aespa LEMONADE teasers continued on May 20 at midnight KST with new individual concept photos for Giselle and Karina. The latest images show Karina with bright pink hair and Giselle with purple hair, extending the visual rollout for aespa’s second full-length album “LEMONADE.”1
The album is scheduled for release on May 29 at 1 p.m. KST through music platforms and as a physical album, with 11 tracks confirmed in later reporting, including the title track “LEMONADE” and the pre-release single “WDA (Whole Different Animal) (Feat. G-DRAGON).”2
aespa LEMONADE Teasers Add Giselle and Karina Images

The May 20 teaser update centers on individual concept photos for Giselle and Karina, following earlier “Make It LEMONADE” teaser material released during the comeback rollout. allkpop reported the new images as part of the “LEMONADE” teaser campaign, noting the members’ vivid hair colors as the defining visual detail of the update.1
The teaser sequence had already expanded earlier in the week. Soompi reported that aespa released a “Make It LEMONADE” teaser film and photos at midnight KST on May 18, then updated its coverage on May 19 KST with individual “Make It LEMONADE” images tied to the group’s upcoming full-length album and title track.3
The teasers form part of a broader comeback schedule that was first outlined in April. ChosunBiz, carrying an OSEN report, said aespa released the schedule poster for “LEMONADE” through official channels at midnight on April 21. That rollout was set to begin with a trailer video on April 27 and continue with teaser images, a mood sampler, a highlight medley and a music video teaser before the album release on May 29 at 1 p.m. KST.4
Key Release Facts
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Artist | aespa |
| Album | “LEMONADE” |
| Album format | Second full-length album |
| Release date and time | May 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. KST |
| Release channels | Music platforms and physical album |
| Track count | 11 tracks in later reports |
| Title track | “LEMONADE” |
| Pre-release track | “WDA (Whole Different Animal) (Feat. G-DRAGON)” |
| Latest teaser update | Giselle and Karina individual concept photos released May 20 at midnight KST |
Aju Press reported that SM Entertainment confirmed the May 29 release timing and said the album would be issued both digitally and physically. The same report listed 11 tracks, including the title track, “WDA (Whole Different Animal) (Feat. G-DRAGON),” and a featured version of “LEMONADE.”2
The available reports show one change in the album’s publicly described track count. Korea JoongAng Daily reported on April 20, citing SM Entertainment, that the album was initially announced as a 10-song release. Later May reports list the album as having 11 tracks.52
SM Entertainment described the album in its earlier press material as follows: “The second full-length album ‘Lemonade’ features 10 songs spanning a range of genres.” The same statement said the release would show “the group’s more mature identity” with stronger storytelling around aespa’s fictional universe and musical growth.5
Title Track and Comeback Context
NewsPim reported that the title track “LEMONADE” is an electronic dance song built around a strong synth-bass sound. The lyrics are described as drawing from the saying “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” with a message of turning adversity into opportunity.6
The album follows aespa’s first full-length album “Armageddon,” placing “LEMONADE” as the group’s second full-length project. Korea JoongAng Daily also placed the comeback in the context of aespa’s ongoing “Synk: aexis Line” tour schedule.5
The May 20 Giselle and Karina teasers therefore sit at the midpoint of a multi-stage promotional campaign. The rollout has moved from schedule poster to trailer and teaser films, then to member-focused images, with additional promotional material listed before the May 29 album release.4
Quick FAQ
When will aespa release “LEMONADE”?
aespa is scheduled to release its second full-length album “LEMONADE” on May 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. KST. Reports state that it will be available through music platforms and as a physical album.2
What do the latest aespa LEMONADE teasers show?
The May 20 teaser update features individual concept photos for Giselle and Karina. Karina is shown with bright pink hair, while Giselle is shown with purple hair.1 !aespa LEMONADE teaser rollout May comeback concept With the Giselle and Karina images now added to the campaign, aespa’s “LEMONADE” rollout continues toward its May 29 release. The confirmed details point to a second full-length album anchored by the title track “LEMONADE,” the pre-release “WDA (Whole Different Animal) (Feat. G-DRAGON),” and a structured teaser schedule leading into the comeback.
References
- aespa's Giselle and Karina showcase vibrant charm in new teasers for 'LEMONADE' (allkpop, 2026-05-20)
- aespa to release second full-length album 'LEMONADE' on May 29 (Aju Press, 2026-05-18)
- Update: aespa Poses In Individual Teasers For "LEMONADE" Comeback (Soompi, 2026-05-17)
- aespa rolls out packed teaser schedule for May 29 comeback (ChosunBiz / OSEN, 2026-04-21)
- Girl group aespa to return with second full-length album 'Lemonade' (Korea JoongAng Daily, 2026-04-20)
- 에스파, 29일 정규 2집 '레모네이드' 발매…세계관 새 시즌 예고 (NewsPim, 2026-05-18)