What's Next (album)

What's Next is the third extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group aespa. It was released on October 5, 2023, by SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment. The EP features six tracks including the pre-release single "Better Things" and the title track "Drama". The EP explores themes of growth, challenge, and the group's artistic evolution. The release marked a continuation of aespa's "KWANGYA" storyline, building upon their established metaverse concept. The EP was commercially successful, charting in numerous countries and receiving positive reviews for its experimental sound and thematic depth.