House Party (Super Junior song)

In October 2020, Label SJ announced that Super Junior will be releasing their tenth album The Renaissance in December 2020, with its pre-release single "The Melody" to be issued on the band's 15th debut anniversary on November 6.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0004949554 |script-title=ko:'데뷔 15주년' 슈퍼주니어, 12월 정규 10집으로 컴백 |trans-title=Super Junior '15th debut anniversary', will make a comeback with their 10th full-length album in December |author=Go Seung-ah |newspaper=News1 |via=Naver |date=October 26, 2020 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027115958/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0004949554 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000353294 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 12월 정규 10집 '더 르네상스' 발매... 스토리 티저 공개 |trans-title=Super Junior to release 10th full-length album 'The Renaissance' in December... Story teaser is released |author=Hwang Hye-jin |newspaper=Newsen |via=Naver |date=November 9, 2020 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109035702/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000353294 |url-status=live }} However, the album's release date was pushed back from December 2020 to January 2021 for the sake of its quality.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000369318 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 측 "새앨범, 2021년 1월 발매로 일정 연기"(공식입장 전문) |trans-title=Super Junior's side said "new album's release is postponed to January 2021" (Official statement) |author=Lee Min-ji |newspaper=Newsen |via=Naver |date=December 9, 2021 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120021/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000369318 |url-status=live }} The release was further delayed to February 2021 due to issues regarding the preparation of the album's title track.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/super-junior-release-comeback-album-the-renaissance |title=Super Junior to release comeback album 'The Renaissance' |author= |publisher=Rappler |date=January 8, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |archive-date=January 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125175500/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/super-junior-release-comeback-album-the-renaissance |url-status=live }} In February, Label SJ announced the third and final postponement, setting the album and the title track's release date to March 16, 2021.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0012175634 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 정규 10집 세 번째 연기...내달 발매 |trans-title=Third postponement of Super Junior's 10th regular album... To be released next month |author=Oh Bo-ram |publisher=Yonhap News Agency |via=Naver |date=February 1, 2021 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027115957/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0012175634 |url-status=live }}

On March 2, 2021, it was confirmed that a single entitled "House Party" will serve as the album's title track through the revelation of two teaser posters with opposing themes, a colourful "party" theme and a dark "trap" one.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000747167 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 정규 10집 '더 르네상스' 타이틀 포스터 2종 공개 |trans-title=Super Junior released 2 title song posters for 10th regular album 'The Renaissance' |author=Hong Seung-han |newspaper=Sports Seoul |via=Naver |date=March 2, 2021 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304134818/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000747167 |url-status=live }} Subunit teaser posters were sequentially released starting from March 3. Passionate unit's poster consisting of Leeteuk, Siwon, and Donghae was released on the date,{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000584890 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 이특-시원-동해, 열정 유닛 눈빛 뿜뿜 |trans-title=Super Junior Leeteuk-Siwon-Donghae, passionate unit flashing eyes |author=Kim Han-na |newspaper=Hankook Ilbo |via=Naver |date=March 3, 2021 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027115958/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000584890 |url-status=live }} versatile unit consisting of Eunhyuk, Kyuhyun, and Shindong on March 4,{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0005201095 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 '하우스 파티' 희망 메시지 담아...유영진 참여 |trans-title=Super Junior's 'House Party' bring a message of hope... Participation by Yoo Young-jin |author=Go Seung-ah |newspaper=News1 |via=Naver |date=March 3, 2021 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120023/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0005201095 |url-status=live }} and beautiful unit consisting of Heechul, Yesung, and Ryeowook on March 5, 2021.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000585580 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 희철-예성-려욱, 치명적 비주얼...뷰티풀 유닛 '심쿵' |trans-title=Super Junior Heechul-Yesung-Ryeowook fatal visual... Beautiful unit making 'heart beats' |author=Kim Han-na |newspaper=Hankook Ilbo |via=Naver |date=March 5, 2021 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305020158/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000585580 |url-status=live }} On March 9, "House Party" was confirmed to be the second track on The Renaissance after the album's tracklist was revealed.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003098490 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 10트랙 담은 정규 10집 |trans-title=Super Junior, 10 tracks in the 10th regular album |author=Hwang Jee-young |newspaper=Ilgan Sports |via=Naver |date=March 9, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120033/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003098490 |url-status=live }} The single was digitally released at 6{{nbsp}}pm on March 16, 2021.{{cite news |url=http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/03/16/2021031680054.html |script-title=ko:[오늘노래] 하루종일 '하우스파티'... 드디어 베일 벗는 슈퍼주니어 정규 10집 |trans-title=[Today's song] 'House Party' all day... Super Junior's 10th album is finally released |author=Ha Na-yeong |work=The Chosun Ilbo |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316034844/http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/03/16/2021031680054.html |url-status=live }}

