aespa Makes History in Morocco – First K‑pop Girl Group at Mawazine!

A Historic Night: aespa Becomes the First K‑pop Girl Group to Perform at Mawazine!

On June 24, 2025, the OLM Souissi stage in Rabat, Morocco, overflowed with an electrified crowd of all ages and backgrounds. The reason? Global K‑pop sensation aespa performed for the first time at the Mawazine – Rhythms of the World Festival, making history as the first-ever K‑pop girl group to appear at the iconic event.

“From Seoul to Rabat” — A Cultural Bridge

Explosive Performance:
aespa delivered a jaw-dropping setlist featuring 11 hit songs, including:
"Next Level" – "Spicy" – "Supernova" – "Armageddon" – "Whiplash",
along with English tracks like "Better Things" and "Hold On Tight". The crowd was on fire from start to finish.
Live Band Magic:
For the first time, aespa performed with a live band instead of backing tracks—giving their show a raw, powerful, and immersive energy.
Visually Stunning:
The performance combined intricate choreography, dazzling lighting, and cutting-edge digital effects, making it a feast for both the eyes and ears.

Why Was This Performance So Special?

Feature	Why It Mattered
K‑pop First	The first K‑pop girl group ever to perform at Mawazine
Massive Turnout	Thousands of fans traveled from across Morocco & North Africa just to see them
Global Shift	Signaled a bold step toward embracing Asian pop culture in Arabic music festivals

Reactions From Media & Fans

Korean media outlet OSEN called the show “intense, world-class, and highly dynamic.”
Arabic media dubbed the performance “one of the strongest highlights of this year’s festival.”
Fans? They screamed, cried, danced, and held up signs from the very first beat to the last bow.

Short Video " Morocco Call It "
https://youtube.com/shorts/co4tvUzaxhs?si=Uce5uBNAgRSa5mo9

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