Bang Bang (Ive song)

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]

"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]

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]

Ive performed "Bang Bang" on four music programs in the first week of promotion: Mnet's M Countdown on February 12, KBS's Music Bank on February 13, MBC's Show! Music Core on February 14, and SBS's Inkigayo on February 15.^[13] Alongside "Blackhole", they concluded their final week of promotions with performances on Show! Music Core on March 7 and Inkigayo on March 8.^[14]

Credits adopted from the Revive+ liner notes.^[15]

Studio

• Ingrid Studio – recording
• 821 Sound Mastering – mastering

Personnel