aespa returns with 'Armageddon,' promising a 'sour' twist and world tour

K-pop girl group aespa is set to release their second full-length album, 'Armageddon,' on May 29, marking their return two years after their first full album, 'Armageddon.' The new album promises to broaden aespa's musical spectrum and worldview, following the massive success of their previous title track 'Supernova.' At a press conference held on May 28 at the Sofitel Ambassador Seoul, members expressed their dedication to the new release. "This album came from a lot of thought about what kind of performance we should show. We will show you a more grown-up side," said Karina. Winter added, "We tried to put various atmospheres and stories into each B-side track. We hope you feel 'This is aespa.'" The album features ten tracks, including double title songs 'Supernova' and 'Armageddon,' along with 'Salty & Sweet,' 'I'm Unhappy,' 'Tune In Love,' 'Long Drive,' 'Dreamer,' 'Starlight,' 'Bahama,' and 'Licorice.' The music spans genres like dance, rock, hyper-pop, mid-tempo R&B, and pop-rock. Notably, the pre-release track 'Supernova' features G-Dragon, and 'Salty & Sweet' includes hip-hop artist Ty Dolla $ign. A collaboration version of 'Licorice' with American singer-songwriter Becky G is also included in the digital album. 'Armageddon' delves into a new chapter of aespa's narrative, centering on the concept of 'cracks' within the multiverse. Karina explained, "In the previous worldview, the spectrum expanded to the multiverse, and this time, within the concept of 'complexity,' cracks appear in the real world. Our worldview is about seizing opportunities within those cracks." The title track 'Licorice' draws inspiration from the proverb 'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,' conveying a message of turning unexpected hardships into opportunities. Musically, it's an electronic dance track characterized by a strong synth bass and hard-style beat, embodying aespa's attitude of transforming crises and chaos. Fans have already coined the term '쇠콤달콤' (iron-sweet-sweet) to describe the blend of aespa's signature 'iron taste' with the new 'sour' flavor.

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This album came from a lot of thought about what kind of performance we should show. We will show you a more grown-up side.