Brand New (Xiumin)

For other music titled 'Brand New', see Brand New.

Brand New

Type

Mini

Artist

Xiumin

Released

September 26, 2022

Format(s)

CD, download, streaming

Recorded

2022

Genre

Dance, new jack swing, ballad, pop

Length

18:09

Label(s)

SM Entertainment

Distributor(s)

Dreamus

Release chronology
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"You"	"Our Spring : Who?"

Brand New is the solo debut mini album by Xiumin. It was released on September 26, 2022 with "Brand New" serving as the album's title track.

The physical album comes in three versions: Desert, Oasis, and Mirage.

Background[]

On August 18, 2022, SM Entertainment confirmed that Xiumin will release his first solo album in September.^[1] On September 5, it was revealed that Xiumin will make his solo debut with his first mini album, Brand New, on September 26.^[2]

Composition[]

"Brand New" is described as a dance genre song and gives off an old school vibe. The song talks about promising to change yourself for someone you love.^[3]

"How We Do" is described as a new jack swing genre song that harmonizes the sensibility of the 1990s with a modern sound.^[4]

Promotions[]

A countdown live on YouTube and Tiktok was held by Xiumin on September 26. During the live, Xiumin introduced the album, talked about the preparation, unboxed it, gave spoilers on his solo activities, and updated his profile.^[5]

Xiumin performed "Brand New" on M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo.^[6]