Synk: Aexis Line (single album)

Synk: Aexis Line
Single album by
Aespa
ReleasedNovember 17, 2025 (2025-11-17)
GenreK-pop
Length13:58
Languages
  • Korean
  • English
Labels
Aespa chronology
Rich Man
(2025)		 Synk: Aexis Line
(2025)		 Lemonade
(2026)

Synk: Aexis Line[A] is the second special digital single album and third overall by South Korean girl group Aespa. It was released by SM Entertainment on November 17, 2025, and contains four tracks that were previously performed on their Synk: Aexis Line tour.

Background and release

On June 10, 2025, Aespa officially announced their third world tour, Synk: Aexis Line, via X and Weverse, with the first stop scheduled in Seoul from August 29 to August 30, 2025.[2]

During their first stop in Seoul, the members unveiled solo performances featuring new, unreleased tracks, with each member participating in writing their own song.[3] On November 13, 2025, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would release the solo songs performed during the tour on digital platforms on November 17, coinciding with their fifth anniversary.[4] Another version of the single album, containing the two sub-unit songs performed by Aespa beginning with the Tokyo shows of Synk: Aexis line, was released on August 9, 2026.[5]

Composition

Synk: Aexis Line contains four tracks. The first track, "Blue", performed by Winter, is described as a pop-rock song distinguished by its gradually intensifying guitar sound. The lyrics express a determined resolve to keep moving forward despite feelings of helplessness, and complement her signature delicate vocal tone. The second track, "Ketchup and Lemonade", which is performed by Ningning, is described as an R&B track that pairs a subdued, languid sound with Ningning's emotive vocals. The lyrics portray the delicate inner conflict of wanting to forget a breakup yet being unable to let go.[6]

The third track, "Tornado", performed by Giselle, is described as a tropical dance track that delivers a refreshing yet dreamy atmosphere. Its lyrics candidly express the emotional duality of wanting to stir both her own heart and the other person's "like a tornado." The last track, "Good Stuff", performed by Karina, is described as a hip-hop dance track characterized by its heavy sound and addictive hook. The lyrics project a confident and bold attitude, delivering an intense and empowering energy.[7]

Track listing

Synk: Aexis Line track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Blue" (Sung by Winter)
  • Jimmy Jansson
  • Kristin Carpenter
  • Hilda Stenmalm
Jimmy Jansson3:31
2."Ketchup and Lemonade" (Sung by Ningning)
  • Pink Slip
  • Amelia Moore
  • Inverness
  • Mary Wietz
  • Ningning
  • Aidan Rodriguez
  • Pink Slip
  • Amelia Moore
  • Inverness
  • Mary Wietz
  • Aidan Rodriguez
  • Pink Slip
  • Inverness
  • Aidan Rodriguez
4:08
3."Tornado" (Sung by Giselle)
  • Shintaro Yasuda
  • Giselle
  • Shintaro Yasuda
  • Giselle
Shintaro Yasuda3:24
4."Good Stuff" (Sung by Karina)
  • Imlay
  • Jacob Manson
2:55
Total length:13:58

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the single's liner notes, provided from Melon.[8]

Studio

  • SM Wavelet Studio – recording (track 1, 3)
  • SM Droplet Studio – recording, digital editing (track 1), engineered for mix (track 1, 3)
  • Doobdoob Studio – recording (track 1), digital editing (track 2)
  • SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording (track 2)
  • SM Aube Studio – recording, engineered for mix (track 2, 4), digital editing (track 4)
  • Vibe Music Studio 606 – recording (track 2, 4)
  • SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing (track 1)
  • SM Starlight Studio – mixing (track 2)
  • SM Big Shot Studio – mixing (track 3)
  • SM Blue Cup Studio – mixing (track 4)
  • Klang Studio – mixing in Dolby Atmos (all tracks)
  • Sterling Sound – mastering (all tracks)

