"Twit" (, literally "dimwit") is the debut solo single by South Korean singer

Hwasa Ahn Hye-jin (, born July 23, 1995), known professionally by her stage name Hwasa (), is a South Korean singer, rapper, and television personality currently signed to RBW. She debuted as a member of the girl group Mamamoo in 2014. She made her ...

. It was released on February 13, 2019 by RBW. Written by Hwasa, Kim Do-hoon and Park Woo-sang, who are also the producers of the song. The music video has nearly 100 million views, making it the third most popular Korean music video by a female soloist in 2019.

Composition

"Twit" was co-written and co-produced by Hwasa with Kim Do-hoon and Park Woo-sang. Tamar Herman from ''Billboard'' described the song as "a bouncing pop

melody A melody (from Greek language, Greek μελῳδία, ''melōidía'', "singing, chanting"), also tune, voice or line, is a Linearity#Music, linear succession of musical tones that the listener perceives as a single entity. In its most liter ...

, which features chirpy

trap A trap is a mechanical device used to capture or restrain an animal for purposes such as hunting, pest control, or ecological research. Trap or TRAP may also refer to: Art and entertainment Films and television * ''Trap'' (2015 film), Fil ...

beats and tropical house elements as the artist switches between chanting raps and her soaring, powerful vocals."

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. The official music video was released on February 13, 2019. It was directed by Park Sangwon. The dance practice video was released three days later on February 16. 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 ''Show! Music Core'' (), or simply ''Music Core'' is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 15:30 (KST). The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. ...

'', ''

Music Bank Music Bank may refer to: * ''Music Bank'' (TV program), a South Korean music program by KBS **''Music Bank World Tour The ''Music Bank'' World Tour is a worldwide live concert tour of South Korean music show '' Music Bank'' by the Korean Broa ...

'', ''

Inkigayo ''Inkigayo'' ( ko, 인기가요; English title: ''The Music Trend'', previously ''Popular Song'') is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who p ...

'', and ''

M Countdown ''M Countdown'' () is a South Korean music program broadcast by Mnet. The show features appearances by popular music artists who also perform live on stage. It is broadcast from CJ E&M Center Studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. Bro ...

''. "Twit" later won first place at MBC's ''

'' on March 2 and March 16. * *

Track listing

;Download and streaming * 1. "Twit" – 3:10 * 2. "Twit" (Instrumental) – 3:10

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Music program awards

Charts

Weekly charts

Monthly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

{{Hwasa 2019 songs 2019 singles Gaon Digital Chart number-one singles Billboard Korea K-Pop number-one singles