aespa Dominates Global iTunes Charts in 14 Countries With Rich Man Comeback
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aespa Tops iTunes Charts Worldwide With “Rich Man” — Another Global Milestone for K-Pop
aespa is once again proving the unstoppable global force of K-pop.
On September 5 at 1 p.m. KST, aespa made their highly anticipated comeback with their new mini album “Rich Man” and its electrifying title track of the same name. Moments after its release, the album soared to the top of iTunes charts across multiple regions, signaling massive international demand.
Dominating iTunes Across 14 Countries
By the morning following its release, “Rich Man” had already hit No. 1 on iTunes Top Albums charts in at least 14 regions, including Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Russia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan.
That’s not all. The mini album also secured top 10 positions in 29 different regions worldwide, including major music markets such as the United States, France, Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and Belgium. This level of consistency across continents underscores aespa’s ever-expanding global footprint.
Strongholds in China and Japan
In China, “Rich Man” claimed the top spot on both QQ Music’s and KuGou Music’s digital album sales charts—two of the country’s most influential platforms. Meanwhile in Japan, the album topped AWA’s realtime rising chart, further solidifying aespa’s dominance across Asia.
With each comeback, aespa continues to strengthen K-pop’s influence in key international markets—following a path that global powerhouses like BLACKPINK have paved in recent years. Much like BLACKPINK’s landmark global chart achievements, aespa’s success with “Rich Man” demonstrates how K-pop girl groups are commanding attention far beyond domestic borders.
A New Era of Global Competition
The explosive response to “Rich Man” highlights how competitive and influential the global K-pop landscape has become. From BLACKPINK’s history-making Billboard records to the worldwide album sales power of groups like BTS and Stray Kids, the bar continues to rise—and aespa is clearly meeting the moment.
With strong digital sales, international chart-topping numbers, and growing anticipation around their performances, aespa’s latest comeback signals more than just another hit. It marks another step in K-pop’s ongoing expansion into mainstream global pop culture.
If you haven’t experienced it yet, the dynamic music video for “Rich Man” is already fueling conversations among fans worldwide.
Congratulations to aespa on another massive achievement!
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