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Armageddon (Aespa song)

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"Armageddon"
Remixes EP with "Supernova"
Single by Aespa
from the album Armageddon
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedMay 27, 2024 (2024-05-27)
Genre
Length3:16
Label
Composer(s)
  • Ejae
  • Sumin
  • Waker (153/Joombas)
  • No Identity
Lyricist(s)Bang Hye-hyun
Aespa singles chronology
"Supernova"
(2024) 		"Armageddon"
(2024) 		"Hot Mess"
(2024)
Music video
"Armageddon" on YouTube

"Armageddon" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their first studio album of the same name. It was released by SM Entertainment on May 27, 2024, as the second single from the album.

Background and release

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On April 22, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would be releasing their first studio album titled Armageddon. It was also announced that the album would feature two title tracks: "Supernova" and "Armageddon", with the former releasing on May 13 and the latter, along with the album, on May 27.[1] On May 10, the track listing was revealed alongside a highlight medley teaser video.[2] On May 26, the music video teaser was released.[3] "Armageddon" was released along with the album and its music video on May 27.[4]

On September 20, ScreaM Records released the remix versions of "Armageddon" by Flava D, 2Spade, and Mount XLR, alongside "Supernova" remix, under the 33rd volume of the series iScreaM.[5]

Composition

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"Armageddon" was written by Bang Hye-hyun, composed and arranged by No Identity with Ejae, Sumin, and Waker of 153/Joombas participating in the composition. Described as a "old-school and trendy" hip hop dance song featuring "strong synth bass rhythm", with lyrics containing message that "Only I can define myself".[6] "Armageddon" was composed in the key of A major, with a tempo of 92 beats per minute.[7]

Promotion

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Prior to the release of Armageddon, on May 27, 2024, Aespa held a live event titled "Aespa 'Armageddon' Countdown Live" on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the album and its tracks, including "Armageddon", and connecting with their fanbase.[8] They subsequently performed on one music programs: Mnet's M Countdown on May 30.[9]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Armageddon"
Award ceremony Year Category Result Ref.
MAMA Awards 2024 Best Music Video Won [10]
Song of the Year Nominated [11]
Music program awards for "Armageddon"
Program Date Ref.
M Countdown June 6, 2024 [12]
June 13, 2024
June 20, 2024 [13]
Show Champion June 5, 2024 [14]

Track listing

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  • Digital download and streaming – iScreaM Vol.33: Supernova / Armageddon Remixes
  1. "Supernova" (Grimes remix) – 3:47
  2. "Armageddon" (Flava D remix) – 4:07
  3. "Armageddon" (2Spade remix) – 3:08
  4. "Armageddon" (Mount XLR remix) – 3:16
  5. "Supernova" – 2:58
  6. "Armageddon" – 3:16

Credits

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Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[15]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

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Release history

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Release history for "Armageddon"
Region Date Format Version Label
Various May 27, 2024
Original
September 20, 2024 Remixes

References

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