Whiplash is the fifth extended play by South Korean girl group Aespa. It was released by SM Entertainment on October 21, 2024, and contains six tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
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| Released | October 21, 2024 | |||
| Length | 18:07 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Background and release
editOn September 23, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would be releasing their fifth extended play titled Whiplash with the lead single of the same name on October 21.[1] Three days later, the promotional schedule was released.[2] On October 11, the track listing was released alongside the highlight medley teaser video.[3] Nine days later, the music video teaser for "Whiplash" was released.[4] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Whiplash" on October 21.[5]
Composition
editWhiplash contains six tracks. The lead single, "Whiplash", was described as a EDM-based song featuring "strong and fast-paced bass and house beats" with lyrics about "moving forward without hesitation with your own standards and criteria without being confined by a frame".[6] The second track, "Kill It", was described as a hip-hop dance song characterized by "catchy synth" with lyrics "expressesing a warning message to those who send unreasonable criticism".[7] The third track, "Flights, Not Feelings", was described as a R&B song featuring "a vintage yet mysterious rhythm" with lyrics "about having fun [while] letting go of bad feelings and living freely".[8]
The fourth track, "Pink Hoodie", was described as a hip-hop dance song featuring "unique synth sound and energetic bassline" with lyrics "wittily expressing the message of loving yourself as you are and having confidence".[7] The fifth track, "Flowers", was described as a alternative R&B song featuring "sophisticated guitar riff" with lyrics "comparing the feelings of falling in love to flowers".[8] The last track, "Just Another Girl", was described as a pop rock song characterized by "a rough guitar sound" with lyrics "conveying a warning message to a betrayed lover with a feeling of relief".[8]
Promotion
editPrior to the release of Whiplash, on October 21, 2024, Aespa is scheduled to held a live event on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the extended play and connecting with their fanbase. Additionally, a pop-up store named "Aespa Week – #Whiplash_mood" is scheduled to open in Seoul, South Korea, running from October 21 to November 3.[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Whiplash" | Leslie (XYXX) |
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| 3:03 |
| 2. | "Kill It" | Hyun Ji-won |
| Imlay | 3:20 |
| 3. | "Flights, Not Feelings" | Lee Hye-yum (Jam Factory) |
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| 3:02 |
| 4. | "Pink Hoodie" | Lee Eun-hwa (153/Joombas) |
| Thott | 2:27 |
| 5. | "Flowers" | Ji Ye-won (153/Joombas) |
| Johnson | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Just Another Girl" | Lee Seu-ran |
| Phat Fabe | 3:04 |
| Total length: | 18:07 | ||||
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[10]
Studio
- SM Dorii Studio – recording (track 1–3, 5), digital editing (track 5)
- SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording (track 1, 3), digital editing, engineered for mix (track 1)
- SM Droplet Studio – recording (track 1–2, 4), digital editing, engineered for mix (track 2)
- Vibe Music Studio 606 – recording (track 1)
- SM Wavelet Studio – recording, engineered for mix (track 6), digital editing (track 3, 6)
- Golden Bell Tree Sound – recording (track 6)
- Sound Pool Studio – digital editing (track 1)
- 77F Studio – digital editing (track 4)
- SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing (track 1, 5)
- SM Blue Cup Studio – mixing (track 2)
- SM Starlight Studio – mixing (track 3, 6)
- SM Big Shot Studio – mixing (track 4)
- 821 Sound – mastering (all tracks)
Personnel
- Aespa – vocals, background vocals (all tracks)
- Leslie (XYXX) – lyrics (track 1)
- Marcus "MarcLo" Lomax – composition (track 1)
- Neil Ormandy – producer, composition, arrangement (track 1)
- Rosina "Soaky Siren" Russell – composition, background vocals (track 1)
- Lewis Jankel a.k.a. Shift K3Y – producer, composition, arrangement (track 1)
- Hyun Ji-won – lyrics (track 2)
