aespa arrives in Korea after their Shanghai concert and announces new song 'ATTITUDE' as the opening theme for 'Kill A.O.'

aespa's GISELLE and NINGNING arrived in Korea after completing their first dome tour at Osaka's Kyocera Dome. The event attracted 76,000 fans over two days and featured the debut performance of their latest songs. Additionally, aespa has been chosen again as advertising models for Lotte Duty-Free, launching a campaign with KickFlip and Heart2Hearts.

aespa launched their first dome tour in Japan, starting at Kyocera Dome Osaka on April 11-12, 2026. Following a sold-out arena tour, they will perform four shows, including Tokyo Dome. Fans were thrilled with new outfits and a powerful performance, debuting their new song 'ATTITUDE' from the anime 'Kill Aow.'

On the afternoon of the 9th, aespa left for Japan through Incheon International Airport for their '2026 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : aeXIS LINE - in JAPAN [SPECIAL EDITION DOME TOUR].' This information comes from local media coverage. Please note that there may be variations in the photos provided. Additionally, BLACKPINK's Jennie and aespa are set to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago, with four groups from Korea participating.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, aespa departed through Incheon International Airport for Indonesia to kick off their '2025-26 aespa LIVE TOUR-SYNK: aeXIS LINE in JAKARTA.' This article is based on local media coverage. Note: There may be variations in the photos provided. Additionally, BLACKPINK's Jennie and aespa are set to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago, with four groups from Korea participating.

WINTER from aespa is on the cover of Esquire's April 2026 issue, collaborating with Polo Ralph Lauren. She models various pieces from their Spring/Summer collection and shares insights about her world tour, emphasizing the joy of performing and connecting with fans. The issue is available in Korean bookstores and online.

On the morning of the 24th, GISELLE from aespa attended the photo wall event for the opening of the Wacky WiLLy flagship store in Seoul's Seongsu-dong. The brand is set to hold its first standalone pop-up store in Japan. Additionally, aespa members WINTER, GISELLE, and KARINA departed for Shanghai for their concert tour (video available).

On the morning of the 21st, aespa members WINTER, GISELLE, and KARINA departed from Gimpo International Airport to Shanghai for their '2025-26 aespa LIVE TOUR-SYNK: aeXIS LINE.' Additionally, their new song 'ATTITUDE' has been chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime 'Kill Aow,' and they have been selected again as advertising models for Lotte Duty Free, launching a campaign with KickFlip and Heart2Hearts.

The Music Awards Japan 2026 will take place on June 13, featuring 78 categories and around 2,000 entries. KenTaro Nakajima and Mei Hata are the ambassadors. Events include a Grand Ceremony broadcast live on NHK and a Premiere Ceremony on TOKYO MX. Voting for entries begins soon, highlighting both artists and creators.

WINTER from aespa has donated a total of 200 million won to the UNICEF Korean Committee and Samsung Seoul Hospital to aid children suffering from conflicts and disasters. This donation aims to support their physical and psychological recovery, reflecting WINTER's desire to give back to the world and help children maintain their dreams and normal lives.

During a live stream, aespa's NINGNING responded to a rude comment about her appearance, asserting that everyone should embrace their natural selves. She criticized the lack of respect shown by those who call others 'ugly' and suggested that instead of insulting, people should focus on enjoying music. NINGNING expressed her desire to be seen positively and acknowledged that some comments stem from immaturity.