Social Path
2023 single by Stray Kids featuring Lisa
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"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.).
| "Social Path" | ||||
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| Single by Stray Kids featuring Lisa | ||||
| from the EP Social Path / Super Bowl (Japanese Ver.) | ||||
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| A-side | "Super Bowl (Japanese ver.)" | |||
| Released | August 30, 2023 | |||
| Studio | JYPE (Seoul) | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:19 | |||
| Label | Epic Japan | |||
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| "Social Path" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
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On June 26, 2023, Stray Kids announced their first Japanese-language extended play, set to be released on September 6.[1][A] 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 accompanying 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
Accolades
| Ceremony | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Pop Music Awards | 2023 | Best Collaboration | Nominated | [14] |
Credits and personnel
Personnel
- Stray Kids – vocals, background vocals
- Bang Chan (3Racha) – lyrics, composition, vocal directing
- Changbin (3Racha) – lyrics, composition
- Han (3Racha) – lyrics, composition
- Lisa – featured vocals
- Versachoi – composition, arrangement, all instruments, computer programming, synthesizer, keyboard, vocal directing
- Nickko Young – guitar
- Lee Kyeong-won – digital editing
- Goo Hye-jin – recording
- Curtis Douglas – mixing
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
Locations
- Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. – publishing (Japanese/original version)
- JYP Publishing (KOMCA) – publishing
- JYPE Studios – recording
- Sterling Sound – mastering
Charts
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | August 30, 2023 | Epic Japan | [19] |
Notes
- Social Path (Feat. Lisa) / Super Bowl (Japanese Ver.) has been marketed as the group's "Japan first EP", despite having two previous All In (2020), and Circus (2022), which were officially classified as "mini-album".