On 1 June 2020, it was announced that Rosé would make her solo debut in 2020, following the release of Blackpink's … See more

Musically, R is primarily a pop record with influences of synth-pop, dance-pop, electropop, EDM, alternative rock, soft rock, indie rock and rock elements. The single album is 6 minutes and 15 seconds long and feature… See more

According to a press statement, the album's title "symbolises not only the first letter of Rosé's name, but also a new beginning for her as a solo artist". "Many people call me by many names, so 'R' comes from the first letter of m… See more

On 2 March 2021, YG Entertainment uploaded a teaser poster with the single album's name, also announcing the release date. Pre-orders for the album began on 4 March. The following day, Rosé teased the title of the a… See more