Armageddon (Aespa song)

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"Armageddon"
Single by Aespa
from the album Armageddon
LanguageKorean
ReleasedMay 27, 2024 (2024-05-27)
Genre
Length3:16
Label
Composer(s)
  • Ejae
  • Sumin
  • Waker (153/Joombas)
  • No Identity
Lyricist(s)Bang Hye-hyun
Aespa singles chronology
"Supernova"
(2024) 		"Armageddon"
(2024) 		"Hot Mess"
(2024)
Music video
"Armageddon" on YouTube

"Armageddon" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their first studio album of the same name. It was released by SM Entertainment on May 27, 2024, as the second title track from the album.

Background and release[edit]

On April 22, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would be releasing their first studio album titled Armageddon. It was also announced that the album would feature two title tracks: "Supernova" and "Armageddon", with the former releasing on May 13 and the latter, along with the album, on May 27.[1] On May 10, the track listing was revealed alongside a highlight medley teaser video.[2] On May 26, the music video teaser was released.[3] "Armageddon" was released along with the album and its music video on May 27.[4]

Composition[edit]

"Armageddon" was written by Bang Hye-hyun, composed and arranged by No Identity with Ejae, Sumin, and Waker of 153/Joombas participating in the composition. Described as a "old-school and trendy" hip hop dance song featuring "strong synth bass rhythm", with lyrics containing message that "Only I can define myself".[5] "Armageddon" was composed in the key of A major, with a tempo of 92 beats per minute.[6]

Promotion[edit]

Prior to the release of Armageddon, on May 27, 2024, Aespa held a live event titled "Aespa 'Armageddon' Countdown Live" on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the album and its tracks, including "Armageddon", and connecting with their fanbase.[7] They subsequently performed on one music programs: Mnet's M Countdown on May 30.[8]

Credits[edit]

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[9]

Studio

Personnel

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for "Armageddon"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[10] 55
Hong Kong (Billboard)[11] 16
Indonesia (Billboard)[12] 21
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[13] 73
Malaysia (Billboard)[14] 18
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 24
Singapore (RIAS)[16] 19
Taiwan (Billboard)[17] 11
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[18] 20
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[19] 21

Release history[edit]

Release history for "Armageddon"
Region Date Format Label
Various May 27, 2024

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lee, Da-gyeom (April 22, 2024). 에스파, 5월 첫 정규 '아마겟돈' 발매...역대급 스케일 컴백 [Aespa releases first full-length album 'Armageddon' in May... comeback of the largest scale ever] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Jang, Woo-young (May 10, 2024). 에스파, 시야 제한석까지 솔드아웃..티켓 파워 입증 [Aespa sells out even limited-view seats..proving ticket power] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Heo, Ji-hyung (May 26, 2024). '슈퍼노바' 인기 잇는다..에스파, 타이틀곡 '아마겟돈' 뮤비 티저 공개 ['Supernova' continues to gain popularity..Aespa releases music video teaser for title song 'Armageddon'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Kim, Ye-eun (May 27, 2024). 에스파, 오늘(27일) 첫 정규앨범 발매...'슈퍼노바' 이어 '아마겟돈' 공개 [Aespa releases its first full-length album today (27th)...Following 'Supernova', 'Armageddon' released] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Kim, Myung-mi (May 26, 2024). 에스파, 타이틀곡 'Armageddon' MV 티저 공개...과감한 변신 예고 [Aespa releases MV teaser for title song 'Armageddon'...Notice of drastic transformation] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ "Key & BPM for Armageddon by Aespa". Tunebat. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (May 27, 2024). 에스파 첫 정규 선주문 102만장 돌파..오늘 '아마겟돈' 발매 [Aespa's first regular pre-order exceeds 1.02 million copies..'Armageddon' released today] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Lim, Ye-bin (May 30, 2024). 에스파, '쇠일러문' 열기ing...'아마겟돈'도 '엠카' 1위 [Aespa, opening 'Seuilermun'...'Armageddon' also ranked 1st on 'M Countdown'] (in Korean). Celuv Media. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Nate.
  9. ^ Aespa (2024). Armageddon (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. Credits.
  10. ^ "Aespa Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  11. ^ "Aespa Chart History (Hong Kong Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "Aespa Chart History (Indonesia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  13. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of June 5, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  14. ^ "Aespa Chart History (Malaysia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  15. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 3, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  16. ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 22 (24 - 30 May 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  17. ^ "Aespa Chart History (Taiwan Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
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