BDZ (song)

"BDZ" (an abbreviation for "bulldozer" ) 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. The song was officially released with the album of the same name on September 12.

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. "BDZ" was also performed during Twice 1st Arena Tour 2018 "BDZ", starting on September 29 in Chiba.

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."

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.