aespa Proves Global Hit-Maker Status with Quadruple Win at MTV VMAJ 2025
K-pop sensation aespa continues to solidify their international presence, securing four major awards at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2025 (VMAJ) held on March 19 at K-Arena Yokohama.
Unprecedented Achievement at VMAJ
aespa’s victories include:
- Artist of the Year
- Best Group Video (International) for “Whiplash”
- Best Dance Video for “Supernova”
- Best K-Pop Video for “Armageddon”
This quadruple win marks the first time a female artist has achieved such success in VMAJ history, further cementing aespa’s status in the global music scene.
Gratitude and Performance
The group expressed their gratitude, stating, “We’re delighted that our music has reached so many people, and we want to thank our Japanese MYs (fans) for their constant support.” Following their acceptance speeches, aespa captivated the audience with a powerful performance of “Whiplash.”
Continued Success in Japan
This triumph follows aespa’s recent double win at the 39th Japan Gold Disc Awards, where they received “New Artist of the Year” and “Best 3 New Artists” accolades. Since their official Japanese debut with “Hot Mess” on July 3 last year, aespa has demonstrated remarkable popularity in Japan, including sold-out arena tours and back-to-back Tokyo Dome performances.
Future Engagements
aespa is set to participate in the Tokyo leg of “Summer Sonic 2025,” a major urban music festival in Japan that annually attracts over 200,000 attendees, scheduled for August.
As aespa continues to break records and win awards on the global stage, they reinforce their position as one of K-pop’s leading acts, with a particularly strong following in Japan.
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