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A K-pop song can appear as an album track, a remix and a performance video, each with its own title and date. That is why a search can seem to return the same release several times. Stray Kids’ 2026 THIS & THAT releases offer a clear example of how to tell those versions apart and choose the one you want to hear.
A dated release map from JYP
| Official listing | Release date | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| THIS & THAT | August 7, 2026 | The album title; “This & That” is also the title track |
| This & That (This Remixes) | August 10, 2026 | A separately dated remix package |
| This & That (That Remixes) | August 12, 2026 | Another package, not the original album’s date |
These dates come from the artist’s official JYP discography. The original album page lists eight tracks, including “RUN IT,” “This & That,” and “This & That (Festival Version).” Keeping the version suffix matters: two entries can share a main title while referring to different recordings.
Build a listening queue without accidental duplicates
- Start with the album’s track list. Save the artist, album and exact song spelling from the official page.
- Choose the original recording first. This gives you a reference before comparing other versions.
- Add one alternate version deliberately. Check the suffix instead of assuming every similarly named search result is new material.
- Keep videos in a separate list. Record whether a video is a music video, performance film, dance practice or broadcast stage.
- Compare what changed. Listen for arrangement, tempo, instrumentation or presentation rather than calling every upload a comeback.
A simple note might read: “Stray Kids / This & That / album recording / THIS & THAT / August 7, 2026.” Add the platform link as a separate field. A video upload date belongs to that video; it should not silently replace the recording’s release date.
What each source can answer
| Your question | Best first source | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| What was released? | Artist or label discography | Using a fan playlist name as an album title |
| Who wrote this version? | Version-specific credits | Copying the original credits onto every remix |
| Which recording am I hearing? | Authorized platform metadata | Ignoring a live, remix or instrumental suffix |
| How did it chart? | The named chart publisher and dated chart | Treating a release announcement as a chart result |
A fan poll tells you what its participants chose; a critic’s list tells you what that writer recommends. For a chart position, go to the chart publisher and check the date and measurement. Keeping these sources separate makes a release much easier to follow.
A useful comparison exercise
Try listening to the original recording and one officially labeled alternate version back to back. Note a difference you can hear, then decide when you would play each. Your preference can guide the playlist without needing to prove that one version is more popular.
If a clip catches your attention, return to the artist’s official video or album reference and identify the song before sharing it. Cropped captions, unofficial translations and upload dates are useful clues, but they are incomplete release metadata. For specific song starting points, use our listening guide below; for numerical claims, use the chart guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is THIS & THAT an album or a song?
Both forms appear in JYP’s official listing: THIS & THAT is the album, while “This & That” is its title track. Check the page context and version suffix.
Does a new remix date mean the original song was released again for the first time?
No. Record the original and remix dates separately. They identify different releases.
Does an official release page prove a Billboard rank?
No. Verify a chart claim on the chart publisher’s dated page, with the chart name, metric and territory.
Sources and verification
- JYP: THIS & THAT — Album date, track list and title-track identity.
- JYP: This Remixes — Separate remix release reference.
- JYP: That Remixes — Separate remix release reference.