Aespa

에스파

LATEST UPDATES

Concert AnnouncedDec 31, 2025

Comeback Announced!Contract UpdateSep 30, 2025

Name:: Aespa
Hangul:: 에스파
Fandom:: My
Debuted On:: Nov 17, 2020
Generation:: Gen 4 | 2018 - 2022
Group Type:: Girl
Next Comeback:: Apr 30, 2026

About Aespa

Aespa, launched by SM Entertainment in 2020, is a South Korean girl group that has quickly become known for its innovative concept involving virtual avatars for each of its members—Karina, Giselle, Winter, and NingNing. The group debuted with the single "Black Mamba," which introduced their unique "ae" and "synk" technology, blending real and virtual worlds to create a rich narrative universe. Aespa's music mixes elements of pop, R&B, and EDM, showcasing their strong vocal and dance talents while exploring themes of identity and technology. Their groundbreaking approach to integrating digital elements with traditional music performance has set them apart in the K-pop industry, garnering a massive following and numerous accolades in a short time.

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LATEST UPDATES

Concert AnnouncedDec 31, 2025

Comeback Announced!Contract UpdateSep 30, 2025

Aespa • Timeline

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aespa to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago

Announced

Jul 29, 2026 • Concert • Score 0.8

Girl group aespa is among the K-pop acts scheduled to perform at the 2026 Lollapalooza Chicago festival (July 30–Aug. 2) in Grant Park.

aespa aiming for May comeback

Announced

Apr 2026 • Comeback announced • Score 0.9

SM Entertainment said aespa is preparing a new album with the goal of a May comeback; this would be the group's first return in approximately nine months since "Rich Man."

Aespa to return in May with new album (report)

Announced

Apr 2026 • Comeback announced • Score 0.8

Local media reported aespa will return in May 2026 with a new album.

Aespa concert at Tokyo Dome

Announced

Apr 25, 2026 • Concert • Score 0.9

Second Tokyo Dome show as part of the international tour Synk: aeXis.

Aespa concert at Tokyo Dome

Announced

Apr 24, 2026 • Concert • Score 0.9

First Tokyo Dome show as part of the international tour Synk: aeXis.

Aespa concert at Kyocera Dome Osaka

Announced

Apr 11, 2026 • Concert • Score 0.9

Second dome show in Osaka as part of the international tour Synk: aeXis.

Aespa concert at Kyocera Dome Osaka

Announced

Apr 10, 2026 • Concert • Score 0.9

First dome show in Japan as part of the international tour Synk: aeXis.

Winter donates 100 million won to UNICEF Korea Committee and Samsung Medical Center

Announced

Mar 18, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9

Winter donated 100 million won (approximately $66,722) each to the UNICEF Korea Committee and the Samsung Medical Center, and became a member of UNICEF's Honors Club.

Netflix highlights Agents of Mystery season 2 and shares first stills

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Jan 20, 2026 • Release window announced • Score 0.8

Netflix showcased the upcoming second season of Agents of Mystery and released the first stills of the cast during its "Next on Netflix 2026 Korea" event in Seoul.

aespa to perform at Lollapalooza 2026

Announced

2026 • Concert announced • Score 0.8

aespa is listed on the Lollapalooza 2026 lineup.

Aespa releases Japanese digital single "Attitude"

Announced

2026 • Release • Score 0.8

Japanese-language digital single "Attitude," opening theme for TV anime "Kill Blue."

aespa's HOT MESS certified Platinum in Japan

Announced

2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) certified aespa’s Japanese debut single album HOT MESS platinum for over 250,000 units shipped in Japan.

RIAJ awards Platinum/Gold streaming certification to aespa (Karina)

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2026 • Milestone • Score 0.8

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) announced Platinum and/or Gold streaming certifications for aespa (noted specifically for member Karina) in its latest certification batch.

aespa earn RIAJ Platinum/Gold streaming certification in Japan

Announced

2026 • Milestone • Score 0.8

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) included aespa in its latest batch of streaming certifications, awarding Platinum and/or Gold certifications for streaming in Japan.

aespa performed at the 2025 MBC Music Festival

Announced

Dec 30, 2025 • Concert • Score 0.9

aespa took the stage at the 2025 MBC Music Festival on December 31, 2025.

Karina appointed face of a European fashion house's beauty line

Announced

Sep 2025 • Contract change • Score 0.9

Karina was appointed the face of the European high-end fashion house's beauty line in October last year and has since appeared in several global campaigns.

aespa's Rich Man ranks No. 16 on IFPI Global Album Sales Chart (2025)

Announced

2025 • Chart peak • Score 0.9

aespa's release "Rich Man" placed No. 16 on the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart for 2025.

Karina ranks 8th on TC Candler's 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2025

Announced

2025 • Milestone • Score 0.8

Karina of Aespa was ranked 8th on TC Candler's '100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2025' list.

Aespa releases 3rd EP My World

Announced

Apr 2023 • Release • Score 0.9

Aespa's third EP My World was released in May 2023.