aespa unveil teasers for first Japanese mini-album ‘KISS N TELL’

SM Entertainment’s global girl group aespa has officially unveiled details for their highly anticipated debut in the Japanese market. The quartet will release their first Japan mini album, titled KISS N TELL, on July 24, 2026, at 0:00 AM (KST/JST).

The announcement was made via aespa’s official Japanese X (Twitter) account, accompanied by striking concept visuals featuring a bold, colorful, and gyaru-inspired aesthetic. Fans have already drawn parallels to the group’s playful and experimental concepts, sparking excitement across social media.

This marks aespa’s first full-scale Japanese project following their explosive global success with releases like LEMONADE. The mini album is expected to blend the group’s signature futuristic “synk” sound with fresh tracks tailored for Japanese audiences, further expanding their reach in one of Asia’s largest music markets.

The announcement comes at a time of strong momentum for aespa, who have solidified their position as one of K-pop’s leading fourth-generation girl groups through innovative concepts, powerful performances, and massive international appeal. With members Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning, the group consistently experiments with bold visuals and multifaceted music.

Details regarding tracklist, title track, and promotional activities for KISS N TELL are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. The July 24 release positions aespa for a busy summer schedule as they continue to build their presence in Japan.