SM Entertainment has released teaser content for aespa's upcoming fifth EP to generate excitement for the new mini album. The short clips for the track "Whiplash" offer previews of the six songs and a dedicated website where fans can mix and download parts of the title song. The full EP is set to be revealed on October 21, coinciding with the group's ongoing international tour "Synk: Parallel Line," which has expanded to include North and Latin Americas and Europe. The tour will cover 29 cities and 41 concerts, with the final show scheduled for March 12 in Madrid, Spain. In other news, NCT member Yuta has unveiled all the songs from his first solo album "Depth" in Japan, with the lead single "Off The Mask" accompanied by a music video. The album is set for physical release on November 13, making Yuta the sixth NCT member to release a solo album. Additionally, SF9's Taeyang is gearing up to drop his first solo single "Hug Me" on October 6, with lyrics encouraging listeners to pursue their dreams despite challenges. Taeyang previously performed the self-written song at his solo fan concert and will showcase it at the band's upcoming fan concert in early October.