aespa’s First Concert Movie Is Heading to Cinemas: Find Out When

aespa is the latest superstar music fans can experience on the big screen.

Today (March 20), the K-pop girl group unveil plans to bring aespa: WORLD TOUR in cinemas to audiences worldwide for two nights only next month.

The quartet’s debut concert film transports viewers inside aespa’s U.K. live debut at London’s O2 Arena as part of their 2023 Synk: Hyper Line world tour.

aespa: WORLD TOUR in cinemas promises to bring the group’s signature futuristic stage visuals and fierce performances of Billboard Global 200 hits like “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Girls,” “Spicy,” and “Black Mamba,” as well as the individual performances by members KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE and NINGNING. Beyond the stage, the 125-minute production includes behind-the-scenes interviews with the group and glimpses into their inner workings.

Directed by Yoon Dong Oh (who helmed recent K-pop concert films like NCT Nation: To the World and BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas) and Hamin Kim, aespa’s movie comes courtesy of Trafalgar Releasing (the global event-cinema distributor that’s teamed with the likes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS and Coldplay) with select theaters hosting immersive ScreenX, 4DX and ULTRA 4DX formats.

“Since this is our first world tour, it will always hold a special place in our hearts as it gave us the opportunity to see MYs from all over the world,” aespa said in a statement, shouting out their beloved fanbase, MYs. “We hope you enjoy our first concert movie and keep an eye out for the exclusive content behind the scenes.”

CEO of Trafalgar Releasing Marc Allenby adds, “Dedicated MYs, as well as those curious to discover the global phenomenon, will appreciate the opportunity to witness the full artistry and energy of aespa’s captivating live show on the big screen.”

“We are pleased to release a live concert of global artist aespa’s first world tour as a movie in special formats,” says Jongryul Kim, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX. “ScreenX and 4DX will recreate the thrilling performance of aespa and fans in the theatre with immersion.”

aespa: WORLD TOUR in cinemas hits theaters worldwide on April 24 and 27. Tickets go on sale on March 27. Fans can find screening details and participating countries at aespaworldtourincinemas.com.

Jeff Benjamin

Billboard