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K-pop girl group aespa in a scene from the video of their new single 'Dark Arts,' a collaboration with the video game PUBG: Battlegrounds. Photo from aespa's X account

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aespa releases 'Dark Arts' for PUBG: Battlegrounds game

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752625597092aespa.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">K-pop girl group aespa in a scene from the video of their new single &#x27;Dark Arts,&#x27; a collaboration with the video game PUBG: Battlegrounds. <em>Photo from aespa&#x27;s X account</em></span></span></span></div><p>K-pop sensation aespa star in an exhilarating, action-packed music video for their latest single &quot;Dark Arts,&quot; a collaboration with the popular battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds.</p><p>Released on Tuesday, the collaboration film for &quot;Dark Arts&quot; features members Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning wielding guns while shooting enemies in a warehouse.</p><p>The video ends with the quartet riding off in a convertible, speeding toward what seems to be a different dimension.</p><p>&quot;Dark Arts&quot; features aggressive rhythms and fast-paced guitar riffs that convey the tension of combat, according to a press release.</p><p>The song also evokes a fierce determination to survive and triumph in intense battles.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mk-lWh31BK4?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>The group is set to stage its first live performance of &quot;Dark Arts&quot; at the PNC 2025 Grand Finals on July 27 at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea.</p><p>Launched in 2020, aespa became known for its metaverse concept, with each member having a virtual avatar counterpart and music videos often set in futuristic worlds.</p><p>The group has built a devoted following through a string of catchy singles including &quot;Next Level,&quot; &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/28/21/watch-aespa-talks-about-mini-album-savage"><strong>Savage</strong></a>,&quot; &quot;Spicy,&quot; &quot;Drama,&quot; &quot;Supernova,&quot; and &quot;Whiplash,&quot; among others.</p><p>&quot;Supernova,&quot; in particular, was named the<a href="https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-kpop-songs-2024"> <strong>best </strong><strong>K-pop song of 2024 by Billboard</strong></a>, describing the song as &quot;cosmic dance anthem&quot; that features &quot;razor-sharp rap verses&quot; and &quot;shimmering powerhouse vocals with starry finesse.&quot;</p><p>After dropping the single &quot;Dirty Work&quot; in June, the group is <a href="https://www.soompi.com/article/1759828wpp/aespa-confirmed-to-be-gearing-up-for-september-comeback"><strong>reportedly preparing for another comeback</strong></a> slated for September.</p><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES: </strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gFzULe2sBFU?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>K-pop sensation aespa star in an exhilarating, action-packed music video for their latest single 'Dark Arts,' a collaboration with the popular battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds.</p>

K-pop sensation aespa star in an exhilarating, action-packed music video for their latest single 'Dark Arts,' a collaboration with the popular battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds.