“This Is A Joke…” aespa Blasted For Another Terrible Choreography As Members’ Dancing Skills Also Get Slammed
aespa’s latest comeback hasn’t been met with the excitement many expected. Instead, their new title track and choreography are stirring frustration among international fans.
The group recently dropped their mini album Rich Man along with the title track of the same name. While the song was first unveiled at their concert last weekend, fans have now gotten a clearer look at the performance through music show stages and clips shared on TikTok. Rather than celebrating the comeback, many are voicing disappointment.
“Rich Man” is performing steadily on the charts in Korea, but reactions elsewhere are mixed. International fans in particular seem underwhelmed by the song, while aespa’s styling already drew backlash before the release when teaser images were criticized for being too revealing.
Now, the choreography is the latest point of contention.
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Fans have compared the routine to the group’s last comeback “Dirty Work,” which was also widely criticized for lackluster moves. Many feel the group’s performances are going in the wrong direction, especially given aespa’s earlier powerful choreographies that were praised for their intensity and uniqueness.
they used to be so fucking cool https://t.co/CG2tkOW5An
— ✚ (@planetmiyake) September 5, 2025
How did we go from armaggedon to this https://t.co/xRySeMvHTI
— e͏l͏l͏a (@starberryves) September 5, 2025
Who the fuck choreographed this….. https://t.co/lKnVMcOZc4 pic.twitter.com/ShDJvN142A
— JAY ♱ (@_EVILKIMLIP) September 5, 2025
I hope this is a joke, bc “I Am A Rich Man” is literally one of the best Cher quotes and it cant be treated this way w this ass choreo https://t.co/LMn8M5F6n6
— ✨🫚jinjja ale🫗✨ (@avivrant_thang) September 5, 2025
*scratch head* https://t.co/QaqqVTsPAP
— ²⁹A.NEO (@ANeoMulti) September 5, 2025
Giselle has come under especially harsh scrutiny. Some fans have singled out her dancing, feeling she hasn’t shown much improvement. Her coordination is a big point of heavy criticism.
Giselle never beating the uncoordinated member allegations I’m cryingggg https://t.co/TZ20TgQSJ5
— sera (@seraenede) September 5, 2025
With the group continuing to face criticism comeback after comeback, more fans are questioning SM Entertainment’s creative choices and whether aespa’s potential is being wasted on weak choreographies.
