aespa 'WDA' Featuring G-Dragon: Pre-release Single Set for May 11

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon will feature on aespa's new song "WDA (Whole Different Animal)." The collaboration was revealed on May 7 through KBS music video review results. This pre-release track for aespa’s second full-length album, LEMONADE, marks a significant partnership between the veteran artist and the girl group.

Key Facts

• G-Dragon’s participation was confirmed when the "WDA (Whole Different Animal)" music video received a KBS broadcast eligibility rating.
• The collaboration remained confidential until broadcaster review documents were released; labels had previously only announced the title and schedule.
• "WDA" fits into aespa's lore, focusing on a singularity and the discovery of a new creature.
• aespa previously appeared on G-Dragon’s program Good Day, and G-Dragon has publicly engaged with Karina’s social media teasers.
• Karina starred as the lead in G-Dragon's "TOO BAD" music video in February 2025.
• LEMONADE is aespa's first full-length album since the 2024 release Armageddon.

Key Terms

• WDA (Whole Different Animal): aespa's pre-release track featuring G-Dragon.
• LEMONADE: aespa's upcoming second full-length album, containing 10 tracks.
• Singularity: An event in aespa’s narrative worldview that triggers the song's conflict.

Key Quote

SM Entertainment stated this new song will depict the confusion in the aespa worldview caused by the occurrence of a singularity and the encounter with a newly born creature through unrealistic visuals. — SM Entertainment

Next

• "WDA (Whole Different Animal)" will be released digitally on May 11 at 6 PM.
• The full album LEMONADE will be released on May 29 at 1 PM.