"Generation" is the debut single by South Korean girl group Acid Angel from Asia, the first sub-unit of TripleS for their debut extended play (EP) Access. It was released on October 22, 2022, through Modhaus. Musically, "Generation" was described as a future bass genre based on hip-hop grooves, with heavy bass sounds and dreamy vocals and rap.
| "Generation" | |
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| Single by Acid Angel from Asia | |
| from the album Access | |
| Released | October 28, 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Length | 2:44 |
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| "Generation" on YouTube | |
Background and release
On September 16, it was announced that TripleS will start preparing for sub-unit debut activities with each unit having 4 members. The two sub-units were named Acid Angel From Asia and +(KR)ystal Eyes, with Acid Angel From Asia having their debut activities first in October.[1] The lineup was voted by fans and Acid Angel From Asia made their official debut with the first extended play Access on October 28, 2022.[2]
Composition
"Generation" was written and composed by Jaden Jeong alongside El Capitxn with Vendors, and Maria Marucs participating in the composition and arrangement.[3] It was described as a dance song with "up-tempo house beat characterized by rock guitar",[4] with lyrics about "achieving anything even if there are difficulties if we are not afraid of challenging ourselves with healthy and bold energy". "Generation" was composed in the key of E minor, with a tempo of 120 beats per minute.[5]
Commercial performance
"Generation" debuted at number 98 on South Korea's Gaon Download Chart in the chart issue dated June 19–25, 2022.[6]
In New Zealand, the song debuted at number ninety-eight on the RMNZ Hot Singles in the chart issue dated November 7, 2022.[7]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Melon.[3]
- Acid Angel from Asia – vocals
- Adora - background vocals
- Jaden Jeong – lyrics
- Kim Sung-woo – lyrics
- El Capitxn – lyrics, composition, arrangement
- Vendors (Nano) – composition, arrangement
- Maria Marcus – composition
- Louise Frick Sveen – composition
- Minjeong Woo – digital editing, recording engineer (at doobdoob studio)
- Taeseob Lee – mixing (at gateway studio)
- Namwoo Kwon — mastering (at 821 Sound Mastering)
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 34 |
| South Korea (Circle)[8] | 194 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | October 28, 2022 |
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| Various |