Aespa’s first single is called “Black Mamba.” It was released on November 17, 2020, and it marked the group’s official debut. This song is a powerful dance piece with a catchy hook, and it is part of a unique universe where the members have their own virtual avatars.
The music video for “Black Mamba” became very popular quickly, achieving the highest number of views in 24 hours for a K-pop group’s debut video. It also reached 100 million views on YouTube in just 51 days, which was a record at the time for a K-pop debut music video.
“Black Mamba” is based on a story where the members go on an adventure to fight against a great evil force that threatens their connection to their avatars. The song’s success helped introduce Aespa to the global music scene, and it has been a significant part of their journey as a K-pop group.