Pretty Savage

A track where the group declares they do not care about the opinions of others.

"Pretty Savage" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Blackpink from their debut Korean studio album The Album. It was released on October 2, 2020, through YG and Interscope. The track was composed by Teddy, R.Tee, 24, Bekuh Boom, with lyrics written by Teddy, Løren, Vince, and Danny Chung. Lyrically, the song deals with the group not caring about the opinion of others. The song was performed with "Lovesick Girls" on several music programs in South Korea including Show! Music Core and Inkigayo and also at The Late Late Show With James Corden as a preview performance for their headlining livestream concert, The Show.

Quick Facts

Artist: Blackpink
Album: The Album
Language: Korean, English
Released: 2 October 2020
Studio: The Black Label (Seoul)
Genre: Trap
Label: YG; Interscope
Composer: Teddy; R.Tee; 24; Bekuh Boom

Lore & Background

The song was confirmed with the album's tracklist on September 28, 2020. "Pretty Savage" was performed with "Lovesick Girls" on music and variety shows in October following the release of the album. On October 10, the group made the debut performance of the song at MBC's Show! Music Core. The next day Blackpink performed the song on Inkigayo. Blackpink also did an interview with James Corden on The Late Late Show With James Corden as part of the group's US promotion for their virtual concert "The Show" and then performed the track as a preview for the said concert. The Japanese version of the track was released as part of The Album -JP Ver.- which was made available on August 3, 2021.

Reader's Guide

The narrative arc begins with the group establishing their dominance through a high-energy introduction that sets a tone of absolute control. The members engage directly with the audience, breaking down barriers between performer and observer to create an intimate yet intimidating atmosphere. As the story progresses, the focus shifts to individual moments where each member showcases their unique charisma, reinforcing the idea that they are a collective force made up of distinct, powerful entities. The tension builds through rhythmic exchanges and visual cues that suggest a world where only the bold survive. The impact culminates in a resolution where the group stands united, having proven their resilience and style. This event cements their status as leaders in their field, leaving a lasting impression on fans who see themselves reflected in this fearless attitude.

Did You Know?

"Pretty Savage" peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Global 200 and was a top-ten hit in Malaysia and Singapore.
The song debuted at number two on the World Digital Song Sales chart and number 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart in the United States.
It has been certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association and Recorded Music NZ.
The track was featured in the 2021 Netflix film To All the Boys: Always and Forever.
South Korean boy band iKon performed a remake of the song entitled "Classy Savage" with a guest appearance by Lisa in the 2021 Mnet competition show Kingdom: Legendary War.