Aespa’s New Lead Single “Lemonade” Faces Harsh Criticism

aespa's New Title Track "Lemonade" Hit With Scathing Backlash

aespa is facing backlash after dropping an 8-second teaser for their upcoming title track “Lemonade.”

The controversy began the moment fans heard the clip. The preview is just a brief beat with no vocals, but it’s enough to stir up strong reactions online.

The issue? The song sounds heavily EDM-driven. That style was recently slammed by many aespa fans when it came from HYBE artists. Now aespa seems to be heading in the same direction, and fans aren’t happy.

aespa fan reaction caught by @chaewonzpet:
>Lmao so they are making the exact thing their fans were hating on Hybe groups…..I am crying now watch them gag at this

Another fan, @isatadano, said:
>mys accused everyone of trying to reheat brat nachos only for aespa to come out and do exactly that

Fan @zeri_ego pointed out:
>Aespa stans ridiculed hybe groups for their new sounds only for aespa to hop on the train

Fans called out the double standard. Some reminded everyone that aespa’s fans mocked HYBE groups for using EDM, calling it “trendy and disposable” — but now aespa appears to do the same.

Fan @chaewonmatic:
>but i thought EDM was tired and fast fashion?

@bababujah88687 said it best:
>Their fan tried to hate hybe artists for obsessed for making EDM music but what’s their favorite now? Oh my god what’s this?

The brief teaser already set off drama. Fans are hoping the full track will surprise them, but first reactions are rough.

See the original teaser here: