"Armageddon" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their first studio album of the same name. It was released by SM Entertainment on May 27, 2024, as the second single from the album.
On April 22, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would be releasing their first studio album titled Armageddon. It was also announced that the album would feature two title tracks: "Supernova" and "Armageddon", with the former releasing on May 13 and the latter, along with the album, on May 27.[1] On May 10, the track listing was revealed alongside a highlight medley teaser video.[2] On May 26, the music video teaser was released.[3] "Armageddon" was released along with the album and its music video on May 27.[4]
"Armageddon" was written by Bang Hye-hyun, composed and arranged by No Identity with Ejae, Sumin, and Waker of 153/Joombas participating in the composition. Described as a "old-school and trendy" hip hopdance song featuring "strong synth bass rhythm", with lyrics containing message that "Only I can define myself".[5] "Armageddon" was composed in the key of A major, with a tempo of 92 beats per minute.[6]
Prior to the release of Armageddon, on May 27, 2024, Aespa held a live event titled "Aespa 'Armageddon' Countdown Live" on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the album and its tracks, including "Armageddon", and connecting with their fanbase.[7] They subsequently performed on one music programs: Mnet's M Countdown on May 30.[8]
^Lee, Da-gyeom (April 22, 2024). 에스파, 5월 첫 정규 '아마겟돈' 발매...역대급 스케일 컴백 [Aespa releases first full-length album 'Armageddon' in May... comeback of the largest scale ever] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
^Jang, Woo-young (May 10, 2024). 에스파, 시야 제한석까지 솔드아웃..티켓 파워 입증 [Aespa sells out even limited-view seats..proving ticket power] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
^Heo, Ji-hyung (May 26, 2024). '슈퍼노바' 인기 잇는다..에스파, 타이틀곡 '아마겟돈' 뮤비 티저 공개 ['Supernova' continues to gain popularity..Aespa releases music video teaser for title song 'Armageddon'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kim, Ye-eun (May 27, 2024). 에스파, 오늘(27일) 첫 정규앨범 발매...'슈퍼노바' 이어 '아마겟돈' 공개 [Aespa releases its first full-length album today (27th)...Following 'Supernova', 'Armageddon' released] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kim, Myung-mi (May 26, 2024). 에스파, 타이틀곡 'Armageddon' MV 티저 공개...과감한 변신 예고 [Aespa releases MV teaser for title song 'Armageddon'...Notice of drastic transformation] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Seung-hoon (May 27, 2024). 에스파 첫 정규 선주문 102만장 돌파..오늘 '아마겟돈' 발매 [Aespa's first regular pre-order exceeds 1.02 million copies..'Armageddon' released today] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lim, Ye-bin (May 30, 2024). 에스파, '쇠일러문' 열기ing...'아마겟돈'도 '엠카' 1위 [Aespa, opening 'Seuilermun'...'Armageddon' also ranked 1st on 'M Countdown'] (in Korean). Celuv Media. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Nate.
^Jang, Woo-young (June 13, 2024). '엠카' 에스파, 뉴진스와 정면대결 승리..불참에도 '1위' 질주 [종합] ['M Countdown' Aespa wins head-to-head match with New Genes...runs to '1st place' despite absence [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lim, Ye-bin (June 20, 2024). '엠카' 에스파, '아마겟돈'으로 트리플 크라운 달성 ['M Countdown' Aespa achieves triple crown with 'Armageddon'] (in Korean). Celuv Media. Retrieved June 20, 2024 – via Nate.
^Kim, Ji-hye (June 6, 2024). 에스파 '수퍼노바'·'아마겟돈' 음방 6관왕... 쇠맛 넘어 흙맛 [Espa's 'Supernova' and 'Armageddon' win 6 music awards... Beyond beefy, earthy flavor] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved June 12, 2024 – via Naver.