K-pop sensation aespa Santa Baby collaboration brings a fresh, modern twist to the beloved holiday classic.
Released at midnight through various music sites, aespa’s new single features the original vocals of legendary artist Eartha Kitt. Because Eartha Kitt’s original version continues to record the highest streaming numbers to date, aespa’s reimagined track is receiving an enthusiastic global response.
This special project was planned ahead of Eartha Kitt’s 100th birthday on January 17, 2027, carrying the meaningful message of connecting past and present generations through music. Primary Wave Music handled the artwork and final audio mixing, while SM Entertainment supported the global IP collaboration through aespa’s vocals.
Expressing their thoughts on the partnership, aespa shared, We are thrilled to be part of a song that has been loved for such a long time. It felt special to add our own color to Eartha Kitt’s original track, which all four of us have enjoyed listening to every holiday season. We hope this song adds warm joy and happiness to everyone’s year-end.
Kitt Shapiro, daughter of Eartha Kitt, responded warmly, saying, My mother always valued connecting generations and cultures through music. She would have been overjoyed to know her voice was featured alongside such talented artists as aespa. This collaboration is a beautiful celebration of creativity, individuality, and the power of music that connects us all.
Meanwhile, ahead of the upcoming holiday season, aespa is set to release a remix version of KISS N TELL, the title track of their first Japanese mini-album, remixed by m-flo’s Taku Takahashi, on November 20.
