Better (Twice song) explained

Better
Cover:Twice - Better.jpg
Caption:Digital cover
Type:single
Artist:Twice
Album:Perfect World
Language:Japanese
B-Side:Scorpion
Released:November 18, 2020
Length:3:44
Label:Warner Music Japan
Lyricist:
  • Lauren Kaori
  • Mio Jorakuji
Composer:
  • Eunsol
  • Lauren Kaori
Chronology:Twice
Prev Title:I Can't Stop Me
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Cry for Me
Next Year:2020

"Better" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Twice. It is the group's seventh Japanese maxi single, featuring three other tracks. It was pre-released for digital download and streaming on November 11, 2020, by Warner Music Japan as the second single from their third Japanese studio album, Perfect World. The single and its B-side, "Scorpion", were physically released on November 18 in Japan.

Background and release

On September 23, 2020—a week after Twice released their third Japanese compilation album,

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—the group announced the release of their seventh Japanese single titled "Better", along with several teaser images for the new track.[1] [2] It marked the group's first Japanese single since "Fanfare" (2020).[3] The song was composed by Eunsol and Lauren Kaori, with lyrics written by the latter and Mio Jorakuji. According to JYP Entertainment, the song was "produced with the yearning of Twice members to be able to meet with fans around the world in person".[2]

"Better" was released for digital download and streaming in various countries on November 11 by Warner Music Japan.[4] [5] [6] The single includes the B-side track "Scorpion", and instrumentals of both "Better" and "Scorpion".[7] The accompanying music video was released simultaneously with the single's release.[8] [9] The song was made available as a CD single in Japan on November 18 in four versions: Regular Edition, First Press Limited Edition A, First Press Limited Edition B, and Fan Club Edition (Once Japan Limited Edition).[1] [10] [11] [12] The Regular Edition contains the CD with a trading card.[13] First Press Limited Edition A contains the CD single, a lyric-book of the members, a trading card, and a DVD containing the making of the music video of "Better" and the making of album jacket photos. First Press Limited Edition B contains the CD, a trading card, a jacket design, and an original photo sticker sheet. The Once Japan version contains the CD, two trading cards, and a 3x3 folded poster.[1] [14] [15] [16]

Promotion

Twice performed "Better" for the first time on TV Asahi's Music Station on November 13, 2020.[17] [18] On November 18, the group performed the song at a special showcase to commemorate the single's release, which was broadcast live through YouTube.[19] A dance practice video was also released the same day, featuring the group practicing their choreography.[20]

Commercial performance

The CD single debuted at number two on the daily ranking of Oricon Singles Chart with 54,152 units sold on its release day.[21] It also ranked number two on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart with 83,764 copies sold. It also debuted at number three on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, recording 93,548 unit sales on November 16–22, 2020.[22]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from CD single liner notes.[23]

Charts

Chart (2020)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[24] 3
Japan (Oricon)[25] 2

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Better"! Country! Date! Format(s)! Edition! Label!
VariousNovember 11, 2020Regular EditionWarner Music Japan
JapanNovember 18, 2020CD single
CD + DVDLimited Edition A
CDLimited Edition B
Fan Club Limited Edition

