December 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205004414/https://n.news.naver.com/article/005/0001570983?sid=105|url-status=live}}</ref>

In October 2023, Crocs released collaboration Aespa x Crocs Stomp Lined Clog.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Crocs Resmi Luncurkan Kolaborasi Edisi Terbatas Aespa|trans-title=Crocs Officially Launches Limited Edition Aespa Collaboration|url=https://www.womensobsession.com/detail/2447/crocs-resmi-luncurkan-kolaborasi-edisi-terbatas-aespa|website=Women Obsession|language=Indonesian|author=Nur Asiah|date=October 10, 2023|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=February 22, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250222075643/https://www.womensobsession.com/detail/2447/crocs-resmi-luncurkan-kolaborasi-edisi-terbatas-aespa|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 8, 2023, Lifestyle brand Urban Sophistication announced a limited-edition capsule collaboration with K-pop group Aespa. The capsule collection consists of three iPhone cases named: æconic, Synk Dive and Drama, which all feature Aespa's signature Aurora color and black color inspired by the scene of the "Drama" music video.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aespa, Urban Sophistication announce limited-edition capsule collaboration|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/8/aespa-urban-sophistication-announce-limited-edition-capsule-collaboration|website=Manila Bulletin|author=Jonathan Hicap|date=December 8, 2023|access-date=June 26, 2025|archive-date=May 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524081800/https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/8/aespa-urban-sophistication-announce-limited-edition-capsule-collaboration|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2024, Aespa became the ambassador for Indonesian food brand Nabati Richoco.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nabati taps K-Pop groups Aespa and RIIZE as brand flavour ambassadors|url=https://www.marketing-interactive.com/nabati-korean-groups-aespa-riize-brand-flavour-ambassadors|website=Marketing Informative|author=A'bidah Zaid Shirbeeni|date=May 29, 2024|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=September 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926142932/https://www.marketing-interactive.com/nabati-korean-groups-aespa-riize-brand-flavour-ambassadors|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 28, South Korean cosmetics company Amorepacific selected Aespa as their new global ambassador for Mise-en-scène.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:미쟝센, 글로벌 앰버서더로 '에스파' 발탁|trans-title=Mise-en-scène selects 'aespa' as global ambassador|url=https://www.issuenbiz.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=38489|website=Issue & Biz|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Dae-Woo|date=February 28, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=October 2, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251002085822/https://www.issuenbiz.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=38489|url-status=live}}</ref> In May, Aespa has been appointed as Incheon International Airport's honorary ambassador,<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:K-POP 가수 '에스파' 인천공항 명예홍보대사 위촉|trans-title=K-POP Singer 'Aespa' Appointed as Honorary Ambassador for Incheon Airport|url=https://v.daum.net/v/20240507145010797|website=Daum|language=ko|last=Park|first=Jun-Cheol|date=May 7, 2024|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=June 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602115910/https://v.daum.net/v/20240507145010797|url-status=live}}</ref> and became the model for the new brand Refrear Series contact lens "a-eye".<ref>{{Cite web|title=⼤⼈気K-POPアイドルグループ「aespa」がイメージモデルを務める新カラコン『a-eye(エーアイ)』5⽉30⽇より先⾏販売開始！|trans-title=The new color contact lenses "a-eye," with the popular K-POP idol group "aespa" as their image model, will go on sale in advance from May 30!|url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000061465.html|website=PR Times|language=Japanese|date=May 30, 2024|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=September 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920064639/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000061465.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2025, Aespa released a new single, "Dirty Work", in collaboration with Hyundai Steel. The music video teaser for the song was filmed at the Hyundai Steel Dangjin Steelworks.<ref>{{Cite web|title=aespa unveils new single 'Dirty Work' with Hyundai Steel collaboration|url=https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2025/06/26/U3LNXZAHSVEU5NPU4XER2XG2MY/|website=ChosunBiz|author=OSEN|date=June 26, 2025|access-date=June 26, 2025|archive-date=July 23, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250723055716/https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2025/06/26/U3LNXZAHSVEU5NPU4XER2XG2MY/|url-status=live}}</ref> The group also partnered with Apple to release a performance video for "Dirty Work", filmed entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro.<ref>{{Cite web|title=K-Pop sensation 'aespa' stars in Apple's latest iPhone 16 Pro campaign with exclusive performance video|url=https://marketech-apac.com/k-pop-sensation-aespa-stars-in-apples-latest-iphone-16-pro-campaign-with-exclusive-performance-video/|website=MARKETECH APAC|author=Aliza Carmona|date=June 11, 2025|access-date=June 26, 2025|archive-date=November 1, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251101123959/https://marketech-apac.com/k-pop-sensation-aespa-stars-in-apples-latest-iphone-16-pro-campaign-with-exclusive-performance-video/|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 8, 2025, ''PUBG: Battlegrounds'' launched a collaboration with Aespa through Update 36.2. The collaboration featured in-game content including costume sets, weapon skins, emote packs, and sprays themed around the group. A new lobby music track titled "PNC 2025 Anthem (Aespa – Dark Arts)" was added and set as the default background music.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PUBG x aespa|url=https://pubg.com/en/news/8868|publisher=KRAFTON|date=July 8, 2025|access-date=July 10, 2025|archive-date=August 12, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250812172617/https://pubg.com/en/news/8868|url-status=live}}</ref> A collaboration with the fighting game ''Street Fighter 6'' was released in July 2025, featuring in-game cosmetics based on the group.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Street Fighter 6 collaborates with K-pop group aespa|url=https://esportsinsider.com/2025/06/street-fighter-6-aespa-collaboration|website=Esports Insider|author=Lea Maas|date=June 13, 2025|access-date=June 26, 2025|archive-date=July 9, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709072438/https://esportsinsider.com/2025/06/street-fighter-6-aespa-collaboration|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Street Fighter 6 Reveals Special Collab Outfit Available For "One Year Only"|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/street-fighter-6-reveals-special-collab-outfit-available-for-one-year-only|website=Nintendo Life|language=en-GB|date=July 1, 2025|access-date=April 15, 2026}}</ref>

