On December 1, 2022, it was announced that SM Entertainment would release its tenth Christmas album, which would include various collaborations between the company's artists.[1] On December 9 and 10, concept photos for the single were released, featuring individual member images as well as group photos, followed by the teaser for the music video on December 13.[2] The song, along with its music video, was released on December 14 across various music platforms.[3]
"Beautiful Christmas" was written by Kim Jae-won, composed by Justin Reinstein with Alysa and JJean from @Number K, and arranged by Alysa.[4] It was described as a cheerful Christmas song that blends elements of dance music and carols, featuring piano instrumentation and an upbeat swing rhythm centered around a rhythmic bass line. The lyrics express the excitement of Christmas, reflect on the year gone by, and celebrate the company of someone special. The song highlights the fresh vocal synergy between Red Velvet and Aespa, perfectly capturing the festive spirit and enhancing the holiday atmosphere.[5]
^Hwang, Hye-jin (December 1, 2022). SM, 12월 26일 겨울 앨범 발매→1월 1일 무료 온라인 콘서트 [SM to release winter album on December 26→ Free online concert on January 1] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025 – via Naver.
^Park, Dong-sun (December 13, 2022). 레드벨벳X에스파, ‘Beautiful Christmas' 뮤비티저 공개…'이 비주얼 마치 연말복지' [Red Velvet X aespa unveils 'Beautiful Christmas' music teaser...'This visual is like a year-end welfare'] (in Korean). ET News. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025 – via Naver.
^Park, Dong-je (December 14, 2022). 레드벨벳·에스파 ‘Beautiful Christmas’, 음원+MV 공개..경쾌한 스윙 리듬 캐럴송 [Red Velvet aespa 'Beautiful Christmas', Music + MV Released.. A cheerful swing rhythm carol song] (in Korean). Break News. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025 – via Naver.
^Park, So-in (December 10, 2022). 레드벨벳X에스파 뭉쳤다 ‘뷰티풀 크리스마스’ 14일 선공개 [Red Velvet x aespa unites 'Beautiful Christmas' pre-release on the 14th] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025 – via Naver.
