aespa
SM Entertainment’s group behind “Black Mamba,” “Supernova” and Armageddon.
Artist Overview
aespa debuted with “Black Mamba” and developed a catalog connecting electronic pop with an expanding fictional world. Their first full album Armageddon includes “Supernova,” a dance track built around heavy bass and synthesizers.
- Agency / label
- SM Entertainment
- Debut
- November 17, 2020
- Members
- KARINA · GISELLE · WINTER · NINGNING
Sources & profile information
Checked Sep 25, 2026. Historical videos may feature an earlier lineup.
Latest Release
The most recent confirmed entries in our release guide.
Music Journey
Start at the beginning. Follow aespa through 6 selected chapters.
Black Mamba
“Black Mamba” is the opening chapter of aespa’s recorded career and the starting point for the group’s fictional world. Its title becomes a recurring reference in the early releases. Watching it before the later videos makes it easier to follow how a continuing narrative and a changing musical presentation can develop together.
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Next Level
The early storyline continues as aespa head toward KWANGYA in search of Black Mamba, the force disrupting their connection with their avatars. The song makes this fictional journey part of a pop single. It is a useful second stop because the narrative is now moving forward rather than simply introducing its characters.
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Spicy
“Spicy” leads the MY WORLD era, offering another way into aespa after the group’s early singles. Place it beside “Black Mamba” and “Next Level” to compare how the same performers can be framed across different projects. The mini-album format also gives listeners a route beyond the title track.
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Drama
Later in 2023, “Drama” gave its name to another mini album. Keeping it next to “Spicy” is a useful reminder that aespa’s history is not a single, uninterrupted concept. These are separate projects from the same year, and their title videos offer two distinct entry points into that period.
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Supernova
Supernova · Pre-release Single
“Supernova” opened the rollout for Armageddon, aespa’s first full-length album. It arrived before the album’s other title track, making this a good place to move from individual singles into a larger body of work. Follow the video with the album to hear how the release expands beyond its opening statement.
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LEMONADE
LEMONADE · Full Album
The second full album keeps electronic dance music at the centre of its title track, driven by a prominent synth bass. The official release notes describe a new season in aespa’s fictional world and a message about turning difficulty into opportunity. The wider album moves among dance, rock, hyperpop and R&B.
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Releases
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Supernova
The pre-release single from Armageddon.
Original release
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