===Philanthropy=== On February 1, 2025, during the group's Los Angeles performance for Synk: Parallel Line, Aespa announced that they would donate some of the proceeds from the show to victims of the January 2025 Southern California wildfires.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:에스파, 미국 LA콘서트→일부 수익금 화재 피해자 지원|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/416/0000311227|via=Naver|work=SBS Entertainment News|language=ko|last=Kang|first=Kyung-yoon|date=February 3, 2025|access-date=February 3, 2025}}</ref> In November 2025, Aespa pledged HK$500,000 for victims of the 2025 Tai Po apartment fire in Hong Kong.<ref>{{Cite news|title=SM Entertainment, K-pop stars donate for victims of Hong Kong fire|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251127011400320|work=Yonhap News Agency|language=en-US|last=Kim|first=Boram|date=November 27, 2025|access-date=November 27, 2025|archive-date=February 7, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260207020447/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251127011400320|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Members== <!-- [READ FIRST]: DO NOT add main/lead/sub or visual or maknae or center per consensus, or else it would be considered disruptive editing. --> * Karina ({{Korean|hangul=카리나|labels=no}}) – leader, dancer, rapper, vocalist<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파 등 K스타 가상 제페토 공연, 한국매력 알린다|trans-title=K-star virtual ZEPETO performance, such as Aespa, to promote Korean charm|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/016/0001921458|via=Naver|website=Herald Economy|quote=영화 '아바타' 같은 느낌의 K팝 스타 에스파 리더 카리나 등 멤버들이 진짜 아바타의 모습으로 확장 가상세계에서 공연한다. [Members such as K-pop star Aespa leader Karina, who feel like the movie 'Avatar', perform in an expanded virtual world in the form of real avatars.]|language=ko|last=Ham|first=Young-hoon|date=December 7, 2021|access-date=December 31, 2021|archive-date=December 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231033639/https://n.news.naver.com/article/016/0001921458|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:SM, 신인 걸그룹 aespa(에스파) 카리나 공개 [공식]|trans-title=SM reveals new girl group aespa Karina [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000865785|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Donga|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=October 28, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160719/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000865785|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="positions">{{cite web|script-title=ko:[인터뷰] aespa, 지금 'Black Mamba'로 입덕하면 데뷔팬!: 네이버 포스트|trans-title=[Interview] aespa, if you become a fan of 'Black Mamba', debut fan!|url=https://post.naver.com/viewer/postView.nhn?volumeNo=29952257&memberNo=41350603|via=Naver Post|publisher=SM Entertainment|language=ko|date=November 17, 2020|access-date=December 26, 2020|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160640/https://post.naver.com/viewer/postView.nhn?volumeNo=29952257&memberNo=41350603|url-status=live}}</ref> * Giselle ({{Korean|hangul=지젤|labels=no}}) – rapper, vocalist<ref name="positions" /><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에스파, 퍼포먼스만? 노래도 잘하네&nbsp;...&nbsp;보컬 매력 극대화 'Forever' [신곡in가요]|trans-title=Aespa, performance only? You sing well&nbsp;...&nbsp;Maximizing vocal charm 'Forever' [New song in song]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004495689|via=Naver|publisher=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Soo-young|date=February 5, 2021|access-date=February 6, 2021|archive-date=February 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205171812/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202102054127H|url-status=live}}</ref> * Winter ({{Korean|hangul=윈터|labels=no}}) – vocalist, dancer<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:SM 새 걸그룹 에스파, 첫 멤버 윈터 공개&nbsp;...&nbsp;뛰어난 보컬+댄스 실력 겸비|trans-title=SM's new girl group Aespa reveals its first member Winter&nbsp;...&nbsp;Excellent vocal + dance skills|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003358706|via=Naver|publisher=Herald POP|language=ko|last=Cheon|first=Yun-hye|date=October 27, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160619/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003358706|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="positions" /> * Ningning ({{Korean|hangul=닝닝|labels=no}}) – vocalist, dancer<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:SM 신예 에스파 닝닝 아바타 공개&nbsp;...&nbsp;매력적인 보컬 눈길|trans-title=SM's newest Aespa Ningning avatar released&nbsp;...&nbsp;Attractive vocal gaze|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003822732|via=Naver|publisher=The Seoul Economic Daily|language=ko|last=Chu|first=Seung-hyun|date=November 9, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830160620/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003822732|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="positions" />

