On the 24th (local time), aespa made history as the first K-pop girl group to headline at the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco. Performing on the main stage, OLM SOUISSI, they captivated the audience with their unique energy and powerful performances.
The Mawazine Festival, held annually in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, is a global music festival that has grown in scale since its inception in 2001, attracting the largest audiences worldwide. This year's lineup also included global stars such as Will Smith, 50 Cent, Becky G, and Lil Baby, alongside aespa.
During the festival, aespa performed a variety of hits including last year's sensations 'Supernova', 'Armageddon', 'Whiplash', mega-hit 'Next Level', and 'Spicy'. They also showcased their unique 'metallic taste' charm with 'ænergy' and 'Set The Tone', emotional vocals in 'Flights, Not Feelings', 'Live My Life', and English tracks 'Better Things', 'Hold On Tight', delivering a total of 11 diverse performances backed by a live band, further heating up the atmosphere.
Having previously performed at major global music festivals such as Coachella, The Governors Ball Music Festival, GMA Summer Concert Series, Outside Lands Festival, and GMO SONIC in the US and Japan, aespa's rich stage experience shone through as they closely interacted with fans through their dazzling stage presence.
Meanwhile, aespa is set to release their single 'Dirty Work' on June 27th at 1 PM through various music platforms. The single includes the title track of the same name, a double title featuring Flo Milli, an English version, and an Instrumental version, totaling four tracks.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)