Aespa unveils bold new visuals ahead of comeback with 'Dirty Work'

aespa's Karina, left, and Giselle / Courtesy of SM Entertainment

K-pop girl group aespa is turning heads with a dramatic visual transformation ahead of their upcoming comeback.

Aespa released teaser images and individual clip videos of members Karina and Giselle for their new single “Dirty Work” via their official YouTube and social media channels at midnight Monday.

The visuals capture the members in striking poses and cool, photogenic expressions that match the chill and stylish vibe of the track.

Previously released teaser content featuring Winter and Ningning also showcased bold styling choices, including tattoos and grillz (a type of dental jewelry worn over the teeth), signaling a departure from the group’s past aesthetics.

The latest previews from Karina and Giselle add to the impact, further heightening anticipation for the new release.

“Dirty Work,” which drops at 1 p.m. on June 27 on major streaming platforms, will include four tracks — a featured version with American rapper Flo Milli, an English version and an instrumental.

Marking their fifth anniversary this year, aespa is also gearing up for their third world tour.

The group will kick off the “2025 Aespa Live Tour – SYNK: aeXIS LINE –” with a three-night concert at KSPO DOME in Seoul from Aug. 29 to 31, promising an action-packed year of global promotions.

Karina of aespa / Courtesy of SM Entertainment

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.