Aespa has once again made its mark in K-pop history. Their fifth mini-album ‘Whiplash’ was met with a fervent global response upon its release, achieving million-seller status. As of November 7th, the album has sold approximately 1.02 million copies on the Circle Chart, earning Aespa their fifth million-seller title.
With this achievement, Aespa has set a record of five consecutive million-seller albums following their second mini-album ‘Girls’, third mini-album ‘MY WORLD’, fourth mini-album ‘Drama’, and first full-length album ‘Armageddon’. Notably, both ‘Whiplash’ and ‘Armageddon’ have solidified their status as the top hitmakers of both the first and second halves of this year, reinforcing their musical influence.
‘Whiplash’ debuted at 53rd on the world’s largest music streaming platform, Spotify, marking the highest entry position for a K-pop girl group song released in 2024. Additionally, it entered Billboard’s World Albums, Global 200 (excluding the U.S.), Global 200, and Billboard 200 charts, reaffirming their global digital music power.
Released on October 21st, this album includes a total of six tracks: the EDM-based techno genre title track ‘Whiplash’, ‘Kill It’, ‘Flights, Not Feelings’, ‘Pink Hoodie’, ‘Flowers’, and ‘Just Another Girl’, showcasing Aespa’s further evolved musical world and offering new charms to fans.
Fans and global music enthusiasts alike eagerly anticipate what new records Aespa will set next and look forward to their upcoming projects.
