Japanese singer-songwriterLisa features on "Social Path".
On June 26, 2023,Stray Kids announced their first Japanese-languageextended play, set to be released on September 6.[1][A] The EP's titleSocial Path / Super Bowl (Japanese Ver.), and its track listing were revealed on July 27, confirming the dual lead single "Social Path", featuring Japanese singer-songwriterLisa, and the Japanese version of "Super Bowl".[2] The song was described as arock 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 EPRock-Star.[5]
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]
Stray Kids gave the debut performance of "Social Path" on August 16 atFukuoka show of their5-Star Dome Tour.[9] The group and Lisa performed the song together at the television specialVenue 101 Presents Stray Kids 5-Star Live on September 23,[10] andMusic Station Super Live 2023 on December 22, alongside "S-Class".[11] Lisa solely performed "Social Path" at theSeoul concert of her Lisa Live Is Smile Always Asia Tour on July 20, 2024.[12]
^Social Path (Feat. Lisa) / Super Bowl (Japanese Ver.) has been marketed as the group's "Japan first EP", despite having two previousAll In (2020), andCircus (2022), which were officially classified as "mini-album".
^Lee, Seung-hoon (October 9, 2023)."스트레이 키즈, 신곡명은 '락(樂)'..3RACHA 전곡 작업 참여 [공식]" [Stray Kids, New Track Is Titled 'Lalalala'.. 3RACHA Participated in All Tracks].StarNews (in Korean). RetrievedOctober 9, 2023.
^"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].Oricon (in Japanese). August 18, 2023. RetrievedAugust 18, 2023.
^"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].Kstyle (in Japanese). September 24, 2023. RetrievedSeptember 24, 2023.
^"「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].Modelpress (in Japanese). December 15, 2023. RetrievedDecember 22, 2023.
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