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"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
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. The maxi single features three tracks including "Hot Mess". The song was released alongside its music video and the maxi single on July 3.
Composition
"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. It was described as a "high-energy" dance song featuring "distinctive saxophone rhythm" with lyrics "containing a message of independence".
Track listing
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the single's liner notes.
Studio
SM Wavelet Studio – recording, digital editing
Doobdoob Studio – recording
Klang Studio – mixing
Sterling Sound – mastering
Personnel
Aespa – vocals
H.Toyosaki – lyrics
Kenzie – composition, arrangement
Moonshine – composition, arrangement
Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker – composition
Ellen Berg – composition
No2zcat – vocal directing
Kwon Ae-jin – background vocals
Kang Eun-ji – recording, digital editing
Eugene Kwon – recording
Gu Jong-pil – mixing
Chris Gehringer – mastering