"Better Things" is the first English single album by aespa. It was released digitally and physically on August 18, 2023 and October 27, respectively.
Background
On July 31, 2023, it was announced that aespa will be releasing the English digital single, "Better Things", on August 18.[1]
On August 8, SM Entertainment revealed that the release time for "Better Things" had been changed to 1pm KST.[2]
Composition
"Better Things" is described as an up-temp minimalistic dance genre song. The track gives off a refreshing feel and features a rhythmic percussion sound that fits summer alongside a unique rhythm pattern. The lyrics talk about giving focus to more valuable things in life.[3]
Critical reception
"Better Things" was ranked #13 on the The New York Times' "Best Songs of 2023" list.[4]
Track list
- Digital
- "Better Things" - 3:23
- CD
- "Better Things" - 3:23
- "Better Things (Sped Up Ver.)" - 3:00
- "Better Things (Slowed Down Ver.)" - 3:47
- "Better Things (Snack Ver.)" - 0:45
- "Better Things (Tropkillaz Remix)" - 3:00
- "Better Things (Inst.)" - 3:23
Gallery
.png "Aespa Better Things character poster (Karina ver.).png (8.64 MB)")
(Karina ver.)
.png "Aespa Better Things character poster (Giselle ver.).png (8.57 MB)")
(Giselle ver.)
.png "Aespa Better Things character poster (Winter ver.).png (9.04 MB)")
(Winter ver.)
.png "Aespa Better Things character poster (Ningning ver.).png (7.58 MB)")
(Ningning ver.)
(æ-aespa Ver.)
References
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: aespa Announces August Return + Drops 1st Teasers For “Better Things”
- ↑ Soompi: aespa Announces Change To Release Time Of New Single “Better Things”
- ↑ (KR) Daum: 에스파 서머송 온다, 8월 18일 영어 싱글 ‘Better Things’ 발매
- ↑ Soompi: aespa Makes The New York Times Music Critic’s “Best Songs Of 2023” List
Video links
- Music video
- The Performance Stage
- Performance video
- Dance practice behind the scenes
- Recording behind the scenes
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