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"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]
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]
"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 adapted from the description section of the music video and Melon. [9] [10]
Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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NME | The 25 best K-Pop songs of 2021 | 21 | [11] |
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 |
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | February 15, 2021 |
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