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(As a note, the English name might reference bubblegum pop but the genre is definitely J-Pop, the Japanese title pretty much confirms this.)
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|audiotitle2 = Live Performance
 
|audiotitle2 = Live Performance
 
|audiofile2  = NH BGM Live 088 Idol.flac
 
|audiofile2  = NH BGM Live 088 Idol.flac
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|genre      = Bubblegum pop
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|genre      = J-pop
 
|mood        = I feel good!
 
|mood        = I feel good!
 
|instruments =  
 
|instruments =  
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|composer = [[Atsuko Asahi]]
 
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"'''Bubblegum K.K.'''" is a [[K.K. Slider]] [[List of K.K. Slider songs|song]] that first appears in {{NL}}.
 
"'''Bubblegum K.K.'''" is a [[K.K. Slider]] [[List of K.K. Slider songs|song]] that first appears in {{NL}}.
  
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"Bubblegum K.K." is upbeat and the melody is characterized by pitch bends and major key chords, though the live version includes a brief, calm interlude. Its name may come from {{Wp|Bubblegum music|bubblegum pop}}, which refers to pop music with an upbeat sound.
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"Bubblegum K.K." is upbeat and the melody is characterized by pitch bends and major key chords, though the live version includes a brief, calm interlude. As the song's Japanese name of "Idol" suggests, it is based on {{Wp|Japanese idol}} culture and {{Wp|J-pop}}. Its English name may come from {{Wp|Bubblegum music|bubblegum pop}}, which refers to pop music with an upbeat sound.
  
 
==Album cover==
 
==Album cover==
 
[[File:AlbumArt-Bubblegum.png|thumb|left|128px|Album cover in {{NL|nolink}}]]
 
[[File:AlbumArt-Bubblegum.png|thumb|left|128px|Album cover in {{NL|nolink}}]]
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The album cover for "Bubblegum K.K." features [[Francine]] and [[Chrissy]] against a pink background with silhouettes of K.K. Slider's head. In {{NL|short|nolink}}, the text at the top of the cover is illegible, while in {{NH|short|nolink}} it reads "Bubblegum".
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The album cover for "Bubblegum K.K." features [[Francine]] and [[Chrissy]] against a pink background with silhouettes of K.K. Slider's head. In {{NL|short|nolink}}, the text at the top of the cover is illegible, although it seems to be loosely based on the Japanese katakana title, "けけアイドル" (''Keke aidoru'', K.K. Idol). In {{NH|short|nolink}} the text reads "Bubblegum".
 
{{Clear|left}}
 
{{Clear|left}}
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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In {{NL}}, "Bubblegum K.K." is played in the houses of [[Cece]], [[Gayle]], [[Graham]], [[Rilla]], [[Rosie]], [[Penelope]], [[Rosie]], and [[Viché]]. It also plays in [[Lottie]]'s [[RV]]. Additionally, "Bubblegum K.K." appears in Graham's house as a furniture item.
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In {{NL}}, "Bubblegum K.K." is played in the houses of [[Cece]], [[Gayle]], [[Graham]], [[Rilla]], [[Rosie]], [[Penelope]], [[Rosie]], and [[Viché]]. It also plays in [[Lottie]]'s [[RV]]. Additionally, "Bubblegum K.K." appears in Graham's house as a furniture item. A short loop of the aircheck version plays on the Karaoke System.
  
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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==Other appearances==
 
==Other appearances==
 
===In {{SSB4|wiiu|nolink}}===
 
===In {{SSB4|wiiu|nolink}}===
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"Bubblegum K.K." is remixed in {{SSB4|wiiu}} and plays on the [[Town and City]] stage.
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"Bubblegum K.K." is remixed and combined with {{NL|short|nolink}}{{'}}s title theme in {{SSB4|wiiu}}. It plays on the [[Town and City]] stage. The remix was arranged by [[Atsuko Asahi]], the original composer.
  
 
===In {{SSBU|nolink}}===
 
===In {{SSBU|nolink}}===
 
The remix of "Bubblegum K.K." returns in {{SSBU}} and can be played on any stage.
 
