aespa are back, and they’re not playing nice. Ahead of their official comeback, the quartet dropped a slick performance video for ‘Dirty Work’, filmed entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro. Released as a teaser before the full music video lands on 27 June, the visual puts the group’s choreography front and centre in a gritty, industrial setting that mirrors the track’s dark energy.
The performance video dials up aespa’s signature charisma with a choreography-only concept. According to Winter, the dance featured is exclusive to this teaser and differs from what fans will see in the official music video. From bold camera angles to sharp lighting, the iPhone 16 Pro flexes its 4K-120fps capabilities, capturing every sharp movement with crisp clarity and fluid motion—no fancy rigs needed. It’s not Apple’s first venture into K-pop (cue NewJeans’ ‘ETA’), but this could be one of the sleekest executions yet.
Fans have taken to Reddit and social media to rave about the comeback’s powerful visuals and performance. From Karina’s commanding presence to Giselle’s new red hair, every moment is being picked apart and praised. The track itself, a bass-heavy anthem that blends drama with intensity, is described by fans as a “villain origin story”—with vocals and energy to match.
‘Dirty Work’ will be available in Korean, English, and instrumental versions. The physical release will come in three collectible versions: Dirty Case, Dirty Worker, and Dirty Code. With this explosive teaser, aespa are setting the stage for what could be one of the most striking K-pop comebacks of the year—combining fierce artistry, cutting-edge tech, and global ambition.
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