Strategy (song)

"Strategy" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Twice featuring American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released as the lead single of Twice's fourteenth extended play Strategy on December 6, 2024.^[1] It was written by Boy Matthews, Cleo Tighe and Megan Thee Stallion (credited as Megan Pete), and composed by Earattack, Matthews, Tighe and Lee Woo-hyun.

"Strategy"
Strategy 2.0 cover
Single by Twice featuring Megan Thee Stallion
from the EP Strategy
Released	December 6, 2024 (2024-12-06)
Genre	Pop R&B hip-hop[1]
Length	3:21
Label	JYP Republic
Composer(s)	Earattack Boy Matthews Cleo Tighe Lee Woo-hyun
Lyricist(s)	Matthews Tighe Megan Pete
Twice singles chronology
"Dive" (2024) "Strategy" (2024) "Takedown" (2025)
Twice English singles chronology
"I Got You" (2024) "Strategy" (2024) "Takedown" (2025)
Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology
"Bigger in Texas" (2024) "Strategy" (2024) "Whenever" (2025)
Music video
"Strategy" on YouTube

A solo version of "Strategy" was also included on Strategy, and an EP of remixes titled Strategy 2.0 was released on December 18, 2024. The solo version was later included on the soundtrack to the film KPop Demon Hunters, released on June 20, 2025.^[2] The song peaked at number 48 on the Billboard Global 200 and number 112 on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart. It also entered charts in Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, and the top ten in Taiwan. In the United States, the song peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Critical reception

"Strategy" was listed as one of the best global collaborations in 2024 by Rolling Stone Korea, having been praised as "a song full of girl crush charm".^[3] Lim Dong-yeop of IZM scored the song three out of five stars, highlighting its utilization of retro sounds and sensual beats.^[4]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
IZM	[4]

Listicles

Name of critic or publication, name of listicle and rank

Critic/Publication	List	Rank	Ref.
Complex	The 15 Best K-Pop and Rap Collaborations of All Time	15th	[5]

Accolades

Music program awards

Program	Date	Ref.
Music Bank	December 13, 2024	[6]

Track listing

• Digital download and streaming – Strategy 2.0

1. "Strategy" (version 1.0) – 3:05
2. "Strategy" (Slom remix) – 2:42
3. "Strategy" (house) – 3:00
4. "Strategy" (moombahton) – 2:55
5. "Strategy" (instrumental) – 2:46

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Strategy" Chart (2024–2025) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[7] 82 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 67 Global 200 (Billboard)[9] 48 Hong Kong (Billboard)[10] 14 Japan (Japan Hot 100) (Billboard)[11] 43 Japan (Japan Hot 100) (Billboard)[11] Megan Thee Stallion version 57 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[12] 29 Malaysia (Billboard)[13] 19 Malaysia International (RIM)[14] 14 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 8 Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[16] 25 Singapore (RIAS)[17] 15 South Korea (Circle)[18] 112 Taiwan (Billboard)[19] 6 UK Singles (OCC)[20] 85 US Billboard Hot 100[21] 74 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[22] 37

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "Strategy" Chart (2024) Position South Korea (Circle)[23] 135

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Strategy"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Version	Label	Ref.
Various	December 6, 2024	Digital download streaming	Solo Megan Thee Stallion version	JYP Republic	[24]
United States	December 10, 2024	Contemporary hit radio	Megan Thee Stallion version		[25]
	December 11, 2024	Digital download	Strategy 2.0 EP		[26][27]
Various	December 18, 2024	Digital download streaming			[28]

See also

• List of Music Bank Chart winners (2024)