aespa captivated audiences at SUMMER SONIC 2025 with powerful performances, showcasing hits and preparing for their Japan arena tour.
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aespa showed a strong presence at 'SUMMER SONIC 2025.' On the 17th, aespa appeared on the Marine Stage, the main stage of Japan's largest music festival 'SUMMER SONIC 2025,' held at ZOZO Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe. They captivated the audience with an overwhelming performance and charisma. 'SUMMER SONIC' is a large urban music festival in Japan that attracts over 200,000 people. This year, in addition to aespa, popular Japanese artists like Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Official HIGE DANDism, and LiSA, as well as global artists like Alicia Keys, Camila Cabello, and J Balvin also performed. On this day, aespa showcased mega-hits like 'Supernova,' 'Next Level,' 'Armageddon,' and 'Whiplash' in a band version, enhancing the atmosphere of the venue. They also performed nine songs, including Japanese tracks like 'Hot Mess' and 'ZOOM ZOOM,' as well as lyrical songs like 'Flights, Not Feelings' and 'Better Things.' aespa plans to hold a total of 10 arena performances across Fukuoka, Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka, starting with the Fukuoka shows on October 4 and 5, allowing for close communication with Japanese fans, who are expected to respond enthusiastically. Prior to their Japan arena tour, aespa will kick off their third world tour '2025-26 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : aeXIS LINE -' at Seoul's KSPO DOME from the 29th to the 31st of this month.
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aespa recently met global pop star Camila Cabello and shared the moment on social media. They both performed at SUMMER SONIC 2025 in Tokyo, impressing audiences with their unique performances. The festival featured other popular artists, highlighting the event's global appeal.
WINTER from aespa captivated fans by sharing stylish daily shots on Instagram, highlighting her fashion sense with a casual yet sophisticated look. Fans praised her beauty and thanked her for the photos taken in Japan. aespa is set to release their 6th mini-album 'Rich Man' on September 5 and will begin their third world tour in Seoul from August 29-31.
On the 16th, a KBO League game between the Doosan Bears and KIA Tigers took place at Jamsil Stadium, featuring CRUSH as the first pitch thrower. BTS members Jungkook and RM, along with aespa and BLACKPINK, contributed donations to aid victims of wildfires in Korea. Additionally, SEVENTEEN won the Album of the Year award at the Golden Disc Awards for the second consecutive year, achieving a double crown.
On the afternoon of the 16th, aespa departed from Gimpo International Airport to Japan for SUMMER SONIC 2025. The festival takes place on the 16th and 17th at Tokyo's ZOZO Marine Stadium and Makuhari Messe, as well as at Osaka's Expo Memorial Park. aespa is set to perform on the 17th in Tokyo.
aespa's 3rd solo concert, '2025 aespa LIVE TOUR -SYNK : aeXIS LINE-', will take place in Seoul from August 30-31 and will be streamed on Beyond LIVE. The concert has already sold out, showcasing aespa's immense popularity. Tickets for live and re-streaming are available at various prices.
On the afternoon of the 11th, aespa returned to Korea via Gimpo International Airport after their performance at 'SMTOWN LIVE' in Tokyo Dome. The concert attracted 95,000 enthusiastic fans, featuring covers of popular Japanese songs and surprise announcements.
The SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Tokyo, held on August 9-10, attracted 95,000 fans with performances from 16 artists, celebrating SM Entertainment's 30th anniversary. The event featured rare collaborations and covers, showcasing K-POP's history and the evolution of its artists, including a surprise announcement for a future concert in Fukuoka.
The iconic SUMMER SONIC festival will take place on August 16-17, 2025, with live streaming on WOWOW. The first lineup features 41 artists, including FALL OUT BOY, aespa, and LiSA, showcasing a mix of genres. Additional artists and schedules will be announced leading up to the event.
On the morning of the 8th, aespa left Gimpo International Airport heading to Japan for the SMTOWN LIVE 2025 concert at Tokyo Dome. The event will take place over two days, on the 9th and 10th. Additionally, aespa has announced a large-scale Asia tour schedule, including performances in four Japanese cities.
SM Entertainment reported impressive Q2 2025 results with sales of 302.9 billion won and operating profit of 47.6 billion won, marking increases of 19.3% and 92.4% respectively. This growth is attributed to expanded sales of new albums and strong performance in concert planning. The company aims to continue its growth through enhanced artist IP activities and global outreach, celebrating milestones for artists like SUPER JUNIOR and BoA.
