K-pop girl group aespa performs during a media showcase in Seoul on May 27, prior to the release of its album "Armageddon." AFP-Yonhap By KTimes Aespa's "Supernova" has been named one of the "Best Songs of 2024 (So Far)" by the British music magazine Dork, following its inclusion in the U.S.
Billboard charts. The recognition for the pre-release title track from the girl group's first full-length album highlights the global praise the K-pop act is receiving from international media. Dork described "Supernova" as a cosmic work where electropop and hip-hop collide, taking listeners to another world.
It added that the track creates a black hole-like beat that pulls listeners in and spits them out into another dimension. "This is not just K-pop; it's a space journey that overwhelms your speakers," it said. Additionally, Forbes reported that aespa's first full-length album, "Armageddon," entered the Billboard 200 chart, noting, "'Armageddon' has made its debut among the best-selling albums in the U.
S., driven by a significant increase in sales." Forbes emphasized that this marks one of the highest sales figures for the group, showcasing substantial growth compared to previous periods.
"Supernova" also continues to dominate domestic charts, securing the number one spot on major music sites Melon and Genie for nine consecutive weeks, setting a record for the longest period at number one among songs released this year. Meanwhile, aespa will continue its "2024 aespa LIVE TOUR: SYNK - P.