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The song’s most distinctive feature is its blend of cultural influences. It opens with a heavy riff from the , a traditional Korean plucked zither, which grounds the track's modern hip-hop beats in Korean heritage.

"Pink Venom," released on August 19, 2022, serves as the high-octane pre-release single for second studio album, Born Pink . Produced by longtime collaborator Teddy Park , the track is a maximalist fusion of hip-hop, EDM, and traditional Korean instrumentation that encapsulates the group's "dual identity" of being both lovely and lethal. Musical Composition and Duality

: The pre-chorus line "Look what you made us do" is a nod to Swift’s 2017 hit. BLACKPINK - Pink Venom

The lyrics emphasize themes of . The track is notable for its numerous interpolations of Western pop and hip-hop hits:

: Lisa’s verse "One by one, then two by two" directly interpolates Rihanna's debut single "Pon de Replay". The song’s most distinctive feature is its blend

: Jennie’s opening line, "Kick in the door, waving the coco," references Biggie's 1997 classic "Kick in the Door".

"Pink Venom" was a massive commercial success, breaking several records upon its release: Produced by longtime collaborator Teddy Park , the

: It incorporates elements of 90s hip-hop, G-funk, and electropop.