"Burn The Floor", a fusion dance-pop track with hints of classical sounds,{{cite news |url=http://m.rpm9.com/news/article.html?id=20210318090018 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 정규 10집 음방행보 시작... 엠카→인가 등 음방 릴레이 출연 |trans-title=Super Junior starts 10th album music program activities... To appear in music shows from M Countdown → Inkigayo |author=Park Dong-seon |work=rpm9 |date=March 18, 2021 |access-date=October 23, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120009/http://m.rpm9.com/news/article.html?id=20210318090018 |url-status=live }} was originally selected to be the title track for the album. However, it was replaced by "House Party" as the band wanted the listeners to be able to listen to bright and enjoyable music when they are feeling tired and depressed. In addition, the band also admitted they felt that songwriter Yoo Young-jin is able to reinterpret the song in their style.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/396/0000575706 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어의 르네상스... 능력 한계치는 없다 [현장] |trans-title=Super Junior's renaissance... There is no limit to their ability |author=Kim Jae-won |newspaper=Sports World |via=Naver |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120003/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/396/0000575706 |url-status=live }} {{Blockquote|... while preparing "Burn The Floor" as the title song, a better song "House Party" appeared, we contemplate a lot [about it] and delayed it, so it [only] came out now.|source=Shindong on the song's selection as the leading track.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/408/0000118317 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 "우리나라 경제 흐름, '인간백화점' 신동이 맡고 있다" (정희) |trans-title=Super Junior said "Shindong is a 'human department store' and in charge of South Korean economic flow" |author=Lee Yeon-sil |publisher=iMBC |via=Naver |date=March 23, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323062903/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/408/0000118317 |url-status=live }}}} The dance number for "House Party" was choreographed by Ryu Jae-joon, an experienced choreographer who has worked on numerous K-pop songs including NCT's "Resonance" and Kang Daniel's "Jealous".{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0005641511 |script-title=ko:'방과후 설렘' 안무가 류재준 화제... K팝 이끄는 막강 트레이너 |trans-title=Choreographer Ryu Jae-joon is a hot topic in 'My Teenage Girl'... A powerful trainer who is leading K-pop |author=Jang Ah-reum |newspaper=News1 |via=Naver |date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=October 16, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120008/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0005641511 |url-status=live }} The band revealed that it took them three hours to learn the choreography as they kept getting distracted during the practice session.{{cite news |url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=866296 |script-title=ko:"갈길 잊어버려"...'컴백' 슈퍼주니어(Super Junior), 안무연습 세 시간 투자 이유 |trans-title="Forgot where to go"... Super Junior's 'comeback', reason why they spend three hours for dance practice |author=Oh Seo-rin |work=Top Star News |date=March 17, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317141915/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=866296 |url-status=live }}

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"House Party" was composed and arranged by Christian Fast, and Didrik and Sebastian Thott, and Yoo Young-jin.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000414170 |script-title=ko:"집에 틀어박혀버려" 코로나 극복송도 슈퍼주니어답게[들어보고서] |trans-title="Stay at home", a song about overcoming COVID-19 in Super Junior style [Listen] |author=Hwang Hye-jin |newspaper=Newsen |via=Naver |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316102806/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000414170 |url-status=live }} Musically, "House Party" is a disco-pop song with rhythms and guitar riffs. The song has also been described as a dance song infused with trendy melodies and traps.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004371145 |script-title=ko:"이게 머선129" 브레이브걸스, 또 1위로 역주행 신화ing.. 군통령 위엄 (ft.컴백풍년) [Oh!쎈 종합] |trans-title="What's going on" Another number 1 win for Brave Girls in legendary reverse run.. Military president (ft. a lot of comebacks) [Osen summary] |author=Kim Soo-hyung |newspaper=Osen |via=Naver |date=March 18, 2021 |access-date=October 23, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120012/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004371145 |url-status=live }} It is composed in the key of C major, with the tempo of 115 beats per minute.{{cite web |url=https://tunebat.com/Info/House-Party-SUPER-JUNIOR/0awQIOFGtg18LCJ0WhFf8s |work=Tunebat |title=Key & BPM for House Party by Super Junior |access-date=October 24, 2021 |archive-date=October 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005094722/https://tunebat.com/Info/House-Party-SUPER-JUNIOR/0awQIOFGtg18LCJ0WhFf8s |url-status=live }} IDN Times described the song as upbeat and containing relatable lyrics,{{cite news |url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/nabila-dyahtasya-1/melodinya-asyik-ini-makna-dan-lirik-lagu-super-junior-ihouse-partyi |title=Melodinya Asyik, Ini Makna dan Lirik Lagu Super Junior, House Party |trans-title=It has enjoyable melody, this is the meaning and lyrics of Super Junior's song House Party |author=Nabila Dyahtasha |date=March 17, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |language=id |work=IDN Times |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120007/https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/amp/nabila-dyahtasya-1/melodinya-asyik-ini-makna-dan-lirik-lagu-super-junior-ihouse-partyi |url-status=live }} while Park Dong-seon of Sports World summarised the song as a "combination of Super Junior's music colour".{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/030/0002933536 |script-title=ko:[현장 종합] 슈퍼주니어, '17년차 슈주스러움으로 여는 새로운 1주년' (The Renaissance 간담회) |trans-title=Super Junior said 'It has been 17 years since we debuted as SuJu' (The Renaissance press conference) |author=Park Dong-seon |newspaper=Electronic News |via=Naver |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316055814/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/030/0002933536 |url-status=live }} Yoo, who wrote the song's lyrics, had worked extensively with Super Junior before, having written many of their title tracks such as "Don't Don" (2008), "Sorry, Sorry" (2009), "Bonamana" (2010), "Mr. Simple" (2011), and "Mamacita" (2014).{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/079/0003479897 |script-title=ko:[현장EN:]'데뷔 16년' 슈주 "슈퍼주니어 다섯 글자로 남고 싶어요" |trans-title=SuJu '16 years since debut', "I want to remain five syllables as Super Junior" |author=Kim Soo-jeong |newspaper=No Cut News |via=Naver |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316083422/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/079/0003479897 |url-status=live }} Lee Soo-man, music producer and the founder of SM Entertainment, actively participated in the song's production, and was responsible for suggesting the addition of trap section in the middle of the song. The song underwent many rearrangements before it was ready to be released.{{cite news |url=http://mstoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=70929759783 |script-title=ko:"코로나가 뭐야?" 슈퍼주니어가 전하는 유쾌한 위로 '하우스 파티' [종합] |trans-title="What is Corona?", 'House Party' is a consolation present delivered by Super Junior [Overall] |author=Yoon Hye-young |work=Sports Today |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120620/http://mstoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=70929759783 |url-status=live }}

