Okay, aespa lovers, time to wave your lightsticks! That’s because the group is continuing their stellar rise with their first studio album, “Armaggedon.” Released on May 27th, and supported by singles “Supernova” and “Armaggedon,” the album has achieved an explosive iTunes domination. The result? A proof of aespa’s powerful comeback!
By May 28th, the group’s album had been crowned the No.1 album on the iTunes Top Albums chart in the United States, marking aespa’s first-ever American chart-topper. But surprises don’t stop there! “Armaggedon” took first place in at least 25 regions worldwide, including Australia, Canada, Mexico, and across various countries in Europe.
aespa are back with a huge Bang, scoring the Top New entry on the Worldwide & European iTunes Album charts with their amazing 1st Album 'Armageddon', landing at #1 & #4 respectively after debuting at #1 on US iTunes & 25 countries, and score the Top New Entry on the Worldwide… pic.twitter.com/x8G1sJTg4w
— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) May 28, 2024
Asia wasn’t immune to the aespa fever and the album is also leading digital sales on China‘s QQ Music and KuGou Music and topping AWA’s real-time rising chart in Japan. This definitely showcases the dazzling popularity this quartet has and accounts for a loyal fanbase, which is all about loving the records and streaming the songs.
The album’s still being reviewed by professional music critics, yet early opinions show a generally positive reception toward “Armaggedon.” Magazines like NME and Forty-Five have received the record with open arms, praising aespa’s experimental sound with interesting sonic features.
