🎬. “𝗚𝗢𝗡𝗘” is BLACKPINK member ROSÉ’s first original solo release, and showcases a mellifluous side of her while capturing the strengths of her soulful vocals. In this song, ROSÉ remembers a lover that is no longer around and the pain she experienced because of them.

A teaser was released on January 25, 2021. “Gone” was revealed to be a B-side from ROSÉ’s long-awaited solo album R when an article said the track would make its debut at BLACKPINK’s 2021 virtual concert THE SHOW. The first half of ROSÉ’s solo stage showcased the upcoming music video and the second half consisted of a live performance by ROSÉ and a guitarist. News came out that ROSÉ personally requested for the chance to perform her new song for her fans ahead of the album’s release in the concert after much deliberation with her agency.

On April 1, 2021, it was announced that ROSÉ would release the music video for “Gone” on April 5. The video contrasts two stages of a relationship, the beginning and the end. The first stage is portrayed with warm colors and a smiling ROSÉ; opposite to the dark and cold atmosphere in the final stage of the now past relationship, where ROSÉ is completely heartbroken over the breakup.