K-pop hitmaker aespa drops English version of hit single 'Whiplash' remixed by superstar DJ Steve Aoki
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Plus an English version and Sped-up English version, as part of a trio of electrifying new renditions for fans
aespa returns to the UK as part of SMTOWN LIVE in London on 28 June
“aespa deliver addictive pop and winning experiments” – Rolling Stone
“The quartet makes a bid for main pop girl status” – NME
“The vibes are confident” – CLASH
“The future of K-pop” – The London Standard
Global K-pop hitmaker aespa is unstoppable in their new English version of their hit single ‘Whiplash’ – out now via SM Entertainment / Virgin Records. In addition to the English version, the fierce K-pop group has also released a sped-up version of the English single as well as a fresh remix by 2x GRAMMY-nominated DJ and producer Steve Aoki. Listen to all tracks HERE.
The original hit single, ‘Whiplash’ took the world by storm by amassing nearly 150 million views on YouTube and entering the Billboard World Albums and Global 200 Charts. The sassy house record with a punchy bass beat includes lyrics that express aespa’s bold and confident attitude, breaking free from conventional standards and boldly changing the game wherever they go – befitting of a K-pop group that has been smashing records consistently over the past year.
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Taking the track to higher levels, Steve Aoki, the world-renowned DJ and producer, has lent his signature sound to the already exhilarating dance-pop anthem for ‘Whiplash (Steve Aoki Remix)’. With his masterful touch, Aoki infuses the track with his signature tech house beats and an infectious energy that elevates the single to new heights.
"We’re so excited to share these new versions of ‘Whiplash’ with our global Mys and to have Steve Aoki remix the song,” shared aespa. “The new English version and remix have a different charm from the original and, since it’s a song we can now sing with even more global Mys, we’re excited for the day we get to perform it on stage."
Steve Aoki said of the release: “I'm so excited to team up with aespa on 'Whiplash'. The original already has such an electrifying energy, so getting to collaborate with the group to bring a fresh new vibe to the record was a fun creative challenge."
The English release of ‘Whiplash’ builds on the momentum of a phenomenal 2024 for the group that has seen the release of their fifth mini-album “Whiplash”, which debuted at No. 1 on iTunes’s Worldwide Album chart, and their first full-length album, “Armageddon” which featured the viral single ‘Supernova’. The hit song was named one of NME’s 50 Best Songs of 2024 and Best K-pop Songs of 2024, along with DAZED’s 50 Best K-pop Tracks of 2024. It also spent 15 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Korea’s domestic music streaming platforms Melon and Genie – setting a record on Melon for the longest-running number one in the platform’s history.
aespa just wrapped the European leg of their highly anticipated second world tour “2024 - 25 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : PARALLEL LINE”, which kicked off with a headline show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. The group will return to the UK in June to perform at SMTOWN LIVE in London at Allianz Twickenham Stadium on 28 June. The epic stadium concert, in celebration of SM Entertainment’s 30th anniversary, also features over a dozen other K-pop stars including NCT, RIIZE, Red Velvet, and more. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster, AXS and MYTICKET.
“Whiplash (English Ver.)” - Tracklisting
1. Whiplash (English Ver.)
2. Whiplash (Steve Aoki Remix)
3. Whiplash (English Ver.) (Sped Up Ver.)
About aespa
aespa is a fierce K-Pop group with a unique concept. Each of the four members - KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE and NINGNING - has a correlating avatar in the virtual world created from their personal data. The group made unprecedented history with their 2020 debut single ‘Black Mamba’, which was the fastest debut video for any K-Pop group in YouTube history to hit 100 million views. The group’s 2022 EP, “Girls”, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and crashed the Top 3 of the Billboard 200 – their highest to date. Their third EP, “MY WORLD”, also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart. All of these milestones have led to aespa’s recently released EP “Drama” – aespa has now achieved three consecutive million-seller debuts with these projects, reaffirming their powerful presence. They continue to receive global recognition, including being named among TIME Magazine’s Next Generation Leaders in 2022, and one of Financial Times 25 Most Influential Women Of 2023. Recently, the group made history as the first K-Pop artists to play at music festivals The Governors Ball in June and Outside Lands in August amidst their global tour.