==Discography== {{Main|Aespa discography|List of songs recorded by Aespa}} <!--Studio albums only. Everything else should go on the discography page.--> * ''Armageddon'' (2024) * ''Lemonade'' (2026)

==Filmography== {{Main|Aespa videography}}

'''Films''' * ''Aespa: MY First Page'' (2024) * ''Aespa: World Tour in Cinemas'' (2024)

'''Web shows''' * ''Aespa's Synk Road'' (2022) * ''Better Things'' (2023) * ''Who Visit the Villa?'' (2023) * ''Aesparty'' (2024) * ''Dirty Workshop'' (2025) * ''School of Rich'' (2025)

==Tours and concerts== {{Main|List of Aespa live performances}}

===Headlining tours=== * Synk: Hyper Line (2023) * Synk: Parallel Line (2024–2025) * Synk: Aexis Line (2025–2026) * Synk: Complaexity (2026–2027)

===Showcase=== * Synk (2022)

===Concert participation=== <!-- ONLY INCLUDE SMTOWN CONCERT HERE --> * SM Town Live "Culture Humanity" (2021)<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:SM타운 라이브, 오늘(1일) 전 세계 무료 중계|trans-title=SM Town Live, free broadcast worldwide today (1 day)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003082271|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Ji-young|date=January 1, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2021|archive-date=January 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101064307/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=23960128|url-status=live}}</ref> * SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express at Kwangya (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:보아→에스파, 'SMTOWN LIVE' 1월 1일 전 세계 무료 중계|trans-title=BoA → Aespa, 'SMTOWN LIVE' broadcast free worldwide on January 1|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001388778|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Hye-jin|first=Jo|date=December 23, 2021|access-date=December 28, 2021|archive-date=December 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227152538/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001388778|url-status=live}}</ref> * SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:SMTOWN LIVE, 소녀시대→NCT·에스파 출연|trans-title=SMTOWN LIVE, Girls' Generation → NCT·Aespa Appearance|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000824931|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Jae-eun|date=July 12, 2022|access-date=July 15, 2022|archive-date=October 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008095255/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000824931|url-status=live}}</ref> * SM Town Live 2023: SMCU Palace (2023–2024)<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'SMCU 팰리스' 프로젝트 서막 연다|trans-title='SMTOWN Palace' project raise the curtain|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/396/0000630609|website=Naver|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Jae-won|date=November 30, 2022|access-date=December 22, 2022|archive-date=December 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222142712/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/396/0000630609|url-status=live}}</ref> * SM Town Live 2025: The Culture, the Future (2025–2026)<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'SMTOWN LIVE 2025: THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE in SEOUL' 30주년 기념 공연, 서울서 펼쳐진다|trans-title='SMTOWN LIVE 2025: THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE in SEOUL' 30th Anniversary Concert to be Held in Seoul|url=https://www.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2025/01/13/2025011300132.html|website=NewDaily|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seung-mi|date=January 13, 2025|access-date=January 18, 2025|archive-date=January 18, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118000000/https://www.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2025/01/13/2025011300132.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Festivals=== * Coachella (2022){{Efn|name=coachella|Aespa performed during 88Rising's set, only on the second weekend of the festival.}}<ref name="billboard1" /> * Governors Ball (2023)<ref name="governors-ball" /> * Outside Lands (2023)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aespa makes history at Outside Lands|url=https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/aespa-kpop-history-outside-lands-2023-18293050.php|website=SFGate|last=Bote|first=Joshua|date=August 12, 2023|access-date=October 9, 2023|archive-date=October 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006101959/https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/aespa-kpop-history-outside-lands-2023-18293050.php|url-status=live}}</ref> * Mawazine (2025)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aespa becomes first K-pop girl group to headline Morocco's Mawazine Festival|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-26/entertainment/kpop/Girl-group-aespa-becomes-first-Kpop-act-to-headline-Moroccos-Mawazine-Festival/2339381|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|last=Lim|first=Jeong-won|date=June 26, 2025|access-date=February 19, 2026|archive-date=June 29, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250629120434/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-26/entertainment/kpop/Girl-group-aespa-becomes-first-Kpop-act-to-headline-Moroccos-Mawazine-Festival/2339381|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations== {{main|List of awards and nominations received by Aespa}}

==See also== * Naevis – Virtual idol associated with Aespa * List of best-selling girl group albums

==Notes== {{Notelist-ua}} {{Notelist}}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== {{commons}} * {{Official website|1=https://www.smtown.com/artist/musician/10766}} {{in lang|ko}} * {{IMDb name}}

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