aespa has dropped the latest episode in their beloved [ae:scenes] series: [ae:scenes] 너 지금 어렵다고 했어? | aespa 에스파 SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 in FUKUOKA Behind #1! Uploaded on March 4, 2026, to their official YouTube channel, this fun and candid behind-the-scenes clip gives MYs an intimate peek into the group's intense yet hilarious preparations for the massive SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 in FUKUOKA concerts held at Mizuho PayPay Dome on January 31 and February 1, 2026. With over 180K+ views in just days, fans are loving the chaotic energy and member chemistry! 🐱✨
The video dives straight into dance practice mode for their special stages, starting with a group reunion to brush up on 'ZOO' choreography. It's been a while since they last tackled it together, so there's plenty of "ddun ddun" beat counting, position confusion (front/back? up/down?), and alignment checks for those tricky stage lifts and protrusions. Coach TAEYONG (NCT) jumps in to fine-tune details—like sideways facing, toe placement, and precise timing—while the girls review old footage, repeat sections with music blasting, and laugh off the initial mix-ups. Quick progress vibes all around!
The highlight? A super adorable special stage collab on 'Chu~' with IRENE and SEULGI from Red Velvet, forming the fun subunit vibe dubbed I.SEUL.KA.WIN (IRENE + SEULGI + KARINA + WINTER). We get individual spotlights:
- KARINA grinding through fast steps, counting "ONE TWO THREE Chu," nailing leg bends and "Chak chak" sounds, and earning praise for her speed.
- WINTER bouncing with "Boom ppoom" energy, mastering head tilts, leg switches, "Ai! ku!" flair, and quick mirror checks—her natural flow and calm fixes for confused hops steal the show!
Group practice brings more laughs: lyric sheet flips, teasing (egg-shaped faces? haircuts? singing styles?), position tweaks ("Where are you going?"), and silhouette bow planning for a no-talk intro. Amid the hard work ("It's so hard right now!"), there's tons of warmth—height jokes (everyone ~160-164cm, IRENE "in her 50s" lol), lint removal breaks, cookie recipes, Bubble chats, and post-rehearsal hangout plans (board games like Pop-up Pirate & Halli Galli, comic books, Dubai chewy cookies, beam projector vibes). Pure MY serotonin! 🍪🎮
This [ae:scenes] episode perfectly captures aespa's signature blend of dedication, quick learning, and playful banter during SM family events. It reminds fans why aespa shines in live stages—from their SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 setlists featuring hits like "Whiplash," "Armageddon"/"Supernova," and collabs. The Fukuoka shows were a huge success, streamed on Beyond LIVE & Weverse, and this BTS keeps the excitement rolling!
Stream the full clip now on aespa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT-NRpqc48w What was your favorite moment—KARINA's Chu mastery, WINTER's bounce energy, or the chaotic group laughs? Drop it in the comments below and tag your MY bestie! Stay tuned to kpopecho.com for more aespa updates, SMTOWN recaps, and all things K-pop. 💜
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