Twit (song)
2019 debut single by Hwasa
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"Twit" (Korean: 멍청이; RR: Meongcheongi; lit. 'dimwit') is the debut solo single by South Korean singer Hwasa. It was released on February 13, 2019 by RBW. Written by Kim Do-hoon, Park Woo-sang and Hwasa who are also the producers of the song. The music video has over 100 million views, making it the third most popular Korean music video by a female soloist in 2019.[citation needed]
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| Single by Hwasa | ||||
| from the EP María | ||||
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| Released | February 13, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:10 | |||
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Composition
Commercial performance
"Twit" peaked at number one on the South Korean digital, download and streaming chart and at number 3 on the Billboard US World Digital Songs chart. The song also debuted at number 22 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart.
Music video and promotion
The music video teaser was released on February 12, 2019.[4] The official music video was released on February 13, 2019.[5] It was directed by Park Sangwon.[citation needed] The dance practice video was released three days later on February 16.[6] As of December 2022, it has received over 7.5 million views.
Hwasa performed the song on several music programs in South Korea including Show! Music Core, Music Bank, Inkigayo, and M Countdown.[7] "Twit" later won first place at MBC's Show! Music Core on March 2 and March 16.[8]
Track listing
- Download and streaming
- 1. "Twit" – 3:10
- 2. "Twit" (Instrumental) – 3:10
Accolades
| Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| Billboard | The 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2019 | 8 | [9] |
| Refinery29 | The Best K-pop Songs of 2019 | 13 | [10] |
| Rolling Stone India | 10 Best K-pop Music Videos of 2019 | N/a | [11] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards | Song of the Year – February | Won | [12] |
Music program awards
| Program | Date | Ref. |
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| Show! Music Core | March 2, 2019 | [13] |
| March 16, 2019 | [14] |
Charts
Weekly charts
Monthly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | February 13, 2019 | Digital download, streaming | RBW |