aespa made a remarkable debut on Japan’s THE FIRST TAKE, with their live performances generating significant buzz and millions of views. Their appearance on THE FIRST TAKE coincides with their chart-topping success, including a record-tying 14-week streak at number one on Melon. Fans and the public are celebrating aespa’s achievements, solidifying their place as a leading group in the industry.
The Breakthrough of aespa on THE FIRST TAKE
The girl group aespa has made headlines with their first appearance on Japan’s popular YouTube music channel, THE FIRST TAKE. On August 26th, at 10 PM, aespa’s Japan debut song, “Hot Mess,” was added to THE FIRST TAKE’s lineup. Earlier, on August 12th, THE FIRST TAKE had released a one-take live performance video of aespa’s hit song “Supernova.” This video garnered significant attention, amassing 5 million views within a week and ranking high on trending lists.
aespa Rising Fame Through THE FIRST TAKE
THE FIRST TAKE is the most-subscribed music channel in Japan on YouTube, boasting 10 million subscribers. It is known for showcasing real, one-take performances from artists, which has fueled its popularity. aespa officially debuted in Japan with “Hot Mess” last month on the 3rd and has continued to solidify their popularity there. Their arena tour across four cities—Fukuoka, Nagoya, Saitama, and Osaka—featured nine shows, all of which sold out, drawing a total of 100,000 fans. Additionally, their recent special edition Tokyo Dome performance saw 94,000 fans attend over two days, even after opening seats with restricted views.
aespa’s Dominance on the Charts
Meanwhile, aespa’s “Supernova” secured the number one spot on Melon and Genie’s weekly charts for 14 consecutive weeks, from August 19th to 25th. This achievement ties aespa with NewJeans’ record for the longest consecutive chart-topping period. In addition, aespa dominated the charts with five songs on Melon’s daily chart, including “Armageddon,” “Live My Life,” “Drama,” and “Spicy.” They also topped both the Circle Digital and Streaming charts in week 33, solidifying their position with two major victories.
Public Reaction to aespa’s THE FIRST TAKE Success
On the Korean community MLBPARK, fans reacted with both excitement and surprise to this news. Fans recalled the turbulence earlier this year with aespa due to Karina’s dating rumors. They likened aespa’s rise in popularity to a rollercoaster. aespa fans are confident that aespa will win Artist of the Year at the Melon Music Awards. They expressed joy over the group’s success, calling it a blessing in disguise. Comments mentioned NewJeans’ record of 99 consecutive days at number one on the Melon weekly chart. Although NewJeans’ record seemed unbeatable, aespa is now on the verge of breaking it within a year. It is clear that aespa will likely dominate the music industry this year, reminding everyone of the importance of great songs for idols.
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