Up (Aespa song)
2024 song by Aespa
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"Up" (stylized in all caps) is a song by South Korean singer and rapper Karina, and included on the digital single album Synk: Parallel Line by South Korean girl group Aespa. It was released through SM Entertainment on October 9, 2024. The song is a hip-hop and dance track, written and composed by multiple contributors, including Karina. It achieved widespread success, peaking at number 2 on South Korea's Circle Chart and placing on other global charts.
Background and composition
On June 29–30, 2024, Aespa held their second concert tour Synk: Parallel Line at Jamsil Indoor Stadium.[1] Each member of the group debuted a new solo song for the tour.[2][3] Karina performed second with the hip-hop dance song "Up", which she had written all the lyrics for.[4][5] The song includes an "addictive" chorus and is a "minimal" track containing a "confident" message.[6] On October 9, the group released Synk: Parallel Line to streaming platforms, including the four solo songs performed.[7]
Commercial performance
"Up" debuted at number six on Circle Digital Chart and later peaked at number two.[8][9] It also debuted and peaked at number one on the South Korea Songs chart.[10] In Japan, "Up" entered the Japan Hot 100 at number 98,[11] later peaking at number 50.[12] It also peaked at number 35 on Oricon Streaming Chart.[13] In Singapore, the song peaked at number 11 on the Top Streaming Chart and reached number four on the Top Regional Chart.[14] It also debuted and peaked at number 11 on the Singapore Songs chart.[15] The song also debuted and peaked at number 12 on the Malaysia Songs chart.[16][17] It debuted at number nine on the Hong Kong Songs chart and number three on the Taiwan Songs chart.[18][19] In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 17 on the Hot 40 Singles chart.[20] Internationally, it entered and peaked the Billboard Global 200 at number 27,[21] while debuting and peaking at number 12 on the Global Excl. US chart.[22]
Reception
"Up" achieved viral success quickly after Karina first performed it at the Synk: Parallel Line concert tour, even before the song had an official release on streaming platforms,[23] with dance covers and challenges posted on various short-form platforms.[24] Due to the strong public response, SM Entertainment decided to release it officially, alongside the other solo songs performed at the concert.[23] It was noted by Z Yeonwoo for X why Z that "Up" stood out because Karina contributed to songwriting herself, knowing what kind of songs work best for her and the style she's most comfortable in.[25]
Accolades
On South Korea music programs, the song received its first music program award in Show! Music Core, marking Karina's first award as a soloist despite not having officially debuted as one yet.[26]
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2025 | Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge | Nominated | [27] |
| MAMA Awards | 2025 | Best Dance Performance – Female Solo | Nominated | [28] |
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Melon.[29]
- Karina – vocals, lyrics
- Slow Rabbit – composition, arrangement
- Morgan Connie Smith – composition
- Taneisha Jackson – composition
- Sofia Quinn – composition
- Pxpillon – composition, arrangement
- Emma-Lee Andersson – composition
- BB Elliot – composition
- Stella Jones – composition
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | ||
| Japan (RIAJ)[35] | Gold | 50,000,000† |
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† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | October 9, 2024 | [36] |