aespa to release first Japanese EP 'KISS N TELL' in July

By Joonha Yoo Posted : July 2, 2026, 15:41 Updated : July 2, 2026, 15:41
A teaser image for aespa's debut Japanese EP "KISS N TELL," released through the group's official social media channels. Courtesy of SM Entertainment

SEOUL, July 02 (AJP) - K-pop girl group aespa will return to the Japanese music scene after about two years with its debut Japanese EP, "KISS N TELL," set for release on July 24, the group's agency SM Entertainment said Thursday.

The group — Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning — will offer six new original Japanese tracks on the EP, led by the title song of the same name. It follows aespa's Japanese debut single "Hot Mess."

SM also released teaser images for "KISS N TELL" through aespa's official social media channels. The images show the members in retro-futuristic styling built around pink tones, matching the mysterious mood of the title track.
 
A teaser image for aespa's debut Japanese EP "KISS N TELL." The members pose in front of a mirror amid salon props including wigs and mannequin heads, continuing the playful, girlish concept of the release. Courtesy of SM Entertainment

Ahead of the EP's release, aespa will hold a three-day fan meeting, titled "MY-J presents aespa JAPAN FANMEETING 2026 MY CLASSMaeTE," from July 18 to 20 at Keio Arena Tokyo.

The Japanese EP follows aespa's second Korean full-length album, "LEMONADE," released in May.
Joonha Yoo

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