The group aespa (SME) has shown its 'global hitmaker' presence in Japan.
According to the list of winners announced by the Recording Industry Association of Japan on the 12th, aespa won the 'New artist of the year', and 'Best 3 new artists' institutional sectors, achieving two awards.
Aespa officially debuted in Japan on July 3 of last year with the single 'Hot Mess', and has proven its hot local popularity by recording sold-out shows at two arena tours and the Tokyo Dome concert, becoming the first overseas female artist to enter the venue two consecutive years.
In addition, aespa recorded a triple mega hit with its first full-length album's double title tracks 'Supernova' and 'Armageddon', and the fifth mini album 'Whiplash' last year. Following the group's award for Group of the Year at Billboard's Women in Music 2025, aespa won a trophy at this year's 'Gold Disc', continuing its global award relay.
Furthermore, aespa is set to participate in the large-scale urban music festival 'Summer Sonic 2025' in Tokyo this August, which attracts over 200,000 people annually, promising to highlight the festival with its unparalleled performances and 'metal taste' music style.
Aespa will conclude its European tour with a performance in Madrid on the 12th (local time) and will hold an encore concert titled '2025 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : PARALLEL LINE - ENCORE' at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul, on the 15th and 16th.
[Photo] Provided by SME.
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