HYBE shade or self-introspection? Lines from aespa's new song 'Whiplash' met with mixed reactions
While the line in question wasn’t written by the four members—Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning—it has gone viral, with fans claiming it is aimed at HYBE.
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The South Korean girl group aespa, from SM Entertainment, released their new mini-album "Whiplash" on October 21, accompanied by a high-energy music video for the title track. This comeback marked the group's fifth mini-album, following their successful debut studio album "Armageddon" earlier this year.
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Renowned for their metaverse concepts and hyper-pop sound, aespa infuses their music with a new level of confidence and swagger through this EDM-driven, techno-inspired track that is sure to leave listeners breathless.
While their fans, known as "MYs," have been streaming the song and enjoying it—particularly the line "Cats gon' copy one idea, two, then the whole look, then deny it"—many aespa fans on X (formerly Twitter) have started suggesting that this line was written as a dig at the company HYBE. This speculation stems from the "step on aespa" line found in text messages between former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and HYBE Founder Bang PD.
Since then, aespa fans have expressed animosity toward all HYBE groups. While the line in question wasn’t written by the four members—Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning—it has gone viral, with fans claiming it is aimed at the conglomerate.
On the other hand, HYBE group fans have countered by pointing out that aespa has faced repeated plagiarism allegations from smaller artists. Many even claim the song resembles Charli XCX's album "Brat", especially after MYs discreted every other girl group. This controversy was ignited by Pop Base’s X account, which shared the lyrics.
About Whiplash:
The mini-album features six tracks, each adding a distinct sound to its overall vibe. Alongside the title track, the songs "Kill It," "Flights," "Not Feelings," "Pink Hoodies," "Flowers," and "Just Another Girl" offer a blend of styles, ranging from hard-hitting beats to more melodic and introspective tunes.
The group also expanded their global reach with their first Japanese single, "Hot Mess," marking their official debut in Japan. With "Whiplash," aespa aims to take another significant step forward and solidify its status as one of the leading girl groups of K-pop's new generation.
Updated: October 22, 2024 12:49 PM IST
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