Aespa’s ‘Dirty Work’ hits over one million pre-orders, setting K-Pop milestone

Aespa’s Dirty Work surpasses one million pre-orders.

K-pop girl group aespa’s latest single album, Dirty Work, has surpassed one million pre-orders as of late June 2025.

This is their sixth consecutive release to reach this milestone, following previous albums including Girls, MY WORLD, Drama, Armageddon, and Whiplash.

Dirty Work was released on June 27, 2025, and contains four tracks: the original song, a collaboration with American rapper Flo Milli, an English version, and an instrumental. The single features synth bass and melodic vocals, paired with lyrics described as assertive and cool in tone.

The music video was filmed at a steel mill in South Chungcheong, South Korea, through a collaboration with Hyundai Steel. The production involved 225 extras and industrial machinery, reflecting aespa’s “iron taste” concept, which embraces a futuristic and industrial aesthetic.

Additionally, aespa released a performance video for Dirty Work that was filmed entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro. This project showcases a combination of music and new technology.

A limited edition version of the single, called the “Dirty Crew Ring,” is scheduled for release on July 4, 2025.