The lyrics of "House Party" contain a hopeful message, encouraging the listeners to stay positive during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/super-junior-return-with-10th-studio-album-the-renaissance/ |title=Super Junior Return With 10th Studio Album 'The Renaissance' |author=Riddhi Chakraborty |work=Rolling Stone India |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 28, 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211124170446/https://rollingstoneindia.com/super-junior-return-with-10th-studio-album-the-renaissance/ |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }} It also heavily references the social distancing rules implemented during the pandemic, delivering a strong reminder to stay at home and obey the rules despite being exhausted as the situation is almost returning to normal.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000033976 |script-title=ko:[유희열의 스케치북] 한국 대표 장수 아이돌 그룹 슈퍼주니어 ♬ House Party |trans-title=[Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook] South Korea's representative long-lasting idol group Super Junior ♬ House Party |author=Shim Min-kyung |publisher=KBS |via=Naver |date=March 20, 2021 |access-date=October 18, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120616/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000033976 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/super-junior-the-renaissance-house-party-music-video-2901703?amp |title=SUPER JUNIOR return with much-delayed album, 'The Renaissance' |author=Mariel Abanes |date=March 16, 2021 |work=NME |access-date=October 24, 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211124170911/https://www.nme.com/news/music/super-junior-the-renaissance-house-party-music-video-2901703?amp |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }} In particular, one verse speaks about maintaining one meter distance between each other and about the importance of wearing masks. It also discusses the consequences of ignoring the rules, which will trigger a butterfly effect.{{cite news |url=http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/03/18/2021031880049.html |script-title=ko:인도네시아 보건복지부 트위터에 슈퍼주니어가?... 'House Party' 의미 언급 |trans-title=Indonesian Ministry of Health speaks about Super Junior on twitter?... Mention the meaning of 'House Party' |author=Ha Na-yeong |work=The Chosun Ilbo |date=March 18, 2021 |access-date=October 23, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318110637/http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/03/18/2021031880049.html |url-status=live }} During the trap part of the song, Heechul raps about restricting oneself from carrying out selfish actions such as travelling due to the danger of being outside during the ongoing pandemic.{{cite news |url=https://kumparan.com/kumparank-pop/super-junior-comeback-rilis-lagu-house-party-1vN8taYzNhS |title=Super Junior Comeback, Rilis Lagu House Party |trans-title=Super Junior comebacks, releases the song House Party |work=Kumparan |date=March 17, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211124171411/https://kumparan.com/kumparank-pop/super-junior-comeback-rilis-lagu-house-party-1vN8taYzNhS/full |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/75160/super-juniors-latest-track-house-party-is-a-psa-in-disguise/story?amp |title=Super Junior's latest track, 'House Party,' is a PSA in disguise |work=GMA Network |author=Cara Emmeline Garcia |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120618/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/75160/super-juniors-latest-track-house-party-is-a-psa-in-disguise/story?amp |url-status=live }} In an interview, Eunhyuk opined, "K-pop songs can reflect their era, so [he thought] that the message of the song is also important."{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/047/0002305721 |script-title=ko:새 부흥기 예고한 슈퍼주니어 "제대로 된 음악 들려줄 것" |trans-title=Super Junior announced a new revival, "I want to give you properly done music" |author=Son Hwa-shin |newspaper=OhmyNews |via=Naver |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120700/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/047/0002305721 |url-status=live }}

