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aespa Makes Billboard 200 History with ‘Whiplash’

aespa has once again made waves in the global music scene, setting a new record with their latest mini album ‘Whiplash’. Not surprisingly, the new album has made Billboard 200 history!

‘Whiplash’ Makes Billboard 200 History for aespa

Since their debut, aespa has consistently reached impressive milestones, charting every one of their releases in the top 50 of the Billboard 200, Billboard’s prestigious ranking of the most popular albums in the U.S. The release of ‘Whiplash’ has cemented aespa’s legacy, as it debuted at No. 50 on the Billboard 200 for the week ending November 9. This accomplishment marks aespa’s sixth consecutive album to chart in the Billboard 200 top 50, following ‘Savage’, ‘Girls’, ‘MY WORLD’, ‘Drama’, and ‘Armageddon’.

With this achievement, aespa has set a historic record, becoming the first K-pop girl group to score six top 50 albums on the Billboard 200. This milestone not only highlights their domestic and international popularity but also underscores their consistent impact on the Western music market. aespa’s achievement in this competitive chart proves the group’s ability to captivate a global audience, breaking boundaries for K-pop girl groups in the U.S.

The album’s title track “Whiplash” has also brought the group new personal records on Billboard’s global charts. In its second week, the song surged to No. 5 on Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. chart, marking aespa’s first top-five entry. Additionally, “Whiplash’ peaked at No. 8 on the Global 200, making it their first track to reach the Global 200’s top 10. In parallel, aespa’s long-time hit “Supernova” continues to perform well, remaining on the Global Excl. U.S. chart at No. 96 for an impressive 25 weeks.

On Billboard’s World Albums chart, ‘Whiplash’ climbed to No. 2, demonstrating the album’s strong international appeal. It also debuted at No. 9 on the Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, and Independent Albums charts, securing its position as the ninth best-selling album of the week in the U.S. In another win, aespa re-entered Billboard’s Artist 100 at No. 35, marking their 15th non-consecutive week on this chart, which ranks the most influential and popular artists globally.

aespa’s success with ‘Whiplash’ is a testament to their growing influence and the dedicated support from their global fanbase, MYs. Their ability to continuously push boundaries and break records has positioned them as one of the most prominent K-pop girl groups in the industry. Congratulations to aespa on their historic achievements and continued success!

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aespa Set for October Comeback with ‘Whiplash’ Teaser

Mark your calendars: aespa is set to make their highly anticipated comeback! The girl group has just dropped the exciting ‘Whiplash’ teaser to hype up their return in October!

aespa Officially Confirms October Comeback with ‘Whiplash’ Teaser

On September 23 at midnight KST, aespa thrilled fans by releasing the first teaser for their upcoming mini album “Whiplash,” which is scheduled to drop on October 21 at 6 p.m. KST. This also marks the group’s fifth mini album and has already ignited excitement among MYs (aespa’s fandom), who are eagerly awaiting the new music and concept.

aespa has been on a phenomenal rise, solidifying their place as one of K-pop’s leading girl groups. Their performance at the 2024 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) further underscored their dominance in the industry. aespa also made history by becoming the first female artist to win the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the TMA, a prestigious recognition of their outstanding success. Known for chart-topping hits like “Next Level” and “Spicy,” the group also took home the Listeners’ Choice award and a Bonsang (Artist of the Year) award, reflecting their immense popularity and influence.

The Highly Anticipated aespa x NewJeans Reunion at the TMA

In related news, the 2024 TMA also celebrated other rising stars, including NewJeans, who took home several awards, such as Worldwide Icon, World Best Performer, and the Musinsa Popularity Award. NewJeans, a rookie group, has captivated the public with their distinctive style and hit songs, also becoming one of the most successful artists of 2024.

Fans were also treated to heartwarming moments at the TMA as aespa and NewJeans reunited for photos, showing their close friendship. The images of the two groups posing together have also garnered widespread admiration online, with fans expressing their delight at seeing the mutual support between two of K-pop’s most talented and visually stunning groups.

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