K-pop quartet aespa release new album in Japan

by Joonha Yoo Posted : July 24, 2026, 11:04Updated : July 24, 2026, 11:04
K-pop girl group aespa poses in a promotional image for its first Japanese mini album KISS N TELL Courtesy of SM Entertainment
Courtesy of SM Entertainment
SEOUL, July 24 (AJP) - K-pop girl group aespa released their first Japanese mini album on Friday as they seek to expand their presence in Japan.

"KISS N TELL" features six songs including the title track of the same name, a dance-pop song with upbeat piano melodies, rhythmic beats and layered harmonies, with lyrics exploring deepening friendships through shared personal concerns and emotions, according to their agency SM Entertainment.

Released alongside the album, the music video for the title track is set in an amusement park and showcases the quartet's choreography against bright, summery visuals.

The album also includes "ATTITUDE," a theme song for the Japanese television anime "Kill Blue"; "In Halo," featured in the drama "First Bite"; and three new songs, "Orbit Pop," "Fangirl" and "Done with Rules."

The latest release comes about two years after aespa debuted in Japan with their single "Hot Mess" in 2024.

Meanwhile, aespa will perform at this year's Lollapalooza Chicago in Grant Park, a music festival in Illinois, in August.