"Chicago, let's go!" aespa makes debut appearance at Lollapalooza.. Steals the show

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Girl group aespa (aespa) set Chicago ablaze with their first-ever Lollapalooza performance.

On the 2nd (local time), aespa took the Allianz Stage at "Lollapalooza Chicago" held at Grant Park in Chicago, USA, delivering a setlist of 14 songs. With the seasoned stage presence and powerful energy befitting their seventh year since debut, they overwhelmed the atmosphere on site.

That day, aespa opened the performance with "Black Mamba" and "Next Level," then followed up with mega-hit tracks beloved by global fans such as "Armageddon," "Supernova," and "Whiplash," performing them alongside a band live session to create a vibrant stage that perfectly matched the festival atmosphere.

Notably, during the "Switchblade" performance, they showcased a surprise joint performance with Ty Dolla $ign (Ty Dolla $ign), who participated as a featured artist. They also delivered regular album tracks including "LEMONADE," "WDA (Whole Different Animal)," "Can't Help Myself," and "SHAKIN'," garnering enthusiastic responses from local fans.

Furthermore, with a setlist covering a wide musical spectrum including "Rich Man," "Bubble," "To The Girls," and "Hold On Tight," along with high-quality performances, they brought the energy of the concert to its peak, successfully concluding their debut Lollapalooza appearance.

After the performance, aespa shared their thoughts: "It was truly an honor to stand on the Lollapalooza Chicago stage. Thanks to so many fans singing along and cheering enthusiastically, we were able to enjoy the stage with great excitement. We hope to carry this positive energy forward into our world tour starting soon."

Ty Dolla $ign, who shared the stage with them, also said: "It was truly meaningful to return to the Lollapalooza stage alongside aespa. Having watched aespa grow over the years, I am incredibly proud of them. Seeing them fill such a large stage with their own energy gave me great inspiration as well. I want to congratulate aespa once again for showing another wonderful performance."

Additionally, the music video for "Switchblade," featuring Ty Dolla $ign, is scheduled to be unexpectedly released today (the 4th) at 1 p.m. via YouTube's SMTOWN channel and other platforms, allowing audiences to witness the chemistry between the two artists once again following this Lollapalooza stage appearance.

Meanwhile, aespa will embark on their new world tour "2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLæXITY," starting with Seoul at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 7th–8 and touring a total of 25 regions across North America, South America, and Europe.

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