>>127041429
did something bad go down with them? i'm not up to what happened but don't those japanese alt idol groups the discussion is about usually have some kind of company too?
ofc there's also a ton of actual indie bands in korea
>SM Entertainment has confirmed that aespa will make their comeback in September 2025.
>aespa will begin filming their new music video next week. Lee Jung (Choreographer and dancer from The Black Label) will participate in the new song’s choreography.
>>127041465 >In June 2025, Mina was embroiled in controversy as she was caught having an affair with JDB Entertainment's CEO, who has been married and has two kids.[5] Following the scandal, it was announced that she would be leaving the group on the 13th, with the two remaining members continuing as a duo.[6] The same day, EFG Music announced that IHOTEU's exclusive contract with the agency had been terminated.[7]
>>127041482 >what are the indian coded groups? break it down.
I love Blackpink but it makes sense they're popular in India. Maximalist, colorful aesthetics, constant switchups in the music, even the way Lisa looks feels Bollywood
>aespa was reportedly pushing to release Dirty Work, while SM Entertainment wanted to release a different song instead.
did they get it right?
the group also preferred armageddon over supernova and karina picked out spicy from their demo catalog to come back with after their long hiatus