| "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 | |||
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| Lyricist(s) | Risa Horie | |||
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| 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).
In June 2021,two teasers for "Perfect World" were posted before its release. [1] [2] The song was officially released on June 29,2021. [3]
"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]
The 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]
The 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]
Credits adapted from Melon. [4]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Global Excl. US ( Billboard ) [14] | 192 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100) [12] | 24 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Japan (RIAJ) [13] | Gold | 50,000,000† |
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Country | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | July 29,2021 | Warner Music Japan | [3] |