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aespa

エスパ / 에스파

aespa is a four-member girl group from SM Entertainment. Start with Black Mamba, Next Level, Spicy, and Drama to hear the group's cyber-pop identity and performance scale.

  • 2020DebutNov 17, 2020
  • 4Members
  • 4thGeneration
  • MYFandom
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LEMONADE / Official MV

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In 30 seconds: aespa

Glossy pop hooks, avatar-inspired worldbuilding, forceful vocals, and sharply synchronized choreography define aespa's core appeal.

Choose aespa if futuristic concepts, powerful vocals, and highly produced performance videos are your fastest way into K-pop.

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Key facts

Group name
aespa
Reading / Hangul
エスパ / 에스파
Company
SM Entertainment
Debut date
November 17, 2020
Days active
2,118 days (5 years, 9 months)
Debut song
Black Mamba
Generation
4th generation
Fandom name
MY(マイ)
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Member guide

カリナ카리나 · KarinaSoloGOT the beatView in Japaneseジゼル지젤 · GiselleSoloView in Japaneseウィンター윈터 · WinterSoloGOT the beatView in Japaneseニンニン닝닝 · NingningSoloView in Japanese

Profile comparison

MembersBirth dateBlood typeMBTINationality
カリナ2000-04-11ⓘ26168cmBENFPSouth Koreaⓘ
ジゼル2000-10-30ⓘ25164cmOINFJJapanⓘ
ウィンター2001-01-01ⓘ25165cmAENFJSouth Koreaⓘ
ニンニン2002-10-23ⓘ23161cmOINFPChinaⓘ
UnitsGOT the beat(カリナ · ウィンター) ↗View in Japanese
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Start here

Follow a few songs from the starting point to the group's current sound.

SYNK : aeXIS LINE - 2026 Special Digital Single artwork

August 9, 2026 · Special single

SYNK : aeXIS LINE - 2026 Special Digital Single

View tracksOfficial MV
View the full discography →
Next Level MVNext Level MVChoose this first for aespa's switch-heavy song structure and instantly recognizable hook.Supernova MVSupernova MVA later-era entry point that pairs metallic production with one of the group's biggest hooks.LEMONADE MVLEMONADE MVUse the 2026 title track to hear how the group balances a brighter surface with its harder electronic edge.
MVView in JapaneseDance PracticeView in JapanesePerformanceView in JapaneseLiveView in JapaneseStageView in JapaneseAudioView in Japanese
View all official videos →

Timeline

Verified timeline entries are not yet available in English.

Awards

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Solo and unit activities

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Official links

Official site

aespa.comaespa.comaespa.jpaespa.jpsmentertainment.comsmentertainment.com

Official social accounts and platforms

YouTubeInstagramOfficial linkOfficial linkTikTokWeverseFacebookWeibo

Shopping guide

Verified English shopping links are not yet available.

Editorial guide

Verified editorial notes are not yet available in English.

Japan activity

Verified Japan activity notes are not yet available in English.

Frequently asked questions

What defines aespa?
Glossy pop hooks, avatar-inspired worldbuilding, forceful vocals, and sharply synchronized choreography define aespa's core appeal.
Why should a new listener start with aespa?
Choose aespa if futuristic concepts, powerful vocals, and highly produced performance videos are your fastest way into K-pop.
Which songs should a new listener try first?
Start with Next Level, Supernova, LEMONADE, then continue to the official video index.