BDZ (song) explained

BDZ
Type:single
Artist:Twice
Album:BDZ
Language:Japanese
Released:August 17, 2018
Genre:
Length:3:17
Label:Warner Music Japan
Composer:J. Y. Park "The Asiansoul"
Lyricist:
Chronology:Twice
Prev Title:Dance the Night Away
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Yes or Yes
Next Year:2018

"BDZ" (an abbreviation for "bulldozer"[2]) is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Twice. Written and composed by J. Y. Park, it was released by Warner Music Japan on August 17, 2018, as a digital single from Twice's first Japanese studio album of the same name.

Release and promotion

The song was pre-released as a digital single on August 17, 2018, along with an accompanying music video directed by Naive Creative Production, the team behind most of Twice's previous music videos.[3] The song was officially released with the album of the same name on September 12.[1] [4]

On August 31, Twice performed "BDZ" for the first time on Music Station, and it was performed on the opening stage of Tokyo Girls Collection the next day.[5] [6] "BDZ" was also performed during Twice 1st Arena Tour 2018 "BDZ", starting on September 29 in Chiba.[7]

Composition

"BDZ", an electropop song, was composed by J. Y. Park, with the Japanese lyrics penned by Shoko Fujibayashi and Yu Shimoji. It is about "moving forward and pushing away obstacles like a bulldozer" and "conveys feelings of strength and starting anew." Park stated that it is "a song for fans and Twice to sing and enjoy together."[1] [8] [9]

Korean version

The Korean version of "BDZ" was released on November 5, 2018, as the seventh track of Twice's sixth extended play (EP) Yes or Yes. The group performed the song during their comeback showcase for the EP, as well as on South Korean music programs.[10] [11]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[12] 7
US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[13] 23

Year-end chart

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[14] 75

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateVersionFormatLabel
VariousAugust 17, 2018JapaneseDigital download, streaming
November 5, 2018KoreanJYP Entertainment

Notes and References

  1. Tamar. Herman. TWICE Save Happiness in Music Video for Japanese Single 'BDZ': Watch. December 23, 2018. Billboard. August 16, 2018. August 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180823172510/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8470651/twice-japanese-single-bdz-music-video. live.
  2. News: TWICE to release first full-length album in Japan. Yonhap News Agency. December 23, 2018. December 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181224023810/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20180622006600315. live.
  3. Web site: TWICE「BDZ」Music Video. Studio Naive. August 17, 2018. August 24, 2018.
  4. Web site: TWICE「BDZ」Music Video解禁＆先行配信スタート！. Twice Official Japanese Website. Warner Music Japan. December 23, 2018. ja. August 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180817060113/http://www.twicejapan.com/news/detail/300. live.
  5. News: 星野源、朝ドラ主題歌「アイデア」は「名刺になるような楽曲」. September 13, 2018. Oricon News. Oricon ME Inc.. August 31, 2018. ja. September 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913113723/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2118620/full/. live.
  6. News: Kim. Hye-soo. Twice becomes first foreign artist to open Tokyo Girls Collection. September 13, 2018. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. September 2, 2018. September 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913112230/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201809021154184657918_2. live.
  7. News: TWICE、日本で初めてのアリーナツアー開幕 . October 1, 2018 . Barks . Japan Music Network . September 30, 2018 . ja . October 2, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181002020214/https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000160263 . live .
  8. News: Park. Jin-won. TWICE to release first full-length album in Japan. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. December 23, 2018. August 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180817152333/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201808171728513217236_2. live.
  9. News: Twice Announces Release Date for 1st Japanese Album "BDZ". Mwave. CJ ENM. https://web.archive.org/web/20181224023648/https://www.mwave.me/en/news/news/view/NEWS2018063620/twice-announces-release-date-for-1st-japanese-album-bdz. 2018-12-24. December 24, 2018.
  10. News: Park. Gwi-im. "데뷔 1113일" 트와이스, 'YES or YES' 매력 더한 TMI 대잔치 [V라이브 종합]]. Naver. TV Report. ko. December 23, 2018. December 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181223163943/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0001068248. live.
  11. News: Noh. Kyu-min. '음악중심' 트와이스, 'BDZ'→ 'YES or YES' 반전 매력 '시선 강탈'. Naver. Tenasia. ko. December 23, 2018. December 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181224023842/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000357874. live.
  12. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 (2018/09/24 付け). Billboard Japan. December 23, 2018. ja. September 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180919094418/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2018&month=09&day=24. live.
  13. World Digital Song Sales – The week of November 17, 2018. Billboard. December 23, 2018. January 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210124084744/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2018-11-17. live.
  14. Web site: 2018 Year-End Rankings. Billboard Japan. December 23, 2018. ja. December 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124132/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100_year&year=2018. live.

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