Russian Roulette was released in September 2016 as the title track of Red Velvet's third mini album of the same name under SM Entertainment. The electropop song paired retro arcade synths and a bright melody with lyrics comparing risky love to a game of roulette. Its colorful music video and point choreography helped it spread widely among K-pop fans, and short chorus clips later circulated on soundboards and social edits. Years later the hook remains a go-to shorthand for Red Velvet's quirky, candy-colored early era.