"Spaghetti" is a song by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim featuring South Korean rapper and singer J-Hope of BTS,from the group's first single album of the same name. It was released by Source Music on October 24,2025,along with its B-side track "Pearlies (My Oyster Is the World)". An alternative pop and funk song,the lyrics compare Le Sserafim to spaghetti stuck in between one's teeth and not being able to get their music out of one's head.
During the North American leg of their Easy Crazy Hot Tour in September 2025,Le Sserafim revealed that they would be releasing new music in October.[1] The group teased the release by updating their album covers on streaming platforms with tomato sauce splatters,and posting a video to their YouTube channel titled "It's a Tomato Incident",featuring the members holding plates of spaghetti.[2][3] On September 29,Source Music announced that Le Sserafim would release their first single album Spaghetti on October 24.[4] Pre-orders for the single album began the following day.[5][6]
On October 10,the comeback trailer "Eat It Up!" was released on YouTube,featuring the members delivering spaghetti in dream-like spaces with colorful lighting.[7] From October 13-16,concept photos for the Cheeky Neon Pepper (featuring the members standing outside a food truck with bright neon colors),[8] Knocking Basil (with the members dressed as delivery drivers holding boxes of takeout),[9] Weird Garlic (featuring the members holding vegetable in an open-air market),[10] and Compact Bites[11] versions of the single album were released. The track samplers for the title track and B-side were released on October 17.[12] On October 20,a teaser video titled "The Kick" was released,confirming that BTS member J-Hope would be featured on the title track.[13] The video features J-Hope in a "Matrix-like outfit" walking under strobe lights,and ends with all of them singing "Eat it up".[14] The highlight medley and track listing were released on October 21,[15] and the music video teaser for the title track was released on October 22.[16] The single album was released on October 24 alongside the music video for the title track.[17]
Composition and lyrics
"Spaghetti" was written and produced by 13 (Score and Megatone),"Hitman" Bang,Federico Vindver,Gian Stone and Tobias Wincorn,with J-Hope,Anika Bennett,Elle Campbell,JBach,Huh Yunjin,Phil Leigh,Alex Jonathan Crofton Ball,Matt Holmes,Sakura and Park Woo-hyun participating in the writing.[18] It is described as an alternative and funk pop song with a "sophisticated and addictive beat".[19] In the song,Le Sserafim compare themselves to spaghetti stuck in between one's teeth,with lyrics such as "Do you want to take it out,bon appétit" and "Sserafim stuck in your head."[20] In a Q&A about the release,Huh Yunjin said that her work on the song came after their first music show win for "Hot" and thinking:"Like food stuck between our teeth,maybe we've gotten into the public's heads."[21] "Spaghetti" was composed in the key of B major,and has a tempo of 112 beats per minute.[22]
The B-side track,"Pearlies (My Oyster Is the World)",is a rhythmic disco pop song[23] where Le Sserafim expresses gratitude for their fans who have stayed by their side.[24] Huh Yunjin,who co-wrote the song,explained during the Incheon show of their Easy Crazy Hot tour:"Just like the process of a pearl being born,I too will create my own pearl" and that she will "protect the fans who are with [her] through that process."[25] She also said that they flip the meaning of "The World is My Oyster",a song from their first EP Fearless (2022),from taking ownership of something with a fearless energy,to realizing "within the small oyster I already have,there's everything I need," and that their fans are their oyster.[26]
Music video
The music video for "Spaghetti",directed by Wontae Ko,shows Le Sserafim preparing spaghetti for an eager crowd,representing how they entertain people through their music,and J-Hope delivers his "relaxed rapping" under flashing lights.[27] They perform choreography "wagging their fingers and bouncing their shoulders," dancing on a dinner plate,with moves that visualize the lyric "Spaghetti stuck in your teeth".[28][29] In an interview with Teen Vogue,Hong Eunchae said that they tried to give the outfits the same feeling through "added elements and textures."[30] The video also features the South Korean drag performers Nana Youngrong Kim,Kyam,and RingRing.[31]
↑ Son, Bong-seok (October 5, 2025). 르세라핌, 감질나는 스포일러로 'SPAGHETTI' 컴백 감칠맛 더해[Le Sserafim adds a tantalizing spoiler to the "SPAGHETTI" comeback.]. Sports Trends (in Korean) – via Naver.
