G-DRAGON collaborates with aespa on their new song 'WDA' from the upcoming album 'LEMONADE', releasing May 11 as a digital single.
May/7/2026 18:00
BIGBANG's G-DRAGON participated in aespa's new song. Today (7th), according to the music video review results released through KBS's official website, it was revealed that G-DRAGON will be a featured artist in aespa's new song 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)'. This new song's music video has received a broadcast eligibility judgment from KBS. 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)' is one of the tracks from aespa's 2nd full album 'LEMONADE', scheduled to be released on May 29 at 1 PM. Prior to the official release of the 2nd full album, aespa plans to pre-release 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)' in digital single format on May 11 at 6 PM. When aespa and their agency SM Entertainment announced the pre-release information for 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)', they only disclosed the song title and release timing, without an official announcement regarding G-DRAGON's featuring participation. However, it was unintentionally spoiled through the review results from the broadcasting station that must be passed before the release. The 2nd full album 'LEMONADE' presented by aespa consists of a total of 10 songs in various genres, including the pre-released song 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)'. They plan to unfold a new chapter of their unique worldview with this new work. This collaboration between G-DRAGON and aespa marks the second time. Previously, KARINA appeared in the music video for G-DRAGON's title track 'TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)' from his 3rd full album 'Übermensch', released on February 25 last year. At that time, G-DRAGON stated, 'In my opinion, there is no one but KARINA,' which became a hot topic as he strongly recommended her as the partner.
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