"Bicycle" is a song by South Korean singer
Chungha
Kim Chung-ha (, born Kim Chan-mi []; February 9, 1996), known mononym, mononymously as Chungha (stylized as CHUNG HA), is a South Korean Pop music, pop singer, dancer and choreographer signed under MNH Entertainment. She finished fourth in Mn ...
. It was released on February 15, 2021, through
MNH and
88rising
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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
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. 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.
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. One day later, it was announced that "Bicycle" would be the title track for the upcoming album. The song is described as a R&B pop song that expresses the excitement and overwhelming energy.
On February 15, 2021, the single "Bicycle" was released via digital download and streaming, in conjunction with its accompanying music video.
Commercial performance
"Bicycle" debuted at number 38 on South Korean's
Gaon Digital Chart
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for the chart issue dated February 14–20, 2021.
The song debuted on
Billboard
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World Digital Song Sales chart at number 11 on February 25, 2021.
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Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the description section of the music video and
Melon
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* Lyrics by VINCENZO and Chungha
* Composed by Daniel Kim, Jeremy G (Future Sound) and Dawn Elektra
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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
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Recorded by Jung Eunkyeng at Ingrid Studio
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Mixed by Yoon Wonkwon at Studio DDeepKick
* Mastered by Park Jung-Un at Honey Butter Studio
Accolades
Charts
Release history
References
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2021 songs
2021 singles
Chungha songs
MNH Entertainment singles
Korean-language songs