The remix of "Bubblegum K.K." returns in {{SSBU}} and can be played on any stage.
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===In ''Mario Kart 8''===
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In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' in the Spring version of the ''Animal Crossing'' course, [[K.K. Slider]] is present across from the [[Museum]] and performs a short loop of "Bubblegum K.K.", though it can be difficult to hear with the background music on top.
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==In other media==
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A piano solo sheet music book released in Japan by Yamaha titled "やさしくひける どうぶつの森 スーパーベスト"{{Note|''Yasashiku hikeru Doubutsu no Mori supā besuto'', Easy to Play ''Animal Crossing'' Super Best}} featured sheet music for "Bubblegum K.K."<ref>https://www.ymm.co.jp/p/detail.php?code=GTP01089680&dm=d#song</ref>
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Bubblegum K.K. HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short}} icon
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Bubblegum K.K. (Wall-Mounted) HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short|nolink}} wall-mounted icon
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Bubblegum K.K. (Album Cover) HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short|nolink}} album cover icon
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Bubblegum K.K. aF Texture.png|Album cover in {{AMF|short}}
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</gallery>
  
 
==Names in other languages==
 
==Names in other languages==
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[[Category:New Leaf songs]]
 
[[Category:New Leaf songs]]
 
[[Category:New Horizons songs]]
 
[[Category:New Horizons songs]]
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[[Category:Happy Home Designer songs]]
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[[Category:amiibo Festival songs]]
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[[Category:Mario Kart 8 songs]]

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Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Aircheck
Live Performance
Composed by Atsuko Asahi
Mood I feel good!
Owned by
Genre J-pop
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 けけアイドル
 K.K.偶像
 Bubblegum Kéké
 Tota-pop
 K.K. Bolle rosa
 Бабблгам-поп К. К.
 K.K.아이돌
 K.K.偶像
 Kéké gomme balloune
 Tota-pop
 K.K. Pop
 K.K.-bubblegum

"Bubblegum K.K." is a K.K. Slider song that first appears in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

"Bubblegum K.K." is upbeat and the melody is characterized by pitch bends and major key chords, though the live version includes a brief, calm interlude. As the song's Japanese name of "Idol" suggests, it is based on Japanese idol culture and J-pop. Its English name may come from bubblegum pop, which refers to pop music with an upbeat sound.

Album cover

Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

The album cover for "Bubblegum K.K." features Francine and Chrissy against a pink background with silhouettes of K.K. Slider's head. In New Leaf, the text at the top of the cover is illegible, although it seems to be loosely based on the Japanese katakana title, "けけアイドル" (Keke aidoru, K.K. Idol). In New Horizons the text reads "Bubblegum".

Appearances

In New Leaf

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, "Bubblegum K.K." is played in the houses of Cece, Gayle, Graham, Rilla, Rosie, Penelope, Rosie, and Viché. It also plays in Lottie's RV. Additionally, "Bubblegum K.K." appears in Graham's house as a furniture item. A short loop of the aircheck version plays on the Karaoke System.

In New Horizons

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, "Bubblegum K.K." is played in the houses of Bonbon, Chrissy, Cookie, Gayle, Graham, Penelope, Rilla, Rosie, Tutu, and Twiggy. Additionally, "Bubblegum K.K." appears in Graham's house as a furniture item.

In Happy Home Designer

In Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, "Bubblegum K.K." is played in the houses of Chrissy, Felicity, Francine, Harriet, and Rosie.

Other appearances

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

"Bubblegum K.K." is remixed and combined with New Leaf's title theme in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. It plays on the Town and City stage. The remix was arranged by Atsuko Asahi, the original composer.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The remix of "Bubblegum K.K." returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and can be played on any stage.

In Mario Kart 8

In Mario Kart 8 in the Spring version of the Animal Crossing course, K.K. Slider is present across from the Museum and performs a short loop of "Bubblegum K.K.", though it can be difficult to hear with the background music on top.

In other media

A piano solo sheet music book released in Japan by Yamaha titled "やさしくひける どうぶつの森 スーパーベスト"[nb 9] featured sheet music for "Bubblegum K.K."[1]

Gallery

Names in other languages

Japanese けけアイドル
Keke Aidoru 		K.K. Idol
Korean K.K.아이돌
K.K. Aidol 		K.K. Idol
Simplified Chinese K.K.偶像
K.K. Ǒuxiàng 		K.K. Idol
Russian Бабблгам-поп К. К.
Babblgam-pop K. K. 		K.K. Bubblegum Pop
Dutch K.K.-bubblegum Bubblegum K.K.
German K.K. Pop K.K. Pop
European Spanish Tota-pop Tota Pop
European French Bubblegum Kéké Bubblegum Keke
Italian K.K. Bolle rosa K.K. Pink Bubbles

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 In New Leaf and New Horizons
  2. ↑ In New Leaf, New Horizons, and Happy Home Designer
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 In Welcome amiibo only
  4. ↑ In Welcome amiibo and New Horizons
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 In New Horizons only
  6. ↑ In New Horizons and Happy Home Designer
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 In Happy Home Designer only
  8. ↑ In Welcome amiibo (RV)
  9. ↑ Yasashiku hikeru Doubutsu no Mori supā besuto, Easy to Play Animal Crossing Super Best
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  1. ↑ https://www.ymm.co.jp/p/detail.php?code=GTP01089680&dm=d#song
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