Aespa’s fans are super thrilled for the K-pop group’s upcoming comeback, but a possible leak has stolen the spotlight. On June 3, 2025, an international fan spotted a listing on Barnes & Noble’s website, hinting at the album’s title and release date. This leak or spoiler has received mixed reactions from fans. Know more below!
All About K-pop Group Aespa’s Comeback Date, Album Name Leak
The leak came unexpectedly when a fan browsed the U.S. bookshop chain’s site. In the listing, it was mentioned that aespa’s new album, titled Dirty Work, would drop on June 27, 2025. Fans couldn’t control their excitement and shared the news on X. However, not everyone was happy about it. Some fans were upset, as it was an unofficial reveal. Notably, no official word from SM Entertainment, aespa’s agency, has confirmed the leak, but fans are all geared up for the comeback.
Fans are also hoping for a Katseye and Aespa meet-up. Not just a meet-up, the fans are also hoping for the group to join each other’s dance challenge. Take a look at their comments! One user wrote, “Katseye and aespa interactions – I’m sat.” Another user wrote, “same day as Katseye.” Well, it would be nice to watch! Right?
The K-pop group’s album release date leak has once again made headlines after Karina’s recent political controversy. On May 27, she posted Instagram photos wearing a red and black jacket with the number two with a caption of a rose emoji. Some fans linked it to Kim Moon Soo, a conservative South Korean presidential candidate, whose campaign uses red and the number two.
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Karina deleted the post quickly, but the backlash kept growing. In response, she apologised on Bubble and explained that she had no political intent. SM Entertainment also released a statement before the K-pop idol. They said it was removed to avoid confusion.
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