LE SSERAFIM Serve Up with “SPAGHETTI”
Fans have been hungry for new music from LE SSERAFIM; fresh off their first world tour, the sensational girl group is serving up “SPAGHETTI.”
LE SSERAFIM is no stranger to experimentation (looking at you CRAZY era). Otherworldly, off-putting, kitschy—it feels like there’s nothing these girls can’t pull off at this point. Enter SPAGHETTI, their latest single album featuring a title track of the same name. The song is heavy on the beat with a surprising amount of guitar, and somehow manages to mix bubblegum with grit (in a way that probably only LE SSERAFIM could). The chorus is quirky, playful, and bound to get stuck in your head; this was the original inspiration for the song according to a recent livestream from Huh Yunjin, where she compared the viralness of “HOT” to food being stuck in between your teeth. One thing is for sure: it’ll be months before “eat it up, eat it, eat it up” is out of our heads.
The track features j-hope of BTS, though this is not the first time the HYBE labelmates have collaborated. Yunjin had previously featured on j-hope’s 2024 track “i don’t know,” and proved the artists had incredible musical chemistry. “SPAGHETTI” allows this chemistry to blossom even further; much like LE SSERAFIM, j-hope is also known for experimentation with his artistry. His verse on “SPAGHETTI” offers just the right bite, especially compared to the airier pre-chorus.
LE SSERAFIM videos never disappoint, and the music video for “SPAGHETTI” is no exception. Full of vibrant colors, food motifs, and off-kilter imagery, it’s the kind of music video that begs to be watched again—and you’ll find something new with every rewatch. Outside of j-hope’s cameo, the video also features people from all walks of life, including famous Korean drag queens NANA Youngrong Kim, KYAM, and RINGRING, a notable moment of inclusivity for a group of LE SSERAFIM’s size in terms of popularity.
The single album also features B-side “Pearlies (My oyster is the world),” a feel-good dance track that would have fit in seamlessly alongside the retro wave that had K-Pop in a chokehold in 2020. It’s definitely easier to stomach than the eccentric title track and is a welcome addition to LE SSERAFIM’s “for-the-girls” discography.
Alongside the two main tracks, the album includes a member-only version of “SPAGHETTI,” an English version of "SPAGHETTI," and then non-explicit versions of all four songs for those that prefer their music a little less saucy.
The comeback has already gone viral for many reasons, even before the release of the album, thanks in part to the marketing of graffiting all of LE SSERAFIM’s socials and streaming sites with tomatoes. Next was the debut of Sakura’s short hair, and most recently, Kazuha’s styling overall. Fans and K-Pop casuals alike were already “eating it up,” but with the official release of “SPAGHETTI,” we’re feasting.
Edited by Cara Musashi