aespa talks about their relationship with NewJeans amid ADOR and HYBE feud at 'Armageddon' press conference

In addition to their album release, aespa is preparing for their second world tour, SYNK: PARALLEL LINE 2024.

aespa is gearing up for their much-anticipated comeback with the release of their full album 'Armageddon'. On May 27, 2024, the group held a press conference to discuss their new project and address various questions from the media. One of the key topics that arose was their relationship with fellow K-pop group NewJeans amidst the ongoing feud between ADOR and HYBE.

During the press conference, reporters inquired about aespa's relationship with NewJeans, given the publicised conflict between ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin and HYBE. Karina responded to these questions with poise, assuring everyone that there was no animosity between the two groups. She mentioned that they recently saw NewJeans in the waiting room of a music show and exchanged friendly gestures, such as blowing kisses to each other, indicating a cordial relationship despite the external tensions.

For context, the feud between ADOR and HYBE has been making headlines, especially after explosive text messages were released by Min Hee Jin. These messages included a conversation from 2021 with HYBE's chairman Bang Si Hyuk, in which he asked Min to "stomp over" aespa and elevate NewJeans to greater heights of success. The leaked messages suggested a competitive drive to surpass aespa's popularity, stirring significant controversy within the K-pop community.

Despite the conflict involving their managing companies, aespa and NewJeans have maintained professionalism and mutual respect. Both groups seem intent on keeping their interactions positive and unaffected by the corporate disputes.

Regarding their music and future activities, aespa's album 'Armageddon' was released on May 27, 2024, at 6 PM KST. The album includes a total of 10 songs, featuring tracks such as 'Set the Tone', 'Mine', 'Licorice', 'Bahama', 'Long Chat (#)', 'Prologue', 'Live My Life', and 'Melody', alongside the title track 'Armageddon'. The anticipation for the album was high, especially after the earlier release of their first title track 'Supernova', which achieved a
Perfect All-Kill (PAK) in South Korea, marking a significant accomplishment for the group.

In addition to their album release, aespa is preparing for their second world tour, SYNK: PARALLEL LINE 2024. This tour will see them performing in various cities and countries, further establishing their global presence and connecting with their international fanbase.