Lee Nam-kyung of MBN stated that while the song preserves Super Junior's unique style, it is also meaningful due to having "stimulated curiosity as it contained advice and actions in line with the COVID-19 pandemic era in its lyrics and choreography". He praised the song's choreography that includes the gesture of using hand sanitizer and polite greetings, which he described as "perfect for this situation".{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001561864 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 이 시국돌 등극...'하우스 파티'로 본 17년 차의 센스 [이남경의 ARS] |trans-title=Super Junior, rising to the status quo... Sense of 17 years with 'House Party'. [Lee Nam-kyung's ARS] |publisher=Maeil Broadcasting Network |via=Naver |author=Lee Nam-kyung |date=March 26, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326002949/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001561864 |url-status=live }} Ha Na-yeong of The Chosun Ilbo described the song as "addictive" and having "exciting rhythm and guitar riff". She also commented that the lyrics are "pleasant" and a mix of honest description of the pandemic, "support for the weary", and "encouragement to stop deviance" for a moment.{{cite news |url=http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/03/16/2021031680188.html |script-title=ko:[MV뷰] "지킬건 지켜"를 외치는, 슈퍼주니어의 유쾌한 'House Party' |trans-title=[MV view] Cheerful Super Junior shouts "We do what we need to do" in 'House Party' |author=Ha Na-yeong |work=The Chosun Ilbo |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=April 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429005428/http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/03/16/2021031680188.html |url-status=live }} Kim Soo-kyung of the Korea Economic Daily said that Super Junior released a song that highlighted a "pleasant and fun atmosphere", befitting its title, and "gives hope in the most SuJu-like way". Dissecting the lyrics, she said they are "impressive" due to capturing the reality of living a daily life changed by COVID-19. She concluded that the band can always be relied on to release "nourishing tonic" such as "House Party".{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/015/0004514260 |script-title=ko:"닿지 않아도 모두 연결"... 놀고 싶다면 슈퍼주니어 '하우스 파티' [신곡in가요] |trans-title="Connect everything even if you don't touch"... If you want to play Super Junior's 'House Party' [New song] |author=Kim Soo-kyung |newspaper=Korea Economic Daily |via=Naver |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316114117/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/015/0004514260 |url-status=live }} Lee Hong-hyun, writing for IZM, commented that the song "illuminates the characters of a friendly team and injects bright energy into everyday life". He also complimented the song's composition, saying that "the structure that connects funk and trap [parts] breaks the monotony".{{cite magazine |url=http://izm.co.kr/contentRead.asp?idx=30589&bigcateidx=1&subcateidx=3&view_tp=1 |script-title=ko:슈퍼 주니어(Super Junior) 'The Renaissance – The 10th Album' (2021) |trans-title=Super Junior (Super Junior) 'The Renaissance – The 10th Album' (2021) |author=Lee Hong-hyun |title=Neo Music Communication IZM |magazine=IZM |date=March 26, 2021 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211124173145/http://izm.co.kr/contentRead.asp?idx=30589&bigcateidx=1&subcateidx=3&view_tp=1 |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }}

The song gained attention from the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus who praised the band's effort of reminding the public to maintain precautionary measures against COVID-19 with the message.{{cite news |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/19/who-chief-gives-super-junior-shoutout-for-comeback-song-house-party/?amp |title=WHO chief gives Super Junior shoutout for comeback song 'House Party' |author=Angie Chui |work=Manila Bulletin |date=March 19, 2021 |access-date=October 29, 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211124173801/https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/19/who-chief-gives-super-junior-shoutout-for-comeback-song-house-party/?amp |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }}{{cite news |url=https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2021/03/22/070815866/gara-gara-house-party-super-junior-terima-pujian-dari-who |title=Gara-Gara House Party, Super Junior Terima Pujian dari WHO |trans-title=Super Junior received praises by WHO thanks to House Party |author=Rintan Puspita Sari |work=Kompas |date=March 22, 2021 |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=id |archive-date=March 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210328144201/https://amp.kompas.com/hype/read/2021/03/22/070815866/gara-gara-house-party-super-junior-terima-pujian-dari-who |url-status=live }} It also received recognition from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, who used the song as an encouragement towards the public to adhere to social distancing restrictions.{{cite news |url=https://matamatamusik.com/ini-makna-lagu-super-junior-house-party-yang-dipuji-kemenkes-ri/ |title=Ini Makna Lagu Super Junior 'House Party' Yang Dipuji Kemenkes RI |trans-title=This is the meaning of Super Junior's song 'House Party' that was praised by the Ministry of Health of Republic Indonesia |author=Dharma Samyayogi |work=Mata Mata Musik |date=March 19, 2021 |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=id |archive-date=March 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323064550/https://matamatamusik.com/ini-makna-lagu-super-junior-house-party-yang-dipuji-kemenkes-ri/ |url-status=live }} In October 2021, seven-month after its release, the song was played as the background music for the fountain show at The Palm Fountain, the largest musical fountain in the world, located in Palm Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates, in conjunction with South Korea's tourism event Feel Korea 2021. The fountain show is scheduled to run for a year from October 15, 2021, onwards.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0012713665 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 은혁·규현, 두바이 한국관광 행사서 공연 |trans-title=Super Junior Eunhyuk and Kyuhyun to perform at Korea tourism event in Dubai |author=Kim Hyo-jung |publisher=Yonhap News Agency |via=Naver |date=October 11, 2021 |access-date=October 16, 2021 |language=ko |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211124174154/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0012713665 |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }}{{cite news |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/10/11/entertainment/kpop/super-junior-Dubai-UAE/20211011163634517.html |title=Super Junior's hit 'House Party' to feature in fountain show in Dubai |author=Lee Sun-min |work=Korea JoongAng Daily |date=October 11, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211124174515/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/10/11/entertainment/kpop/super-junior-Dubai-UAE/20211011163634517.html |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }} The National named the song as one of the best K-pop songs of 2021.{{cite news |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/2021/12/24/the-best-k-pop-songs-of-2021-from-lalisa-to-butter/?outputType=amp |title=The best K-pop songs of 2021: from 'LaLisa' to 'Butter' |author=Thoraya Abdullahi |date=December 24, 2021 |access-date=December 29, 2021 |work=The National |archive-date=December 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230082914/https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/2021/12/24/the-best-k-pop-songs-of-2021-from-lalisa-to-butter/?outputType=amp |url-status=live }}

