"Sticky" is a song by South Korean girl group Kiss of Life. It was released as a digital single by S2 Entertainment on July 1, 2024, and includes the B-side track "Te Quiero".
After the success of Kiss of Life's previous single "Midas Touch" from the single album of the same name, on June 21, 2024, it was announced that the group would be making a summer comeback with the digital single "Sticky" on July 1 later that year.[1] On June 24, a teaser featuring a portion of the song was released.[2] Concept photos were released on the subsequent day.[3] On June 27, a teaser for the single's music video was released.[4] On July 1, the single was released on all the digital platforms alongside its music video.[5]
“Sticky” features an Afrobeat rhythm and sound, while the B-side track "Te Quiero" is described as a Latin-style song.[5] This is in contrast to Kiss of Life's previous hip-hop and retro-inspired releases.[6] Member Julie described the concept of "Sticky" as "refreshing" and "about (the group) being brighter and happy", which is unlike the "strong and intense image based on hip-hop sounds" that they are known for.[6]
^Kim, Chae-yeon (June 21, 2024). 키스오브라이프, 서머퀸 대전 합류..7월 1일 'Sticky'로 컴백 [공식] [Kiss of Life joins Summer Queen Battle..Comeback with 'Sticky' on July 1st [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Naver.
^Jang, Jeong-yoon (June 24, 2024). ‘컴백 D-7’ 키스오브라이프, 청량 여신 예고 ['Comeback D-7' Kiss of Life, Preview of Refreshing Goddess] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 – via Naver.
^Ahn, Ha-na (June 25, 2024). 키스오브라이프, 4인 4색 싱그러운 ‘여름 여신’으로 변신...컴백 기대감 UP [Kiss of Life, 4 members, 4 colors, transformed into refreshing 'summer goddesses'... Anticipation for comeback UP] (in Korean). MBN. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 – via Naver.
^Park, Seo-hyun (June 27, 2024). 키스오브라이프, 4인 4색 싱그러운 ‘여름 여신’으로 변신...컴백 기대감 UP ['Comeback D-4' Kiss of Life, New Song "Sticky" MV Teaser Open.. Refreshing Summer Energy] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 – via Naver.
^ abLee, Ha-na (July 1, 2024). 키스오브라이프, 4인 4색 싱그러운 ‘여름 여신’으로 변신...컴백 기대감 UP [Kiss of Life, Twerking, Refreshing Hot Girls “Showing Our Bright Side” [EN:Interview①]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 – via Naver.
^Yoo, Jung-min (July 18, 2024). 키스오브라이프, '쇼챔피언' 1위 등극…자타공인 '핫 서머퀸' [Kiss of Life, 'Show Champion' 1st place… Self-proclaimed 'Hot Summer Queen'] (in Korean). MBC News. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024 – via Naver.
^Ahn, Tae-hyun (July 20, 2024). 또 한 번의 중소의 기적…키스오브라이프의 성장 [N초점] [Another small miracle… Kiss of Life’s growth [N Focus]]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024 – via Naver.
