aespa Takes The World By Storm With 'Whiplash,' Tops iTunes Charts
aespa is back and stronger than ever! On October 21, the K-pop powerhouse dropped their mini-album Whiplash , and it’s already taking over the world. The album debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart, topping charts in 17 countries, including Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, and Brazil. Its massive success didn't stop there. In the Chinese-speaking world, Whiplash dominated Tencent Music’s K-pop chart and soared to the top of QQ Music’s album sales and music video rankings.
aespa's rise in Japan has been particularly noteworthy, with the group claiming the top spot on Japan’s AWA real-time rising chart and Mora’s daily foreign song charts. Even in South Korea, the title track Whiplash swiftly climbed to the top of Melon, Bugs, and Genie.
But it's not just the new album making waves. Karina’s solo track UP continues to shine, reaching No. 1 on Melon's weekly chart, while Supernova holds steady on other charts.
To celebrate the release, aespa is treating fans to a special pop-up store event, ' aespa Week-#Whiplash Mood ,' in Seoul's Seongsu-dong, running until November 3rd.
Aespa’s Meteoric Rise
Formed by SM Entertainment, aespa consists of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. They debuted in 2020 with Black Mamba, making a record-breaking splash. Their hit Next Level in 2021 solidified their place in K-pop, and their first EP Savage climbed the US Billboard 200 chart, marking their breakthrough internationally.
With every release, aespa keeps setting new records. Their 2022 EP Girls became the best-selling album by a K-pop girl group, while 2024’s studio album Armageddon and its hit single Supernova ruled the charts for weeks.
As aespa continues to dominate the global music scene, fans eagerly await what they’ll conquer next!
(With AI Inputs)
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aespa's rise in Japan has been particularly noteworthy, with the group claiming the top spot on Japan’s AWA real-time rising chart and Mora’s daily foreign song charts. Even in South Korea, the title track Whiplash swiftly climbed to the top of Melon, Bugs, and Genie.
But it's not just the new album making waves. Karina’s solo track UP continues to shine, reaching No. 1 on Melon's weekly chart, while Supernova holds steady on other charts.
To celebrate the release, aespa is treating fans to a special pop-up store event, ' aespa Week-#Whiplash Mood ,' in Seoul's Seongsu-dong, running until November 3rd.
Aespa’s Meteoric Rise
Formed by SM Entertainment, aespa consists of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. They debuted in 2020 with Black Mamba, making a record-breaking splash. Their hit Next Level in 2021 solidified their place in K-pop, and their first EP Savage climbed the US Billboard 200 chart, marking their breakthrough internationally.
With every release, aespa keeps setting new records. Their 2022 EP Girls became the best-selling album by a K-pop girl group, while 2024’s studio album Armageddon and its hit single Supernova ruled the charts for weeks.
As aespa continues to dominate the global music scene, fans eagerly await what they’ll conquer next!
(With AI Inputs)
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