It looks like aespa’s next big move just got spoiled, MY! The fierce K-pop girl group is expected to make their official return on June 27, 2025, but thanks to a cheeky online leak, the public got to know the next release name and date. The twist? It initially didn’t come from SM Entertainment—it came from Barnes & Noble, of all places.
.@aespa_official’s upcoming single album “Dirty Work” is expected to be released on June 27th, according to Barnes & Noble. pic.twitter.com/ZmuPvnuMEu
— aespa charts (@aespaoncharts) June 3, 2025
On June 3, a fan surfing the U.S. bookstore’s website allegedly stumbled upon a listing for a new aespa album titled “Dirty Work.” The listing even included a release date—June 27. As expected, the internet exploded. Some fans cheered for the accidental slip, others called the store out for ruining the surprise, and many are still debating if it’s even real.
Now, just today (June 4, 2025), SM Entertainment took to social media to confirm the release of “Dirty Work” on the previously revealed date. It still isn’t clear if the company decided to spill the deets following the info leak from Barnes & Noble, and it has not been confirmed whether this music project will be an EP, album, or simply a stand-alone single.
No matter if the leak was accidental or intentional, one thing’s for sure: June 27 is about to be a very busy day for aespa fans.
