Kiss n Tell (EP)
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| Released | July 24, 2026 | |||
| Length | 17:17 | |||
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Kiss n Tell is the first Japanese-language extended play and seventh overall by South Korean girl group Aespa. It was released by SM Entertainment and Warner Music Japan on July 24, 2026, and contains six tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
Background and release
In January 2026, the song "In Halo" was featured in the Japanese television series Gimbab and Onigiri.[1] In March, the song "Attitude" was released as the opening theme for TV Tokyo's anime series Kill Blue.[2]
On June 10, 2026, SM Entertainment and Warner Japan announced that Aespa would release their first Japanese-language extended play titled Kiss n Tell on July 24, 2026.[3] A series of teaser images were released between July 1 to July 10.[4] The music video teaser for "Kiss n Tell" and teaser images were released on July 21.[5] The extended play was released alongside the music video for the title track on July 24.[6]
Promotion
To promote the extended play, Aespa held a fan meeting titled My Classmaete at Keio Arena Tokyo from July 18 to 20, where they performed "Kiss n Tell" live for the first time.[7] They later performed the song on Fuji TV's Star on July 23.[8]
Track listing
Track listing adapted from Apple Music.[9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Kiss n Tell" | Mahiro |
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| 2:46 |
| 2. | "Orbit Pop" | Yamai |
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| 3:02 |
| 3. | "Fangirl" |
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| 2:44 |
| 4. | "Attitude" | Lauren Kaori |
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| 3:05 |
| 5. | "Done with Rules" | Masami Kakinuma |
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| 2:16 |
| 6. | "In Halo" |
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| Sorato | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 17:17 | ||||
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Japan (RIAJ)[14] | Platinum | 250,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Japan | July 24, 2026 | CD | |
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References
- ↑ Hwang, You-mee (July 24, 2026). "Aespa goes cute for 1st EP in Japan". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ Mateo, Alex (March 5, 2026). "Kill Blue TV Anime's Trailers Reveal Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 15, 2026. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ↑ aespa The 1st Japan Mini Album『KISS N TELL』が7月24日(金)にリリース決定!約2年ぶりとなる日本カムバック! [aespa's 1st Japan Mini Album 'KISS N TELL' is set for release on Friday, July 24! Japan's comeback after about two years!]. Aespa Japan Official. June 10, 2026. Archived from the original on June 29, 2026. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ Choi, Jeong-ah (July 20, 2026). '나는 솔로라서 지옥같아' 가상 연애 대성공...에스파, 솔직함으로 도파민 폭발 ['I'm Single and Hell' Virtual Dating Achieves Huge Success... aespa, dopamine explosion with honesty]. Sports Worldi (in Korean). Retrieved July 31, 2026 – via Naver.
- ↑ Choi, Hyun-jung (July 24, 2026). 에스파, 日 미니앨범 'KISS N TELL' 발표...귀엽고 키치한 매력 [aespa releases Japanese mini-album 'KISS N TELL'... Cute and kitschy charm]. The Fact (in Korean). Retrieved July 31, 2026 – via Naver.
- ↑ Ji, Min-kyung (July 24, 2026). "Aespa Releases Japanese Mini-Album 'KISS N TELL'". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ aespa ファンクラブ限定イベント『MY-J presents aespa JAPAN FANMEETING 2026 "MY CLASSMaeTE"』開催決定!MY-J最速チケット先行受付(抽選)がスタート! [aespa fan club exclusive event "MY-J presents aespa JAPAN FANMEETING 2026 'MY CLASSMaeTE'" will be held! MY-J's fastest ticket advance reception (lottery) has started!]. Aespa Japan Official. April 25, 2026. Archived from the original on April 27, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ aespa 7月23日(木)放送 フジテレビ『STAR』出演決定! [aespa to appear on Fuji TV's 'STAR' airing July 23 (Thu)!]. Aespa Japan Official (in Japanese). July 16, 2026. Archived from the original on July 30, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "KISS N TELL - EP by aespa". July 24, 2026. Retrieved July 31, 2026 – via Apple Music.
- ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2026-08-03" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2026-08-03". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of July 29, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2026-07" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Japanese album certifications – Aespa – Kiss n Tell" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved August 11, 2026. Select 2026年7月 on the drop-down menu
