"Bicycle" is a song by South Korean singer Chungha. It was released on February 15, 2021, through MNH and 88rising as the title track from Chungha's first Korean-language studio album, Querencia. It was originally scheduled to be released on January 4, 2021, however it was delayed after she was diagnosed with COVID-19.[1] Musically, "Bicycle" incorporates R&B, trap and dance-pop beats developed with the introduction of the intense fuzz guitar, and expresses excitement and the feelings of overwhelming energy of the moment.[2]
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| Single by Chungha | ||||
| from the album Querencia | ||||
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| Released | February 15, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
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| Length | 2:59 | |||
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| "Bicycle (MNH)" on YouTube "Bicycle (Stone)" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
editOn January 11, 2021, Chungha announced that her debut Korean-language studio album titled Querencia would be released on February 15, 2021.[3] One day later, it was announced that "Bicycle" would be the title track for the upcoming album.[4] The song is described as a R&B pop song that expresses the excitement and overwhelming energy.[5]
On February 15, 2021, the single "Bicycle" was released via digital download and streaming, in conjunction with its accompanying music video.[6]
Commercial performance
edit"Bicycle" debuted at number 38 on South Korean's Gaon Digital Chart for the chart issue dated February 14–20, 2021.[7] The song debuted on Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart at number 11 on February 25, 2021.[8]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from the description section of the music video and Melon.[9][10]
- Lyrics by VINCENZO and Chungha
- Composed by Daniel Kim, Jeremy G (Future Sound) and Dawn Elektra
- Arranged by Daniel Kim and VINCENZO
- Instruments by Daniel Kim and VINCENZO
- Background vocals by Emily Yeonseo Kim and Dawn Elektra
- Directed by Fuxxy and VINCENZO
- Recorded by Jung Eunkyeng at Ingrid Studio
- Mixed by Yoon Wonkwon at Studio DDeepKick
- Mastered by Park Jung-Un at Honey Butter Studio
Accolades
edit| Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| NME | The 25 best K-Pop songs of 2021 | 21 | [11] |
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| South Korea (Gaon Digital)[7] | 38 |
| South Korea (Gaon Download)[12] | 4 |
| South Korea (Kpop Hot 100)[13] | 32 |
| US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[8] | 11 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | February 15, 2021 |
References
edit- ^ "청하, 코로나19 확진…활동 중단+자가격리 중 [공식]". Naver. December 7, 2020. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ "청하, 직접 작사 참여한 타이틀곡 '바이시클'". Naver. February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ Im Mi-ij (January 11, 2021). "청하, 'X'·'Querencia' 커밍순 티저 공개…컴백 카운트다운 돌입(공식)". Herald Corp (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ Kim Min-ji (January 13, 2021). "청하, 21곡 수록된 첫 정규 트랙리스트 공개…타이틀곡='바이시클'". News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ Hwang Ji-young (February 8, 2021). "청하, 직접 작사 참여한 타이틀곡 '바이시클'". Daily Sports (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ Jeong Hee-yeon (February 15, 2021). "청하 "코로나19 완치, 무증상 더 무서웠다"". Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ a b "Bicycle". Gaon Chart (in Korean). February 14–21, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ a b "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ "CHUNG HA 청하 'Bicycle' MV". YouTube. MNH Entertainment. February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ "Bicycle – 청하". Melon Music (in Korean). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (December 19, 2021). "The 25 best K-pop songs of 2021". NME. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ "Download Chart – Week 8 of 2021". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Bicycle". Billboard. March 6, 2021.
- ^ "Chung Ha unveils first teaser for 'Bicycle' music video". NME. February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.