Following aespa's new release, K-pop enthusiasts and netters are joking that SM Entertainment used THIS 'cheat key' to have more male listeners stream "Welcome To My World."

aespa's Dolphin Pants in 'Welcome To My World' Hit Hearts Of Male Listeners– Is It SM's 'Cheat Key'?

On May 2, aespa comprised of Karina, Giselle, Winter and NingNing dropped its pre-released b-sidetrack, "Welcome To My World," which also featured its worldview AI character, naevis.

The song and its MV were unveiled on various music platforms including YouTube, ahead of the quartet's official comeback set on May 8th with its third mini-album, "My World" which consists of the title song, "Spicy."

This is going to be the group's first release in about 10 months, thus, K-pop fans and netters, especially MYs (fandom) have high anticipation of their much-awaited return to the music scene.

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With their pre-released song, aespa ignited the expectation of music enthusiasts and has been gaining hot responses since then.

In particular, the b-sidetrack, "Welcome To My World" is an alternative pop song that combines dreamy guitar riffs and grand orchestration. The song added charm by featuring naevis, who appeared as a helper in aespa's worldview.

This song, which introduced the quartet's new sound with the genre is indeed fun to listen to and is making its way on top of local and international charts.

But, on top of their music, there's a reason why aespa's new MV seems to have captured the hearts of male listeners.

aespa members who show off their long legs in dolphin pants, a kind of hot pants in the music video were enough to shake the hearts of male fans.

In the MV, the four idols flaunted their beauty and legs wearing dolphin pants, which is characterized by slightly opening the side toward the pelvis.

It was popular in Japan in the 80s and 90s, and in Korea, girl groups have been wearing it since 2010. In fact, it is also considered the "best fashion" by men. Some even say that the person who made the dolphin pants should be found and rewarded.

As soon as aespa's MV was released, it circulated through various online communities and SNS, and internet users showed various reactions such as:

• "SM used the cheat key."
• "It will definitely work for male fandom."
• "I'm really looking forward to their stage."

aespa To Show Lively & Free-Spirited Energy in 'My World'

Meanwhile, aespa who will make a comeback on May 8th with its third mini-album, "My World" is expected to feature their lively and free-spirited side with this upcoming release.

According to the agency SM Entertainment on May 3, "Spicy," the title song of aespa's new album is a dance track with strong synth base sound and dynamic beats.

SM continued:

"The lyrics contain the charm of free-spirited aespa, and each member's unique vocals and lively and young energy stand out with a new atmosphere from the intense music they have played."

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Written by Eunice Dawson.