SM Entertainment Confirms aespa's Comeback with Second Full Album in May 2026

SM Entertainment has confirmed that aespa is preparing a new album with a target comeback in May 2026. The news was conveyed by a representative of the agency on March 13.

This comeback will be aespa's first official album release aespa after nine months since their sixth mini album Rich Man was released last September. Currently, Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning are known to be preparing their latest work.

Before the release of the new song in May, aespa will also release a song titled Attitude. This song will be used as the opening theme for the Japanese anime KILL BLUE. Check out more details below.

1. SM Entertainment Confirms aespa Prepares New Album

aespa is preparing a new album (credit: instagram/aespa_official)

According to a representative from the agency on March 13, aespa is currently preparing a new album with a target comeback in May 2026. This preparation marks their official release after a nine-month hiatus.

aespa's last album was the sixth mini album titled Rich Man, released in September last year. The upcoming album is also referred to as the group's second full album.

2. Release of Attitude Song for Anime KILL BLUE

Before the official comeback in May, aespa will first release a new song titled Attitude on March 6. This song has been selected as the opening theme for the Japanese anime KILL BLUE.

The release of this song is the first step before launching new works from their album. After that, the agency plans to release an official song that is expected to strengthen aespa's position in both domestic and international markets.

3. aespa's Career Since Debut with Black Mamba

aespa's career from the beginning (credit: instagram/aespa_official)

aespa made their debut in 2020 with the song Black Mamba. Since then, they have been known for their strong music concept and distinctive conceptual colors.

Several of their songs such as Savage, Supernova, Next Level, Drama, Armageddon, Whiplash, and Spicy have successfully captured the public's attention. The popularity of these songs has also led aespa to win various major awards at several year-end award shows.

4. List of aespa Albums That Became Million Sellers

aespa's success is also reflected in their album sales achievements. Five of their albums have consecutively achieved million seller status in the first week of release.

These albums include MY WORLD with 1.69 million copies, Armageddon with 1.15 million copies, Drama with 1.13 million copies, Girls with 1.12 million copies, and Rich Man with 1.08 million copies. With Girls, aespa also became the first K-pop girl group to record a million seller in the first week of release.

5. May Comeback Becomes aespa's Success Pattern

The May comeback is said to be the key to aespa's success (credit: instagram/aespa_official)

aespa's comeback in May draws attention because this month has often been an important moment for them. The songs Next Level and Spicy, which brought a surge in popularity, were also released in the same month.

Additionally, their first full album Armageddon, which includes the hit songs Supernova and Armageddon, was also released in May. This has led many to anticipate whether this latest comeback will once again bring hit songs in aespa's May releases.

6. aespa's First Dome Tour in Japan Starts in April

Amidst the preparation for their comeback, aespa is also scheduled to hold their first dome tour in Japan. The tour will start in April.

This tour marks a significant step in aespa's international activities. The event takes place close to their comeback preparation period in May.

7. FAQ

Questions related to aespa's comeback (credit: instagram/aespa_official)

Q: When will aespa come back with a new album?
A: aespa has been confirmed to be preparing for a comeback with a target release of a new album in May 2026.

Q: What is aespa's latest song before the May comeback?
A: aespa released the song Attitude on March 6 as the opening theme for the anime KILL BLUE.

Q: When was aespa's last album released before this comeback?
A: Their last album was the sixth mini album Rich Man, released in September last year.

Q: How many aespa albums have managed to become million sellers in the first week?
A: Five consecutive aespa albums have managed to become million sellers in the first week of release.

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