The group debuted on November 17, 2020, with the single "Black Mamba". Their first comeback single "Next Level" was released in May 2021 to widespread commercial success, peaking at number two on the Circle Digital Chart,[1] and K-pop Hot 100.[2] In October 2021, they released their first EP Savage alongside its lead single of the same name. The EP sold 787,600 copies and was the best-selling debut physical release by an SM Entertainment act at the time. The lead single "Savage" also became Aespa's second top-five hit in South Korea and their first top 40 entry on the Billboard Global 200.
In July 2022, they released their second EP Girls, which sold 1,844,376 copies and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. They returned in May 2023 with their third EP My World, which earned 1.8 million pre-orders and sold 1,372,929 million copies on its first day, making it the highest first-day sales by a K-pop girl group.[3]
Studio albums
List of studio albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
^"Forever" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 28 and position 63 on component Download Chart and BGM Chart, respectively.[47][48]
^"Dreams Come True" did not enter RIAS Top Streaming Chart, but peaked at position 8 on RIAS Top Regional Chart.[52]
^"Welcome to My World" did not enter RIAS Top Streaming Chart, but peaked at position 26 on RIAS Top Regional Chart.[55]
^"Spicy" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but it peaked at number 43 on the Oricon Streaming Chart.[56]
^"Armagedon" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but it peaked at number 41 on the Oricon Streaming Chart.[61]
^"Life's Too Short" did not enter RIAS Top Streaming Chart, but peaked at position 16 on RIAS Top Regional Chart.[71]
^"Better Things" did not enter the Billboard JapanHot 100, but it peaked at number 82 on Japan Download Songs.[72]
^"Illusion" did not enter the RIAS Top Streaming Chart, but peaked at number 15 on the RIAS Top Regional Chart.[71]
^"Illusion" did not enter the Billboard Global 200, but peaked at number 150 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart.[75]
^"Hold On Tight" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted at position 116 on the component Download Chart.[79]
^"Hold on Tight" did not enter the RIAS Top Streaming Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the RIAS Top Regional Chart.[80]
^"We Go" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted at position 63 on the component Download Chart.[81]
^"Zoom Zoom" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 198 on the component Download Chart.[82]
^"We Go" (English version) did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted at position 68 on the component Download Chart.[83]
^"Next Level" (Habstrakt Remix) did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 183 on the component Download Chart.[87]
^"Lingo" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 73 on the component Download Chart.[88]
^"ICU" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 68 on the component Download Chart.[88]
^"Girls" (Brllnt Remix) did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 165 on the component Download Chart.[89]
^"Trick or Trick" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 69 on the component Download Chart.[90]
^"Don't Blink" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 67 on the component Download Chart.[90]
^"Hot Air Balloon" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 72 on the component Download Chart.[90]
^"YOLO" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 73 on the component Download Chart.[90]
^"You" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 68 on the component Download Chart.[90]
^"Sun and Moon" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 156 on the component Download Chart.[82]
^"Supernova" (Grimes Remix) did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 159 on the component Download Chart.[91]
References
^2021년 42주차 Digital Chart [2021, Week 42 Digital Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. October 10–16, 2021. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
^Cabral, R. J. (June 26, 2021). "Billboard K-Pop 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
月間 アルバムランキング 2023年06月度 [Oricon Monthly Album Ranking for June, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
週間 アルバムランキング 2023年08月21日付 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking for August 21, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2023年11月20日付 [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking as of November 20, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2023年11月27日付 [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking as of November 27, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
^Peak chart positions for Korean singles on the Circle Digital Chart (previously known as the Gaon Digital Chart):
"Black Mamba". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). November 29 – December 5, 2020. Archived from the original on December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
"Next Level". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). June 13–19, 2021. Archived from the original on June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
"Savage". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). October 10–16, 2021. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
"Dreams Come True". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). January 9–15, 2022. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
"Girls". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 31 – August 6, 2022. Archived from the original on August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
"Black Mamba". November 20–26, 2020. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
"Savage". October 8–14, 2021. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021 – via Facebook.
"Drama". Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. November 10–16, 2023. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023 – via Facebook.
^"2021년 06주차 Download Chart" [Week 6 of 2021 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). January 31 – February 6, 2021. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
^"2021년 06주차 BGM Chart" [Week 6 of 2021 BGM Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). January 31 – February 6, 2021. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
^"週間 ストリーミングランキング – 2023年05月29日付" [Weekly Streaming Ranking – May 29, 2023]. Oricon (in Japanese). May 29, 2023. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
"週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2024年11月04日~2024年11月10日" [Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking: November 4 – November 10, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
"週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2024年11月11日~2024年11月17日" [Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking: November 11 – November 17, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
"週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2024年11月18日~2024年11月24日" [Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking: November 18 – November 24, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
"週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2024年11月25日~2024年12月01日" [Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking: November 25 – December 1, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
オリコン月間 シングルランキング 2024年07月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking July 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
オリコン月間 シングルランキング 2024年08月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking August 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
週間 シングルランキング – 2024年09月02日付 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – Published for September 2, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
週間 シングルランキング – 2024年09月09日付 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – Published for September 9, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
週間 シングルランキング – 2024年09月16日付 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – Published for September 16, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
週間 シングルランキング – 2024年09月23日付 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – Published for September 23, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
週間 シングルランキング – 2024年09月30日付 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – Published for September 30, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
週間 シングルランキング – 2024年10月21日付 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – Published for October 21, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
週間 シングルランキング – 2024年10月28日付 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – Published for October 28, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
週間 シングルランキング – 2024年11月04日付 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – Published for November 4, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 30, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
^2021년 38주차 Download Chart [2021, Week 38 Download Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. September 12–18, 2021. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.