Overview
- Aespa released their second full-length album, Lemonade, on Friday, May 29, 2026, accompanied by a music video for the title track.
- The group describes the record as a deliberate shift from their earlier 'metallic' sound to a more 'sour,' EDM-forward palette meant to feel refreshing for summer.
- Lemonade features high-profile collaborators including G-Dragon on the prerelease single 'WDA (Whole Different Animal),' Ty Dolla $ign on 'Switchblade,' and a Becky G version of the title track on the digital edition.
- SM Entertainment has launched linked promotions — pop-up events in Seoul, Los Angeles and other cities plus an exclusive Complex pop-up in LA — and confirmed festival and tour plans such as Lollapalooza and the SYNK: COMPLaeXITY world tour beginning in Seoul on Aug. 7–8.
- Early coverage describes the album as having confident, standout moments alongside uneven tracks, with pre-release single traction reported strong and reviews so far mixed on overall consistency.