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Hot Mess (Aespa song)

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"Hot Mess"
Digital and "Hot Mess" version cover
Single by Aespa
Language
  • Japanese
  • English
B-side
  • "Sun and Moon"
  • "Zoom Zoom"
ReleasedJuly 3, 2024 (2024-07-03)
GenreDance
Length3:12
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)H.Toyosaki
Aespa singles chronology
"Armageddon"
(2024) 		"Hot Mess"
(2024) 		"Whiplash"
(2024)
Music video
"Hot Mess" on YouTube

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

Background and release

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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

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"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]

Track listing

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Track listing for "Hot Mess"
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Hot Mess"H.Toyosaki
  • Kenzie
  • Moonshine
3:12
2."Sun and Moon"
  • Soma Genda
  • Dirty Orange
  • Ereca
  • Dirty Orange
  • Soma Genda
3:20
3."Zoom Zoom"
  • Jamesy Minimal
  • Yui Mugino
  • Soma Genda
  • Soma Genda
  • Dirty Orange
  • Yui Mugino
  • Dirty Orange
  • Soma Genda
3:13
Total length:9:45

Credits and personnel

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

Studio

Personnel

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Hot Mess
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[15] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "Hot Mess"
Region Date Format Label
Japan July 3, 2024 CD
Various

References

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  1. ^ Kim, Na-yul (June 3, 2024). 에스파, 7월 3일 日 전격 데뷔..타이틀곡은 'Hot Mess' [Aespa makes surprise debut in Japan on July 3rd..Title song is 'Hot Mess'] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ 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"]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 3, 2024. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  3. ^ 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]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 3, 2024. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Hot Mess" (in Korean). Warner Music Japan. SM Entertainment. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Melon.
  5. ^ Shim, Sun-ah (June 3, 2024). "Aespa to make Japanese debut next month". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Kurp, Josh (July 3, 2024). "Aespa Make A Memorable Japanese Debut In The Colorful 'Hot Mess' Video". Uproxx. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Aespa (2024). Hot Mess (photobook). Japan: SM Entertainment, Warner Japan. Credits.
  8. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of July 10, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – 2024-07-15 Oricon News. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  10. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-07-15" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  11. ^ "Download Chart – 2024 Weeks 27". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 7–13, 2024. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  12. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Singles: 2024-07" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales – 2024 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  14. ^ "Oricon Top 100 Singles: 2024". Oricon. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  15. ^ "Japanese single certifications – Aespa – Hot Mess" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved August 9, 2024. Select 2024年7月 on the drop-down menu
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