- Imlay – producer, composition, arrangement, vocal directing, synthesizer, FX, instrumental (track 2)
- Ejae – composition (track 2)
- Kirsten Collins – composition (track 2)
- Lee Hye-yum (Jam Factory) – lyrics (track 3)
- Honey Noise (The Hub) – producer, composition, arrangement, drums, bass, piano, synthesizer, programming (track 3)
- Brown Panda (The Hub) – producer, composition, arrangement, drums, bass, piano, synthesizer, programming (track 3)
- Frankie Day (The Hub) – composition (track 3)
- Chanti (The Hub) – composition (track 3)
- Lee Eun-hwa (153/Joombas) – lyrics (track 4)
- Didrik Thott – composition (track 4)
- Sebastian Thott – producer, composition, arrangement, drums, bass, synthesizer, programming (track 4)
- Maria Marcus – composition (track 4)
- Ji Ye-won (153/Joombas) – lyrics (track 5)
- Sofia Kay – composition (track 5)
- Chantry Johnson – producer, composition, arrangement (track 5)
- Noémie Legrand – composition (track 5)
- Lee Seu-ran – lyrics (track 6)
- Fabian Torsson a.k.a. Phat Fabe – producer, composition, arrangement (track 6)
- Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker – composition (track 6)
- Ellen Berg – composition (track 6)
- Nermin Harambašić – composition (track 6)
- Maxx Song – vocal directing (track 1)
- Emily Yeonseo Kim – vocal directing (track 1, 5–6)
- Realmeee – vocal directing (track 2)
- MinGtion – vocal directing (track 3)
- Red Anne – vocal directing (track 3–4)
- Saay – vocal directing (track 5)
- Kriz – background vocals (track 1)
- Kwon Ae-jin – background vocals (track 2)
- Jeong Jae-won – recording (track 1–3, 5), digital editing (track 5)
- Noh Min-ji – recording (track 1, 3), digital editing, engineered for mix (track 1)
- Kim Joo-hyun – recording (track 1–2, 4), digital editing, engineered for mix (track 2)
- Kwak Jeong-shin – recording (track 1)
- Kang Eun-ji – recording, engineered for mix (track 6), digital editing (track 3, 6)
- Kim Kwang-min – recording (track 6)
- Jeong Ho-jin – digital editing (track 1)
- Woo Min-jeong – digital editing (track 4)
- Kim Cheol-sun – mixing (track 1, 5)
- Jung Eui-seok – mixing (track 2)
- Jeong Yoo-ra – mixing (track 3, 6)
- Lee Min-kyu – mixing (track 4)
- Kwon Nam-woo – mastering (all tracks)
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | October 21, 2024 | CD | |
| Various |
References
edit- ^ Ahn, Eun-jae (September 23, 2024). 에스파, 신보 '위플래시' 10월 공개...'슈퍼노바' 신드롬 이을까 [Aespa releases new album 'Whiplash' in October...Could this be the 'Supernova' syndrome?] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved September 23, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeong, Hyo-jin (September 26, 2024). 에스파, 쇠맛 과다 '위플래시' 스케줄 포스터 공개 [Aespa releases 'Whiplash' schedule poster with too much iron taste] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved September 26, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (October 12, 2024). 에스파, 컴백 불 지폈다..1위 줄세우기 [Aespa, ignited a comeback..lined up for first place] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-gil (October 20, 2024). '컴백 D-1' 에스파, '쇠크노' 온다 ['Comeback D-1' Aespa, 'Whiplash' is coming] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Oh, Ji-won (October 21, 2024). 에스파, 오늘(21일) 컴백..."'슈퍼노바'보다 더 사랑받길" [Aespa, comeback today (21st)..."I hope it gets more love than 'Supernova'"] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved October 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ October 8, 2024. 에스파, 파격변신 예고···강렬한 '쇠맛' 테크노로 돌아온다 [Aespa announces unprecedented transformation...returns with intense 'iron-flavored' techno] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via Naver.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Lee, Seul-bi (October 9, 2024). 에스파(Aespa), 이유 없는 비판에 보내는 경고...힙합 댄스 무드 [Aespa, a warning to unreasonable criticism...hip hop dance mood] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Ahn, Ha-neul (October 10, 2024). 에스파, 다섯 번째 미니앨범 'Whiplash'로 컴백 카운트다운 돌입 [Aespa begins countdown to comeback with fifth mini album 'Whiplash'] (in Korean). MHN Sports. Retrieved October 11, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (October 14, 2024). "21일은 에스파 데이!"...'위플래시' 팝업스토어 개최 ["The 21st is Aespa Day!"...'Whiplash' pop-up store held] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Aespa (2024). Whiplash (photobook, beat version). South Korea: SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. Credits.