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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Bbibbi
| type = single
| cover = IU Bbibbi.png
| artist = IU
| released = October 10, 2018
| genre = Alt-R&B
| length =
| label = Kakao M
| writer = IU
| producer = Son Myung-gab
| prev_title = Sleepless Rainy Night
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = Love Poem
| next_year = 2019
| misc =
}}
"'Bbibbi'" is a song recorded by South Korean singer-songwriter IU, released digitally on October 10, 2018, through Kakao M. The self-written song was produced by Son Myung-gab. It subsequently debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart. The song was released in part to commemorate 10 years since IU's debut.
Background
On October 1, 2018, IU announced the single through promotional posters on various social media accounts. According to Kakao M, the song was created in part to commemorate ten years since IU debuted.
Composition
"Bbibbi" is a laid-back alt-R&B track with confrontational and introspective lyrics that addresses IU's haters and critics, with her turning around commentary on her image. Particular attention was paid to her delivery, including phrases and words like "yellow C-A-R-D" and "hello stu-P-I-D". "Bbibbi" refers to a pager in Korean, in particular the noise the device makes before people leave a message.
Commercial performance
"Bbibbi" debuted atop the Gaon Digital Chart on the week ending October 13, making it her twentieth number one song in South Koreathe most for any artist.
Music video
The music video, directed by VM Project, was released along with the song and makes prominent use of monochromatic colour schemes. IU performs a choreographed hip hop dance routine with a blank expression on her face, which was called "more cute than menacing" by Caitlin Kelley of 'Forbes'. She also appears in high fashion looks, with 'Billboard' stating that she wears a "Grace Kelly-style scarf".
The video currently has over 230 million views, making it the second most popular Korean music video by a female soloist in 2018.
Accolades
Charts
Certifications
See also
*List of certified songs in South Korea
*List of Gaon Digital Chart number ones of 2018
*List of Inkigayo Chart winners (2018)
*List of Kpop Hot 100 number ones
References
Category:2018 songs
Category:2018 singles
Category:Gaon Digital Chart number-one singles
Category:IU (singer) songs
Category:Korean-language songs
Category:Kakao M singles
Category:Billboard Korea K-Pop number-one singles
Category:Songs written by IU (singer)
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