"Bicycle"
Single by Chungha
from the album Querencia
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedFebruary 15, 2021 (2021-02-15)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length2:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Vincenzo
  • Chungha
Producer(s)
  • Daniel Kim
  • Jeremy "FutureSound" G
  • Dawn Elektra
Chungha singles chronology
"X"
(2021)		 "Bicycle"
(2021)		 "Why Don't We"
(2021)
Music video
"Bicycle (MNH)" on YouTube
"Bicycle (Stone)" on YouTube

"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]

Background and release

On 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

"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

Credits 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

Year-end lists for "Bycicle"
Critic/Publication List Rank Ref.
NME The 25 best K-Pop songs of 2021 21 [11]

Charts

Chart performance for "Bicycle"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
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

Release formats for "Bicycle"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 15, 2021

References

  1. ↑ "청하, 코로나19 확진…활동 중단+자가격리 중 [공식]". Naver. December 7, 2020. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  2. ↑ "청하, 직접 작사 참여한 타이틀곡 '바이시클'". Naver. February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  3. ↑ Im Mi-ij (January 11, 2021). "청하, 'X'·'Querencia' 커밍순 티저 공개…컴백 카운트다운 돌입(공식)". Herald Corp (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  4. ↑ Kim Min-ji (January 13, 2021). "청하, 21곡 수록된 첫 정규 트랙리스트 공개…타이틀곡='바이시클'". News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  5. ↑ Hwang Ji-young (February 8, 2021). "청하, 직접 작사 참여한 타이틀곡 '바이시클'". Daily Sports (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  6. ↑ Jeong Hee-yeon (February 15, 2021). "청하 "코로나19 완치, 무증상 더 무서웠다"". Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  7. 1 2 "Bicycle". Gaon Chart (in Korean). February 14–21, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  8. 1 2 "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  9. ↑ "CHUNG HA 청하 'Bicycle' MV". YouTube. MNH Entertainment. February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Bicycle – 청하". Melon Music (in Korean). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "Download Chart – Week 8 of 2021". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Bicycle". Billboard. March 6, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Chung Ha unveils first teaser for 'Bicycle' music video". NME. February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
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