aespa’s CD Player Album Sells Out Despite Shockingly High Price

aespa recently teased fans with a unique new version of their album, Armageddon. The CD player is the first of its kind, providing fans with a whole new novel experience.

Following the news of its impending release, many were curious about the price. On May 24, 2024, it was released for pre-order at a whopping ₩145,000 KRW (about $106 USD).

Despite the high price tag, it was sold out within minutes.

According to some fans, there were as many as 178,857 people on the same page when they had clicked to check.

Netizens were amazed at their selling power. 

• Please release more stocks.
• I’ll give you my money, please, SM…
• I did good to hold onto my phone the whole day…
• Why must it be when I’m at work? Please release more stocks.
• I bought it!
• I want it too.
• Damn, it sold out when I was making payment, so I just kept pressing “check out” and I managed to get it just now.

Fans are calling this “harder to buy than concert tickets,” with many camping on the website for cancellation stocks. With Bluetooth pairing, a digital display, and the ability to play whatever CD you want, the album sure is worth the money.