"R" (also stylized as "-R-") is the solo debut single album by Rosé. It was released on March 12, 2021 with "On the Ground" serving as the single's title track.
The physical release comes in three editions: CD, Kit, and vinyl (Limited Edition).
Background
On May 31, 2020, YGE announced that Rosé's solo debut was planned for September following the release of BLACKPINK's first full-length album, The Album.[1] On December 30, 2020, it was revealed that she would be filming her solo debut music video in mid-January 2021.[2]
On January 25, 2021, YGE confirmed that Rosé would premiere her solo song at the group's online concert BLACKPINK: The Show. At the concert, she performed "Gone", which was described as a "sub-title track".[3][4]
On February 10, it was revealed Rosé will make her official solo debut sometime in March.[5] On the midnight of March 2, teaser posters were released and confirmed the date to be March 12.[6] Another teaser poster released on March 4 confirmed that she would be released her first single album called "R".[7] The title is taken from the first letter of her name and means a new beginning as a solo artist.[8]
Track list
- "On the Ground" - 2:48
- "Gone" - 3:27
- "On the Ground" (Inst.) - 2:48 (physical editions only)
- "Gone" (Inst.) - 3:27 (physical editions only)
Goodies
Merchandise
On March 12, official merchandise was made available through Rosé's shop by Interscope Records.[9]
The same day, YG Entertainment revealed the official "R" merchandise collection, called "La Vie en Rosé", for pre-order on its official shop YG SELECT, with a release date on March 16.[10] Additional items were added for pre-order March 31, with a release date on May 6.[11]
The collection is described as featuring "cozy items that Rosé could keep or wear herself", and was designed with the help of Rosé herself, "imparting her unique and delicate touch".[12]
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(2nd edition)
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Photobook
A photobook was released on June 22, 2021. It is a 204-page photobook, with behind-the-scenes pictures taken during the album photoshoot and the "On the Ground" and "Gone" music video shootings. 3 photo cards and a sticker set are also included; pre-ordered copies also had a random Instax photo film or a random Polaroid photo card on top.
Awards
Music show wins
| Song | Music show | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "On the Ground" | Show Champion (MBC M) | March 24, 2021 | N/A |
| M Countdown (Mnet) | March 25, 2021[13] | N/A | |
| April 8, 2021[14] | 7,483 | ||
| Music Bank (KBS2) | March 26, 2021[15] | 6,897 |
Gallery
Promotional
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(Kit ver.)
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"On the Ground" music video behind
On March 24, music video behind photos for "On the Ground" were posted on the YG Family Naver account.[16]
References
- ↑ Soompi: BLACKPINK Members To Release Solo Tracks Starting In September
- ↑ (KR) OSEN: Rosé reveals details about her solo debut
- ↑ Soompi: BLACKPINK's Rosé To Premiere Solo Debut Track This Month
- ↑ Soompi: BLACKPINK’s Rosé Excites With “Coming Soon” Teaser Video For Sub-Title Track Ahead Of Solo Debut
- ↑ Daum (Korean): 블랙핑크 로제, 3월 솔로출격
- ↑ YG Family on Twitter: #ROSÉ TEASER POSTER 2021.03.12 (March 2, 2021)
- ↑ YG Family on Twitter: #ROSÉ FIRST SINGLE ALBUM -R- TEASER POSTER FIRST SINGLE ALBUM -R- 2021.03.12 0am EST & 2pm KST (March 4, 2021)
- ↑ (KR) Chosun: 블랙핑크 로제, 첫 솔로앨범 'R' 티저 포스터 오픈..'새로운 시작' 의미 [공식]
- ↑ BLACKPINK on Twitter (March 12, 2021)
- ↑ YG SELECT on Twitter (March 12, 2021)
- ↑ YG SELECT on Twitter (March 31, 2021)
- ↑ YG SELECT website > La Vie en Rosé story
- ↑ ["M Countdown" Blackpink Rosé No. 1 "If It wasn't for Teddy, I wouldn't have debut solo"]. Herald POP (in Korean).
- ↑ ['M Countdown' Rosé, No. 1 without appearing on the broadcast... Astro‧Jaehwan Kim‧Jinhyuk Lee comeback]. Osen (in Korean).
- ↑ ['Music Bank' Blackpink Rosé, No. 1 without appearing... IU comeback [General]]. My Daily (in Korean)
- ↑ (KR) Naver: (ROSÉ) 미공개 컷 들GO왔NE ღ (ft. On The Ground 뮤비하인드)
Video links
- "On the Ground" music video
- "Gone" music video
- "On The Ground" dance performance
- "Coming soon" teaser
- Countdown to premiere on RELEASED
- Album making film
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