aespa's 'LEMONADE' Achieves Strong First-Week Sales and Global Chart Dominance

aespa's second full album, 'LEMONADE,' has made a significant impact on the global music scene, demonstrating remarkable performance in album sales and international chart rankings. This success is particularly noteworthy as it occurs during a period where K-pop album sales are reportedly experiencing a slowdown for some top girl groups, highlighting aespa's sustained influence.

Released on May 29, 2026, 'LEMONADE' recorded over 840,000 first-day sales on the Hanteo Chart, contributing to approximately 900,000 first-week sales. The album topped iTunes 'Top Album' charts in 19 countries, including Nigeria, Taiwan, and Mexico, and entered the top 10 in 38 regions across Asia, Europe, and South America. It also achieved 'Triple Platinum' certification on China's QQ Music and its music video surpassed 10 million views within 24 hours. The album expands aespa's unique '쇠맛' (iron taste) concept by adding '신맛' (sour) and '달콤함' (sweetness), featuring collaborations with artists like Becky G and Ty Dolla $ign on tracks such as 'WDA (Whole Different Animal).'

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