G-Dragon’s WDA Feature Confirmed Through aespa Music Video Review

G-Dragon’s participation as a featured artist on aespa’s upcoming song “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” has been confirmed through KBS music video review information reported on May 7, 2026. The G-Dragon aespa WDA collaboration centers on a prerelease track from aespa’s second full-length album, “LEMONADE,” with the song and music video scheduled to arrive before the full album release.¹

The feature drew attention because aespa had previously announced the title and release timing for “WDA,” but G-Dragon’s participation had not been officially confirmed at that stage. MK / Star Today described the disclosure as a result of the review listing, which identified G-Dragon in connection with the song before the release date.²

G-Dragon Listed for aespa’s “WDA” Feature

The key confirmation came from KBS music video review results released on May 7, 2026. Multiple reports said the review materials showed G-Dragon as a featured artist on aespa’s “WDA (Whole Different Animal),” a song included on the group’s upcoming second full-length album, “LEMONADE.”³

Dispatch reported that the “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” music video received a broadcast-eligible rating through the KBS review process and that G-Dragon’s featuring credit appeared in the song information. The outlet also described “WDA” as a track opening a new chapter in aespa’s storyline.⁴

The disclosure followed earlier schedule information from SM Entertainment, which had identified “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” as a prerelease single from “LEMONADE.” Korea JoongAng Daily reported on May 4 that aespa would release the new single and its music video on May 11 at 6 p.m. KST, before the album’s May 29 release.⁵

A short official teaser for “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” was also posted through aespa’s official YouTube channel on May 8, 2026, ahead of the full single and music video release.⁶

Release Schedule and Confirmed Details

The available source material places “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” in two connected release stages. First, the single and music video are set for prerelease on May 11, 2026. Then “LEMONADE,” aespa’s second full-length album, is scheduled to follow on May 29, 2026.⁵

Reports differ slightly in how they frame the May 29 timing. Korea JoongAng Daily reported the album release date and noted that “LEMONADE” will contain 10 tracks, while Hankyung reported that all tracks from aespa’s second full-length album are scheduled to be released at 1 p.m. on May 29, 2026.³⁵

The collaboration is also being reported in the context of prior public links between G-Dragon and aespa. Sports Chosun noted that Karina appeared in the music video for G-Dragon’s “TOO BAD,” and that aespa appeared on G-Dragon’s MBC music project “Good Day.”¹ Those details provide background to the attention around the feature, but the current confirmed update is specifically the “WDA” featuring credit and release schedule.

What Was Known Before the Feature Emerged

Before the KBS review information was reported, the official schedule already identified “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” as aespa’s prerelease single. The song was positioned as part of the rollout for “LEMONADE,” but the earlier schedule report did not include G-Dragon’s feature.⁵

That distinction is important for the current status of the story. The strongest supported facts are that the “WDA” music video review listing connected G-Dragon to the song, that the song and music video are set for May 11 at 6 p.m. KST, and that “LEMONADE” is scheduled for May 29.²

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Cloi Lee

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