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
"Ice Cream" became a massive commercial success, particularly in the Western market: BlackpinkВ Ice Cream Ft Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande reportedly recorded a full demo version to guide the melody before it was handed to Blackpink and Gomez. The 2020 single "," a collaboration between the
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 The lyrics use extensive ice cream-themed metaphors and
The track is characterized as an and bubblegum pop song with subtle trap elements.
Directed by , the official music video presents a "technicolor dream" of pastel sets and high-fashion surrealism.