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2021 song by Twice

"Perfect World"
Single by Twice
from the album Perfect World
LanguageJapanese
ReleasedJune 29, 2021 (2021-06-29)
Genre
Length3:03
LabelWarner Music Japan
Composer(s)
  • Woo Min Lee "collapsedone"
  • Justin Reinstein
  • JJean
  • LACND
Lyricist(s)Risa Horie
Twice singles chronology
"Alcohol-Free"
(2021) 		"Perfect World"
(2021) 		"The Feels"
(2021)
Twice Japanese singles chronology
"Kura Kura"
(2021) 		"Perfect World"
(2021) 		"Doughnut"
(2021)
Music video
"Perfect World" on YouTube

"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).

Background and release

In June 2021, two teasers for "Perfect World" were posted before its release. The song was officially released on June 29, 2021.

Composition

"Perfect World" was composed by Woo Min Lee "collapsedone", Justin Reinstein, JJean and LACND, with lyrics written by Risa Horie. 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. "Perfect World" was described as a fast-paced song that depicts a "strong woman" who is unfazed by any situation.

Music video

The song's music video, directed by Yoojeong Ko, was released on YouTube on June 29, 2021. 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. By the end of the performance, the stage is crashing and burning around them. The dance choreography was created by Rian, Gabee, and Simeez of Lachica.

Commercial performance

The week of July 7, 2021, "Perfect World" debuted and peaked at number twenty-four on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. In March 2023, it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Melon.

  • Twice – lead vocals
  • Risa Horie – lyricist
  • Woo Min Lee "collapsedone" – arrangement, composition
  • Justin Reinstein – composition
  • Jjean – composition
  • LACND – arrangement, composition

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Perfect World"
Chart (2021) Peak

position

Global Excl. US (Billboard) 192
Japan (Japan Hot 100) 24

Certifications

Streaming certifications for "Perfect World"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ) Gold 50,000,000

Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Perfect World"
Country Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various July 29, 2021 Warner Music Japan

References

  1. TWICE「Perfect World」Teaser. YouTube. Twice Japan. June 28, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  2. TWICE「Perfect World」Teaser2. YouTube. Twice Japan. June 29, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Melon". Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  5. "Key, BPM of Perfect World by TWICE". Musicstax. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. "Twice - Perfect World". Yoojeong Ko. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  8. Mariano, Dianne (July 1, 2021). "TWICE releases official music video for new Japanese track 'Perfect World'". GMA News. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  9. Chin, Carmen (June 30, 2021). "TWICE get theatrical in music video for Japanese single 'Perfect World'". NME. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  10. Martin, Annie (June 29, 2021). "Twice releases new Japanese album, 'Perfect World' music video". United Press International. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  11. La Chica (August 29, 2021). "TWICE - Perfect World (Choreography. LACHICA) story of making choreography". YouTube. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (2019/12/02 付け)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 12, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  13. ^ "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
  14. "Twice Chart History (Global Excl. US)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
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