aespa Tops Domestic and International Music Charts with 'Supernova,' Cementing Their Status as Global Hitmakers

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Global girl group aespa has taken over domestic and international music charts with their song 'Supernova,' further solidifying their status as global hitmakers.

aespa, under SM Entertainment, has been dominating major domestic music charts with their pre-release title track 'Supernova' from their first full-length album.

According to the weekly charts of Melon and Genie (July 1-7) released on the 8th, the song ranked No. 1, breaking the record for the longest time at the top for a song released this year.

On the daily charts, 'Supernova' has held the No. 1 spot for 45 consecutive days on Melon and 47 days on Genie, proving its unwavering popularity as it approaches two months since its release.

These achievements highlight aespa's strong fan base and widespread popularity.

A music market expert stated, "The recent fluctuations in the music charts are significant, yet aespa's 'Supernova' maintaining the top position for such an extended period indicates consistent support from fans and general public appeal."

The popularity of 'Supernova' is not confined to Korea alone.

The song has been listed in Billboard's 'Top 20 K-pop Songs of 2024,' receiving global recognition. Billboard praised aespa, saying, "With their first full-length album 'Armageddon,' aespa has made a flawless debut.

" They added, "Karina and Giselle's sharp rap styles, combined with Winter and Ningning's excellent vocals, make 'Supernova' a song that only aespa can deliver, showcasing each member's perfect role."

aespa's global reach doesn't stop there.

Their Japanese debut single 'Hot Mess,' released on July 3rd, topped the Oricon Daily Singles Chart on July 6th. This success demonstrates that aespa's unique 'metallic' charm resonates with the international market as well. A music critic commented, "aespa's unique musical texture and intense performances seem to have hit the mark with Japanese fans."

These achievements reaffirm the global influence of K-pop groups like aespa.

A K-pop expert noted, "aespa's success signifies not just the triumph of one group but the continuous global expansion of K-pop. Their strong performance across various countries' charts highlights K-pop's diversity and adaptability."

Meanwhile, aespa is currently on their Japanese arena tour, '2024 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK: PARALLEL LINE - in JAPAN.' They will be performing in Nagoya on July 10th and 11th and in Saitama on July 14th and 15th.

This tour is expected to be a platform to witness aespa's global popularity firsthand, with enthusiastic responses anticipated from Japanese fans.

An industry insider remarked, "aespa's Japan tour is more than just a series of concerts; it's an event to showcase K-pop's influence.

The success of this tour will not only elevate aespa's status but also contribute to the global prominence of K-pop."

As the industry watches closely, the outcomes of aespa's global endeavors and their impact on the K-pop industry will be significant.

aespa's success story is expected to provide valuable insights for future strategies of K-pop groups' overseas expansions.

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