It was released as the album's title track on March 16, 2021, by SM Entertainment, Label SJ, and Dreamus, following the revelation of multiple teaser posters in the preceding weeks.

Upon its release, the song received positive reviews from critics for its pandemic theme, including from the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom.

Two further music videos, directed by one of the band members, Shindong, were released on March 29, 2021, after the original visual was viewed over 10 million times on YouTube.

Super Junior had performed the song on multiple events, including at the 2021 edition of The Fact Music Awards and at the SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express at Kwangya concert.

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.

[4] In February, Label SJ announced the third and final postponement, setting the album and the title track's release date to March 16, 2021.

[22] 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.

[27] 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.

"[30] 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".

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.

[32] 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".

[33] Lee Hong-hyun, writing for IZM, commented that the song "illuminates the characters of a friendly team and injects bright energy into everyday life".

[34] 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.

[58] Super Junior performed the ASMR version of "House Party" for the web variety show After Dad Falls Asleep, which aired on March 18, 2021.

[59] 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".

[25] Super Junior also performed the song while in-character for their web variety show SJ Global which aired on March 26, 2021.

[63] 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.

[64][65] 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.

[74] 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".