Bicycle (song)

For the Queen song, see Bicycle Race.

"Bicycle" is a song by South Korean singer Chung Ha. It was released on February 15, 2021, through MNH and 88rising as the title track from Chung Ha'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]

"Bicycle"
Single by Chung Ha
from the album Querencia
Language	Korean English
Released	February 15, 2021 (2021-02-15)
Recorded	2020
Genre	R&B pop-trap
Length	2:59
Label	MNH 88rising
Songwriter(s)	Vincenzo Chung Ha
Producer(s)	Daniel Kim Jeremy "FutureSound" G Dawn Elektra
Chung Ha singles chronology
"X" (2021) "Bicycle" (2021) "Why Don't We" (2021)
Music video
"Bicycle (MNH)" on YouTube "Bicycle (Stone)" on YouTube

Background and release

On January 11, 2021, Chung Ha 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 Chung Ha
• 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	CD download streaming	MNH Stone Music 88rising	[14]

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. "Bicycle". Gaon Chart (in Korean). February 14–21, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
8. "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.