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"Whiplash"
Single by Aespa
from the EP Whiplash
LanguageKorean
ReleasedOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)
GenreEDM
Length3:03
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)Leslie
Aespa singles chronology
"Hot Mess"
(2024) 		"Whiplash"
(2024)
Music video
"Whiplash" on YouTube

"Whiplash" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their fifth extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by SM Entertainment on October 21, 2024.

Background and release

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On September 23, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would be releasing their fifth extended play titled Whiplash with the lead single of the same name on October 21.[1] On October 11, the track listing was released alongside the highlight medley teaser video.[2] Nine days later, the music video teaser was released.[3] The song was released alongside its music video and the extended play on October 21.[4]

Composition

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"Whiplash" was written by Leslie from XYXX, composed and arranged by Neil Ormandy and Lewis Jankel with Marcus "MarcLo" Lomax and Rosina "Soaky Siren" Russell participating in the composition.[5] It was described as a EDM-based song featuring "strong and fast-paced bass and house beats" with lyrics about "moving forward without hesitation with your own standards and criteria without being confined by a frame".[6]

Commercial performance

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In New Zealand, "Whiplash" debuted at number 12 on the RMNZ Hot Singles in the chart issue dated October 28, 2024.[7] In United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 14 on the OCC's UK Indie Breakers,[8] number 37 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart,[9] and number 40 on the UK Singles Sales Chart in the chart issue dated October 25–31, 2024.[10]

Promotion

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Prior to the release of Whiplash, on October 21, 2024, Aespa held a live event on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the extended play and its songs, including "Whiplash", and connecting with their fanbase.[11] They subsequently performed the song at two music programs: Mnet's M Countdown on October 24,[12] and MBC's Show! Music Core on October 26.[13]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from liner notes of Whiplash.[5]

Studio

  • SM Dorii Studio – recording
  • SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix
  • SM Droplet Studio – recording
  • Vibe Music Studio 606 – recording
  • Sound Pool Studio – digital editing
  • SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing
  • 821 Sound – mastering

Personnel

  • Aespa – vocals, background vocals
  • Kriz – background vocals
  • Rosina "Soaky Siren" Russell – background vocals, composition
  • Leslie (XYXX) – lyrics
  • Marcus "MarcLo" Lomax – composition
  • Neil Ormandy – composition, arrangement
  • Lewis Jankel – composition, arrangement
  • Maxx Song – vocal directing
  • Emily Yeonseo Kim – vocal directing
  • Jeong Jae-won – recording
  • Noh Min-ji – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix
  • Kim Joo-hyun – recording
  • Kwak Jeong-shin – recording
  • Jeong Ho-jin – digital editing
  • Kim Cheol-sun – mixing
  • Kwon Nam-woo – mastering

Charts

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Chart performance for "Whiplash"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 12
UK Indie Breakers (OCC)[8] 14
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[14] 37
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[10] 40

Release history

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Release history for "Whiplash"
Region Date Format Label
Various October 21, 2024

References

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  1. ^ Ahn, Eun-jae (September 23, 2024). 에스파, 신보 '위플래시' 10월 공개...'슈퍼노바' 신드롬 이을까 [Aespa releases new album 'Whiplash' in October...Could this be the 'Supernova' syndrome?] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved September 23, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (October 12, 2024). 에스파, 컴백 불 지폈다..1위 줄세우기 [Aespa, ignited a comeback..lined up for first place] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Lee, Seung-gil (October 20, 2024). '컴백 D-1' 에스파, '쇠크노' 온다 ['Comeback D-1' Aespa, 'Whiplash' is coming] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved October 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Oh, Ji-won (October 21, 2024). 에스파, 오늘(21일) 컴백..."'슈퍼노바'보다 더 사랑받길" [Aespa, comeback today (21st)..."I hope it gets more love than 'Supernova'"] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved October 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ a b Aespa (2024). Whiplash (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment; Kakao Entertainment. Credits.
  6. ^ October 8, 2024. 에스파, 파격변신 예고···강렬한 '쇠맛' 테크노로 돌아온다 [Aespa announces unprecedented transformation...returns with intense 'iron-flavored' techno] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via Naver.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ a b "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. May 20, 2024. Archived from the original on May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Official Independent Singles Breakers Chart". Official Charts Company. October 25–31, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. October 25–31, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. October 25–31, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  11. ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (October 14, 2024). "21일은 에스파 데이!"...'위플래시' 팝업스토어 개최 ["The 21st is Aespa Day!"...'Whiplash' pop-up store held] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved October 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Heo, Ji-hyung (October 24, 2024). '엠카' 에스파·아일릿 컴백→'로드투킹덤' 스페셜 무대 예고 ['M Countdown' Aespa and Illit comeback → 'Road to Kingdom' special stage preview] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Jeong, Seong-min (October 26, 2024). 세븐틴, 쟁쟁한 후보 제쳤다...방송 출연 없이 '쇼! 음악중심' 1위→3관왕 달성 [Seventeen beat a prominent candidate...'Show! Music Core' 1st place without appearing on broadcas → Achieved 3 awards] (in Korean). MHN Sports. Retrieved October 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
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