aespa launches U.S. tour leg at New York’s UBS Arena

K-pop group aespa has launched the United States leg of their SYNK : COMPLæXITY World Tour with a performance at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York. The concert featured a 23-song setlist including their major hits and recent material.

According to SM Entertainment, this tour represents a creative reset for the group, featuring new stage designs, visual storytelling, and performances distinct from their previous SYNK : æXIS LINE tour. The set included solo performances from members Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning, showcasing new digital singles such as Karina’s ‘16 Bit’ and Winter’s ‘Saddle Up.’

The tour follows successful dates in Seoul, São Paulo, Santiago, Lima, and Mexico City. The group’s recent album, LEMONADE, previously debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200. The U.S. tour schedule includes upcoming stops in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Seattle, before moving to the United Kingdom and Europe in early 2027.