Lemonade (Aespa song)
2026 single by Aespa
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"Lemonade" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their second studio album of the same name. It was released as the album's second single by SM Entertainment on May 29, 2026.
| "Lemonade" | ||||
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| Single by Aespa | ||||
| from the album Lemonade | ||||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Released | May 29, 2026 | |||
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| Genre | EDM | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
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| Lyricist | Ellie Suh (153/Joombas) | |||
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| "Lemonade" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
Composition
"Lemonade" was written by Ellie Suh of 153/Joombas, composed and arranged by Lewis Jankel with Jordan Shaw, Taylor Upsahl, and Cyrus Villanueva contributing to the composition.[4] It is an EDM song characterized by "synth bass rhythm" with lyrics conveying "a positive message of turning any trial and hardship into opportunity" and inspired by the Western proverb "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade".[5]
Commercial performance
"Lemonade" debuted at number 86 on South Korean's Circle Digital Chart in the date issue dated May 24–30, 2026;[6] on its component charts, the song debuted at number five on the Circle Download Chart,[7] number 137 on the Circle Streaming Chart,[8] and number 49 on the Circle BGM Chart.[9]
Promotion
Aespa performed the song on three music programs: KBS's Music Bank on May 29,[10] MBC's Show! Music Core on May 30,[11] and SBS's Inkigayo on May 31.[12]
Accolades
| Program | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| M Countdown | June 18, 2026 | [13] |
| Award | Date | Ref. |
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| Weekly Popularity Award | June 29, 2026 | [14] |
Track listing
Digital download, streaming – Zedd remix
- "Lemonade" (Zedd remix) – 3:02
- "Lemonade" – 3:07
Digital download, streaming – Marlon Hoffstadt remix
- "Lemonade" (Marlon Hoffstadt remix) – 2:24
- "Lemonade" (Marlon Hoffstadt extended mix) – 3:30
- "Lemonade" – 3:07
Digital download, streaming – 2Spade remix
- "Lemonade" (2Spade remix) – 2:52
- "Lemonade" – 3:07
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[4]
Studio
- SM Wavelet Studio – recording, digital editing
- SM Aube Studio – recording
- SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing
- 821 Sound – mastering
Personnel
- SM Entertainment – executive producer
- Aespa – vocals, background vocals
- Ellie Suh (153/Joombas) – lyrics
- Lewis Jankel a.k.a. Shift K3Y – composition, arrangement
- Jordan Shaw – composition
- Taylor Upsahl – composition
- Cyrus Villanueva – composition
- Joowon – vocal directing
- Kang Eun-ji – recording, digital editing
- Kim Hyo-joon – recording
- Kim Cheol-sun – mixing
- Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[15] | 20 |
| Hong Kong (Billboard)[16] | 2 |
| Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[17] | 41 |
| Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[18] | 23 |
| Malaysia (IFPI)[19] | 6 |
| Malaysia International (RIM)[20] | 4 |
| Netherlands (Global Top 40)[21] | 38 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[22] | 2 |
| Philippines Hot 100 (Billboard Philippines)[23] | 70 |
| Singapore (RIAS)[24] | 2 |
| South Korea (Circle)[25] | 3 |
| Taiwan (Billboard)[26] | 1 |
| Thailand (IFPI)[27] | 4 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[28] | 95 |
| UK Indie (Official Charts)[29] | 37 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[30] | 7 |
| US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[31] | 11 |
| US Hot Dance/Pop Songs (Billboard)[32] | 11 |
| Vietnam (IFPI)[33] | 7 |
| Vietnam Hot 100 (Billboard)[34] | 38 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 29, 2026 | Original | ||
| June 1, 2026 | Zedd remix | |||
| June 2, 2026 | Marlon Hoffstadt remix | |||
| June 3, 2026 | 2Spade remix |