Run Away (Tzuyu song)

"Run Away"
Single by Tzuyu
from the EP Aboutzu
LanguageKorean
ReleasedSeptember 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
Length3:18
Label
ComposersAndrea Rosario, Elsa Curran, Davin Kingston, Johnny Simpson
LyricistJ.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"
Tzuyu singles chronology
"Run Away"
(2024) 		"Blink"
(2025)
Music video
"Run Away" on YouTube
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZM[1]

"Run Away" is a song recorded by Taiwanese singer Tzuyu for her first extended play Aboutzu. It was released by JYP Entertainment on September 6, 2024.

Background and release

On August 2, JYP Entertainment first announced Tzuyu's solo with an opening trailer and timeline,[2] making her the third member of Twice to make their solo debut, following Nayeon and Jihyo.[3] Between August and early September, Tzuyu then teased her first EP Aboutzu with concept photos posted on Twice and JYP Entertainment social media accounts.[4]

Composition

"Run Away" lyrics were written by Park Jin-young, and composed by Johnny Simpson, Andrea Rosario, Elsa Curran and Davin Kingston,[5] "Run Away" is described as a modern reinterpretation of synth pop and dance genres.[6] In terms of musical notation, it was composed in the key of F Major, with a tempo of 130 beats per minute.[7]

The melody was catchy, and the synth bass sound was really captivating, at first, I was worried about whether I could pull it off, but I felt I could offer fans something fresh.

— Tzuyu on first hearing the song[8]

Promotion

To Promote "Run Away", Tzuyu subsequently performed on music programs, first performing on KBS's Music Bank on September 6[9] and then again on September 13.[10] She also performed on MBC's Show! Music Core on September 7[11] and 14[12] and SBS's Inkigayo on September 8.[13]

Reception

Kim Tae-hoon of South Korean online music magazine IZM gave the song 1.5 out of five stars, calling the track "filled with questions and inscrutable intentions" and saying that "[Tzuyu] lacks a clear vocalist's signature, nor a clear direction as a musician." The review criticised the "safety-first disco genre" of the track and that "they should have brought out something hidden in her that the public had previously been unaware of or unfamiliar with", and ended the review asking "If this song isn't about showcasing hidden talent or showcasing a trendy style, then what exactly is the purpose of this song?"[1]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]

Personnel

  • Tzuyu – Vocals
  • J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" – Writer
  • Andrea Rosario – Composer
  • Elsa Curran – Composer
  • Davin Kingston – Composer, Producer, Keyboard, Piano
  • Johnny Simpson – Composer, Producer, Keyboard, Piano, Programmer
  • Sophie Pae – Background Vocals, Vocal Arranger
  • Kwon Nam Woo – Mastering Engineer
  • Lee Taesub – Mixing Engineer
  • Lim Chanmi – Recording Engineer
  • Seo Eun il – Recording Engineer
  • Kayone – Sound Editor

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Run Away"
Chart (2024) Peak
positions
South Korea Download (Circle)[15] 22
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 40
Singapore (RIAS)[17] 29
Taiwan (Billboard)[18] 1
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[19] 6

Monthly charts

Chart (September 2024) Peak
position
South Korea Download (Circle)[20] 40

Release history

Release history for "Run Away"
Region Date Format Label
Various September 6, 2024

References

  1. ^ a b Kim, Tae-hoon (September 17, 2024). "Run Away". IZM. Retrieved September 17, 2024. Cite error: The named reference "IZM" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  2. ^ Ha, Yu-mi (August 5, 2024). "Twice Tzuyu to Debut Solo with abouTzu on September 6 [Timeline]". K-en News. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Ha, Yu-mi (August 2, 2024). "Twice Tzuyu to Make Solo Debut with AbouTzu, following Nayeon and Jihyo". K-en News. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Shin, Sun (August 8, 2024). Twice's Tzuyu Shines in Solo Debut: 'abouTZU' Drops September 6 (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ "Run Away" (in Korean). Dreamus. JYP Entertainment. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Melon.
  6. ^ Jeong, Seun-min (September 5, 2024). 쯔위 "계속 보게 되는 선미 솔로 무대, 영감 많이 받아...저도 욕심 냈다". MHN / 엠에이치앤 (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved September 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ "Tzuyu Run Away".
  8. ^ Ziwei, Puah (September 6, 2024). "TWICE's Tzuyu makes solo debut with alluring new single, 'Run Away'". NME. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Lee, Nam-hee (September 6, 2024). [뮤직뱅크] 쯔위, 트와이스 막내->솔로 아티스트...Run Away (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Lee, Nam-hee (September 13, 2024). [뮤직뱅크] 쯔위, 트와이스 막내->솔로 아티스트...'Run Away'로 1위 후보 (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved September 13, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Ahn, Yoon-ji (September 7, 2024). '음악중심' NCT 재현, 값진 솔로 1위..영탁→데이식스 컴백 [★밤TView] ['Music Core' NCT Jaehyun, valuable solo 1st place..Young Tak→Day6 comeback [★Night TView]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Han, Hae-seon (September 14, 2024). 데이식스, 르세라핌·온유 제치고 '추석 음중' 1위..보넥도·NCT위시 컴백+'하이브' 캣츠아이 첫 출격[종합] [Day6, beats Le Sserafim and Onew to take 1st place on 'Chuseok Music Core'...BND and NCT Wish comeback + 'Hybe' Katseye's first sortie [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Heo, Ji-hyung (September 8, 2024). 제베원, 데이식스·뉴진스 꺾고 '인기가요' 1위 "제로즈 감사해" [종합] ["ZB1 beats Day6 and NewJeans to take 1st place on 'Inkigayo' "Thank you Zerose" [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  14. ^ "Credits / aboutTZU – TIDAL". TIDAL. September 2025. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  15. ^ "Run Away". Circle Chart (in Korean). September 1–7, 2024. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  16. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 16, 2024. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  17. ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 37 (6 - Sep 12, 2024)". RIAS. RIAS. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  18. ^ "Taiwan Songs: Week of September 21, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  19. ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of September 21, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  20. ^ "Download Chart – September 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). September 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
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