aespa concludes their Japan tour and arrives in Korea. The 2025 MAMA AWARDS announces additional performers including G-DRAGON.

The 2025 MAMA AWARDS, taking place in Hong Kong on November 28-29, will showcase artists including aespa, G-DRAGON, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. The event promises a vibrant celebration of K-POP, with a diverse lineup and a focus on global influence. Fans eagerly await the iconic performances that will define the year.

On the afternoon of the 17th, aespa members KARINA, GISELLE, and WINTER departed from Incheon International Airport to Japan for their 2025 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK: aeXIS LINE. They will perform at Aichi's IG Arena on October 18 and 19. Additionally, aespa successfully concluded their Tokyo concert and will hold a pop-up event for their 6th mini-album 'Rich Man' starting October 10 in Tokyo.

Kim Yuni, a former SM trainee, discusses her experiences on SBS's 'Our Ballad,' revealing her past with fellow trainees from aespa and Hearts2Hearts. She shares her emotional journey of transitioning from a trainee to a performer, expressing feelings of sadness watching her peers debut while she continued to train. Yuni's choice of song reflects her struggles and hopes for a new beginning, ultimately succeeding in advancing to the next round with heartfelt performances praised by the judges.

On the morning of the 16th, a press conference for the ENA variety show 'It's Okay to Be Directionally Challenged' took place at the Shocking K-POP Center in Seoul's Mapo District. Attendees included Song Hena, comedian Kim Won-hun, Park Ji-hyun, Song Tae-jin, Kim Yong-bin, and PD Kong De-han. The show features celebrities taking on customized travel challenges created by a team of creators.

On the morning of the 16th, aespa's WINTER attended a CHAUMET event at Lotte Department Store in Seoul's Songpa District, showcasing her charming equestrian style. In an interview, she shared her thoughts on their activities. Meanwhile, aespa successfully concluded their Tokyo concert, thrilling 30,000 fans with a rich setlist.

On October 15, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. The event featured numerous K-pop stars, including members of BTS, BIGBANG, and Stray Kids, as well as popular actors, creating a glamorous atmosphere. The event highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness and showcased the unity of the entertainment industry.

On the afternoon of the 15th, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, attended by K-pop artists including aespa, IVE's Wonyoung, Yujin, LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon, and others. The event highlighted the importance of awareness and support for breast cancer.

aespa is currently on their third arena tour in Japan, demonstrating their explosive presence. They performed at Tokyo's Ariake Arena from November 11-13, attracting around 30,000 fans. The tour included a rich setlist featuring hits like 'Next Level' and their new song 'Rich Man,' which achieved triple crown status. They plan to continue their tour across Asia in 2024.

On the afternoon of the 14th, aespa's GISELLE and NINGNING arrived back in Korea via Incheon International Airport after completing their nationwide arena tour '2025 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK: aeXIS LINE - in JAPAN.' The tour featured the exciting debut of their new song 'Rich Man' in Fukuoka.

On the afternoon of the 14th, aespa's KARINA and WINTER returned to Incheon International Airport from Japan after completing their nationwide arena tour, '2025 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK: aeXIS LINE - in JAPAN.' The tour kicked off in Fukuoka and included the exciting debut of their new song 'Rich Man.'