Ok-pop lady group ‘Aespa’ carry out throughout the Circle Chart Music Awards 2022 at KSPO Dome in Seoul on February 18, 2023.
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Ok-pop sensation aespa is ready to drop a brand new model of their hit single “Whiplash” on Thursday, March 27, at 1 p.m. KST.The announcement was made on Monday through the group’s official Twitter account. Whereas no different info has been supplied, followers are speculating that it could possibly be the long-awaited, unreleased English model of the observe. A put up on Naver famous that the brand new model of the group’s hit single would additionally embrace a remix by world-renowned DJ and producer Steve Aoki.The unique “Whiplash” was launched on Oct. 21, 2024, because the title observe of aespa’s fifth mini-album of the identical identify. The EDM-driven techno track marked a daring departure from the group’s earlier sound. The mini-album, which contained six tracks, showcased aespa’s versatility with a mixture of genres together with hip-hop, R&B, and pop-rock.The observe achieved vital chart success following its launch. The track debuted at No. 53 on Spotify, marking the very best entry rating for a Ok-pop lady group track launched that yr. It additionally made a formidable debut at No. 50 on the Billboard 200, changing into aespa’s sixth consecutive album to enter the highest 50—a report for Ok-pop lady teams. Moreover, “Whiplash” peaked at No. 5 on Billboard’s International Excl. U.S. chart and No. 8 on the International 200, making it aespa’s first track to interrupt into the highest 10 on this chart.In South Korea, “Whiplash” debuted at No. 1 on main home music charts and have become a million-seller with over 1.02 million copies offered on the Circle Chart shortly after its launch.The Whiplash mini-album marked their first comeback in 5 months following the success of their debut full-length album’s lead single, “Supernova.”This new launch comes simply days earlier than aespa’s scheduled look on the 2025 Billboard Girls in Music Awards in California, the place they are going to be honored as Group of the 12 months.
