Social Path Explained

Social Path
Type:single
Artist:Stray Kids featuring Lisa
Ep:Social Path / Super Bowl (Japanese Ver.)
A-Side:Super Bowl (Japanese ver.)
Released:August 30, 2023
Studio:JYPE (Seoul)
Genre:Rock
Length:3:19
Label:Epic Japan
Composer:
  • Bang Chan
  • Changbin
  • Han
  • Versachoi
Lyricist:
  • Bang Chan
  • Changbin
  • Han
  • Yohei
Chronology:Stray Kids
Prev Title:Super Bowl (Japanese ver.)
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Lalalala
Next Year:2023

"Social Path" is a song by South Korean boy band Stray Kids, featuring Japanese singer-songwriter Lisa. It was released on August 30, 2023, through Epic Records Japan, as the second single from their third Japanese-language EP Social Path / Super Bowl (Japanese Ver.).

Background and composition

On June 26, 2023, Stray Kids announced their first Japanese-language extended play, set to be released on September 6.[1] The EP's title Social Path / Super Bowl (Japanese Ver.), and its track listing were revealed on July 27, confirming the dual lead single "Social Path", featuring Japanese singer-songwriter Lisa, and the Japanese version of "Super Bowl".[2] The song was described as a rock track, expressing both artists' experiences in a music career and strong belief and determination.[3] The song was released on August 30, one week before the EP release.[4] The Korean version was included on the group's eighth Korean-language EP Rock-Star.[5]

Music video

An accomapanying music video for "Social Path" premiered on August 30, 2023, the same day as the single release. Directed by Novvkim and filmed in Seoul, South Korea,[6] the visual features Stray Kids members enduring a storm and a crowd of people wearing paper masks,[7] while Lisa sings on the aerial stage.[8]

Live performances

Stray Kids gave the debut performance of "Social Path" on August 16 at Fukuoka show of their 5-Star Dome Tour.[9] The group and Lisa performed the song together at the television special Venue 101 Presents Stray Kids 5-Star Live on September 23,[10] and Music Station Super Live 2023 on December 22, alongside "S-Class".[11] Lisa solely performed "Social Path" at the Seoul concert of her Lisa Live Is Smile Always Asia Tour on July 20, 2024.[12]

Usage in media

"Social Path" was selected to be the theme for Abema's sports program Abema Sports Time in October 2023.[13]

Accolades

Ceremony! scope="col"
YearAwardResult
Asian Pop Music Awards2023Best Collaboration[14]

Credits and personnel

Personnel

Locations

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[15] 27
Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[16] 27
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[17] 29
South Korea Download (Circle)[18]
23

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
Various<--excluding South Korea-->August 30, 2023Epic Japan[19]

Notes and References

  1. News: Stray Kids、日本1st EP発売決定 . Stray Kids to Release 1st Japanese EP . June 26, 2023 . Pia . June 26, 2023 . ja.
  2. News: Stray Kids、LiSAとの初コラボが決定 「Social Path (feat. LiSA)を新作EPに収録【バンチャン&LiSAからコメント到着】 . Stray Kids to Collaborate with LiSA for the First Time, "Social Path (feat. LiSA) to be Included in the New EP [Comments from Bang Chan & LiSA] . July 27, 2023 . Spice . July 27, 2023 . ja.
  3. News: Stray KidsとLiSAがコラボ、バンチャン「さらにもっと特別な楽曲になりました」 . Stray Kids and LiSA Collaboration, Bang Chan Said "It Became an Even More Special Song" . July 27, 2023 . . July 27, 2023 . ja.
  4. News: Stray Kids×LiSAが初共演、コラボ曲「Social Path」MVはソウルで撮影 . Stray Kids x LiSA Collaborate for the First Time, MV for Collaborated Song "Social Path" Filmed in Seoul . August 30, 2023 . . August 30, 2023 . ja.
  5. News: Lee . Seung-hoon . 스트레이 키즈, 신곡명은 '락(樂)'..3RACHA 전곡 작업 참여 [공식] ]. Stray Kids, New Track Is Titled 'Lalalala'.. 3RACHA Participated in All Tracks . October 9, 2023 . StarNews . October 9, 2023 . ko.
  6. Novvkim . novvkim . CwiGkpTJq9w . August 30, 2023 . Stray Kids - Social Path (feat. LiSA) . August 30, 2023.
  7. News: Martin . Annie . Watch: Stray Kids endure in 'Social Path' video featuring LiSA . August 30, 2023 . . August 29, 2023.
  8. News: Stray Kids×LiSA、コラボ楽曲「Social Path (feat. LiSA)」MV公開 . Stray Kids x LiSA Release MV for Collaborated Song "Social Path (feat. LiSA)" . August 30, 2023 . The First Times . August 30, 2023 . ja.
  9. News: Stray Kids、"応募総数250万件超" 初の4大ドームツアー開幕 未解禁のLiSAとのコラボ曲初披露 . Stray Kids, "Over 2.5 Million Applications" First 4 Major Dome Tour Kicks Off Unreleased Collaboration Song with LiSA for the First Time . August 18, 2023 . . August 18, 2023 . ja.
  10. News: Stray Kids、日本で叶えたい夢はプリン作り!? NHK「Venue101」のスピンオフ特番に登場 . Stray Kids' Dream of Making Pudding in Japan!? Appeared on NHK's "Venue 101" Spin-off Special Program . September 24, 2023 . Kstyle . September 24, 2023 . ja.
  11. News: 「Mステ SUPER LIVE 2023」出演アーティスト46組の楽曲発表 . 46 Artists to Perform at "Music Station SUPER LIVE 2023" Have Announced Their Songs . December 22, 2023 . Modelpress . December 15, 2023 . ja.
  12. News: Park . Jae-hwan . '귀멸의 칼날' OST 가수 리사, 내한 콘서트 성료 . 'Kimetsu no Yaiba' OST Singer Lisa, Successful Concert in Korea . August 10, 2024 . . July 22, 2024 . ko.
  13. News: Stray Kidsの楽曲「Social Path (feat. LiSA)」がABEMAのスポーツ番組主題歌に決定 . October 12, 2023 . The First Times . October 12, 2023 . ja.
  14. News: Sai . Aishwarya . From BTS' V to Straykids: A complete list of KPop nominations at Asian Pop Music Awards 2023 . December 1, 2023 . Sportskeeda . November 30, 2023.
  15. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 6, 2023. Billboard Japan. ja. September 6, 2023.
  16. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2023-09-11 . . September 8, 2023 . ja.
  17. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. September 11, 2023. September 9, 2023.
  18. Web site: Download Chart – Week 45 of 2023. Circle Chart. ko. November 16, 2023.
  19. Web site: Stray Kids、「Social Path (feat. LiSA)」の先行配信&Music Videoが公開! . Stray Kids, "Social Path (feat. LiSA)" Pre-Release & Music Video Released! . Stray Kids Japan Official Website . August 30, 2023 . ja . August 30, 2023.