"Generation" is the debut single by South Korean girl group

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''. 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.

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. 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.

Composition

"Generation" was written and composed by Jaden Jeong alongside El Capitxn with Vendors, and Maria Marucs participating in the composition and arrangement. It was described as a dance song with "up-tempo house beat characterized by rock guitar", 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

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, with a

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of 120 beats per minute.

Commercial performance

"Generation" debuted at number 98 on South Korea's

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in the chart issue dated June 19–25, 2022. In New Zealand, the song debuted at number ninety-eight on the

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Hot Singles in the chart issue dated November 7, 2022.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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* Jaden Jeong – lyrics * Kim Sung-woo – lyrics * El Capitxn – lyrics,

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, arrangement * Vendors (Nano) – composition, arrangement * Maria Marcus – composition * Louise Frick Sveen – composition * Minjeong Woo –

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, recording engineer * Taeseob Lee – mixing * Namwoo Kwon — mastering

Charts

Release history

References

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