aespa

aespa debuted with 'Black Mamba', becoming the first SM girl group to strongly follow the SMP (SM Music Performance) style seen in boy groups like H.O.T., TVXQ, and EXO.

aespa's concept is centered around their fictional world 'KWANGYA', which plays a major role in their music and lyrics, blending real-world and futuristic digital themes.

The group's initial concept was cyberpunk-inspired, with heavy influence from AI, digital worlds, and transmedia storytelling.

With their first full album 'Armageddon', aespa expanded their universe into the multiverse, introducing new narrative elements through transmedia content.

SM Entertainment has stated that aespa will continue to explore the multiverse concept with each album, creating a long-term storyline that ties into their music.

In 'MY WORLD', aespa temporarily stepped away from their intense SMP concept and adopted a more high-teen, youthful image, reflecting the members' age.

aespa's debut track 'Black Mamba' had a strong SMP influence, with sharp beats and intense energy.

'Next Level' took this SMP style even further, combining hip-hop, rock, and electronic dance music elements in an unpredictable mix.

Their third title track 'Savage' pushed the boundaries of SMP even more, delivering a hard-hitting, experimental sound.

'Girls' showcased aespa's strongest SMP sound yet, continuing their consistent approach to intense music without major concept shifts between albums.

'MY WORLD' marked a shift in aespa's music, adopting a lighter, more mainstream-friendly high-teen sound while maintaining their signature electronic influence.

aespa's music is characterized by its genre-blending nature, mixing elements from electronic dance-pop, hip-hop, trap, and rock in ways that defy typical K-pop conventions.

'Drama', their fourth mini-album, saw a return to the harder SMP style, although still grounded in the 'MY WORLD' concept.

The first full album 'Armageddon' introduced 'Supernova', a track produced by KENZIE that broke away from previous influences and experimented with a 'cute alien' concept.

aespa's songs often feature complex rhythms, rapid tempo changes, and a heavy focus on vocal harmonies, creating a unique and recognizable sound.

aespa has become ambassadors for multiple luxury brands, with Karina representing PRADA, Giselle for LOEWE, Winter for Ralph Lauren, and NingNing for VERSACE.

aespa became the fastest foreign group to perform at the Tokyo Dome, achieving this milestone in record time.

Their choreography has increased in difficulty with each release, featuring physically demanding routines that challenge the members' stamina and precision.

'Supernova' from 'Armageddon' broke Melon's record for the longest consecutive weeks at number one, further solidifying aespa's dominance in the K-pop scene.

aespa has been recognized as a leading force in 4th-generation K-pop, often mentioned alongside groups like IVE and NewJeans.

aespa's storytelling, music, and visuals are deeply interconnected, creating a transmedia narrative that fans engage with across multiple platforms.

The group's performance style blends intense choreography with emotive storytelling, helping audiences immerse themselves in aespa's universe.