Hot Mess (Aespa song) explained

Hot Mess
Artist:Aespa
Cover:Aespa - Hot Mess.png
Caption:Digital and "Hot Mess" version cover
Type:single
Language:Japanese
Genre:Dance
Length:3:12
Label:
  • SM
  • Warner Japan
Composer:
Lyricist:H.Toyosaki
Chronology:Aespa
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Prev Year:2024

"Hot Mess" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their Japanese debut maxi single for the same name. It was released as a digital single and CD single by SM Entertainment and Warner Music Japan on July 3, 2024.

Background and release

On June 3, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would be making their Japanese debut with the maxi single titled "Hot Mess" on July 3.[1] The maxi single features three tracks including "Hot Mess".[2] The song was released alongside its music video and the maxi single on July 3.[3]

Composition

"Hot Mess" was written by H.Toyosaki, composed and arranged by Kenzie and Moonshine, with Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker and Ellen Berg participating in the composition.[4] It was described as a "high-energy" dance song featuring "distinctive saxophone rhythm" with lyrics "containing a message of independence".[5] [6]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the single's liner notes.[7]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[8] 6
Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[9] 2

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Position
Japan (Oricon)[10] 9

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
JapanJuly 3, 2024CD
Various <-- Inclusive of Japan -->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ko:에스파, 7월 3일 日 전격 데뷔..타이틀곡은 'Hot Mess'. Aespa makes surprise debut in Japan on July 3rd..Title song is 'Hot Mess'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003700973. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Na-yul. June 3, 2024. July 8, 2024. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603041652/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003700973. live.
  2. Web site: ja:Aespa、日本デビューシングル『Hot Mess』の詳細発表. Aespa announces details of Japanese debut single "Hot Mess". https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/138294/2. Billboard Japan. ja. June 3, 2024. July 8, 2024. June 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240604021049/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/138294/2. live.
  3. Web site: ja:Aespa、日本への想いを込めた「Hot Mess」MV公開. Aespa releases "Hot Mess" MV with feelings for Japan. https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/139310/2. Billboard Japan. ja. July 3, 2024. July 8, 2024. July 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240704023541/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/139310/2. live.
  4. Web site: Hot Mess. Melon. Warner Music Japan. SM Entertainment. ko. July 8, 2024.
  5. Web site: Aespa to make Japanese debut next month. Yonhap News Agency. Shim. Sun-ah. June 3, 2024. July 8, 2024. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603050249/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240603006800315. live.
  6. Web site: Aespa Make A Memorable Japanese Debut In The Colorful 'Hot Mess' Video. Uproxx. Kurp. Josh. July 3, 2024. July 8, 2024. July 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240704020931/https://uproxx.com/pop/aespa-hot-mess-video/. live.
  7. Hot Mess . . Japan . Credits . photobook . . 2024.
  8. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of July 10, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. July 10, 2024.
  9. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-07-15 . . July 11, 2024 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20240711031955/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2024-07-15/ . July 11, 2024.
  10. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Singles: 2024-07 . . August 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240814065913/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/m/2024-07/ . August 14, 2024 . ja.

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