"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.
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, and peaked at number thirty-four.[7]
^ ab"Generation" (in Korean). Kakao Entertainment. MODHAUS. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022 – via Melon.
^Jo, Hye-jin (October 6, 2022). "'13일 컴백' 케플러, '히어로 무드' 콘셉트 포토 공개" ['Comeback on the 13th' Kepler, 'Hero Mood' concept photo released] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via Naver.