"House Party" debuted at number 107 on the Gaon Digital Chart for the week of March 14–20, 2021, following its release.{{cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=12&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week |script-title=ko:2021년 12주차 Digital Chart |trans-title=Week 12 of 2021 Digital Chart |publisher=Gaon Chart |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=May 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526025330/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=12&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week |url-status=live }} Meanwhile, the song debuted and peaked on number eight on the component Download Chart issue dated March 14–20, 2021.{{cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=week&hitYear=2021&targetTime=12&nationGbn=T |script-title=ko:2021년 12주차 Download Chart |trans-title=Week 12 of 2021 Download Chart |publisher=Gaon Chart |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=May 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526025319/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=12&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week |url-status=live }} It stayed for three weeks on the chart, positioning at numbers 23 and 90 in the following weeks.{{cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=13&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week |script-title=ko:2021년 13주차 Download Chart |trans-title=Week 13 of 2021 Download Chart |publisher=Gaon Chart |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=April 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421120149/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=13&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=14&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week |script-title=ko:2021년 14주차 Download Chart |trans-title=Week 14 of 2021 Download Chart |publisher=Gaon Chart |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=April 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416232703/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=14&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week |url-status=live }} The song also reached number 27 on the monthly Gaon Download Chart, in the chart published for the month of March 2021.{{cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=03&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month |script-title=ko:2021년 03월 Download Chart |trans-title=March 2021 Download Chart |publisher=Gaon Chart |access-date=October 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=May 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517024510/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=03&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month |url-status=live }} The song entered the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 at number 99 on the chart issue dated April 3, 2021.{{cite magazine |url=https://billboard.co.kr/chart/week/2021-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330164157/https://billboard.co.kr/chart/week/2021-04-03 |magazine=Billboard |title=Billboard K-Pop 100 |archive-date=March 30, 2021 |access-date=March 31, 2021}}

In United States, the song debuted on the World Digital Song Sales chart at number 25.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-03-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325021655/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-03-27 |title=World Digital Song Sales – The Week of March 27, 2021 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=October 25, 2021 |url-status=live |archive-date=March 25, 2021}} It peaked at number 21 on the chart released for the week of April 3, 2021.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330094240/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-04-03 |title=World Digital Song Sales – The Week of April 3, 2021 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=October 25, 2021 |archive-date=March 30, 2021 |url-status=live}} The song marked Super Junior's 27th entry on the World Digital Song Sales chart.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/super-junior/chart-history/wdt/ |title=Super Junior Chart History World Digital Song Sales |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 29, 2022}} On the other hand, the "House Party" music video charted at third place on the K-Pop Radar weekly chart after recording 12.4 million views in the week following its release, just behind Rosé's "On the Ground" and BTS's "Dynamite".{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000754060 |script-title=ko:로제, 케이팝 레이더 차트 2주 연속 1위 "케이팝 女솔로 최단 기록" |trans-title=Rosé topped the K-Pop Radar Chart for 2 weeks in a row, "The shortest record for a K-pop female solo" |author=Kim Seon-woo |work=Newsworks |date=March 23, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323203641/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000754060 |url-status=live }}

