aespa Secures 1st Victory With ‘Whiplash’ On 'Show Champion'

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K-pop powerhouse aespa just nabbed their first music show win for the hit single “Whiplash”! In a surprise announcement on the October 30 episode of Show Champion , aespa’s track topped the charts, marking a significant milestone for the group.

This episode wasn’t the typical live broadcast, though. Instead, Show Champion aired a special format with past performances, but the excitement was still in full swing. As the show wrapped up, they revealed the week’s top contenders: aespa’s “Whiplash,” tripleS Visionary Vision’s “Hit the Floor,” SEVENTEEN’s “LOVE, MONEY, FAME,” ILLIT’s “Cherish (My Love),” and BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s solo track “Mantra.”

AESPA " Whiplash " 1ST WIN 🏆 on Show Champion, 241030.


With “Whiplash” taking the top spot, aespa has once again shown why they’re one of the most influential acts in K-pop. The group’s unique style and captivating performances have built a strong following, and this win is proof of their rising momentum. Each aespa comeback brings an original sound, and “Whiplash” has been no exception, resonating with fans worldwide.

About aespa
Formed by SM Entertainment , aespa consists of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Known for their innovative metaverse concept and hyperpop music, aespa has quickly risen to fame in the K-pop scene.

aespa debuted on November 17, 2020, with the single "Black Mamba." The music video for "Black Mamba" achieved 21.4 million views in its first 24 hours, setting a record for a K-pop group's debut video. Their follow-up single, "Next Level," released in May 2021, was a commercial hit, peaking at number two on the Circle Digital Chart and K-pop Hot 100, and winning multiple awards including Song of the Year at the 19th Korean Music Awards and 2021 Melon Music Awards.

In October 2021, aespa released their first EP, "Savage," with the title track of the same name. The EP sold 787,600 copies, becoming the best-selling debut album by an SM Entertainment act at that time. The title track became aespa’s second top-five song in South Korea and their first top-40 entry on the Billboard Global 200. Their second EP, "Girls," released in July 2022, sold 1,850,993 copies and debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. In May 2023, their third EP, "My World," sold 2.1 million copies, making it the third best-selling album by a K-pop girl group.

SM Entertainment announced aespa's formation on October 26, 2020, marking the debut of the company’s first girl group since Red Velvet in 2014 and its first new idol group since NCT in 2016. The members were revealed individually starting on October 27, culminating in the release of their debut single "Black Mamba" on November 17. The group made their broadcast debut on November 20, 2020, on KBS2's Music Bank , and secured their first music show win on January 17, 2021, on SBS's Inkigayo.


(With AI Inputs)

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