On June 1, SM Entertainment confirmed that aespa have formed a distribution partnership with Warner Records for marketing and promotions in the U.S. 

The agency also revealed the girl group's plans to pre-release their first English-language single, "Life's Too Short", on June 24. Previously, the girls of aespa performed "Life's Too Short" for the first time ever at '2022 Coachella', raising anticipation for their comeback album.

Soon after the release of "Life's Too Short" on June 24, aespa plan to return with their 2nd mini album 'Girls' on July 8, with Warner Records distributing the mini album in the U.S. 

“We are thrilled to be welcomed into the Warner Records’ family and so grateful to have them on board as we embark on our next chapter,” said aespa. “We are excited for what’s in store, including the release of our new project, Girls - The 2nd Mini Album this summer and being named Apple Music’s Up Next artist!”

“KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE and NINGNING of aespa have already made an impact around the world under the leadership of SM Entertainment founder and chairman Lee Soo Man and his incredible team,” said Tom Corson (COO & Co-Chairman, Warner Records), and Aaron Bay-Schuck (CEO & Co-Chairman, Warner Records). “We’re honored to welcome them to the Warner Records’ family as our first-ever K-Pop group and look forward to achieving unprecedented success together.”

“We are well aware of Warner Records’ long history of success with global artists, and we are grateful for their belief in aespa’s rising future,” said Sung Su Lee (CEO, SM Entertainment) and Young Jun Tak (COO, SM Entertainment). “Together with Warner Records, we are confident that aespa can continue to showcase groundbreaking music and grow into a global group.”

Pre-orders for aespa's 'Girls' will open on June 2.