Pose (Red Velvet song)

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.

[5] "Pose" was composed by Fabian Torsson, Harry Sommerdahl, Ylva Dimberg, and Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker, while the lyrics were written by Lee Seu-ran.

[8] Kim Sung-yeop of IZM described the song that it "depicts dynamic variations based on ethnic sound" when comparing the B-side of previous releases.

[10] 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".

[11] Verónica Bastardo of The Quietus mentioned the drastic switch from Madonna Vogue house-pop with a thick bass line to a power-drum instrumental similar to a carnival march band.

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".

[11] 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".