aespa teases "DIRTY WORK" comeback—shot entirely with iPhone 16 Pro

K-pop group aespa has just released a performance video for their upcoming comeback single "DIRTY WORK" —and while the video runs for only 1 minute and 52 seconds, it delivers more than just an incredible visual performance.

Credits: SM Entertainment

Shot entirely with iPhone 16 Pro

What makes this release notable from a tech perspective is the production: the entire video was shot using Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 16 Pro.

In collaboration with Apple, aespa showcases a series of dynamic performance shots that highlight the iPhone 16 Pro's video capabilities, particularly its cinematic mode, color accuracy, and image stabilization. From wide-angle coverage to motion-heavy dance sequences, the phone's camera manages to keep up with movement and lighting shifts, giving a polished result.

Credits: SM Entertainment

While the short runtime suggests this isn't the full title track, it sets the tone for what's to come. The official music video for "DIRTY WORK" is scheduled for release on June 27, 2025, and based on this teaser, it’s possible that the full MV could also be shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro.

Credits: SM Entertainment

This collaboration continues Apple's growing involvement in the K-pop scene, following similar campaigns with other artists. For fans of mobile videography, it's another example of how far smartphone cameras have come, especially in professional and performance-driven use cases. If this is what Apple and aespa can pull off in under two minutes, the full music video on June 27 is definitely something to watch and watch out for.

To recap, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are equipped with 48MP f/1.78 w/ 100 percent Focus Pixel, second-generation sensor-shift OIS + 48MP f/2.2 13mm 120-degree ultra-wide-angle w/ Hybrid Focus Pixels + 12MP f/2.8 f/2.8 5x Tetraprism Telephoto w/ 100 percent Focus Pixels, 3D sensor-shift OIS + Adaptive True Tone flash..