aespa Releases New Single “Rich Man” and Mini-Album, Expands Global Tour

aespa has released its sixth mini-album, “Rich Man,” alongside a significantly expanded global tour. The new album is available in five editions: a group version and separate versions by each member—Karina, Giselle, Winter, Ningning, and Jungeun. Each “Rich Man” edition includes a CD, a 64-page photo book, stickers, random postcards from four designs, folding posters from two designs, random photo cards from four designs, and signed postcards from four designs, priced at $29.99. Since debuting in 2020 with “Black Mamba,” aespa has become a leading group in the K-pop industry by releasing numerous hit songs such as “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Drama.” Regarding the tour, aespa has greatly expanded its “aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE” for 2024–2025. Starting with performances in Seoul last June, the tour has traveled to Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Australia, and will now extend to North America, Mexico, and Europe, totaling 41 shows across 29 cities. The 2025 tour schedule begins on January 28 in Seattle, with 10 performances in eight cities across North America and Mexico by mid-February. In March, the group will hold 5 performances in five European cities: London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Madrid. Tickets for the U.S. and Canada will go on general sale on October 4, while tickets for the concert in Mexico City will be available starting October 9. Meanwhile, last week aespa collaborated with singer Grimes to release a remix of their hit song “Supernova” as part of a 6-song EP titled “iScreaM Vol. 33: Supernova / Armageddon Remixes.” This follows the release of their first full-length album, “Armageddon,” and further strengthens the group’s global presence.