Whiplash (EP) explained

Whiplash
Type:EP
Artist:Aespa
Cover:Aespa - Whiplash.png
Caption:Digital cover
Length:18:07
Language:Korean
Label:
Prev Title:Synk: Parallel Line
Prev Year:2024

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.

Background and release

On 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

Whiplash 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". 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". 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".

Commercial performance

In United Kingdom, Whiplash debuted at number 53 on the OCC's UK Album Downloads Chart.[9]

Promotion

Prior to the release of Whiplash, on October 21, 2024, Aespa 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" was opened in Seoul, South Korea, running from October 21 to November 3.[10]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[11]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Croatian International Albums (HDU)[12] 10
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[13] 4
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[14] 17
Nigerian Albums (TurnTable)[15] 74
South Korean Albums (Circle)[16] 1

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[17] 5
South Korean Albums (Circle)[18] 2

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
South KoreaOctober 21, 2024CD
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ko:에스파, 신보 '위플래시' 10월 공개...'슈퍼노바' 신드롬 이을까. Aespa releases new album 'Whiplash' in October...Could this be the 'Supernova' syndrome?. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007801229. Naver. News1. ko. Ahn. Eun-jae. September 23, 2024. September 23, 2024.
  2. Web site: ko:에스파, 쇠맛 과다 '위플래시' 스케줄 포스터 공개. Aespa releases 'Whiplash' schedule poster with too much iron taste. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001153183. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Jeong. Hyo-jin. September 26, 2024. September 26, 2024.
  3. Web site: ko:에스파, 컴백 불 지폈다..1위 줄세우기. Aespa, ignited a comeback..lined up for first place. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005173495. Naver. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. October 12, 2024. October 12, 2024.
  4. Web site: ko:'컴백 D-1' 에스파, '쇠크노' 온다. 'Comeback D-1' Aespa, 'Whiplash' is coming. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003881003. Naver. My Daily. ko. Lee. Seung-gil. October 20, 2024. October 20, 2024.
  5. Web site: ko:에스파, 오늘(21일) 컴백..."'슈퍼노바'보다 더 사랑받길". Aespa, comeback today (21st)..."I hope it gets more love than 'Supernova'". https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/052/0002102407. Naver. YTN. ko. Oh. Ji-won. October 21, 2024. October 21, 2024.
  6. Web site: ko:에스파, 파격변신 예고···강렬한 '쇠맛' 테크노로 돌아온다. Aespa announces unprecedented transformation...returns with intense 'iron-flavored' techno. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000993081. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. October 8, 2024. October 9, 2024.
  7. Web site: ko:에스파(Aespa), 이유 없는 비판에 보내는 경고...힙합 댄스 무드. Aespa, a warning to unreasonable criticism...hip hop dance mood. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001155258. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Lee. Seul-bi. October 9, 2024. October 9, 2024.
  8. Web site: ko:에스파, 다섯 번째 미니앨범 'Whiplash'로 컴백 카운트다운 돌입. Aespa begins countdown to comeback with fifth mini album 'Whiplash'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/445/0000243954. Naver. MHN Sports. ko. Ahn. Ha-neul. October 10, 2024. October 11, 2024.
  9. Web site: Official Album Downloads Chart. Official Charts Company. October 25–31, 2024. October 26, 2024.
  10. Web site: ko:"21일은 에스파 데이!"...'위플래시' 팝업스토어 개최. "The 21st is Aespa Day!"...'Whiplash' pop-up store held. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001156231. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Yoo. Ji-hye. October 14, 2024. October 17, 2024.
  11. Whiplash. SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. South Korea. Credits. photobook, beat version. Aespa. 2024.
  12. Web site: Lista prodaje 45. tjedan 2024.. October 28, 2024. . hr. November 22, 2024.
  13. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-11-11 . . November 7, 2024 . ja . https://archive.today/20241107042246/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2024-11-11/ . November 7, 2024.
  14. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of October 30, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. October 30, 2024.
  15. Web site: TurnTable Charts Official Top 100 Albums October 25, 2024 - October 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241107034133/https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/2 . November 7, 2024 . November 7, 2024 . TurnTable.
  16. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 43 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. October 31, 2024.
  17. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-10 . . November 13, 2024 . https://archive.today/20241113054649/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2024-10/ . November 13, 2024 . ja.
  18. Web site: Circle Album Chart – October 2024. Circle Chart. ko. November 7, 2024.

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