Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | 26th April 2024
On the heels of their explosive surprise performance at Coachella, South Korean it-girl BIBI and global superstar Jackson Wang have thrilled fans with the release of their new single and music video, "Feeling Lucky." This exciting collaboration, which debuted to viral acclaim at Coachella 2024, marries BIBI's captivating vocals with Jackson's dynamic presence into a sultry pop duet.
Directed by Jason Ano, the “Feeling Lucky” music video opens with close-up shots that show BIBI and Jackson in a seductive embrace while singing the lyrics to the track. As the video unfolds, their chemistry intensifies, offering fans a front-row seat to BIBI and Jackson succumbing to their deepest desires, encapsulating the essence of the lyrics: “The way you think about me, I think about you, I do, it's true.”
“I absolutely loved working on this track,” exclaims BIBI. “The process was incredibly smooth and just so much fun, big thanks to 88 for making that happen. Collaborating with Jackson Wang, a true pro, felt like gliding through the song effortlessly. This single captures the exhilarating, butterfly-inducing type of love, with a playful, flirty, and irresistibly sexy Hollywood flair. I hope it steals your hearts in true cinematic style!”
BIBI continues her impressive streak with "Feeling Lucky," having previously topped the charts in Korea with "Bam Yang Gang" and breaking into the US Top 40, a first for a Korean female solo act. Meanwhile, Jackson Wang is riding high on the success of his latest album, 'MAGIC MAN,' which debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 3 in Top Album Sales. Additionally he completed a recent sold-out world tour. Together, they're setting the stage for a major global crossover.
BIBI is a singer, songwriter, and actor based in South Korea. As one of the fastest-rising stars in Korea, she has amassed 5M+ monthly listeners on Spotify. She is the first South Korean female solo R&B artist to chart on US Top 40 radio and break into the Top 30 with the highest peak position being No. 29. BIBI’s hit single “BIBI Vengeance” from her debut album Lowlife: Princess Noir has 118M+ streams on Spotify alone and 47M+ views on YouTube. An earlier track from the artist titled “The Weekend” charted on All Access Top 40/Mainstream Cool Music, peaking at No. 3, and was played on radio stations across the nation, including KIIS LA, Ryan Seacrest’s “America’s Top Number 40” Most Requested Live, and iHeart Radio’s “The Vibe.” In 2023, BIBI teamed up with award-winning artist Becky G for the hit single, “Amigos,” which PEOPLE described as “…a playfully provocative story that treads the line between guilt and seduction.”
Jackson Wang: The multi-hyphenate Chinese performer, solidified his status as an international superstar with the release of his sophomore album, MAGIC MAN in 2022, along with the accompanying MAGIC MAN World Tour. The project was met with widespread critical acclaim, debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200, and reached No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart. Jackson has made history as the first Chinese artist to perform at Coachella for the third time. Jackson is also a fashion designer, creative director, and the founder of TEAM WANG. He has amassed over 100 million followers across social media.
88rising is a pioneering global music and media company representing the best of Asian talent and culture. Since its inception, 88rising has paved the way for many firsts in the music industry firsts for its artists. Under the leadership of founder & CEO, Sean Miyashiro, the company has also grown its brand to include a global festival, Head In The Clouds Music & Artist Festival, and special partnerships with with events such as Coachella, Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and many more. With over 200 million followers across global social media platforms and more than 50 billion streams and views, 88rising’s global influence is undeniable.
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