How You Like That

Harmonically, 'How You Like That' is built on a minimal looping minor progression — intentionally so. The song's emotional impact is delivered through production architecture (layered synths, 808 drops, trap hi-hat patterns, dynamic contrast) rather than harmonic movement. This is characteristic of the EDM-trap K-pop template Teddy Park and the Black Label team developed for BLACKPINK: a single harmonic color held steady so the drop hits harder.

The song was composed and produced by Teddy Park, R.Tee, and 24 — the core Black Label production team behind much of BLACKPINK's catalog — with lyrics co-written by Teddy Park and Danny Chung. Development followed YG Entertainment's May 2020 announcement that the group had finished recording their first full-length album, with more than ten songs prepared and a June release window confirmed on June 10.

Released June 26, 2020 as the lead single from The Album, 'How You Like That' is a high-energy EDM-trap anthem produced by Teddy Park, R.Tee, and 24, blending hard-hitting 808 drops with BLACKPINK's signature rap-and-vocal interplay. It peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the fastest video to reach 100 million views on YouTube at the time. The song stands as one of the defining K-pop commercial moments of the decade.