aespa Releases Highly Anticipated Second Studio Album 'LEMONADE'

Rosa Gulliver
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | May 29, 2026

Today, global K-pop powerhouse aespa (SM Entertainment) officially released their second studio album LEMONADE, across all major streaming platforms.

Spanning 10-track, LEMONADE marks aespa’s returns to their signature futuristic “metallic” sound, now sharpened with a sour, electrifying edge. The album captures aespa at their boldest, pairing heightened storytelling and elevated production with their most refined and high-impact sound to date.

The album introduces double title tracks, including “LEMONADE” and the explosive pre-release single “WDA (Whole Different Animal) (Feat. G-DRAGON),” which signals a defiant new chapter in aespa’s expanding lore.

Title track “LEMONADE” is an electronic dance track driven by a bold, infectious synth bassline. Inspired by the phrase “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” the song delivers a message about turning pressure and challenges into confidence and opportunities, reimagining the bright refreshing image of lemonade through aespa’s distinct sonic and visual lens.

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LEMONADE also showcases aespa’s expanded musical range and dynamic lineup of featured artists. The album features G-DRAGON on pre-release single “WDA (Whole Different Animal),” while Ty Dolla $ign joins aespa on “Switchblade,” a sleek electronic dance track. The project closes with “LEMONADE (Feat. Becky G),” a reimagined version of the title track that sees the Latin pop artist add a confident, energetic verse. Across its B-sides, the album moves through rock, pop-rock, hyperpop, R&B, and high-energy dance tracks, further highlighting the group’s versatility.

To celebrate the release, aespa will also launch aespa WEEK – MAKE IT LEMONADE pop-up experiences worldwide, including events in Los Angeles and New York City from May 29–31, alongside additional activations across major cities in Asia including Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Tokyo, Taipei, and more cities worldwide.

The release marks aespa’s first full-length album in two years, following the success of Armageddon, which topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in 25 regions worldwide. Since then, the group has continued to expand its global presence, earning “Group of the Year” at Billboard Women in Music 2025. This August, aespa will perform at Lollapalooza, before embarking on their new world tour, 2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLæXITY, bringing their acclaimed live production to arenas across Asia, North America, Latin America, the UK, and Europe. The tour includes stops in New York on September 18 and Los Angeles on October 3. Tickets are on sale now.

About aespa

aespa is a global K-pop force renowned for their distinctive concept and powerful performances. The four members, KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE, and NINGNING engage in a wide range of activities rooted in a unique multiverse that transcends the real and digital worlds, and the slogan “Only I can define myself.”

Since their breakout debut with “Black Mamba” in 2020, aespa has continued to break records. Their 2022 EP Girls topped the Billboard Top Album Sales chart and entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3, marking their highest chart performance at the time. Their third EP MY WORLD also claimed No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart.

These achievements were followed by the EP Drama, their first full-length album Armageddon, their fifth mini album Whiplash, the physical single “Dirty Work,” and sixth mini album Rich Man, with aespa achieving million-seller status for seven consecutive releases, further solidifying their powerful presence. Most recently, aespa joined forces with Anderson .Paak on “Keychain (FROM THE FILM K-POPS!),” representing K-pop as a leading act on the original soundtrack while highlighting their distinctive global sound.

After winning “Group of the Year” at Billboard Women in Music 2025, aespa was recently nominated for “Best Female K-Pop Artist” at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs). The group was also recognised in the design space, receiving a Red Dot Design Award 2026 in the Product Design category for the “Dirty Case Ver.” of their single “Dirty Work.”