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"Pose" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Red Velvet for their sixth Korean extended play (EP), Queendom. It was released as part of the EP on August 16, 2021, by SM Entertainment. The up-tempo dance-pop song is written by Lee Seu-ran and composed by Fabian Torsson, Harry Sommerdahl, Ylva Dimberg, and Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker. Upon its release, the song received positive to reviews from critics, noting the song as confident and empowering. It debuted at number 105 on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and charted at number 90 on the K-Pop Hot 100.;

Background and release
On June 9, 2021, SM Entertainment announced that Red Velvet will be making a comeback in August after a year and eight months and is preparing for a new album. On August 2, it was reported that the group will be releasing their new extended play (EP), Queendom on August 16 digitally. On August 10, it was reported that the group will be presenting a "energetic music" with the song "Pose" in the EP. Additionally, it was outlined that the track will be a combination of "confident lyrics" and "lively vocals from Red Velvet" that can give an "exciting atmosphere". The song was official release on August 16, 2021, along with the EP.

Composition
"Pose" was composed by Fabian Torsson, Harry Sommerdahl, Ylva Dimberg, and Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker, while the lyrics were written by Lee Seu-ran. Musically, the song was described as an up-tempo dance-pop song with an "impressive, energetic" bass line and "fast-changing" drum source. JT Early of Beats Per Minute noted the "fast-paced deep keyboard to an R&B pre-chorus underlined by military-esque drumming". Rhian Daly of NME described the marching drum beat of the track as "reminiscent of Beyoncé's "Run the World (Girls) (2011)". Ana Clara Ribeiro of PopMatters commented on how it "echoes a bit of Madonna's "Vogue" (1990) in attitude" and lyrical references of "strike a pose" from the song, with additional statement on how Yeri "raps over beats in the style of Miami bass hip-hop". The song was composed in the key of B-flat minor, with a tempo of 125 beats per minute. Lyrically, the song projects a message of "treating the world like an imaginary runway", while also being unstoppable. It also tells people to be the "main character of their own lives" and "not care about what others may think of them".

Promotion and reception
On August 16, 2021, Red Velvet held an online fan meeting "inteRView Vol.7 : Queendom" on V Live's Beyond Live channel, hosted by Jaejae. The group performed "Pose" along with "Hello, Sunset" (2021), as well as a medley stage of their summer songs, "Red Flavor" (2017), "Power Up" (2018), and "Umpah Umpah" (2019).

Following its initial release, "Pose" was met with positive reviews from music critics. JT Early of Beats Per Minute described it as a "propulsive and clubby track", while calling it as a song that is "appropriately designed for the runway and radiates confidence". Heran Mamo of Billboard magazine labelled the track as a "fashion-forward essence on the braggadocious runway anthem". Anton Holmes of CNN Philippines compared the song to "Red Dress" (2015) and "Look" (2017), calling it a "record named after royalty". Rhian Daly of NME stated that the track "breaks free to carve its own space as a rush of poised, confident dance-pop" as the group sings in unison, further outlining it for being free of "girlboss culture terminology" which ends up "feeling far more empowering than the title song". Ana Clara Ribeiro of PopMatters described the song as a "different type of feel-good song than "Queendom" (2021)", explaining that it is more "intriguing" and has a "playful, quirkier side". Joshua Minsoo Kim of Pitchfork noted the track's similarity to f(x) verses and Itzy synths, commenting that it "convinces you of its poise despite the tepid energy level".

"Pose" debuted at position 105 on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart with chart issue dated August 15–21, 2021. The song also debuted at position 15 and position 134 on the component Download Chart and Streaming Chart. Elsewhere, the song debuted at position 90 on Billboard K-pop Hot 100 in the chart issue dated August 28, 2021.

Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Queendom.

Studio
 * Recorded at doobdoob Studio
 * Edited and engineered for mix at SM Yellow Tail Studio
 * Mixed at SM Concert Hall Studio

Personnel


 * Red Velvet (Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, Yeri) – vocals, background vocals
 * Lee Seu-ran – lyrics
 * Fabian Torsson – composition, arrangement
 * Harry Sommerdahl – composition, arrangement
 * Ylva Dimberg – composition, arrangement, background vocals
 * Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker – composition, arrangement, background vocals
 * Kriz – vocal directing
 * Kwon Yu-jin – recording
 * Noh Min-ji – digital editing, mixing engineer
 * Namkoong Jin – mixing