aespa has further solidified their popularity in Japan with the successful completion of their first Japanese fan meeting and the thrilling announcement of a third arena tour.
Held on May 24 and 25 at Yokohama’s Pia Arena MM, the event—titled MY-J presents aespa JAPAN FANMEETING 2025 ‘To MY WORLD’—offered an unforgettable experience for their devoted Japanese fans.
With high-energy performances, intimate fan interactions, and a surprise reveal of their next tour, aespa left a lasting impression on the local audience.
The excitement reached a fever pitch when aespa stunned fans by unveiling their plans for a third arena tour set to launch on October 4 in Fukuoka.
The tour will span four major cities—Fukuoka, Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka—and feature a total of ten performances.
This announcement not only highlighted aespa’s growing presence in the Japanese live music scene but also reinforced their rapid rise as one of K-pop’s premier global girl groups.
aespa kicked off the fan meeting with a powerhouse performance of their first Japanese digital single “ZOOM ZOOM.”
The setlist continued with crowd favorites such as the 2024 hits “Supernova” and “Whiplash,” along with their Japanese debut track “Hot Mess.”
Their synchronized choreography, compelling visuals, and seamless vocals underscored why the group has gained such a loyal international fanbase.
A particularly heartwarming moment came during the talk and game session, when the members split into teams and rode moving carts around the venue to greet fans up close.
The group played games, exchanged friendly banter, and charmed the audience by speaking in Japanese throughout.
This interactive portion fostered a genuine sense of connection, creating an electric yet emotional atmosphere that was felt by everyone in attendance.
aespa’s expanding influence in Japan is not only reflected in live events but also in their awards and accolades.
Recently, the group won two trophies at the 39th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
Additionally, they made history at MTV’s Video Music Awards Japan by becoming the first female artists to win four awards in a single year.
Most recently, they took home the “Best Song Asia” honor at the Music Awards Japan, a testament to their crossover success and strong resonance with Japanese audiences.
This fan meeting, coupled with the upcoming tour, marks another pivotal moment in aespa’s journey as global artists.
With their undeniable talent, ever-growing international appeal, and relentless pursuit of excellence, aespa is not only setting new records but also redefining what it means to be a next-generation K-pop group in Japan and beyond.
