aespa Are Ready To Return With New Music Through “Rich Man” — What To Know About Their Comeback

It was undeniable – 2024 was one of aespa‘s best years yet. They had multiple chart-topping tracks, received countless awards and accolades, and mesmerized millions across multiple stages worldwide. They came into 2025 at the top and continue to ride the momentum. At the beginning of this summer the girl group released the single album, “Dirty Work,” but now they are gearing up to return with even more new music.

aespa are scheduled to release their 6th mini-album, “Rich Man,” with an eponymous title track. From concept photos to the music video teaser, fans are hyped for the quartets quick return. Though summer might be ending, aespa are here to keep things hotter than ever and maintain their place at the top of the K-Pop industry.

“Rich Man” Album Details

After a successful June release of “Dirty Work,” “Rich Man” is set to drop on September 5th at 1PM KST. The mini-album will contain six tracks that include ‘Rich Man,’ ‘Drift,’ ‘Bubble,’ ‘Count On Me,’ ‘Angel #48,’ and ‘To The Girls.’ The album looks to present aespa’s very own version of a “rich man.” The album further highlights the group’s artistic identity, along with their individual strengths.

“Rich Man” will come in three different versions: ENERGY, BURST, and RICH MAN BAG. They will each come with a variety of different merch, from photo cards to stickers and even a canvas bag. What fans will receive will be dependent on the album version that they purchase. Fans can rejoice even further, as there will be a “Rich Man” pop-up held in Seoul, followed by LA and New York, so even some international MYs can purchase special merch in person.

A Comeback Amidst A Tour

aespa just kicked off their newest tour that will span from 2025 to 2026: “SYNK : aeXIS LINE.” Its first Seoul concerts were held on August 29-31 at the KSPO Dome. There, they were able to provide fans a sneak peak of their upcoming title track, ‘Rich Man.’ Various fancams popped up across social media, making fans even more hyped for their comeback.

Although having a comeback in the middle of a tour might not be the most ideal, due to tight schedules and a shorter promotional schedule, it seems MYs don’t have to worry. The next stop on aespa’s concert tour is set to take place on October 4th in Japan, giving the girl group ample time to appear on variety programs, music shows, and live radio. For those lucky enough to get tickets, they’ll be able live out the best of both worlds by seeing them live and following their comeback schedule.

aespa’s Support On Kpopmap

Fans will be busy streaming aespa’s new mini-album, but there are more ways to support the girl group via Kpopmap. You can vote for them, for free, by pressing the hearts on their Kpopmap profile here. Wondering how to vote? We have a quick and easy guide here. You can keep track of the number of hearts, daily vote counts, and more through your favorite stars’ Kpopmap profile.

In the past month, many fans talked about aespa’s visuals, performances, and vocals the most – as portrayed by Kpopmap’s very own Fan Vibe. This feature includes an Interest Index which uses AI to capture and collect sentiment from fellow fans from various discussions across social media. Through Kpopmap’s Fan Vibe, you can see what other fans are saying about your favorite K-Pop group! Additionally, after the Interest Index is calculated, groups are automatically placed in the Fan Interest Idol Ranking which resets every month. For the month of August, aespa were one of the top five groups in the Fan Interest Idol Ranking.

Whether they’re performing in concert or on a music show stage, aespa consistently show why they’re currently one of the top girl groups of the K-Pop industry. With “Rich Man” looming ever closer, aespa look to further cement themselves at the top and captivate fans once more through new music. Though rich in talent and fan support, their career continues moving forward and on an upward trajection.