”HYBE issue? We're good friends with that group”... ”aespa” comments on the controversy that's making waves in the music industry

Korean girl group aespa has released their first full album, recording a title track that makes use of aespa's unique color as well as songs in a variety of genres.
On the 27th (today), aespa's first full album "Armageddo" was released at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
Aespa held a media showcase to celebrate the release of "n". This album is the first full album that Aespa has released in four years since their debut, and the number of pre-orders alone has exceeded 1.02 million copies.
Following on from their previous works "Girls", "MY WORLD" and "Drama", this is the fourth consecutive million-seller achievement teaser. Of the 10 songs, the double title song "Armageddon" is a major hit.
The song is garnering attention with its hip-hop dance track that highlights its rough yet controlled sound and its rustic feel.
This album has two title tracks, "Supernova" and "Armageddon."
They said, "Many people say that our songs have a strong, future-oriented flavor, but in addition to that, the songs on the record range from warm ballads to bright, light dance songs, rhythmic songs, and more.
"We tried to show a variety of music and colors, from the modern pop genre to the modern pop genre," he explained. "Through this album, we will tell the story of Season 2 of our worldview, which has expanded into multiple universes.
Things have really started, and in that sense it's special. Many people have left Hirono and wondered where the children of "aespa" had gone, but the world view in the multiverse
Since it has been expanded, it will be on a larger scale and we will be able to show more diverse concepts, so I'm really looking forward to it."
Recently, while the internal conflict within HYBE has been a hot topic in the music industry, there have been rumors regarding the unrelated group "aespa."
When asked about the pressure she felt about the issue before her comeback, Karina said, "I know about the issue," and "But it's my first full album.
Since it was an album, I was practicing hard. I was encouraged by the support and love I received and worked hard to prepare for the full album. I also received a lot of love, so I'm happy with the departure of my first full album.
I'm also grateful to the public. I'm very grateful to the members who worked so hard and to everyone at SM Entertainment."
KARINA added, "We also met the group (NewJeans) on a music show.
But we exchanged hearts in the dressing room. There is no part of us worrying about each other's hard work. We are good friends and we are doing well. We are aware of that, and we are doing well.
"We are continuing to work hard as usual," he said, "I think the love we've received from the public is due in part to our hard work. I hope people will love the song 'Supernova' in many different ways."
I am grateful for that," he said.