Aespa has made a daring comeback, and the first single is already generating a lot of talk online with their fifth mini album Whiplash. There was a lot of anticipation for their most recent release after their prior singles, “Supernova” and “Armageddon,” ruled the charts.
Aespa radiates confidence in Whiplash, and fans are particularly drawn to the line, “Cats gon’ copy one idea, two, then the whole look, then deny it.” Rumors of criticism directed at HYBE have been fueled by some listeners who have seen this as a potential jab at those who copy their success.
A user wrote on X: THE HYBE SHADE YOURE SOOO REAL AESPA NO ONE CAN STEP ON THEM
Parts of the song have been construed by some listeners as a direct attack on HYBE and Bang Si Hyuk, the company’s founder. The rumors stem from a news appearance earlier this year in which former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin claimed that Bang Si Hyuk had instructed her to “crush” aespa.
Fans think there might be some hidden allusions to HYBE because of his remarks and Aespa’s self-assured songs.
Another added, ““Cats gon’ copy one idea, two, then the whole look, then deny it.”
Social media has been used by fans to express their views. While some have praised the group for their strong approach, others have accused Aespa of mimicking other artists, particularly BLACKPINK.
THE HYBE SHADE YOURE SOOO REAL AESPA NO ONE CAN STEP ON THEM pic.twitter.com/oVkKA7Wqkv
— Winterult (@wntrult) October 21, 2024
A tweet read: “They are literally a copy of blackpink” While another added, “Who are these people?? Looking like Black Pink copy”.
A long-running argument within the fandoms has been rekindled by comparisons between the two groups’ styles and music videos.
Someone wrote, “The self awareness I knew right”, another continued, “Love them but the call is coming from inside the house”
It’s evident that Aespa’s lyrics have sparked conversations outside of the music as “Whiplash” continues to gain popularity, further contributing to the group’s steadily increasing influence on the industry.
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