In a press conference held on November 12, 2018, Jennie talked about the song's creation. She said, "When you’re dating someone, you tend to present what the other person wants rather than your true self. I wanted to express that feeling. Rather than the heart wound coming from a breakup, I wanted to express myself more freely". She created the concept behind the song. She told the Hollywood Reporter, "So, I've input a lot of my ideas into the concept, the style and everything. So, I've had a strong connection from the beginning, I guess." "Solo" was written by her and Teddy Park and produced by him alongside 24. The song is composed in the key of E-flat minor in a tempo 95 beats per minute and runs for 2:49. It has been described as a dance, pop and hip hop song, with EDM elements. SBS' Kang Kyung-yoon noted that the lyrics follow two themes; a weak introverted girl and an "independent yet strong woman."
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An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Han Sa-min and shot in the United Kingdom. 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.
On January 14, 2021, the music video reached 600 million views on YouTube. With the feat, Jennie became the first female Korean soloist to have a 600 million-view music video ever.
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Download and streaming 1. "Solo" – 2:49 CD single 1. "Solo" – 2:49 2. "Solo" But I Muted Her Voice – 2:49
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