Aespa’s second studio album, Lemonade, debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, marking the group’s third top ten on the chart. The title track also climbed to No. 20 on the Billboard Global 200, capping off a massive year for the four-member group.
The wins kept coming in Hong Kong, where aespa headlined the second annual TMElive International Music Awards and took home best international group. They performed“Whiplash”and“Lemonade”on the same bill as Stray Kids, Charlie Puth, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. But it was what happened backstage that stuck with us. Karina told Billboard that if their music gives strength to many people, the group is satisfied with that alone.
Giselle added a message that lands for anyone, fan or not: even on your worst days, try to be confident, because the effort still pays off. It’s a reminder that the artists behind the big chart numbers are also people who know what a hard week feels like.
What’s the one song you turn to when you need a confidence boost? Drop it in the comments and we might play it.
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