K-pop group aespa is gearing up for a comeback in May with a new album, marking their first release in nine months. The announcement follows reports from media outlets and confirmation from SM Entertainment. Fans anticipate another hit, given the group's history of successful May releases.
On March 13, 2026, media outlet IZE reported that aespa, consisting of members Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning, is preparing a new album for a May comeback. This will be the group's first official Korean release since their sixth mini album Rich Man, which dropped in September 2025.
aespa has built a strong reputation in the fourth-generation K-pop scene with consistent chart-toppers like Next Level, Savage, Spicy, Supernova, Dirty Work, and the title track from Rich Man. Their albums have achieved impressive sales figures: MY WORLD sold 1.69 million copies in its first week, Armageddon 1.15 million, Drama 1.13 million, Girls 1.12 million, and Rich Man 1.08 million. Notably, Girls became the first K-pop girl group album to surpass one million first-week sales.
The May timing adds to the excitement, as aespa has a track record of major releases in that month. Next Level, which boosted their mainstream popularity, came out in May, as did Spicy and their first full-length album Armageddon, featuring hits Supernova and Armageddon. According to allkpop, the group is aiming for a sixth consecutive million-selling album in first-week sales.
SM Entertainment has officially confirmed the plans for the May album release. With aespa's streak of successes, industry observers and fans are watching closely for what could be another addition to their impressive discography.