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Aespa Bounces Back with Stronger Performance After Backlash

9/26/2025

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Aespa faced backlash after a lackluster lip-synced Rich Man on Good Morning America.
They then appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, delivering improved vocals and choreography with backup dancers.
Their mini-album Rich Man released on September 5, 2025, featuring a remix with Sevdaliza.
Promotions continue in the U.S. with upcoming stops in Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, and China.

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Aespa faced backlash after a lackluster lip-synced Rich Man on Good Morning America.
They then appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, delivering improved vocals and choreography with backup dancers.
Their mini-album Rich Man released on September 5, 2025, featuring a remix with Sevdaliza.
Promotions continue in the U.S. with upcoming stops in Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, and China.