Tirna Sarkar, Kolkata, West Bengal
A SoundCloud musician went on to become one of the most famous K-pop artists of recent times, who is none other than BIBI and her albums do not disappoint. Kim Hyung-seo also known by her stage name BIBI is a singer, songwriter and actress. She participated in The Fan in 2018 and became the runner-up. In 2017, BIBI signed up with Feel Good Music after Yoon Mi-rae discovered her self-produced songs on SoundCloud. She made her debut with the song ‘Binu’, in May 2019. In 2021, BIBI released her solo song ‘The Weekend’ in collaboration with 88rising, which topped the Mediabase Top 40 chart. BIBI became one of the first female Korean solo artists to achieve such a feat. The Vengeance song is part of BIBI’s ‘album ‘Lowlife Princess: Noir’ which was released in November 2022.
MV Interpretation
The music video of this song imitates a revenge thriller, and the meaning of the song is deeper than what the lyrics say. The song Vengeance emerged as a much more popular track than the other songs. The theme of the MV is revenge and is directed by Kim Hyun-soo and produced by SEGAJI. The music video opens with BIBI coming out of a car wearing white and she bows to pay her respects at a funeral.
An influential politician pours a bottle of soju on her as he laughs, and this is when the song starts. The music video showcases BIBI in different roles. In the beginning, we see her as a silent woman who is dressed in white, representing peace. As the beats of the song begin, BIBI is seen as a female gang lady dressed in a black suit flanked by an army of female gang members who set out to take revenge on the man who humiliated her.
BIBI steps out of a typical Korean female artist and is not afraid to become violent with those who mistreat her. The politician is kidnapped and blindfolded as BIBI circles around him in a car. BIBI’s outfits show a ruggedness and adequately portray her in the role of a violent gang lady. The lyrics emphasize how she is willing to put up with everything but also warns that if they cross the line the bad girl might come out.
“Watch me dance; Watch me sing; I’ll let you go up to here; Run away quickly;
Watch me dance; Watch me sing; Don’t ever get caught again; You’ll thеn see; The bad bitch”
BIBI confidently embraces femininity with power
The chorus of the song is quite addictive and has been trending on TikTok and Instagram reels. BIBI is seen to wear nails similar to what Johnny Depp’s character wore in the movie Edward Scissorhands. The choreography of the song is unique and unconventional compared to the K-pop industry but powerful. The choreography is done by Özge Çaltakoğlu who is Turkish.
BIBI abandons every ounce of femininity and softness and acts like a violent crime lord who does not forgive disrespect and takes vengeance in her way. In a significant scene of the music video, the kidnapped politician begs her sorry and asks her to let him go, and BIBI looks at him and laughs which surely sends chills down the spine.
The artist has explained that the song was inspired by her own experiences, and she calls out every person in her life who did not fairly treat her. Currently, the music video of Vengeance has 1.6 million likes and has surpassed 54 million views. BIBI has also acted in movies like Hopeless and in the latest K-drama The Worst of Evil co-starring Ji Chang- wook and Wi Ha-joon.
Have you listened to this song? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
One of my favourite song by BIBI❤
I loved the video when I saw it first and then I knew I had to write it. Thank you to Hallyuism for giving me the opportunity.
Loved the review❤️
Wowwwww🤩🤩🤩🤩
It’ is one of my favourite song ❤️❤️
I liked listening to this song but never knew such a great meaning behind it. kudos to the writer – Samruddhi Pare
Absolutely love and adore her!❤️
Amazing 😍
She eats every time. From the outfits, to the acting and her performance. She did what had to be done. Love the song!! Masterpiece would be an understatement.
BIBI is a sheer class. Words would fall to describe her appeal and the way she makes music. Loved the review. She’s just amazing. Possibly I’ve to search for more words in the dictionary now to define her ❤️
I love this song🤍🤍💜…
Aswome!
Loved the song!!
Nice Review 💙✨!
Nice
❤️
Wow! This is such an amazing review
Kazino make me BIBI to fit in my Playlist 🫶🏻
Splendid ✨️
Awsome!
One of my all time favourites😍🙌
her songs are awesome
It is one of my fav BIBI song! Loved the review!
One of my favorite songs. The choreography and the lyrics are so well done. And of course Bibi has done an amazing job, specially her expressions in the mv!!
She is very talented
BIBI is one of those versatile singers who can top any genres out their, “The weekend” is of my most favorite song of hers followed by “BIBI Vengeance” 🥹🥹
Love her🎀
Lovely 😍 ❤️🔥
Really love the raw lyricism and unique style in this very song
BIBI’s vengeance is such a amazing song! I really love it
her style of songs are insane!
Her two personalities are crazy!! Like she released vengeance then bam yangang was released! Damn n she is so great!😍❤️
Vengeance is a my favourite song of BIBI. Actually it is crazy
I loved this song so much! I even streamed it to my friends and we were jamming together on it
Lovely
“Vengeance” by BIBI is such a bold and captivating song. It perfectly reflects her unique style — dark, fierce, and unapologetically confident. The way she blends storytelling with powerful visuals and vocals makes the song stand out. BIBI’s charisma and the message of reclaiming power and standing up for yourself really hit hard. It’s not just a song — it’s an attitude.
Okay but I’ve replayed Vengeance way more times than I’d like to admit 😂 The way BIBI blends that smoky tone with attitude and emotion is just chef’s kiss. It’s not loud, but it still sticks with you long after the song ends..
I love this song. God knows how many time I have listened thsi songs and still never felt like stoping it. Her character, a female women ura she was looking so beautiful and sexy in this mv. You guys should definitely listen this mv
Such a powerful and sharp breakdown 🔥
BIBI truly stands out for her fearlessness—’Vengeance’ isn’t just a song, it’s a statement. The MV’s noir storytelling, bold femininity, and unapologetic rage perfectly reflect her artistry beyond K-pop norms. Dark, cinematic, and empowering—BIBI at her absolute best.