Espa Tattoo + Grillz Makes a Breakthrough Comeback with ‘Dirty Work’

MUSIC Jun 16, 2025

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Espa will make a comeback on June 27 with a bold visual transformation and a cool and sexy performance with their new song ‘Dirty Work’.Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment
Espa will make a comeback on June 27 with a bold visual transformation and a cool and sexy performance with their new song ‘Dirty Work’.Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment

aespa is shaking up the K-pop scene once again with a new concept.

Espa will be simultaneously releasing their new single ‘Dirty Work’ worldwide on June 27th at 1 PM.In addition to the title track, this single will also include a version featuring American rapper Flo Milli, an English version, and an instrumental, for a total of four tracks, meeting fans with a diverse lineup.

‘Dirty Work’ is a hip-hop dance song with a captivating sound centered on a synth bass and aespa’s signature cool and chill vocals.Aespa, who has been represented by a strong and energetic image so far, has tried a sexy and relaxed vibe with less strength this time, and the performance was completed with a concept that coexists with hipness and sophistication.

In particular, the individual dance breaks that decorate the climax of the song and the explosive final chorus part are choreographed to maximize the individuality of the members, foreshadowing a strong impact on stage.

In the teaser images and videos released through the official SNS and YouTube channel, members Winter and Ningning foreshadow a drastic visual transformation with tattoos and grillz.Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment
In the teaser images and videos released through the official SNS and YouTube channel, members Winter and Ningning foreshadow a drastic visual transformation with tattoos and grillz.Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment

The teaser released ahead of the comeback is also noteworthy.In the teaser image and video released through aespa’s official SNS and YouTube channel at midnight on the 16th, members Winter and Ningning showed off a drastic visual transformation with tattoos and grillz, strongly revealing the concept of ‘Dirty Work’.The visuals, which are bolder and chicer than before, are further raising expectations for this activity.

Meanwhile, aespa’s single ‘Dirty Work’ is scheduled to be released as a physical album as well as a digital song on June 27.


Reporter Jang Eun- eunj@donga.com

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