It was released by The Black Label and Interscope Records on August 7, 2023, as the lead single from the singer's first extended play, Game Plan.
[1] On June 2, 2023, an official spokesperson from the artist's parent agency, The Black Label, confirmed to the South Korean media outlet Star News that Somi is preparing for her comeback.
[2] On July 24, her agency posted a "profile image" on Somi's official SNS, announcing the EP's release date, August 7, alongside its title track.
[4] It is a deep house song that "coolly colors the summer with refreshing instruments," characterized by an "uplifting" pre-chorus and energetic hook.
[6] Fast Forward's hook samples the introductory vocal of Chained to the Rhythm, a 2017 track by Katy Perry.