[Dispatch=Park Hye-jin Reporter] aespa is extending its momentum on global charts with its second studio album 'LEMONADE'.

aespa released 'LEMONADE' on the 29th at 1 p.m. It topped domestic album charts including Circle Chart retail album chart and Hanteo Chart (real-time).

'LEMONADE' is aespa's first full-length album in two years. It contains a wide range of genres including electronic dance, rock, hyperpop, medium tempo R&B, and pop rock. It includes a total of 11 tracks.

'WDA' opens with an intense beginning. It is aespa-style hip hop. The grand synth bass and heavy hook created an overwhelming impression. G-Dragon's flavorful featuring added synergy.

The title track 'LEMONADE' is an electronic dance song. aespa's sound has been called 'metallic taste'. This time, sourness was added, showing what is called 'metallic-sweet-sour'.

With a club beat and catchphrase-style hook, it released energy. It is refreshing and vibrant. The version in collaboration with pop star Becky G added Latin pop color.

'Can't Help Myself' challenged rock sound as well. The distorted guitar sound and members' energetic vocals created synergy. It displayed vocal ability.

The 'LEMONADE' fervor is being proven on music charts. It is active on iTunes Top Album Chart. It took the top spot in 19 regions including Taiwan, Mexico, Vietnam, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, and Thailand. It entered the top 10 in 38 regions including the United States, France, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and Italy.

It obtained 'Triple Platinum' certification, awarded when sales on China's 'QQ Music' exceed 3 million yuan. It ranked first on the overall and regular digital album sales chart and first on the K-pop chart integrated across five music platforms under Tencent Music.

In Japan, it ranked first on Line Music Album TOP100 (real-time), first on AWA real-time trending chart, and second on Recochoku daily album ranking. The 'LEMONADE' music video surpassed 10 million views before 24 hours from release.

aespa signaled Chapter 3 with this new album. It unfolds a new worldview centered on the keyword 'fissure'. It will begin its new world tour 'SYNK : COMPLaeXITY' starting in August.

Meanwhile, aespa will appear on MBC-TV 'Show! Music Core' on this day. It will appear on SBS-TV 'Inkigayo' on the 31st.

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