"Perfect World" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Twice. It was released by Warner Music Japan on June 29, 2021, as a digital single from their third Japanese studio album of the same name (2021).
| "Perfect World" | ||||
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| Single by Twice | ||||
| from the album Perfect World | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | June 29, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:03 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Japan | |||
| Composer(s) | Woo Min Lee "collapsedone", Justin Reinstein, JJean, LACND | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Risa Horie | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Perfect World" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
editIn June 2021, two teasers for "Perfect World" were posted before its release.[1][2] The song was officially released on June 29, 2021.[3]
Composition
edit"Perfect World" was composed by Woo Min Lee "collapsedone", Justin Reinstein, JJean and LACND, with lyrics written by Risa Horie.[4] Running for 3 minutes and 3 seconds, the song is composed in the key of D-sharp minor with a tempo of 135 beats per minute.[5] "Perfect World" was described as a fast-paced song that depicts a "strong woman" who is unfazed by any situation.[6]
Music video
editThe song's music video, directed by Yoojeong Ko, was released on YouTube on June 29, 2021.[7][8] In the video, Twice perform the song on a luxurious stage in a theatre. The people in the audience become increasingly disoriented as they are drawn in by the members' charms.[6] By the end of the performance, the stage is crashing and burning around them.[9][10] The dance choreography was created by Rian, Gabee, and Simeez of Lachica.[11]
Commercial performance
editThe week of July 7, 2021, "Perfect World" debuted and peaked at number twenty-four on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.[12] In March 2023, it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.[13]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Melon.[4]
- Twice – lead vocals
- Risa Horie – lyricist
- Woo Min Lee "collapsedone" – arrangement, composition
- Justin Reinstein – composition
- Jjean – composition
- LACND – arrangement, composition
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| Global Excl. US (Billboard)[14] | 192 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[12] | 24 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | ||
| Japan (RIAJ)[13] | Gold | 50,000,000† |
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† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | July 29, 2021 | Warner Music Japan | [3] |
References
edit- ^ TWICE「Perfect World」Teaser. YouTube. Twice Japan. June 28, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ TWICE「Perfect World」Teaser2. YouTube. Twice Japan. June 29, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ a b TWICE、新曲「Perfect World」MV公開 日本デビュー4周年に「期待に応えていきます」 [TWICE releases new song "Perfect World" MV "We will meet expectations" on the 4th anniversary of Japan's debut]. Iwate Nippo (in Japanese). June 29, 2021. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "Melon". Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Key, BPM of Perfect World by TWICE". Musicstax. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "TWICE、新曲「Perfect World」MV公開 キレのあるダンス＆"強い女性"の表情を披露". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 30, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Twice - Perfect World". Yoojeong Ko. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Mariano, Dianne (July 1, 2021). "TWICE releases official music video for new Japanese track 'Perfect World'". GMA News. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (June 30, 2021). "TWICE get theatrical in music video for Japanese single 'Perfect World'". NME. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Martin, Annie (June 29, 2021). "Twice releases new Japanese album, 'Perfect World' music video". United Press International. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ La Chica (August 29, 2021). "TWICE - Perfect World (Choreography. LACHICA) story of making choreography". YouTube. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (2019/12/02 付け)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 12, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "Japanese single streaming certifications – Twice – Perfect World" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved April 24, 2023. Select 2023年3月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Twice Chart History (Global Excl. US)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2022.