
Korean girl group aespa continuously proves that they're the hippest next-generation K-pop idols as they sign a new label deal, partner up with one of the most popular streaming services, release a teaser for their newest mini-album, and drop a new track as a preview all in one day.
In a post on aespa's official Twitter account, the K-pop idols shared the teaser for their upcoming mini-album, Girls. The highly anticipated second mini-album comes after their debut mini-album Savage and is set to be released on July 8, 2022.
aespa 에스파 The 2nd Mini Album 〖Girls〗
-- aespa (@aespa_official) May 31, 2022
➫ 2022.07.08 #aespa #æspa #에스파#Girls pic.twitter.com/A1sB78EYT2
The EP is said to include aespa's English-language track “Life's Too Short,” which they sang at the Coachella stage and will officially be released on June 24, and their new song “Illusion” which they released today, June 1, ahead of the new mini album's release.
aespa 에스파 '도깨비불 (Illusion)' Lyric Video
-- aespa (@aespa_official) June 1, 2022
🎬 https://t.co/gXYawKMAxl #aespa #æspa #에스파#도깨비불 #Illusion pic.twitter.com/c45WmYrHjd
Source: aespa_official
Starting the month right, aespa also announced that the group and their agency SM Entertainment signed a partnership deal with global music label Warner Records to help with the distribution and promotion of the girl group's music around the world.
SM signs a partnership contract with Warner Records for distribution and marketing promotions of aespa's music in the U.S.! #aespa to release their English single 'Life's Too Short' on June 24th prior to their their 2nd mini album comeback on July 8th! #æspa #에스파 #Girls
-- aespa (@aespa_official) June 1, 2022
Co-chairmen of Warner Records, Tom Corson and Aaron Bay-Shuck, shared in an interview, “Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning of aespa have already made an impact around the world under the leadership of SM Entertainment. We're honored to welcome them to the Warner Records' family as our first-ever K-pop group and look forward to achieving unprecedented success together.”
Source: aespa_official
SM Entertainment Co-CEOs Seongsoo Lee and Youngjun also state, “SM is well aware of the long history of success of Warner Records with global artists, and we are grateful for Warner's trust in the future of aespa. We will continue to show aespa's unique innovative music and work together with Warner to make aespa grow into a world-class group.”
As part of Warner Records' promotions for the group girl, aespa will appear on the popular American talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
But that's not all. The Korean girl group will also be launched on Apple Music as the streaming service's latest global “Up Next Artist.” The partnership with Apple will entail a new short film with the group and a sit-down interview with them that will be streamed on Apple Music 1 radio.
We're so excited to be @AppleMusic's latest #UpNext artist. Check out our exclusive film and interview now. Link in bio. 🌸
-- aespa (@aespa_official) June 1, 2022
#UpNext #ShotOniPhone#aespa #æspa #에스파 #Girls pic.twitter.com/gFo3ZOsu09
MYs (aespa's fans) are beaming with happiness over these comeback plans and are fuming with excitement. Take a look at some of their reactions.
it took savage 1 hour and 31 minutes to reach 100k likes whereas girls only took 32 mins, this comeback will be HUGE!
-- illusion girls aespa leak snippet (@yujimjn) May 31, 2022
AESPA IS BACK #에스파 #aespa #Girls @aespa_official https://t.co/sFJdylafSh pic.twitter.com/opIArLvF47
We're excited to see you slay again queen !
-- ningning pics (@ningningspics) May 31, 2022
AESPA IS BACK #Girls #aespa @aespa_official pic.twitter.com/DKaovxGzoh
AESPA IS BACK!!#Girls #aespa @aespa_official pic.twitter.com/8OPGqU7GJq
-- celeste (@inkminjeong) May 31, 2022
THE 4TH GEN MAIN SLAYERS ARE BACK#aespa_Illusion #aespa #æspa #에스파#Girls @aespa_official pic.twitter.com/3JizhqV8Ra
-- rein (@fairyrinas) June 1, 2022
AESPA COMEBACK!! 2ND MINI ALBUM!!
-- lelei ♡ (@taetensomi) May 31, 2022
AESPA IS BACK #Girls #aespa @aespa_official pic.twitter.com/t2KMnSnQoh
When they broke the internet by dropping this and the individual teasers! I can't wait for the members teasers🤩
-- ♡ ᴀᴍʙᴀssᴀᴅᴏʀ ᴋᴀʀɪɴᴀ (@krnphile) May 31, 2022
AESPA IS BACK #에스파 #aespa #Girls @aespa_official pic.twitter.com/CsJh8shaCh
Congratulations Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning!
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