aespa's Armageddon Triumphs with iTunes Chart Dominance
aespa's highly anticipated full-length album, Armageddon, has made a resounding impact, reaching the pinnacle of the iTunes album chart in the United States. This monumental achievement marks the group's first album to ascend to the top spot in the coveted American market.
Upon its release on May 28, 2024, Armageddon not only captured the top position in the iTunes U.S. album chart, but it also stormed into the charts worldwide. This remarkable debut cements aespa's status as a formidable force in the global music scene.
The album's success extends beyond the United States, with Armageddon claiming the number one spot on iTunes album charts in an impressive 25 other regions. Dominating territories such as Australia, Canada, Mexico, Norway, New Zealand, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Chile, the album showcases aespa's universal appeal.
Moreover, Armageddon has reigned supreme on QQ Music's and KuGou Music's digital album sales charts in China, further solidifying the group's influence in the Asian music landscape.
The album's title track, Supernova, released on May 13, 2024, achieved an extraordinary Perfect All-Kill (PAK), a coveted accolade in the competitive South Korean music industry. Signaling its immense popularity, the album has garnered over 1.02 million pre-orders, earning aespa the title of million-seller for the fourth time in their illustrious career.
With a total of 10 captivating tracks, Armageddon includes not only the electrifying title track but also an array of exceptional B-side songs. These include Set the Tone, Mine, Licorice, Bahama, Long Chat (#♥), Prologue, Live My Life, and Melody. Music videos for Long Chat (#♥), Licorice, and Live My Life were released ahead of the album's official debut, generating widespread anticipation.
aespa, comprising Winter, Karina, Ningning, and Giselle, is gearing up for their second world tour, SYNK: PARALLEL LINE 2024. The tour will commence in July in their hometown of Seoul, South Korea, with two electrifying nights for their loyal fans.
