Solo (Jennie song)

"Solo" is the debut solo single by South Korean singer and Blackpink member Jennie, released on November 12, 2018 through YG and Interscope. The song was written by Teddy Park and produced by him alongside 24. "Solo" is an anthemic dance track rife with EDM synths and beat drops, boisterous, hip-hop-slanting percussion, and squealing whistle effects.

"Solo"
Single by Jennie
ReleasedNovember 12, 2018 (2018-11-12)
Format
Recorded2018
Genre
Length2:49
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Music video
"Solo" on YouTube
Physical edition cover

In South Korea, the song debuted and peaked at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart. It has also peaked at the number one spot on the Digital and Streaming Gaon charts for two consecutive weeks. Moreover, the song attained international success, becoming her first chart-topper on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart. "Solo" debuted in the charts of several countries, including Canada, Japan, Malaysia, New Zeland, Scotland, Singapore and the United Kindgom. The song has been certified platinum by Gaon, for selling 2,500,000 certified downloads and having over 100,000,000 streams by June 2019, and March 2020, respectively.

Premiering on November 12, 2018, the music video was directed by Han Sa-min and shot in the United Kingdom. As of April 2020, the music video has received over 440 million views and 6.8 million likes on YouTube.[2] The song gave Jennie her first-ever music show win on SBS's Inkigayo on November 25. The song has also won Song of the year - November at the 8th Gaon Chart Music Awards and Digital Bonsang at the 34th Golden Disc Awards.

Background and composition

Jennie's solo debut was announced by YG Entertainment on October 27, 2018 through a promotional poster on various social media accounts.[3] A 23 second teaser video was uploaded one day later onto Blackpink's official YouTube channel. The clip shows Jennie lying on a bed and repeatedly mentioning her name.[4] The second teaser was uploaded one week later, showing her performing in various clothes in a photo studio.[5][6] The third and last teaser was uploaded four days prior to the singles release, showing her with different outfits in various locations.[7] The single was ultimately released digitally on November 12. It was written by Park Hong-jun and produced by him alongside 24. It is an "anthemic dance track rife with EDM synths and beat drops, boisterous, hip-hop-slanting percussion, and squealing whistle effects. Throughout it, Jennie showcases her alternating mellow and soaring vocals and her deadpan, swaggering rap". [1]

Promotion
Jennie during a fan sign event in Seoul's Gangnam District on December 16, 2018

For promotion, Jennie performed "Solo" on several occasions. The single was first performed by Jennie during Blackpink's concert in Seoul's Olympic Gymnastics Arena on November 10 and 11, 2018.[8][5] She performed "Solo" four times in November and December at SBS' Inkigayo and won three times.[9] In the same month, "Solo" was performed at the SBS Gayo Daejeon, alongside "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du". Furthermore, "Solo" was performed during Blackpink's debut Coachella stage on April 12, 2019.[10] A physical version of the single was released on November 18, 2018, featuring the song and it's instrumental. Alongside the CD, a 72-page photobook, a double-sided poster, a random photocard and a lyrics postcard were released in a special version.[11]

Music video

An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Han Sa-min and shot in the United Kingdom.[12][1] It features Jennie on her own as she transforms from an "innocent and delicate" woman in a luxurious manor, to a charismatic woman growing into her independent nature, reveling in being "Solo" through a variety of dance scenes, showing off sleek choreography and ending things off in a powerful way amid a crowd of female dancers.[1]

Commercial performance

The digital version of "Solo" debuted at number one of the South Korean digital, download and streaming chart, while the physical editon debuted at number two on the album charts.[13] The physical version of the single has since sold more than 56,000 copies. [14] As of April 17, 2019, the song is still in all four charts.

"Solo" also attained success outside its home country. On the week of December 1, 2018, the song peaked at number one on the US Billboard World Digital Song, becoming Jennie's first chart-topper. This also resulted in her being one of the two K-pop female solists, that topped the chart, and first as the lead artist to achieve such remark.[15] It has sold 10,000 copies in the United States as of December 2018.[16] It also debuted at number 72 on the UK Download Chart for one week, marking it her first ever appearance on a UK component chart.[17]

Credits and personnel
Personnel
Music video
  • Han Sa-min – music video director

Track listing
Download and streaming
  • 1. "Solo" – 2:49
CD
  • 1. "Solo" – 2:49
  • 2. "Solo" Instrumental – 2:49

Accolades
Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2019 Gaon Chart Music Awards Song of the Year – November Won [18]
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Dance Performance Nominated [19]
2020 Golden Disc Awards Digital Bonsang Won [20]

Music program awards
Program Date Ref.
Inkigayo (SBS) November 25, 2018 [21]
December 2, 2018 [22]
December 16, 2018 [23]

Charts

Certifications
Sales certifications for "Solo"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[36] Platinum 2,500,000*
United States — 10,000[16]
Streaming
South Korea (KMCA)[37] Platinum 100,000,000*

*sales figures based on certification alone

Release history
Release formats for "Solo"
Country/Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various November 12, 2018
[38]
November 18, 2019 CD [11]

See also

References
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  2. "Jennie – 'Solo' M/V". YG Entertainment, Interscope. November 12, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2020 – via YouTube.
  3. "블랙핑크 제니, 첫 솔로곡명은 'SOLO'..테디와 의기투합 [공식입장]" [Blackpink's Jenny to release Teddy produced first song 'Solo' [Official announcement]] (in Korean). OSEN. October 27, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  4. "Jennie – 'Solo' Teaser Video #1". YG Entertainment, Interscope Records. October 28, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2019 – via YouTube.
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  10. Ginsberg, Gab (April 13, 2019). "Blackpink Rule Coachella With Electrifying Debut Performance". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
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  14. Sales of the Solo CD in South Korea:
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  16. Real, Evan (December 7, 2018). "How K-Pop Superstars BLACKPINK Are Rewriting the Girl Group Narrative". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
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  18. "[2019 가온차트]디지털 베스트 11월, 제니 '솔로'". News1 (in Korean). January 23, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
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  20. "[2020 골든디스크] 청하X블랙핑크 제니, 본상 수상 '솔로퀸 활약'". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). January 4, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
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  23. "'인기가요' 제니, 'SOLO' 막방에 또 1위 4관왕..엑소·데이식스 컴백[종합]". OSEN (in Korean). December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
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  37. "South Korea single certifications – Jennie – SOLO(Streaming)" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association(KMCA). Retrieved June 7, 2019.
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