K-pop girl band aespa prepares for second full-length album with pre-release single 'WDA'

by Park Sae-jin Posted : May 4, 2026, 15:06Updated : May 4, 2026, 15:06
This file image shows a concept art image for aespas WDA Courtesy of SM Entertainment
This file image shows a concept art image for aespa's single 'WDA.' Courtesy of SM Entertainment

SEOUL, May 04 (AJP) - South Korean girl group aespa will release a pre-release single titled Whole Different Animal on May 11. The track serves as the initial signal for the rollout of the group's second full-length album.

The release strategy replicates a successful formula used during the campaign for their first studio album. The group's previous pre-release track Supernova recorded top positions on major music charts in South Korea and established strong momentum for the subsequent album launch.

Whole Different Animal will be available on major music streaming platforms at 6 PM (0900 GMT) on May 11. A music video for the single will premiere simultaneously on the SMTOWN YouTube channel.

Promotional teaser images released Monday depict a narrative shift within the group's fictional worldview. The visuals titled The Creature show a new entity born from chaos and the group members in a state of tension.

The upcoming second full-length album, titled LEMONADE, features ten tracks spanning various musical genres. According to the group's social media channels, this project marks the beginning of a new chapter for their overarching storytelling narrative. The full version of the album LEMONADE is scheduled for release at 1 PM on May 29.