"Something New" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Taeyeon. It was released on June 18, 2018, by SM Entertainment. It is the title track of Taeyeon's third EP with the same name Something New.[1][2] The song marks Taeyeon's debut in the neo-soul genre of urban pop, showcasing her sophisticated and captivating vocal color, while the vivid sounds of various instruments, including the prominent bass with lyrics conveying a message urging individuals to seek their own uniqueness amidst the increasingly standardized daily lives of modern society.[3]
| "Something New" | ||||
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| Single by Taeyeon | ||||
| from the album Something New | ||||
| Released | June 18, 2018 | |||
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| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | SM | |||
| Composer(s) |
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| Lyricist(s) | Ji Yu Ri | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Something New" on YouTube | ||||
Reception
edit"Something New" debuted at number fifteen on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart for the chart issue dated June 17–23, 2018.[4] It additionally peaked at number 24 on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart.[5]
Music video
editOn June 14, 2018, the music video teaser for the title track "Something New" was released and has attracted attention for its cinematography.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Gaon)[4] | 15 |
| South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[7] | 15 |
| US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[5] | 24 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide[8][9] | June 18, 2018 | Digital download, streaming | SM Entertainment |
Credits
editCredits adapted from album's liner notes.[10]
Studio
- SM Booming System – recording, engineered for mix, mixing
- SM Big Shot Studio – recording, digital editing
- Sonic Korea – mastering
Personnel
- SM Entertainment – executive producer
- Lee Soo-man – producer
- Taeyeon – vocals, background vocals
- Ji Yu-ri – lyrics
- Dem Jointz – composition, arrangement
- Macy Maloy – composition
- Ryan S. Jhun – composition
- Yoo Young-jin – arrangement, recording, engineered for mix, mixing, music and sound supervisor
- Lee Ju-hyung – vocal directing
- Kang Tae-woo a.k.a. Soulman – background vocals
- Yang Geun-young – background vocals
- Lee Min-kyu – recording, digital editing
- Jeon Hoon – mastering
- Shin Soo-min – mastering assistant
References
edit- ^ "Taeyeon Takes Out Her Enemies In Music Video for 'Something New': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ "With 'Something New,' Kim Taeyeon Unveils A More Mature, Darker Side". Studybreaks. July 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ Park, Seo-hyun (June 13, 2018). '믿듣탱' 태연, 오는 18일 신곡 ‘Something New’ 공개..기대감↑ ['Trustworthy and Listenable' Taeyeon, new song 'Something New' released on the 18th..Expectations ↑] (in Korean). Herald POP. Archived from the original on March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "Gaon Digital Chart". June 17, 2018. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "WORLD DIGITAL SONG SALES". Billboard. June 30, 2018. Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Park Dong-je (15 June 2018). "믿듣탱' 소녀시대 태연, 신곡 'Something New' 공개 카운트다운 돌입" ['Trustworthy' Girls' Generation Taeyeon, countdown to release of new song 'Something New' begins]. Break News (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 6, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "BILLBOARD KOREA K-POP 100". Billboard. June 30, 2018. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Something New - The 3rd Mini Album by Taeyeon" (in Korean). Melon. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ "Something New - The 3rd Mini Album by Taeyeon". Apple Music. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ Taeyeon (2018). Something New (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment; Dreamus. Credits.
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