"Ice Cream" became a massive commercial success, particularly in the Western market:
The 2020 single "," a collaboration between the South Korean girl group Blackpink and American singer Selena Gomez (often referred to as " Selpink "), serves as a hallmark of global pop fusion. Released as the second single from Blackpink's debut studio project, The Album , it marked a significant stylistic departure from the group's signature hip-hop and EDM-heavy sound toward a vibrant bubblegum pop aesthetic. Song Composition & Production BlackpinkВ Ice Cream Ft Selena Gomez
The video features vintage pin-up aesthetics, a massive pink balloon pit, and appearances by animals like a capybara and a golden retriever. Commercial Performance & Records Commercial Performance & Records Due to the COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the artists never met in person. Gomez filmed her scenes—including the iconic Selpink ice cream truck segments—in the United States , while Blackpink filmed in South Korea . It includes pop culture nods to Free Willy and Billie Jean
The lyrics use extensive ice cream-themed metaphors and double entendres, playing on the contrast between a "cold" exterior and "sweet" interior. It includes pop culture nods to Free Willy and Billie Jean . Visual Production & Concept