Aespa Swaps Y3K for Mod in 'Lemonade' Music Video

K-pop girl group Aespa has released their second studio album today, featuring the title track 'Lemonade' with a music video that marks a stylistic departure from their signature Y3K aesthetic. The members—Karina, Giselle, Winter, and NingNing—adopt mod fashion including colorful shift dresses, bouffant hair, and clustered eyelashes, a shift from their sleek, Matrix-like image since their 2020 debut. Leader Karina told Vogue the group wanted to push their sharp, futuristic sound further, describing the track as a 'sour' version of Aespa with a stronger, more electrifying flavor. The 1950s-inspired fashion was drawn from the song's retro feel and the parallel worlds in the video, according to the artist visual team. Giselle explained that 'Lemonade' is about not letting outside noise affect you and staying true to yourself. This month, Karina and NingNing made their Met Gala debuts, and this summer Aespa will perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago. Winter teased a special performance for the festival. After Lollapalooza, the group will head to Seoul to launch their next world tour, Synk: Complaexity, returning to the United States in the fall for arena shows. NingNing promised new performances and larger-scale production and visuals.