aespa Successfully Makes First Appearance at US Lollapalooza
2026년 8월 5일
SM Entertainment's aespa set Chicago ablaze. On August 2 (local time), the group took the stage at the Allianz Stage for 'Lollapalooza Chicago' held at Grant Park. Performing a total of 14 songs, aespa captivated the crowd with the seasoned stage presence and powerful energy of a group in their seventh year, successfully concluding their first Lollapalooza performance.
Lollapalooza Chicago, which began in 1991, is one of the world's largest outdoor music festivals, ranked alongside Coachella and Glastonbury as a top-tier global music event. aespa opened the show with 'Black Mamba' and 'Next Level.' They then delivered a vibrant performance fitting for a festival, featuring hit songs loved by global fans such as 'Armageddon,' 'Supernova,' and 'Whiplash,' accompanied by a live band session.
Notably, Ty Dolla $ign, who featured on 'Switchblade,' made a surprise appearance to perform a joint set. The group also showcased tracks from their second album, including 'LEMONADE,' 'WDA (Whole Different Animal),' 'Can’t Help Myself,' and 'SHAKIN'.' They further energized the local fans with a diverse setlist ranging from 'Rich Man' and 'Bubble' to 'To The Girls' and 'Hold On Tight,' proving their broad musical spectrum and commanding stage presence.
After the performance, aespa shared, 'It was truly an honor to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago. Thanks to the fans singing along and cheering so warmly, we were able to enjoy the stage so much. We want to carry this great energy into our upcoming world tour.' Ty Dolla $ign also commented, 'It was meaningful to return to the Lollapalooza stage with aespa. Having watched their growth, I am very proud of them. Seeing them fill such a big stage with their own energy inspired me greatly. I want to congratulate aespa again for their wonderful performance.'
Additionally, the music video for 'Switchblade,' featuring Ty Dolla $ign, is scheduled to be revealed on the SMTOWN YouTube channel on August 4 at 1 PM. This will allow fans to see the artists' chemistry once again after their Lollapalooza stage. Meanwhile, aespa is set to launch their new world tour, '2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLæXITY,' starting August 7-8 at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome, covering a total of 25 regions across North America, South America, and Europe.