| "Flower" | |
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| Single by Jisoo | |
| from the album Me | |
| Language | Korean |
| B-side | "All Eyes on Me" |
| Released | March 31, 2023 |
| Studio | The Black Label Studio (Seoul) |
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| Length | 2:54 |
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| ”Flower” on YouTube | |
"Flower" (Korean: 꽃; RR: Kkot) is the debut solo single by South Korean singer and Blackpink member Jisoo. It was released on March 31, 2023, through YG and Interscope as the lead single from her debut single album, Me (2023). The song was written by Vince, Teddy, Kush, and VVN, while composed by the latter two alongside 24, who handled the production. Described as a mid-tempo dance, pop, and trap song that incorporates traditional Korean melodies and Caribbean elements, its lyrics are about overcoming a toxic relationship. The song marked Jisoo's only single release as a soloist under YG and Interscope, before her departure from the labels in December 2023.
"Flower" received favorable reviews from music critics, who complemented the poetic lyrics and fresh production, as well as Jisoo's vocals. The song was commercially successful and peaked at number two on the Billboard Global 200, becoming Jisoo's first top-ten hit on the chart. In South Korea, the song topped Billboard's South Korea Songs chart and peaked at number two on the Circle Digital Chart. It topped the charts in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and reached the top 10 in Hungary, Indonesia, MENA, and the Philippines. The track also entered the top 40 of the Canadian Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, making it the highest-charting song by a female K-pop soloist on both charts.
An accompanying music video was directed by Han Sa-min and uploaded onto YouTube simultaneously with the single's release. The video portrays Jisoo's journey through cinematic chapters, starting with her reflection on a breakup and culminating in her embracing her vulnerability and empowerment. To promote the song, the singer performed at the South Korean music program Inkigayo as well as Coachella in Indio, California. "Flower" won numerous accolades, including Best Music Video and Best Dance Performance at the 2023 MAMA Awards, and Best Digital Song at the 38th Golden Disc Awards.