Super Junior first performed "House Party" on the special program Super Junior Comeback Show House Party that was televised on cable channel Mnet on March 16, 2021.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001272453 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 정규 10집 컴백쇼 연다... 16일 엠넷서 방송 [공식입장] |trans-title=Super Junior to hold their 10th regular album comeback show... Will air on Mnet on the 16th [Official] |author=Choi Hee-jae |newspaper=XportsNews |via=Naver |date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=October 27, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120625/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001272453 |url-status=live }} In the program, the band looked back at their journey from joining SM Entertainment until the release of The Renaissance.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004369849 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, '17年 히스토리'부터 'The Renaissance 최초공개'까지 (‘컴백쇼' House Party) [종합] |trans-title=Super Junior, from '17 years of history' until the 'first revealing of The Renaissance' (Comeback Show House Party) |author=Park Geun-hee |newspaper=Osen |via=Naver |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316120407/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004369849 |url-status=live }} Super Junior performed "House Party" on music programs shortly following its release. On March 18, 2021, the band performed the song on M Countdown.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000897451 |script-title=ko:'엠카' 측 "오늘 슈주·제시 컴백→블랙핑크 로제 솔로 데뷔" [공식] |trans-title="SuJu's and Jessi's comeback → Rosé's solo debut today" in 'M Countdown' [Official] |author=Hong Se-young |newspaper=Sports Dong-a |via=Naver |date=March 18, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318010523/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000897451 |url-status=live }} They performed both "House Party" and "Burn The Floor" on Show! Music Core on March 20.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003412253 |script-title=ko:'음악중심' 슈퍼주니어, '하우스 파티'로 컴백..데뷔 17년 차 위엄 입증 |trans-title=Super Junior comeback with 'House Party' on 'Music Core'.. Proof of their pride 17 years after debut |author=Jung Hye-yeon |newspaper=Herald Pop |via=Naver |date=March 18, 2021 |access-date=October 18, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120620/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003412253 |url-status=live }} Super Junior performed twice on KBS2's music show, Music Bank. On March 19, 2021, the band's first performance was accompanied with a thank you message dedicated towards the medical frontliners who were working to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000033966 |script-title=ko:[뮤직뱅크] 유쾌하고 경쾌한 에너지! ★슈퍼주니어★가 초대하는 |trans-title=[Music Bank] Fun and cheerful energy! Invited by Super Junior |author=Shim Min-kyung |publisher=Korean Broadcasting System |via=Naver |date=March 19, 2021 |access-date=October 19, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120621/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000033966 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001277309 |script-title=ko:브레이브걸스, '롤린'으로 1위..."역주행 도와주신 모든 분들께 감사" (뮤직뱅크)[종합] |trans-title=Brave Girls wins number 1 with 'Rolling'... "Thank you to everyone who help with the reverse run" (Music Bank) |author=Noh Soo-rin |newspaper=XportsNews |via=Naver |date=March 19, 2021 |access-date=October 19, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120621/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001277309 |url-status=live }} Their second performance was on March 26.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003414677 |script-title=ko:'뮤뱅' 로제, 브레이브걸스 꺾고 1위 ...아이유 컴백→'라일락' 무대 최초 공개(종합) |trans-title=Rosè beats Brave Girls and won number 1 on 'Music Bank'... IU's comeback → 'Lilac' stage unveiled for the first time (overall) |author=Cho Eun-mi |newspaper=K-Pop Herald |via=Naver |date=March 26, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120622/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003414677 |url-status=live }} They also performed the song on SBS TV's Inkigayo on March 21, 2021.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003412470 |script-title=ko:'인기가요' 브레이브걸스, 샤이니·로제 꺾고 1위 '6관왕'..슈퍼주니어-제시 컴백[종합] |trans-title=Brave Girls wins first place against Shinee and Rosé on 'Inkigayo', 'winning 6 crowns'.. Super Junior-Jessi comeback [overall] |author=Park Seo-yeon |newspaper=Herald Pop |via=Naver |date=March 21, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120658/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003412470 |url-status=live }}

Super Junior performed the ASMR version of "House Party" for the web variety show After Dad Falls Asleep, which aired on March 18, 2021.{{cite news |url=http://www.topdaily.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=97925 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 이특X신동X은혁X시원X려욱 '아빠 안 잔다' 출격 |trans-title=Super Junior's Leeteuk, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Siwon and Ryeowook turn to appear on 'After Dad Falls Asleep' |author=Choi Ji-eun |work=Top Daily News |date=March 18, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318004248/http://www.topdaily.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=97925 |url-status=live }} The band also appeared on the late night talk show You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook on March 19, 2021, performing "House Party" after a medley of "U", "Sorry, Sorry", and "Devil". Super Junior also performed the song while in-character for their web variety show SJ Global which aired on March 26, 2021.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000593541 |script-title=ko:BTS→슈퍼주니어... 핫한 자체 예능, 매력이 뭐길래 |trans-title=BTS → Super Junior... What is the attraction of in-house entertainment |author=Jung Han-byul |newspaper=Hankook Ilbo |via=Naver |date=April 1, 2021 |access-date=October 16, 2021 |language=ko |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211124175338/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000593541 |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }} They performed the song on stage at The Fact Music Awards in October 2021, where they won three awards.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/408/0000134958 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, '2021 TMA'서 3관왕 "데뷔 17년 차에도 건재한 팬들에 감사" |trans-title=Super Junior won 3 awards at '2021 TMA', "thanks to the fans who are doing well 17 years after debut" |author=Baek Ah-young |publisher=iMBC |via=Naver |date=October 3, 2021 |access-date=October 16, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027125950/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/408/0000134958 |url-status=live }} The band also performed the song for an event held in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of Transmedia, an Indonesian television channel, in December 2021.{{cite news |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20211215224646-227-734626/super-junior-di-hut-transmedia-sampai-ketemu-lagi-elf-indonesia/amp |title=Super Junior di HUT Transmedia: Sampai ketemu lagi ELF Indonesia |trans-title=Super Junior at Transmedia's Anniversary: Until we meet again, Indonesian ELF |language=id |publisher=CNN Indonesia |date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=December 16, 2021 |archive-date=December 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216001121/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20211215224646-227-734626/super-junior-di-hut-transmedia-sampai-ketemu-lagi-elf-indonesia/amp |url-status=live }} On January 1, 2022, they performed "House Party" for the online concert SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express at Kwangya, held by SM Entertainment.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004902843 |script-title=ko:보아→에스파까지...'SM타운 라이브', 광야 밝힌 SMCU[커튼콜] |trans-title=Boa → Aespa... Kwangya revelation in SMCU's 'SM Town Live' [curtain call] |author=Park Se-yeon |newspaper=Maeil Business Newspaper |via=Naver |date=January 1, 2022 |access-date=January 1, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=January 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101082538/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004902843 |url-status=live }} The song was performed in front of a live audience for the first time at the Super Junior Japan Special Event 2022: Return of The King on April 2, more than a year since its release.{{cite news |url=https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/446746 |script-title=ja:2年ぶり日本公演のSuper Junior「日本に初めて来たときのように... ウキウキする」 |trans-title=Super Junior's first performance in Japan in 2 years "It feels like when I first came to Japan... I'm excited" |work=Chunichi Shimbun |date=April 3, 2022 |access-date=April 4, 2022 |language=ja}}{{cite news |url=http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/contents_view.htm?lang=c&board_seq=420749 |script-title=zh:Super Junior时隔两年日本开个唱 与4.5万名歌迷共聚 |trans-title=Super Junior held a concert in Japan after two years and gathered 45,000 fans |work=KBS World Chinese |date=April 5, 2022 |access-date=September 24, 2024 |language=zh}} It was also included in the setlist of their world tour Super Show 9: Road, which commenced on July 15, 2022, at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, South Korea.{{cite news |url=https://m.joynews24.com/v/1501389 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 3년만 '슈퍼쇼9' 성료 "파란 물결 벅차올라" |trans-title=Super Junior's 'Super Show 9' after 3 years is a success, "overwhelming blue ocean" |author=Jeong Jee-won |work=joynews24 |date=July 18, 2022 |access-date=September 6, 2022 |language=ko}}

