aespa to return with new release in September
Following a report from a Korean media outlet, SM Entertainment released a statement confirming the news, saying that the group is preparing a new album with the goal of coming back to the stage in September.
The group will also begin filming the music video for their new song, marking their return approximately three months after their previous release, "Dirty Work."
It was just recently that aespa concluded promotions for the release with their final performance on SBS's "Inkigayo" on 13 July.
Member Winter, during their first-place win on the show, teased fans by saying, "We'll be back soon. Please give lots of love to our next comeback song as well."
Adding to the excitement, it was reported that the choreography for the upcoming title track will feature Leejung Lee, a renowned dancer currently appearing on Mnet's dance survival show "Street Woman Fighter: World Championship".
(Photo Source: aespa IG, Leejung Lee IG)
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