🔥 “We do the Dirty Work” — aespa’s New Era Begins
aespa is back—and this time, they’re sharper, cooler, and bolder than ever. On the July 11 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s Music Bank, the girl group stormed the stage with their latest single ‘Dirty Work’, turning up the heat despite the summer swelter.
This marked their official return 8 months after ‘Whiplash’, and it was nothing short of electrifying.
⚙️ ‘Dirty Work’: Synth, Sass, and Swagger
More than just a catchy track, ‘Dirty Work’ encapsulates aespa’s identity: taking on challenges others avoid, carving their own path with unapologetic flair.
Driven by gritty synth bass and cool, detached vocals, the performance captured aespa’s signature “metallic edge”—refined, dangerous, and irresistibly stylish.
🌎 Global Stage, Global Fans
aespa’s stage was part of a stacked Music Bank lineup that included TWICE, Super Junior, VIVIZ, and more. The show airs in 114 countries via KBS World, solidifying K-pop’s global presence.
Music Bank’s K-Chart rankings are based on:
- 🎧 Digital streaming: 60%
- 📺 Broadcast frequency: 20%
- 🗳 Fan voting: 10%
- 💿 Album sales: 5%
- 📱 Social media buzz: 5%
Source Article: 이데일리, “에스파, 무더위 맞서는 묵직한 쇠맛 감성 ‘Dirty Work’,” July 11, 2025.
Alt Text: Aespa posing at the 31st Hanteo Music Awards 2024 wearing red and black stage outfits.
Caption: aespa at the 31st Hanteo Music Awards 2024 in Seoul. Image via Wikimedia Commons
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