SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group aespa released a collaborative single, "Santa Baby," on Friday, reinterpreting the beloved Christmas song, SM Entertainment said.

The new single offers a fresh take on the popular holiday classic originally released by Eartha Kitt in 1953. It also features the original vocals of Kitt, the song's original singer.

The release is part of a project marking the 100th anniversary of Kitt's birth, which falls on Jan. 17 next year.

"We are happy to be part of a song that has been loved for so long," the group said. "It felt special to add our own colors to the original version by Eartha Kitt, which all four of us have enjoyed listening to. We hope this song brings warmth, fun and joy to many people's year-end celebrations."

Kitt's daughter, Kitt Shapiro, said her mother believed in the power of music to bring generations and cultures together.

"I believe my mother would have been very happy to know that her voice is now joining forces with such talented artists as aespa," she said.

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