"Bang Bang" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Ive for their second studio album Revive+. It was released as the album's pre-release single by Starship Entertainment on February 9, 2026.
On January 21, 2026, it was reported that Ive would be releasing a pre-release single titled "Bang Bang" for their upcoming album in February 2026, with member Jang Won-young taking part in writing the lyrics.[2] From that day to January 24, "Coming Soon" films were released, which revealed that the pre-release single would be released on February 9.[3][4] The song was confirmed to be titled "Bang Bang" upon the release of a concept film on January 26.[5] On February 2, a short preview of the song was released on TikTok.[6] The music video teaser for the song was released on February 6, followed by teaser photos over the next two days.[7][8] The song was released alongside its music video on February 9.[9]
Composition
"Bang Bang" was written by Seo Ji-eum, Hwang Yu-bin (XYXX), Jang Won-young and Exy, composed by Jack Brady, Jordan Roman, Kristin Carpenter, Sarah Troy and MLite, and arranged by The Wavys.[10] The song is described as EDM and electronic sound-centric with "an impressive Western swing-infused intro". The straight beat and energetic sound structure musically embodies Ive's unique confident attitude.[11]
Commercial performance
The single reached number one on all major South Korean music charts, becoming the group’s sixth release to achieve a perfect-all-kill (PAK) and continuing their record as the girl group with the most PAKs.[12]
↑Han, Sung-hyun (February 19, 2026). "Bang Bang". IZM. Archived from the original on February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
↑Lee, Kyung-ho (January 21, 2026). [단독] 장원영, 컴백 앞둔 아이브 선공개곡 'BANG BANG' 작사 참여[[Exclusive] Jang Won-young participated in writing the lyrics for Ive's pre-release song "BANG BANG" ahead of comeback]. Ize (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 1, 2026. Retrieved February 1, 2026– via Naver.
↑Baek, Ah-young (January 25, 2026). 아이브, 커밍순 필름 디렉터스 컷 공개 "6인 6색"[Ive unveils director's cut of coming soon films, "Six people, six colors"]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026– via Naver.
↑Kang, Joo-hee (January 27, 2026). 아이브, 정규 2집 신호탄 '뱅뱅'...내달 9일 선공개[Ive's second full-length album, "Bang Bang" to be pre-released on the 9th of next month]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026– via Naver.
↑Yoo, Jung-min (February 2, 2026). 아이브, 신보 선공개곡 '뱅뱅' 틱톡서 베일 벗는다[Ive unveils new album pre-release track "Bang Bang" on TikTok]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 8, 2026– via Naver.
↑Go, Seung-ah (February 7, 2026). 아이브, 더 화려해진 비주얼...역대급 스케일 '뱅뱅' 뮤비 티저[Ive, more dazzling visuals... Largest-ever scale "Bang Bang" music video teaser]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 8, 2026– via Naver.
↑Jeon, Hyo-jin (February 9, 2026). 아이브, 소문에 굴하지 않아 '뱅뱅'[Ive refuse to give in to rumors, 'Bang Bang']. Donga Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2026. Retrieved February 9, 2026– via Naver.
↑Seon, Mi-kyung (February 24, 2025). "아이브, 2026년 발매 곡 중 첫 '퍼펙트 올킬' 달성"[IVE's 'BANG BANG' Secures Sixth Perfect All-Kill]. The Chosun Daily (in Korean).
↑Lee, Su-jin (February 16, 2026). 아이브, '뱅뱅' 활동 성료...23일 발매 정규 2집 컴백 열기 '활활'[Ive successfully completed promotions for "Bang Bang"... Gearing up for comeback with second full-length album, to be released on the 23rd]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 16, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026– via Naver.
↑Kim, Min-ji (February 27, 2026). 아이브, 퍼펙트 올킬 속 '뱅뱅'으로 '엠카' 1위..."큰 영광"[Ive wins first place on 'M Countdown' with 'Bang Bang' amidst a perfect all-kill... "It's a great honor"]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026– via Naver.
↑Lee, Nam-hee (February 27, 2026). [뮤직뱅크] 아이브, 더블타이틀곡 '블랙홀' 강렬 무대...'뱅뱅' 1위 경사[[Music Bank] Ive delivers a powerful performance with the double title track 'Blackhole'... 'Bang Bang' takes first place]. KBS Media (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026– via Naver.
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