"Kiss n Tell" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their first Japanese-language extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by SM Entertainment and Warner Music Japan on July 24, 2026.
Background and release On June 10, 2026, SM Entertainment and Warner Music Japan announced that Aespa would release their first Japanese-language extended play titled Kiss n Tell on July 24. On July 21, the music video teaser was released. The song was released alongside its music video and the EP on July 24.
Composition "Kiss n Tell" was written by Mahiro and composed by Alna Hofmeyr, David Wilson, and Rollo, with Wilson serving as the producer under his stage name Dwilly. It's a house-influenced dance-pop song featuring piano-driven instrumentation and rhythmic beats. Lyrically, it depicts a relationship that grows stronger through sharing worries and supporting one another.
Music video The music video for "Kiss n Tell" was directed by Luke Casey for Core.A Creative Production. The music video is set against the backdrop of an amusement park and features Aespa's friendly and playful image, highlighting the song's signature choreography and colorful visuals.
Promotion Aespa performed the song for the first time during their fan meeting, My Classmaete, at Keio Arena Tokyo from July 18 to 20. They later performed the song on Fuji TV's Star on July 23. The song is currently included in the set list for their ongoing Synk: Complaexity tour.
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance Chart (2026) Peakposition Japan Hot 100 (Billboard) 32 Japan Streaming (Oricon) 38 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 15 Singapore Regional (RIAS) 19 South Korea (Circle) 174
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance Chart (2026) Peakposition South Korea (Circle) 191
Release history + Release dates and formats Region Date Format Label Various July 24, 2026
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