Label SJ released three music video teasers in between March 10 and 15, 2021.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001556593 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 오늘(10일) 타이틀 곡 '하우스 파티' MV 티저 영상 첫 공개 |trans-title=Today (the 10th), Super Junior's title song 'House Party' first MV teaser is released |author=Ahn Ha-na |publisher=MBN |via=Naver |date=March 10, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120001/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001556593 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004367559 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, '한마디 인터뷰' 화제.. "신곡 장르? 슈퍼주니어 그 자체" |trans-title=Super Junior 'one word interview'.. "New song's genre? Super Junior itself" |author=Ji Min-kyung |newspaper=Osen |via=Naver |date=March 12, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210312013658/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004367559 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://m.joynews24.com/v/1350105 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 26일 라이브 커머쇼 '오늘의 셀럽' 출격 |trans-title=Super Junior's turn on live commercial 'Today's Celebrity' on the 26th |author=Jeong Jee-won |work=joynews24 |date=March 15, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027120010/http://m.joynews24.com/v/1350105 |url-status=live }} The music video for "House Party" was released on March 16, the same day as the single. It revolved around the nine band members staying optimistic during the pandemic by adapting to the new normal and throwing a house party.{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/super-junior-house-party-music-video |title=Watch: Super Junior returns with 'House Party' music video |author=Jewel Camacho |publisher=Rappler |date=March 17, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |archive-date=March 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317035805/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/super-junior-house-party-music-video |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/16/21/k-pop-super-junior-finally-returns-with-house-party-music-video |title=K-pop: Super Junior finally returns with 'House Party' music video |author=Rose Carmelle Lacuata |publisher=ABS-CBN |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 24, 2021 |archive-date=March 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317230521/https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/03/16/21/k-pop-super-junior-finally-returns-with-house-party-music-video |url-status=live }} Directed by Kim Ja-kyoung from Flexible Pictures, it features a conflict between two contrasting sides of Super Junior, the vivid and colourful "party side" who enjoyed partying, and the dark "trap side" who wanted to stop it from happening. Band member Kyuhyun summarised the music video's concept as "Super Junior vs. Super Junior".{{cite magazine |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/up-close-at-super-juniors-press-conference/ |title=Up Close At Super Junior's Press Conference |author=Tássia Assis |magazine=Clash |date=March 26, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2022}} CGI technique was used to simulate backgrounds in the music video.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/011/0003883814 |script-title=ko:[SE★현장] 슈퍼주니어의 역사는 현재진행형... 데뷔 15주년 앨범으로 증명한다(종합) |trans-title= |author=Cho Seung-hyun |newspaper=Seoul Economic Daily |via=Naver |date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316084226/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/011/0003883814 |url-status=live }} Ha Na-yeong of The Chosun Ilbo said she liked the execution of its music video, as it "evoked nostalgia" with imagery of activities that could be carried out prior to the pandemic, which were "taken for granted". Around 2{{nbsp}}am on March 25, 2021, the band leader Leeteuk posted a screenshot of a scene from the music video with the caption "What is this?", sparking speculations about supernatural presence at the filming set. However, an official from Label SJ clarified that it was probably a reflection from a staff working in the passageway next to the set.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002942226 |script-title=ko:ELF의 서프라이즈인가, Phantom인가? 슈퍼주니어 '하우스파티' MV에 무슨일이? 글로벌 팬 '후끈' [★Newsing] |trans-title=Is it an ELF surprise or a phantom? What happened in Super Junior 'House Party' MV? 'Hot' issue between global fans [★Newsing] |author=Kim Soo-jin |publisher=Star News |via=Naver |language=ko |date=March 25, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2021 |archive-date=March 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325055232/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002942226 |url-status=live }} The music video surpassed 10 million views on YouTube 65 hours after it was released.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000419780 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 '하우스 파티' 뮤비 천만뷰 돌파→스페셜 비디어 공개 |trans-title=Super Junior's 'House Party' MV surpasses ten million views → special video released |author=Lee Min-ji |newspaper=Newsen |via=Naver |date=March 29, 2021 |access-date=October 16, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210329011152/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000419780 |url-status=live }} To commemorate the occasion, the band released two special videos on March 29, 2021, which were directed by Shindong.{{cite news |url=https://m.asiatoday.co.kr/kn/view.php?key=20210329010018727 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, '하우스파티' 뮤비 1000만뷰 돌파... 스페셜 영상 공개 |trans-title=Super Junior's 'House Party' MV surpasses 10 million views... Special video to be released |author=Kim Young-jin |work=Asia Today |date=March 29, 2021 |access-date=October 16, 2021 |language=ko |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211124165750/https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20210329010018727 |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }}