↑ Lee, Seung-rok (September 29, 2025). "이게 뭐야?"...르세라핌 충격적 영상 '토마토 사태입니다' [SS뮤직]["What is this?"... Le Sserafim's shocking video, "Tomato Incident" [SS Music]]. Sports Seoul (in Korean) – via Naver.
↑ Kang, Seo-jeong (September 29, 2025). 르세라핌, 10월 컴백...싱글 'SPAGHETTI'로 돌아온다[Le Sserafim to make an October comeback with the single 'SPAGHETTI.']. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 28, 2025 – via Naver.
↑ Ji, Dong-hyeon (October 10, 2025). 르세라핌, 또 증명한 '트레일러 맛집'...'SPAGHETTI' 기대 UP[Le Sserafim proves its "trailer restaurant" status once again... Expectations for "SPAGHETTI" are rising.]. Sports World (in Korean) – via Naver.
↑ Kang, Seo-jeong (October 13, 2025). 르세라핌, 매운맛 비주얼로 돌아온다...강렬한 'SPAGHETTI' 첫 번째 콘셉트 공개[Le Sserafim returns with a spicy visual... First concept for the intense "SPAGHETTI" revealed.]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 16, 2025 – via Naver.
↑ Moon, Wan-sik (October 14, 2025). 르세라핌, 청춘에 청순 더! 'SPAGHETTI' 배달원 변신[Le Sserafim, adding youthful innocence to your life! Transformed into a "SPAGHETTI" deliveryman.]. Star News (in Korean) – via Naver.
↑ Jang, Woo-young (October 17, 2025). 르세라핌, '스파게티'처럼 중독적인 맛...트랙 샘플러 공개[Le Sserafim Unveils Track Sampler: Addictive Flavors Like "Spaghetti"]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 17, 2025 – via Naver.
↑ Kang, Seo-jeong (October 20, 2025). 방탄소년단 제이홉, 르세라핌 신곡 'SPAGHETTI' 참여했다...첫 걸그룹 피처링[BTS' J-Hope features on Le Sserafim's new song "SPAGHETTI"... first girl group feature]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 20, 2025 – via Naver.
↑ Seon, Mi-kyung (October 22, 2025). '컴백' 르세라핌, 듣는 맛에 보는 맛도 더했다..'SPAGHETTI'[The comeback of Le Sserafim adds visual delight to the listening experience... "SPAGHETTI"]. Osen (in Korean) – via Naver.
↑ Lee, Min-ji (October 21, 2025). "이빨 사이 낀 SPAGHETTI" 르세라핌, 신선&독특 가사로 컴백["SPAGHETTI Stuck Between Teeth" Le Sserafim Makes a Comeback with Fresh & Unique Lyrics]. Newsen (in Korean) – via Naver.
↑ Moon, Wan-sik (October 21, 2025). 르세라핌, 청춘에 청순 더! 'SPAGHETTI' 배달원 변신[A hit the moment you hear it! Le Sserafim's "Spaghetti" is a world-class addictive.]. Star News (in Korean) – via Naver.
↑ Choi, Lee-jeong (October 21, 2025). "이빨 사이 낀 스파게티" 르세라핌, 신선&독특한 가사로 재미 UP["Spaghetti Between Your Teeth" Le Sserafim, fresh and unique lyrics make it even more fun.]. Osen (in Korean) – via Naver.
↑ Seon, Mi-kyung (October 24, 2025). 르세라핌, '맛세라핌’이 선사하는 궁극의 보는 맛..'SPAGHETTI'[Le Sserafim, the ultimate visual feast presented by 'Mat Seraphim'...'SPAGHETTI']. Osen (in Korean) – via Naver.
↑ Son, Bong-seok (October 21, 2025). 르세라핌, 'SPAGHETTI' 뮤직비디오 티저로 안무 공개[Le Sserafim unveils choreography in music video teaser for "SPAGHETTI."]. Sports Trends (in Korean) – via Naver.
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