aespa has been selected as one of the top 4 most anticipated girl groups for the second half of this year, alongside LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and IVE. The selection is based on aespa's powerful influence in the global music market. The group plans to engage with global fans through a full-scale world tour in the second half of the year. Starting with concerts at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome on August 7-8, aespa will expand their world tour across multiple countries. With their excellent musicality, refined performances, and solid global fanbase, aespa is expected to maintain a strong presence in the K-pop market during the second half of 2026.