aespa's 'KISS N TELL' Debuts at No. 1 on Oricon Daily Album Chart
aespa tops the Oricon Daily Album Chart with Japanese mini-album KISS N TELL ahead of the launch of their SYNK : COMPLaeXITY tour.
aespa's grip on the Japanese market continues to tighten. The quartet has scored another major milestone after their first Japanese mini-album, KISS N TELL, debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Album Chart dated July 23, adding fresh momentum to one of K-pop's strongest international success stories.
The achievement arrives just days after the album's release, highlighting the group's consistent popularity in Japan. KISS N TELL features six tracks, led by the title song of the same name alongside Orbit Pop, Fangirl, Dawn with Rules, Attitude, and In Halo. It is a concise release, but every track serves a purpose, giving listeners a broader look at aespa's musical direction while staying true to the group's unmistakable identity.
aespa’s first Japanese mini album, "KISS N TELL," has debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Album Chart! The 6-track release features songs "Kill Blue" theme "ATTITUDE" & "Love at First Bite" OST "In Halo." Next up: the "SYNK : COMPLaeXITY" world tour!#aespa #KISSNTELL #Oricon pic.twitter.com/dWDI0MRcwD
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At the centre of the project is KISS N TELL, a house-inspired dance-pop track that blends bright melodies with aespa's trademark confidence. The song leans into a lighter, more playful sound without losing the bold attitude fans have come to expect. It is the kind of summer release that stays put in your playlist after the first listen, balancing catchy hooks with polished production.
The excitement surrounding the album was already building before its official release. From July 18 to 20, aespa met thousands of fans during their MY CLASSMATE fan meeting at Keio Arena in Tokyo. The group used the event to unveil the performance of KISS N TELL for the very first time, drawing an enthusiastic response from the audience. That early showcase helped build anticipation, and the strong reception has now carried over to the charts.
The Oricon triumph reflects aespa's growing influence in one of the world's biggest music markets. Japan has become an increasingly important stage for K-pop acts, yet reaching the top of Oricon remains a meaningful achievement that places artists among the country's strongest-selling releases. aespa has shown they are more than capable of meeting that challenge.
There is little time to slow down. Next month, the group will launch their new world tour, SYNK : COMPLaeXITY, with two concerts at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on August 7 and 8. With a chart-topping Japanese release already behind them and a global tour about to begin, aespa are carrying significant momentum into the next chapter of their career. If the response to KISS N TELL is any indication, fans around the world are ready to come along for the ride.
