Something New (Taeyeon song)

"Something New"
"Something New"
Single by Taeyeon
from the album Something New
Released	June 18, 2018
Genre	Urban pop; neo soul;
Length	3:20
Label	SM
Composer(s)	Dem Jointz; Macy Maloy; Ryan S. Jhun;
Lyricist(s)	Ji Yu Ri
Taeyeon singles chronology
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]

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

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

Region	Date	Format	Label
Worldwide^[8]^[9]	June 18, 2018	Digital download, streaming	SM Entertainment

Credits

Credits 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

^ "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.