aespa

Aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2020 and has quickly become one of the leading K-pop groups. The group consists of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning. Aespa is characterised by a unique concept that combines the real world with a virtual, digital reality. Each member has a virtual alter ego, the "ae", who lives in the digital world and is integrated into the group's stories and music videos. This innovative combination of music, technology and storytelling has made aespa special from the very beginning.

Their debut song "Black Mamba" (2020) was an instant success and brought them great attention both in South Korea and internationally. The song impressed with its energetic sound and futuristic visual concept. Their subsequent hit *Next Level* (2021) cemented their status as rising stars of the K-pop scene by impressing not only with their music, but also with their groundbreaking visuals and connection to their virtual universe.

Aespa quickly became a major force in the K-pop world and achieved great commercial success with their mini-album *Savage* (2021). They have made a name for themselves through their strong vocal and dance performance as well as their cross-genre musical influences. With their innovative approach and impressive success in such a short time, they are considered one of the most exciting new groups in K-pop and represent the evolution of the genre into the future.