Aespa announce first Japanese mini-album 'KISS N TELL' with a pink transformation

Girl group aespa will make a Japanese comeback with their first Japanese mini-album, 'KISS N TELL,' set for release on July 24.

SM Entertainment announced on July 2 that the release marks the group's first new Japanese album in about two years. The mini-album carries six original Japanese songs, including the title track "KISS N TELL." It follows their Japanese debut single "Hot Mess."

Stepping away from their powerful concepts, aespa is teasing a "pink transformation" that shows a different side. Teaser images released with the announcement lean into a retro-future look with pink-toned styling.

Ahead of the release, aespa will meet Japanese fans at a fan meeting, 'MY-J presents aespa JAPAN FANMEETING 2026 "MY CLASSMaeTE",' held July 18 to 20 at the Keio Arena in Tokyo.