aespa shares their recent achievements and emotions in an in-depth @Style interview. They reflect on career growth, evolving artistry, and the meaning behind their latest performances. Online discussions also explore why some netizens unfairly criticize them despite their rising success.
aespa shares joy in @Style interview after unforgettable night of awards
At the Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025, held in Yokohama on May 28, aespa achieved a major milestone by winning three significant honors: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and The Platinum. In their @Style interview, the group recalled the overwhelming moment. “We really didn’t expect it,” they said. “We ended up winning three awards, and two of them were grand prizes. It was incredibly moving.” They expressed heartfelt gratitude to their fans, saying, “We owe this moment to the people who’ve supported us.” They added, “We don’t usually realize how much love we receive, but in moments like this, it really sinks in.”
The @Style feature highlights how aespa recognizes their expanding influence since debut
Reflecting on how things have changed since their debut, the members shared that at first, they didn’t feel very different, but over time, it became clear their creative space had widened. “Back then, we didn’t really notice any big shift,” they said, “but thinking about it now, the spectrum of what we can challenge ourselves with has expanded so much.” They also observed that other artists now sing their songs or participate in related challenges, which no longer feels surprising. “It used to feel unfamiliar, but now it’s just something we’re used to seeing,” they said, suggesting their presence in the industry has grown meaningfully.
Recent performances gave aespa moments of pride and reflection during their @Style interview
In the interview, the group spoke about how recent releases pushed them musically in different directions. “‘Armageddon’ felt like a track that was completely full, like it left no space behind,” they said, “whereas ‘Whiplash’ felt more like a song that emphasizes empty space, as if we were peeling things away.” Recalling their Tokyo Dome concert, they expressed how deeply the experience moved them. “When we saw how many people came to see our stage, it was shocking and emotional,” they shared. The scale and energy of the audience left a lasting impression and reminded them of the impact they had built over time.
aespa gives @Style a preview of their next album and a glimpse into evolving artistry
Looking ahead to their upcoming comeback, aespa shared with @Style that they’re preparing to show a new side of their music. “There’s a track with a slower tempo this time,” they explained. “It’s a style that allows us to focus more on details.” They said the new sound would reflect another shade of aespa’s artistic identity and expressed confidence in delivering something refreshing. “We think this will let us show a different color,” they said, “and we hope fans can feel it too.” Their excitement about this new direction suggests a deeper commitment to musical exploration and meaningful storytelling.
Online discussion questions public perception, not aespa’s success
While aespa continues to reach new heights, some fans on the Korean community MLBPARK have questioned why the group still faces negativity online. One post asked why the group, despite reaching the peak of their career, receives unfair criticism from some internet users. In the comments, several users suggested that it might be because aespa is an SM Entertainment girl group, and anti-SM sentiment often unfairly spills over onto the artists. Others mentioned that recent controversy involving Karina’s alleged political stance had led to the emergence of new anti-fans. Still, many in the community acknowledged that aespa has solidified their position as a top-tier group—pointing out that their status is now strong enough that they’re even representing Apple. The general sentiment in the forum leaned toward recognizing aespa’s resilience and acknowledging that baseless criticism won’t easily shake their place in the industry.
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aespa’s evolution is next level! Agency planning and budget help, yeah, but it’s really the members’ insane talent breaking through every concept that makes it happen.