Something New (Taeyeon song)

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"Something New"
Single by Taeyeon
from the album Something New
ReleasedJune 18, 2018 (2018-06-18)
Genre
Length3:20
Label SM
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s) Ji Yu Ri
Taeyeonsingles chronology
"This Christmas"
(2017)
"Something New"
(2018)
"Stay"
(2018)
Music video
"Something New" on YouTube

"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]

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Reception

"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

On June 14, 2018, the music video teaser for the title track "Something New" was released and has attracted attention for its cinematography. [6]

Charts

ChartPeak
position
South Korea (Gaon) [4] 15
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100) [7] 15
US World Digital Songs ( Billboard ) [5] 24

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Worldwide [8] [9] June 18, 2018 Digital download, streaming SM Entertainment

Credits

Credits adapted from album's liner notes. [10]

Studio

Personnel

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