aespa will release a pre-release single with G-Dragon before the arrival of their second full-length album, “Lemonade.” SM Entertainment announced that the quartet will unveil “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” on May 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. Then, the full album will follow this release, and it is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026.
See the teaser below:
aespa 에스파 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)' Featuring Artist Teaser
aespa 에스파 The 2nd Album 〖LEMONADE〗
‘WDA (Whole Different Animal)’ ➫ 2026.05.11 6PM (KST) / 5AM (EDT)
‘LEMONADE’ ➫ 2026.05.29 1PM (KST) / 12AM (EDT)🔗 https://t.co/mhvZ0tGlpx
🍋 Pre-order&save… pic.twitter.com/SOgOGKsUyS— aespa (@aespa_official) May 7, 2026
The upcoming track has been described as a hip-hop-based dance song with heavy synth bass and strong hooks. Its lyrics are expected to show aespa’s growth and introduce a new chapter in the group’s future era. G-Dragon participated as a featured artist and also has songwriting credits in his own rap verse, making the collaboration one of the most talked-about parts of the release.
aespa also released a teaser for the “WDA” music video through their official YouTube channel on May 7, 2026. The sneak peek showed the members in a darker and more mysterious aesthetic compared to previous releases. The “Lemonade” album will include 10 tracks across different genres and will be aespa’s first full-length album in about two years, following “Armageddon,” which was released in May 2024
