aespa takes 1st win with "WDA (Whole Different Animal)"+ Stunning stages on June 5 episode of ‘Music Bank’!

BY Demian09 · June 5, 2026

aespa secured their first music show win with “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” on the June 5 episode of 'Music Bank,' marking a strong milestone in their latest comeback promotions.

On the June 5 broadcast, the top two contenders for first place were aespa with “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” and AND2BLE with “Curious.” aespa ultimately took the win with 6,934 points, while AND2BLE followed in second place with 5,676 points.

After being announced as the winner, aespa shared their gratitude: “Thank you for giving us such a meaningful award. We will continue working hard during our full album promotions. Thank you to everyone who worked on ‘"WDA," and thank you to our fans, MY.” The group dedicated the win to their fandom, MY, and expressed appreciation to everyone involved in the track’s production.

Performers and Songs on June 5 episode of ‘Music Bank’

tripleS – “Baby Flower”
MAMAMOO – “4 Flowers”
IDID – “FLY!”
ALPHA DRIVE ONE – “OMG!”
aespa – “LEMONADE”
FIFTY FIFTY – “Like a bubble”
MEOVV – “In My Hands” & “DDI RO RI”
CORTIS – “YOUNGCREATORCREW”
CUTIE STREET – “Puri Cu Cu”
XLOV – “SERVE”
AND2BLE – “Curious”
XODIAC – “Phantom Fire”
BOYFRIEND – “Starlit Voices”
Xikers – “OKay” & “To the Victory”
DDB – “BONJOUR”

The June 5 episode of 'Music Bank' ended with a first-place win for aespa, marking a strong start to their “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” promotions. The broadcast also featured a wide range of performances, highlighting the ongoing competitiveness and variety in this week’s K-pop lineup.

DDB - BONJOUR