TAIL (Single)

**"TAIL"** (꼬리) is the sixth digital single released by Sunmi. It was released on February 23, 2021 with the two tracks "TAIL (꼬리)" and "What The Flower (꽃같네)".

## Background and release

On February 2, 2021, Sunmi's agency MAKEUS Entertainment (now named ABYSS Company), stated that Sunmi is preparing to comeback at the end of February with a new release. On February 10, she announced the date of the release through Instagram. On February 15, the tracklist of the album was released. Concept photos and videos for both songs were released on February 17 and 18, as well as a track spoiler video the following day. The music video teaser for "TAIL" was released on February 22, 2021. The single album was released digitally on February 23 along with the music video for the title track.

## Music and lyrics

Turning 30 this year in Korean age, the new album has marked a milestone for Sunmi. "It’s my first move taken in my 30s and I feel like I’ve taken a very daring step forward," she said. The disco lead single, "TAIL" is a dance and city pop song about a "super sensitive cat woman villainess who wants love with all her heart, expressing her deepest instinctive feelings". Sunmi added: "Animals use their tail to express their emotions". The song features a unique sense of rhythm and a catchy melody. "What the Flower" is a soul-infused B-side track with her lush vocals moving nimbly across sparkling guitar work and warm piano.

## Critical reception

Sofiana Ramli of *NME* wrote that "the pair of songs work well together, presenting new facades to a beloved veteran performer". Writing for *IZM*, Stern stated that "TAIL" is a "song that reveals Sunmi's concerns, who don't want to fall into mannerism".

## Track listing

1. "TAIL (꼬리)" - 3:10
2. "What The Flower (꽃같네)" - 3:25

## Charts

Chart performance for "TAIL"
 US World Digital Songs (*Billboard*) | 13

Chart performance for "What the Flower"

## Release history

Release dates and formats for *TAIL*
* digital download
* streaming

## References

1. ↑ 선미 측 “2월 말 목표로 컴백 준비 중”(공식) (ko).
2. ↑ Lee, Sunmi (February 10, 2021). [COMEBACK TEASER].
3. ↑ 23일 컴백 선미, 새 앨범 타이틀곡은 ‘꼬리’..트랙리스트 이미지 공개 (ko).
4. ↑ Lee, Sunmi (February 17, 2021). [CONCEPT PHOTO - 꽃같네(What The Flower) CONCEPT PHOTO].
5. ↑ Lee, Sunmi (February 18, 2021). [CONCEPT VIDEO - 꼬리(TAIL) CONCEPT VIDEO].
6. ↑ Lee, Sunmi (February 18, 2021). [CONCEPT PHOTO - 꼬리(TAIL) CONCEPT PHOTO].
7. ↑ 꼬리’ 컴백 선미, 콘셉트 포토 공개..도도한 캣우먼 변신 ‘시선강탈’ (ko).
8. ↑ Lee, Sunmi (February 22, 2021). [MUSIC VIDEO TEASER].
9. ↑ 선미, 신곡 ‘꼬리(TAIL)'로 캣우먼 완벽 변신 (ko) (2021-02-24).
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Ji-won, Choi. "Sunmi returns with a bold swing of ‘Tail’", *The Korea Herald*, February 23, 2021.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Ramili, Sofiana. "Sunmi’s ‘TAIL’ is a flirty affair that hints at a fully realised artistic identity", *NME*, March 1, 2021.
12. ↑ Tail (March 4, 2021).
13. ↑ Billboard Korea K-Pop 100. *Billboard*. Retrieved on March 5, 2021.
14. ↑ Sunmi.
15. ↑ Sunmi.
16. ↑ SUNMI - TAIL (en-US).

## Video gallery

* Official
* Teasers
* Audio

선미(SUNMI) - 꼬리(TAIL) MUSIC VIDEO-Choreography Practice- 선미(SUNMI) - 꼬리(TAIL) 안무 연습 영상-Choreography Practice- 선미(SUNMI) - 꼬리(TAIL) 안무 연습 영상 (close ver.)선미(SUNMI) - 꼬리(TAIL) ALBUM TRACK SPOILER VIDEO선미(SUNMI) - 꼬리(TAIL) CONCEPT VIDEO

선미(SUNMI) - 꼬리(TAIL) MUSIC VIDEO TEASER

TAIL (꼬리 (TAIL))What The Flower (꽃같네 (What The Flower))