MY, here’s a Christmas pairing to warm up the season: aespa have released ‘Santa Baby’, a new take on Eartha Kitt’s Christmas classic that features Kitt’s own original vocals alongside the group’s, Korea JoongAng Daily reported.
The collaboration single, released on November 13, is part of a project commemorating the 100th anniversary of Kitt’s birth, which falls on January 17, 2027, according to the group’s agency SM Entertainment.
aespa shared what the song means to them in a press release:
“We’re delighted to be part of a song that has been loved for so many years. It felt special to put our own spin on Kitt’s original version, which all four of us have enjoyed listening to. We hope this song brings warmth and joy to many people during the holiday season.”
Kitt’s daughter Kitt Shapiro welcomed the release too. She said her mother believed in bringing generations and cultures together through music, and would have been thrilled to hear her voice paired with talented artists like aespa.
A holiday standard, a K-pop powerhouse, and two generations of voices in one track, ‘Santa Baby’ is out now.