The American Heart Association (AHA) has confirmed that BLACKPINK’s hit single “Shut Down” carries an unexpected yet life-saving rhythm: the right tempo for hands-only CPR. At 110 beats per minute, the track perfectly aligns with the recommended pace for performing chest compressions, making it a valuable tool for teaching and remembering this critical emergency response technique.
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Released in September 2022 as part of the group’s second studio album Born Pink, “Shut Down” quickly became one of BLACKPINK’s most defining hits. Produced by Teddy and 24, the track became the group’s second No. 1 hit on the Billboard Global 200 and the first K-pop song to top Spotify’s weekly chart.
The American Heart Association recommends that bystanders performing CPR should aim for 100 to 120 compressions per minute, a tempo that can be difficult to maintain without a guide. For years, popular songs like the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” and, more recently, Justin Bieber’s “Go Baby” have been used as training tools. Now, BLACKPINK joins the list with “Shut Down.” Notably, LISA has three singles in the list: “Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me)”, “Born Again” and “Rockstar (Slowed Down).”
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