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://natalie.mu/music/news/397457. ja: TWICEの日本7枚目シングルは「BETTER」、ジャケット4種公開. TWICE's 7th single in Japan is "BETTER", 4 types of jackets released. September 23, 2020. Natalie. ja. November 10, 2020. live. November 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101160608/https://natalie.mu/music/news/397457.
  2. Web site: TWICE to drop new Japanese single album in November. September 23, 2020. The Korea Herald. November 10, 2020. live. September 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928085922/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200923000774.
  3. Web site: [Starzip]'Japan Comeback' NU'EST, TWICE, GFRIEND, IZONE, take a break to go global]. Lee. Woo-jung. October 6, 2020. The Chosun Ilbo. November 10, 2020. live. October 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017090052/http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/10/06/2020100680255.html.
  4. Web site: Better by Twice. Tidal. November 10, 2020. November 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110185018/https://listen.tidal.com/album/159924185. live.
  5. Web site: https://natalie.mu/music/news/404229. ja: 会えなくてもつながってる、TWICEが9人一体のパフォーマンス. TWICE's performance of 9 people who are connected even if they can't meet. November 11, 2020. Natalie. ja. November 10, 2020. live. November 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111094436/https://natalie.mu/music/news/404229.
  6. Web site: https://tower.jp/article/news/2020/11/11/tg003. ja:TWICE、11月18日リリースの日本7thシングル表題曲“BETTER”MV公開。発売日にYouTube LIVEでの生配信も実施. TWICE releases MV for Japan's 7th single title song "BETTER" released on November 18th. Live distribution on YouTube LIVE on the release date. November 11, 2020. Tower Records. November 10, 2020.
  7. Web site: https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000189386. ja: TWICE、日本7thシングル「BETTER」リリース決定. TWICE to release Japan's 7th single "BETTER". September 23, 2020. BARKS Japan Music Network. ja. November 10, 2020. live. October 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009075025/https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000189386.
  8. Web site: http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/94108/2. ja:TWICE、「いつも一緒」の思いを込めた「BETTER」MV公開. TWICE releases 'BETTER' MV with the feeling of 'always together'. November 11, 2020. Billboard Japan. November 10, 2020. live. November 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111094437/http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/94108/2.
  9. Web site: TWICE 「BETTER」 Music Video. November 10, 2020. YouTube. ja. November 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110175504/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLmLwgxnPUE. live.
  10. Web site: TWICE to drop new Japanese single album in November. September 23, 2020. The Korea Times. November 10, 2020. November 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110185017/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/11/398_296539.html. live.
  11. Web site: https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20200923/103062628/1. ko: 트와이스, 11월 18일 日 싱글 7집 ‘BETTER’ 발표. Twice announces 7th single album 'BETTER' on November 18th. September 23, 2020. Jeon. Hyo-jin. Sports Chosun. ko. November 10, 2020. live. November 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111094437/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20200923/103062628/1.
  12. Web site: https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2020/09/23/0101. ja: TWICE｜日本7枚目シングル『BETTER』｜先着でタワレコ特典クリアトレカ付き. TWICE ｜ Japan's 7th single "BETTER" ｜ First-come-first-served basis with Tower Records bonus clear trading cards. September 23, 2020. Tower Records. ja. November 10, 2020. live. November 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101050103/https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2020/09/23/0101.
  13. Web site: Better [Regular Edition] ]. November 10, 2020 . CD Japan . November 10, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201110185020/https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/WPCL-13246 . live .
  14. Web site: Twice Japan 7th Single Better. November 10, 2020. Twice Japan Official - Better. ja. November 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101064419/https://www.twicejapan.com/feature/better. live.
  15. Web site: TWICE『BETTER』11月18日発売. November 10, 2020. Tower Records. ja. November 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104030354/https://tower.jp/site/artist/twice. live.
  16. Web site: https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000192072. ja: TWICE、「BETTER」MV公開。“いつも一緒”の思いを込めたパフォーマンス披露. TWICE, "BETTER" MV released. Performance performance with the feeling of "always together". November 11, 2020. BARKS Japan Music Network. ja. November 11, 2020.
  17. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004309256. ko: 트와이스, 日 '엠스테'서 새 싱글 'BETTER' 무대 최초 공개. Twice unveiled its new single 'BETTER' for the first time in Japan's 'Music Station'. Ji. Min-kyung. Osen. November 11, 2020. ko. Naver. November 14, 2020. live. November 14, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201114091641/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004309256.
  18. Web site: ja: 次回「Mステ」にSixTONES、TWICE、福山雅治、milet、ラストアイドル、和楽器バンド . SixTONES, TWICE, Masaharu Fukuyama, milet, Last Idol, Wagakki Band for the next "Music Station" . https://natalie.mu/music/news/403789 . . ja . November 11, 2020 . November 11, 2020 . live . November 6, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201106131726/https://natalie.mu/music/news/403789 .
  19. Web site: ja: TWICE「BETTER」MV解禁 スペシャルショーケース生配信も決定 . TWICE "BETTER" MV lifted special showcase live distribution also decided. https://mdpr.jp/k-enta/detail/2300139. Model Press. ja . November 11, 2020 . November 11, 2020 .
  20. Web site: TWICE「BETTER」Dance Practice Video. YouTube. November 18, 2020. ja. November 18, 2020. live. November 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118030433/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbzjs4Gji_4.
  21. Web site: デイリー シングルランキング – 2020年11月17日付. Oricon News. Oricon ME inc.. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118172949/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2020-11-17/. November 18, 2020. November 27, 2020.
  22. Web site: 【ビルボード】LiSA「炎」が総合首位返咲きV5達成 優里「ドライフラワー」総合8位に急伸. November 27, 2020. Billboard Japan. November 25, 2020. ja. November 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125074937/http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/94573/2. live.
  23. Better. Twice. 2020. CD. Warner Music Japan.
  24. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 (2020/11/30 付け). Billboard Japan. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051844/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2020&month=11&day=30. November 25, 2020. November 27, 2020. live.
  25. Web site: 週間 シングルランキング – 2020年11月30日付. Oricon. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125042420/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2020-11-30/. November 25, 2020. November 27, 2020. live.

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