aespa is back in full force tonight. The quartet’s second studio album, Lemonade, arrives at midnight on May 29, positioning Karina, Winter, Giselle and Ningning at the center of what is shaping up to be one of K-pop’s biggest release weekends of 2026.
Packed with major collaborations, a highly anticipated title track and the group’s latest evolution in sound, Lemonade lands at a pivotal moment in aespa’s global ascent. Here’s everything to know before the album drops.
When Does aespa’s Lemonade Drop?
aespa’s second full-length studio album officially releases May 29, alongside the music video for the title track “LEMONADE.”
The visual has been teased across the group’s social channels over the past several days through cryptic concept clips and cinematic image rollouts that lean into the bright, high-contrast aesthetic suggested by the project’s title.
Release-day momentum is already substantial, with anticipation fueled by the strong early performance of pre-release single “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” featuring G-Dragon, which has already surpassed 17 million Spotify streams since its release.
Why “WDA” Became an Immediate Talking Point
Few K-pop collaborations this year generated as much immediate conversation as aespa linking with G-Dragon.
As the lead single, “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” marked the veteran icon’s latest high-profile return to mainstream Korean pop while offering aespa one of its most ambitious collaborations to date.
Streaming numbers reflected the excitement almost instantly. Crossing 17 million Spotify streams within weeks, the track became one of aespa’s strongest pre-release launches internationally.
Its success also signaled that Lemonade may push beyond the sonic framework established by Armageddon and 2025’s Rich Man EP.
The Surprise Collaborations
aespa initially teased two hidden collaborators attached to “Switchblade” and the title track.
Speculation flooded online fan communities until official confirmation revealed Ty Dolla $ign on “Switchblade” and Becky G on the alternate version of “LEMONADE.”
Full aespa Lemonade Tracklist
The album features 11 tracks, balancing explosive singles with sleek b-sides and major collaborations.
1. “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” ft. G-Dragon
2. “LEMONADE”
3. “Shakin’”
4. “Can’t Help Myself”
5. “Camouflage”
6. “Bite”
7. “Switchblade” ft. Ty Dolla $ign
8. “Roll”
9. “My Plan”
10. “‘Til We Die”
11. “LEMONADE” ft. Becky G
The Path to Lemonade
Lemonade arrives after a run of major milestones. In 2024, Armageddon surpassed 1.02 million pre-orders before release and dominated QQ Music’s charts within hours. The following year, Rich Man debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200, marking another major step in aespa’s U.S. breakthrough.
Touring momentum has also intensified. The recently announced 2026–27 SYNK: COMPLaeXITY world tour spans 25 cities across Asia, Europe, North America and Latin America.
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