Social Path

"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"
Single by Stray Kids featuring Lisa
from the EP Social Path / Super Bowl (Japanese Ver.)
Language	English Japanese
A-side	"Super Bowl (Japanese ver.)"
Released	August 30, 2023
Studio	JYPE (Seoul)
Genre	Rock
Length	3:19
Label	Epic Japan
Composer(s)	Bang Chan Changbin Han Versachoi
Lyricist(s)	Bang Chan Changbin Han Yohei
Stray Kids singles chronology
"Super Bowl (Japanese ver.)" (2023) "Social Path" (2023) "Lalalala" (2023)
Lisa singles chronology
"Realize" (2023) "Social Path" (2023)
Music video
"Social Path" on YouTube

Background and composition

 

Japanese singer-songwriter Lisa features on "Social Path".

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 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]

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]

Usage in media

"Social Path" was selected to be the theme for Abema's sports program Abema Sports Time in October 2023.^[11]

Accolades

Awards and nominations for "Social Path"

Ceremony	Year	Award	Result	Ref.
Asian Pop Music Awards	2023	Best Collaboration	Pending	^[12]

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
• JYP Publishing (KOMCA) – publishing
• JYPE Studios – recording
• Sterling Sound – mastering

Charts

Chart performance for "Social Path"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)^[13]	27
Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)^[14]	27
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[15]	29
South Korea Download (Circle)^[16] Korean version	23

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Social Path"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	August 30, 2023	Digital download streaming	Epic Japan	^[17]

Notes

1. 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".

References

1. "Stray Kids、日本1st EP発売決定" [Stray Kids to Release 1st Japanese EP]. Pia (in Japanese). June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
2. "Stray Kids、LiSAとの初コラボが決定 「Social Path (feat. LiSA)を新作EPに収録【バンチャン＆LiSAからコメント到着】" [Stray Kids to Collaborate with LiSA for the First Time, "Social Path (feat. LiSA) to be Included in the New EP [Comments from Bang Chan & LiSA]]. Spice (in Japanese). July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
3. "Stray KidsとLiSAがコラボ、バンチャン「さらにもっと特別な楽曲になりました」" [Stray Kids and LiSA Collaboration, Bang Chan Said "It Became an Even More Special Song"]. Natalie (in Japanese). July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
4. "Stray Kids×LiSAが初共演、コラボ曲「Social Path」MVはソウルで撮影" [Stray Kids x LiSA Collaborate for the First Time, MV for Collaborated Song "Social Path" Filmed in Seoul]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
5. 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). Retrieved October 9, 2023.
6. Novvkim [@novvkim] (August 30, 2023). "Stray Kids - Social Path (feat. LiSA)". Retrieved August 30, 2023 – via Instagram.
7. Martin, Annie (August 29, 2023). "Watch: Stray Kids endure in 'Social Path' video featuring LiSA". UPI. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
8. "Stray Kids×LiSA、コラボ楽曲「Social Path (feat. LiSA)」MV公開" [Stray Kids x LiSA Release MV for Collaborated Song "Social Path (feat. LiSA)"]. The First Times (in Japanese). August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
9. "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. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
10. "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. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
11. "Stray Kidsの楽曲「Social Path （feat. LiSA）」がABEMAのスポーツ番組主題歌に決定". The First Times (in Japanese). October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
12. Sai, Aishwarya (November 30, 2023). "From BTS' V to Straykids: A complete list of KPop nominations at Asian Pop Music Awards 2023". Sportskeeda. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
13. "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 6, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 6, 2023.
14. "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2023-09-11" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
15. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 11, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
16. "Download Chart – Week 45 of 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2023.
17. "Stray Kids、「Social Path (feat. LiSA)」の先行配信&Music Videoが公開!" [Stray Kids, "Social Path (feat. LiSA)" Pre-Release & Music Video Released!]. Stray Kids Japan Official Website (in Japanese). August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.