Donghae, Eunhyuk, Shindong, and Ryeowook appeared on JTBC's streaming television program Hal Myung Soo on March 19, 2021, where the host Park Myung-soo, a veteran singer-songwriter, analysed the lyrics and melody of "House Party" before attempting to rewrite its lyrics in his own style.{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001277187 |script-title=ko:박명수, "SM 오세요" 은혁 말에 "SM 1기, 지금은 인연 끊겨" (할명수) |trans-title="Come to SM", Eunhyuk told Park Myung-soo. "I was in 1st generation of SM, now we have broken up" (Hal Myung Soo) |author=Kim Yoo-kin |newspaper=XportsNews |via=Naver |date=March 19, 2021 |access-date=October 20, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319045145/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001277187 |url-status=live }} On March 20, 2021, Eunhyuk and Shindong made an appearance on the variety show Amazing Saturday to promote "House Party".{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000416077 |script-title=ko:'놀토' 슈주 은혁, 정규 10집 홍보 거절 "그냥 재밌게 놀다 가겠다" 웃음 |trans-title=SuJu Eunhyuk refuses promotion of 10th album in 'Amazing Saturday', humorously saying "I'm just going to have fun" |newspaper=Newsen |via=Naver |author=Han Jeong-won |date=March 20, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027125946/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000416077 |url-status=live }} Eunhyuk guested with Leeteuk on Omniscient Interfering View on March 19, 2021, where he demonstrated the key-point of the song's choreography.{{cite news |url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=866856 |script-title=ko:'전참시' 슈퍼주니어 은혁, 신곡 'House Party' 댄스 선보여 "청량미" (1) |trans-title=Super Junior Eunhyuk show off the dance of new song 'House Party' in 'Omniscient Interfering View', "Refreshing" (1) |author=Cho Hyun-woo |work=Topstarnews |language=ko |date=March 20, 2021 |access-date=October 18, 2021 |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027130101/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=866856 |url-status=live }} A few behind-the-scenes shots from the music video filming were also revealed in the reality-observational talk show.{{cite news |url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=866870 |script-title=ko:'전참시' 슈퍼주니어 '신곡' 뮤비 촬영, 이특X예성 "호흡 척척" (2) |trans-title=Super Junior's 'new song' MV shooting in 'Omniscient Interfering View', Leeteuk and Yesung 'quickly work together' (2) |author=Cho Hyun-woo |work=Topstarnews |date=March 20, 2021 |access-date=October 18, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=March 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320171728/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=866870 |url-status=live }}

Credits are adapted from the liner notes of The Renaissance.{{Cite AV media notes |title=The Renaissance (Leeteuk's version) |title-link=The Renaissance (Super Junior album) |others=Super Junior |publisher=SM Entertainment |type=photobook |id=SMK1191 |location=South Korea |year=2021}}

Studio

• SM Booming System – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix, mixing
• Sonic Korea – mastering

Personnel

• Label SJ – executive producer
• SM Entertainment – executive supervisor
• Lee Soo-man – producer
• Tak Young-jun – production director
• Super Junior – vocals, background vocals
• Yoo Young-jin – lyrics, composition, arrangement, vocal directing, background vocals, recording, digital editing, engineered for mix, mixing, music and sound supervisor
• Christian Fast – composition, arrangement
• Didrik Thott – composition, arrangement
• Sebastian Thott – composition, arrangement
• Sam Lee – guitar
• Jeon Hoon – mastering

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Category:2021 singles

Category:2021 songs

Category:Disco songs

Category:Songs in Korean

Category:Super Junior songs

Category:SM Entertainment singles

Category:Songs about the COVID-19 pandemic

Category:Songs written by Didrik Thott

Category:Songs written by Sebastian Thott

Category:Songs written by Yoo Young-jin