aespa (에스파) is a four-member girl group that debuted in November 2020 under SM Entertainment, known for a metaverse concept in which each member meets her "avatar" (ae).
🎤 aespa Profile
| Group name | aespa (에스파) |
| Debut | November 2020 |
| Agency | SM Entertainment |
| Members | Karina, Giselle, Winter, Ningning (4 members) |
| Genre | Girl pop / hip-hop / EDM |
| Signature songs | "Black Mamba" (2020) / "Next Level" (2021) / "Savage" (2021) / "Girls" (2022) / "Spicy" (2023) / "Supernova" (2024) / "Whiplash" (2024) |
📖 About aespa
aespa debuted in November 2020 with "Black Mamba." Hits such as "Next Level," "Savage" and "Supernova" brought worldwide popularity, and the group has many fans in Japan.
🕰 Timeline
- November 2020: Debut with "Black Mamba"
- 2021: "Next Level" and "Savage" become hits
- 2022: "Girls"
- 2024: "Supernova" and "Whiplash"
- May 29, 2026: Second full album "LEMONADE"
- From August 2026: World tour "SYNK : COMPLæXITY" begins in Seoul
🔥 Recent Activity (2025–2026)
On May 29, 2026, aespa released its second studio album "LEMONADE" (10 tracks), reported as the first full album in about two years since "Armageddon" in 2024.
A world tour, "aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLæXITY," was announced for 25 cities from August 2026 to February 2027, with stops reported including Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul (Aug 7–8), Taipei Dome (Aug 11), São Paulo, Santiago and Paris.
Collaborations with G-DRAGON and Anderson .Paak were reported for "LEMONADE" (sources are limited).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did aespa debut?
In November 2020, under SM Entertainment.
Who are the members of aespa?
Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning (4 members).
What are aespa's most famous songs?
"Black Mamba" (2020), "Next Level" and "Savage" (2021), "Girls" (2022), "Spicy" (2023), "Supernova" and "Whiplash" (2024).
How do you write aespa in Korean?
에스파. In Japanese it is written エスパ.
What has aespa been doing recently?
It released its second studio album "LEMONADE" (10 tracks) on May 29, 2026 and began the world tour "SYNK : COMPLæXITY" in August.
Based on public information as of November 2026. Debut dates and activity periods may differ between sources; some items are press reports — please check official announcements.