12/9/2024

aespa's Supernova Named "Best Song of 2024" by Billboard and NME... “A Defining K-pop Anthem of the Year”

aespa’s Supernova has been crowned as the “Best K-pop Song of 2024” by prominent global music outlets, solidifying their global influence.

Billboard and NME, among other leading media, praised the track's innovation and craftsmanship, marking it as a groundbreaking contribution to K-pop.

Billboard Recognizes Its Groundbreaking Production

Billboard ranked Supernova as the #1 track on their “Top 25 K-pop Songs of 2024”, hailing it as the definitive K-pop anthem of the year.

The song was applauded for its innovative structure and seamless harmony, all within a concise 3-minute runtime.

Billboard highlighted the consistent flow of its three choruses, dynamic verses, an emotive bridge, and a powerful dance break, seamlessly tied together.

Showcasing Unique Member Performances

Music critics commended the sharp rap performances by Karina and Giselle, complemented by the powerful vocals of Winter and Ningning.

Particularly notable was the experimental synthesizer sound introduced in the second verse, a bold departure from conventional K-pop formulas.

This ambition to break norms was praised as one of aespa’s defining strengths.

aespa's Supernova Named "Best Song of 2024" by Billboard and NME

Explosive Social Media Reaction

Supernova also went viral on social media, thanks to its addictive beat and captivating choreography.

The experimental electronic sound caught the attention of music pioneers, including Grimes, who released a remix version praised for maintaining the original essence while adding a cybernetic edge.

NME’s Acclaim and Recognition

Renowned British music magazine NME included Supernova in its “Top 50 Songs of 2024”, describing its sound as “NASA-approved cosmic grandeur.”

NME lauded the explosive soundscape, soaring synths, confident lyrics, and infectious electro beats, emphasizing the song's interstellar scale and audacious style.

aespa's Supernova Named "Best Song of 2024

Breaking Records on Domestic Charts

Domestically, Supernova set a new record on the Melon chart, holding the #1 spot for 15 consecutive weeks, the longest-running record in history.

At year-end music award ceremonies, aespa swept major categories, including Album of the Year, Best Song, and Best Music Video, emerging as the most awarded group.

These achievements underscore aespa’s role in pushing K-pop’s boundaries to new heights.

Their innovative musical experiments and perfectly executed performances have elevated K-pop’s stature in the global music scene.

Looking ahead, aespa is set to participate in the “SMTOWN LIVE 2025” concert in Seoul this January, with fans eagerly anticipating their next chapter.

The groundbreaking musicality and performance showcased in Supernova have been hailed as a new milestone for K-pop, paving the way for the genre’s future evolution.

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