aespa announce second mini-album with new track "Illusion"

"Illusion" is aespa's first new outing since last year's remake of S.E.S's "Dreams Come True", and is accompanied by news of aespa's second mini-album Girls.

Girls will follow aespa's 2021 debut mini-album Savage, and will feature the both the original and English versions of "Life’s Too Short", which aespa debuted at Coachella 2022 in April.

As well as sharing news of Girls, aespa have announced a global partnership with Warner Records. The group said, "We are thrilled to be welcomed into the Warner Records’ family and so grateful to have them on board as we embark on our next chapter. We are excited for what’s in store, including the release of our new project, Girls - The 2nd Mini Album this summer and being named Apple Music’s Up Next artist!"

"Illusion" is a pre-release treat for fans, and the group will give "Life's Too Short" an official release as the mini-album's lead single on 24 June.

Tracklist:

1. Girls
2. Illusion
3. Lingo
4. Life’s Too Short
5. ICU
6. Life’s Too Short (English version) (Bonus track)