aespa’s Controversial Music Show Promotions Trigger Massive Outrage 

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aespa’s latest mini album Rich Man has been one of the most talked-about releases this month, but not only for the reasons fans expected.

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While the music is doing well on charts in Korea, the way promotions were handled has left many disappointed.

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The group officially dropped Rich Man on September 5, and by September 7, their domestic promotions had already wrapped up.

The short window quickly became a major talking point online, with fans criticizing how little time the group actually spent performing on Korean music shows. The comeback felt rushed for many, especially considering that in the past, K-Pop acts would typically promote for weeks at a time.

Adding to the frustration, aespa has already shifted focus to the United States, with reports confirming they are set to perform the title track on Good Morning America this week.

While the overseas stage is a huge opportunity that showcases their growing international reach, fans in Korea feel overlooked, especially since the group never seems to promote for longer than two weeks in their home country.

This isn’t the first time aespa’s comeback has stirred debate. Even before the release, their teaser outfits drew heavy criticism, with each member facing scrutiny one after another. Now, the brevity of their promotions has sparked a larger conversation about how K-Pop comebacks are increasingly being treated like disposable products— fast, flashy, and short-lived.

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Though aespa’s global presence continues to expand, the disappointment surrounding “Rich Man”’s Korean promotions shows just how much fans still value longer, traditional promotion cycles. Many are left wondering whether short domestic stages are becoming the new normal, or if groups like aespa are being pushed to prioritize international schedules above all else.

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