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| aespa’s Rich Man – The 6th Mini AlbumIs Out Today As The K-Pop Superstars Sign With Capitol Music Group in Partnership With SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. View Official Video For “Rich Man” HERE aespa Shapes The Future Of K-Pop, Surpassing 11 Million Pre-Orders And Closing Out 43-Date Second World Tour With Sold-Out Encore Shows In Seoul  |
| Acclaimed K-pop quartet aespa – named “Group of the Year” at Billboard Women In Music 2025 – return with Rich Man – The 6th Mini Album. Ranging from hip-hop to dreamy R&B to exhilarating pop, the diverse six-song set delivers a fresh burst of energy and marks aespa’s first release via SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. with Capitol Music Group. Listen to Rich Man – The 6th Mini Album HERE. See below for track listing. Tom March, Chairman & CEO, Capitol Music Group says “We are thrilled to welcome aespa to the Capitol Music Group family and to work alongside our incredible partners at SM Entertainment. aespa are one of the most innovative and exciting groups in music today, and we look forward to supporting their vision, amplifying their global reach, and helping them connect with even more fans around the world.” SM Entertainment CGO & SMKEA Co-CEO Mina Jungmin Choi echoes “We are delighted to officially begin our collaboration with Capitol Music through aespa’s 6th mini album Rich Man. With their signature metallic edge and immersive universe, aespa has earned global acclaim, and we look forward to seeing the group achieve even greater success and engage in more dynamic global activities together with Capitol, one of the world’s leading music labels.” Today, aespa unveiled the official video for the album’s title track. Blending the members’ unique vocals with gritty electric guitar and an addictive topline, “Rich Man” defines richness in personal, not material, terms, with lyrics celebrating self-confidence and believing in oneself. Watch the accompanying video, which captures the song’s explosive energy, HERE. The album also includes “Drift,” a hip-hop dance track marked by an addictive whistle sound, with witty lyrics reflecting aespa’sunstoppable momentum. “Bubble” stands out with its minimal yet weighty blend of drum and bass, delivering a playful message likening a person’s insincere behavior to a bubble that’s meant to be burst. Rounding out the album are “Count On Me,” an R&B track with dreamy synths; “Angel #48,” an ethereal yet upbeat pop song notable for its full English lyrics; and “To The Girls,” a mid-tempo pop track that highlights a grand soundscape and the group’s distinctive vocals. Check out the album highlights medley HERE. Rich Man – The 6th Mini Album is available in 26 variations, including group and individual member versions, and extras such as a photobook, postcard, poster, photo card and more. For the first time ever, the members of aespa – KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE and NINGNING – are signing merchandise. The group’s third world tour launched last week with three consecutive shows at KSPO Dome in Seoul, Korea. Praising aespa’s performance at Billboard Women in Music 2025, Billboard said, “the K-pop supernovas closed the show with a flashy performance of ‘Whiplash (English Version’ – showstopping dance break and all – proving once again why they’re a global force to be reckoned with.” Since their record-breaking debut with “Black Mamba” in 2020, aespa has become a global force in music, building a unique multiverse that transcends the real and digital worlds, all under the guiding message “Only I can define myself.” The group’s 2022 EP Girls debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top Album Sales chart. TIME heralded aespa as one of 2022’s Next Generation Leaders. Their momentum continued with MY WORLD, which also hit No. 1 on the Top Album Sales tally. The group has since released a string of million-selling projects, including the EP Drama,their first full-length album Armageddon, their fifth mini album Whiplash, and the 2025 physical single “Dirty Work.” Track Listing – Rich Man – The 6th Mini Album1. Rich Man2. Drift3. Bubble4. Count On Me5. Angel #486. To The Girls |