South Korean girl group aespa has made history by becoming the first K-pop girl group to land five albums in the top 40 of the Billboard 200 chart. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as one of the most successful and influential K-pop acts in recent years. aespa, consisting of members Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning, debuted in November 2020 under SM Entertainment. 

Since their inception, the group has consistently pushed boundaries in the K-pop industry, popularizing the metaverse concept and hyperpop music within the genre. The group’s journey to this historic milestone began with their first extended play (EP) “Savage,” which debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart in October 2021. 

This initial success was followed by their second EP “Girls,” which not only broke records for album sales but also peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.aespa’s third EP “My World,” released in May 2023, continued their upward trajectory by reaching number nine on the chart. The group’s momentum showed no signs of slowing down with their fourth EP “Drama,” which debuted at number 33 on the Billboard 200.Most recently, aespa’s first studio album “Armageddon,” released in May 2024, has become their fifth album to enter the top 40 of the Billboard 200. 

This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it comes less than four years after their debut, making aespa the fastest K-pop girl group to accomplish this feat.The group’s success extends beyond album charts. Their singles have also made significant impacts on various Billboard charts. “Next Level,” released in May 2021, peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Global 200 and number 13 on the Billboard Global Excl.

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