Personnel

  • SM Entertainment – executive producer
  • Lee Sung-soo – A&R executive
  • Tak Young-jun – IP executive
  • One Production – production department
  • Choi Sung-woo – chief director
  • Jo Woo-cheol – chief director
  • Park Sae-bom – A&R director, A&R coordinator
  • Hwang Han-na – A&R director, A&R coordinator
  • Kim Da-bin – A&R director, A&R coordinator
  • Aespa
  • Jimmy Jansson – producer, lyrics, composition, arrangement, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboard, synthesizer, drum programming (track 1)
  • Joowon – lyrics, vocal directing (track 1)
  • Kristin Carpenter – lyrics, composition, background vocals (track 1)
  • Hilda Stenmalm – lyrics, composition, background vocals (track 1)
  • Pink Slip – producer, lyrics, composition, arrangement (track 2)
  • Amelia Moore – lyrics, composition (track 2)
  • Inverness – producer, lyrics, composition, arrangement (track 2)
  • Mary Wietz – lyrics, composition (track 2)
  • Aidan Rodriguez – producer, lyrics, composition, arrangement (track 2)
  • Shintaro Yasuda – producer, lyrics, composition, arrangement, vocal directing, background vocals, digital editing (track 3)
  • Violet Skies – lyrics, composition (track 4)
  • Ruth-Anne Cunningham – lyrics, composition (track 4)
  • Imlay – producer, composition, arrangement, synthesizer, sound effects (track 4)
  • Jacob Manson – producer, composition, arrangement, drums, bass, keyboard (track 4)
  • Emily Yeonseo Kim – vocal directing (track 2), background vocals (track 1)
  • Saay – vocal directing (track 4)
  • Kim Seung-ho – drums (track 1)
  • Koo Bon-am – bass (track 1)
  • Kwon Han-eol – electric guitar (track 1)
  • Lee Hyun-young – keyboard (track 1)
  • Kang Eun-ji – recording (track 1, 3)
  • Kim Joo-hyun – recording, digital editing (track 1), engineered for mix (track 1, 3)
  • Eugene Kwon – recording (track 1)
  • Noh Min-ji – recording (track 2)
  • Kim Hyo-joon – recording, engineered for mix (track 2, 4), digital editing (track 4)
  • Jeong Mo-yeon – recording (track 2)
  • Lee Kang-hyun – recording (track 4)
  • Jang Woo-young – digital editing (track 2)
  • Kim Cheol-sun – mixing (track 1)
  • Jeong Yoo-ra – mixing (track 2)
  • Lee Min-kyu – mixing (track 3)
  • Jung Eui-seok – mixing (track 4)
  • Koo Jong-pil – mixing in Dolby Atmos (all tracks)
  • P.O.D. – mixing assistant in Dolby Atmos (all tracks)
  • Chris Gehringer – mastering (all tracks)

Release history

Release history for Synk: Aexis Line
Region Date Format Label
Various November 17, 2025

Notes

  1. ↑ Also titled Synk: Aexis Line - 2025 Special Digital Single[1]

References

  1. ↑ "SYNK : aeXIS LINE - 2025 Special Digital Single - EP by aespa". Apple Music. November 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ Shin, Min-hee (June 10, 2025). "aespa to begin third world tour in August with concert at KSPO Dome in Seoul". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved November 17, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ Jang, Woo-young (September 1, 2025). 에스파, 물오른 쇠맛 퍼레이드...중심축 잡고 3만 관객 매료 [aespa, the parade of water tastes... Holding the central axis and attracting 30,000 spectators]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025 – via Naver.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ Park, Seo-yeon (November 13, 2025). 에스파, 콘서트서 발표한 솔로곡 17일 공개...멤버 전원 작사∙작곡 [aespa released solo song released at concert on the 17th... All members write and compose music]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025 – via Naver.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ↑ Lee, Da-won (August 9, 2026). 에스파, 고척돔 접수했다 [aespa took over Gocheok Dome]. Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on August 9, 2026 – via Naver.
  6. ↑ Park, Seo-hyun (November 17, 2025). 에스파 콘서트 솔로곡 오늘(17일) 정오 발매..데뷔 5주년 기념 한다 [aespa concert solo song released today (17th) at noon... Celebrate the 5th anniversary of their debut]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025 – via Naver.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ↑ Jeon, Hyo-jin (November 17, 2025). 에스파, 오늘(17일) 콘서트 솔로곡 발매 [aespa releases solo song for concert today (17th)]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025 – via Naver.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ "SYNK : aeXIS LINE – 2025 Special Digital Single – Album Information". Melon. November 17, 2025. Archived from the original on May 10, 2026. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
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