MY WORLD

***MY WORLD*** is the third mini album by aespa. It was released on May 8, 2023 with "Spicy" serving as the album's title track.

The physical album comes in 19 versions: Intro (individual member covers), Tabloid, Zine (Welcome To My World, Spicy, Barnes & Noble excl. & Target excl.), Poster (individual member covers, Walmart excl. and Amazon excl.), and SMini (individual member covers).

## Background

On March 16, Star News reported that aespa will be releasing an album in early May. An hour later, SM confirmed the reports.

On April 14, Sport TV News reported that aespa will be having their comeback on May 8 and that they are in the final preparations. On April 17, it was announced that aespa will be releasing their third mini album, *MY WORLD*, on May 8. A pre-release single for the album titled, "Welcome To MY World", was released on May 2.

## Composition

"Welcome To MY World" is described as an alternative pop song with a dreamy guitar riff and magnificent orchestration in the second half.

"Spicy" is described as a dance genre song. The track features a strong synth base sound along with dynamic beats. The lyrics talk about being free spirited.

"Salty & Sweet" is described as an intense dance genre song. The track is centered around rough synths and bass sounds. The playful vocal medley in the chorus is stated to be impressive. The lyrics talk about showing your Salty and Sweet potion-like charm to your opponent.

"I'm Unhappy" is described as a charming pop genre song. It's a minimal track paired with dreamy and chic vocals. The lyrics talk finding true happiness without caring about how others look at it.

"Thirsty" is described as a R&B genre song. The track features a harmony with aespa's sweet vocals and the dreamy track sound which stands out. The lyrics talk about the heart falling towards another person just like a wave and becoming thirsty the more you look at them.

"'Til We Meet Again" is described as an impressive ballad genre song. The track has a warm acoustic guitar along with. beautiful strings which is also harmonize with clear ringtones.

## Promotions

Aespa held a countdown live through their YouTube channel, TikTok account, and Idol Pluss on May 8 at 5pm. During the live, the members communicated with fans, unboxed the album, and spoiled future plans.

Aespa attended *M Countdown*, *Music Bank*, *Show! Music Core*, and *Inkigayo* during the week of May 8 - May 14, where they performed "Spicy" along with either "Salty & Sweet" or "Thirsty".

## Commercial performance

On April 24, SM Entertainment revealed that *My World* reached 1.5 million pre-orders.  On May 8, SM gave an update and revealed that the album had reached 1.8 million pre-orders.

On May 9, Hanteo Chart reported that the album had sold 1,372,929 copies in its first day of release.

As of May 9, *My World* had reached #1 in 20 different countries on the iTunes Top Albums chart. "Spicy" also reached #1 on the Bugs real time chart.

## Track list

1. "Welcome To MY World (feat. naevis)" 3:26
2. "Spicy" Title 3:17
3. "Salty & Sweet" 3:22
4. "Thirsty" 3:13
5. "I'm Unhappy" 3:26
6. "'Til We Meet Again" 3:38

### Outtakes

1. "Trick or Trick"
2. "Don't Blink"
3. "Hot Air Balloon"
4. "YOLO"

## Videos

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## References

1. ↑ Soompi: aespa Confirmed To Make Spring Comeback
2. ↑ (KR) Daum: (단독)에스파, 5월 8일 새 앨범 발표...가요계 컴백대전 평정 예고
3. ↑ @aespa\_official on Twitter (April 17, 2023)
4. ↑ (KR) Daum: 에스파가 돌아온다! 5월 8일 'MY WORLD' 컴백 확정(공식)
5. ↑ (KR) Daum: '광야 떠난' 에스파 카리나·닝닝, 몽환 MAX..'Welcome To MY World'
6. ↑ (KR) Daum: 에스파, 타이틀곡 ‘Spicy’로 보여줄 새로운 음악세계..영한 매력 예고
7. ↑ (KR) Naver: 에스파, 'Salty & Sweet' 트랙비디오 공개..8일 발매
8. ↑ (KR) Naver: 에스파, 타이틀곡 ‘Spicy’로 보여줄 새로운 음악세계..영한 매력 예고
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 (KR) S List : 에스파, 미니앨범 'My World'에 독보적 감성+팬사랑 담아
10. ↑ (KR) Naver: 에스파, 신곡 '스파이시' 음방 출격…수록곡 '서스티'+'솔티 앤 스윗'까지
11. ↑ (KR) Daum: 에스파, 신보 ‘MY WORLD’ 선주문량 152만 장 돌파…신기록 카운트다운
12. ↑ (KR) Daum: 에스파 신보 선주문량 180만장…2연속 밀리언셀러 예고
13. ↑ (KR) Hanteo News: aespa 에스파 'MY WORLD: The 3rd Mini Album, Intro Ver.' 1위
14. ↑ (KR) Naver: K팝 걸그룹 신기록… 에스파, 미니 3집 발표 첫날 137만 장 판매