Interview X Explained

Interview X
Type:EP
Artist:Xiumin
Cover:Interview X.jpg
Border:yes
Alt:A black and white digital art cover for Xiumin's second EP, Interview X
Caption:Digital cover
Genre:K-pop
Length:16:54
Prev Title:Brand New
Prev Year:2022

Interview X is the second extended play by South Korean singer and actor Xiumin. It was released on March 10, 2025, by INB100. The EP features six tracks in total, including the title track "Whee!".

Background and release

Xiumin debuted as a solo artist in September 2022, with the EP Brand New.[1] On February 4, 2025, almost three years since debuting as a soloist, it was reported that he was preparing for a new album targeting to release in March. In addition, this would be Xiumin's first solo release under INB100, an entertainment company founded by his fellow Exo and Exo-CBX member Baekhyun in 2023.[2] Ten days later, INB100 announced that Xiumin would be releasing his second EP titled Interview X on March 10.[3] On February 17, INB100 revealed the scheduler with various contents for the EP.[4] On the same day, the pre-order for the EP started at 14:00 (KST) until March 9, and it comes in three versions: Interviewbook, Photobook, and Kiwi Album.[5] On February 19, INB100 released the trailer for the EP on their YouTube channel.[6] The tracklist for the EP was unveiled on February 21, which includes the title track "Whee!" and five other songs and labelmate Chen wrote the lyrics for the track "Love Is U".[7] On February 24, INB100 announced that Xiumin will hold a fan concert titled "X Times " at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Seoul on March 22, with two shows at 14:00 (KST) and 19:00 (KST).[8] While the Asia tour will run across five cities from April to May 2025.[9]

On March 3, 2025, INB100 released a video that contained the highlights each of the songs in the EP through their YouTube channel.[10] The music video teasers for the title track was released on March 6 and 8, respectively.[11] [12] On March 10, Xiumin released his second EP along with the single "Whee!" and its music video.[13]

Promotion

One Hundred, Xiumin's label's parent company released a statement on March 4, 2025, that KBS has blocked Xiumin to appear on Music Bank because of SM Entertainment. In response, KBS denied the allegations and added that the production team of Music Bank has continuously communicating with INB100.[14]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2025)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[15] 30
South Korean Albums (Circle)[16] 8

Monthly charts

Chart (2025)! scope="col"
Position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[17] 17

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
South KoreaMarch 10, 2025CD
Various<-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dong . Sun-hwa . September 5, 2022 . EXO's Xiumin to drop 1st solo album 'Brand New' on Sept. 26 . . March 12, 2025.
  2. Web site: Kim . Ye-eun . February 4, 2025 . https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1957486 . ko:[단독] 엑소 시우민, 3월 컴백...INB100 이적 후 첫 솔로 . [Exclusive] EXO Xiumin to make a comeback in March...First solo since moving to INB100 . Xports News . ko . March 12, 2025.
  3. Web site: Lee . Jian . February 14, 2025 . EXO's Xiumin to return with second solo album 'Interview X' in March . . March 12, 2025 . July 3, 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250703235120/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-02-14/entertainment/kpop/EXOs-Xiumin-to-return-with-second-solo-album-Interview-X-in-March/2242218 . live .
  4. Web site: Park . So-young . February 17, 2025 . http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112506207 . ko:엑소 시우민, 본업 복귀..2년 반 만의 솔로 '커밍순' . EXO Xiumin, returning to his main career..'Coming Soon' after 2 and a half years as a soloist . Osen . ko . March 12, 2025.
  5. Web site: February 17, 2025 . https://weverse.io/xiumin/notice/25132 . ko:[안내] 시우민 (XIUMIN) The 2nd Mini Album 'Interview X' 예약 판매 안내 (+팩샷 이미지 추가) . [Guide] XIUMIN The 2nd Mini Album 'Interview X' Pre-Order Sales Guide (+Packshot Image Added) . . ko . March 12, 2025.
  6. Web site: Kim . Na-yul . February 19, 2025 . https://www.heraldpop.com/article/10423228 . ko:시우민, '인터뷰 X' 트레일러 공개..3월 10일 컴백 . Xiumin, 'Interview X' trailer released..March 10th comeback . . ko . March 12, 2025.
  7. Web site: Park . Kyung-ho . February 21, 2025 . https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1496334 . ko:시우민, 미니 2집 트랙리스트 공개...첸도 의리 참여 . Xiumin, 2nd mini album track list revealed...Chen also participates with loyalty . ko . March 12, 2025.
  8. Web site: Yoon . Seung-jin . February 25, 2025 . EXO's Xiumin to hold first fan concert next month . . March 12, 2025 . February 25, 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250225041557/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-02-25/entertainment/kpop/EXOs-Xiumin-to-hold-first-fan-concert-next-month/2249468 . live .
  9. Chin . Carmen . March 10, 2025 . EXO's Xiumin announces 2025 'X Times ' Asia tour . . March 12, 2025 . March 12, 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250312043946/https://www.nme.com/news/music/exo-xiumin-2025-x-times-tour-concert-cities-dates-tickets-more-3844870 . live .
  10. Web site: Park . So-jin . March 3, 2025 . https://star.mbn.co.kr/entertain/11254059 . ko:시우민, 미니 2집 'Interview X' 일부 공개...감각적 에너지 선사 . Xiumin, partial release of 2nd mini album 'Interview X'...delivering sensational energy . MBN Star . ko . March 12, 2025.
  11. Web site: Lee . Seung-hun . March 6, 2025 . https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2025030609255729111 . ko:엑소 시우민, "SM 탓 '뮤뱅' 출연 불가" 논란 속 '위!' 홍보 강행 [스타이슈] . EXO Xiumin, "SM's fault, 'Music Bank' appearance impossible" Controversy, 'Whee!' promotion pushed ahead [Star Issue] . Star News . ko . March 12, 2025.
  12. Web site: Ahn . Byung-gil . March 8, 2025 . https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202503081034003?pt=nv . ko:시우민, 유쾌한 한 방! . Xiumin, one delightful room! . . ko . March 12, 2025.
  13. Chin . Carmen . March 11, 2025 . EXO's Xiumin unveils 'WHEE!', his first solo single in over two years . . March 12, 2025 . March 12, 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250312101735/https://www.nme.com/news/music/exo-xiumin-new-single-whee-3845227 . live .
  14. Web site: Kim . Jae-heun . March 6, 2025 . Another K-pop scandal? SM Entertainment accused of tampering with local broadcaster . . March 12, 2025 . March 15, 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250315053429/https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10435333 . live .
  15. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: March 24, 2025. Oricon. ja. March 19, 2025. March 21, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250321013843/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dia/w/2025-03-24/p/3/. live.
  16. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 11 of 2025. Circle Chart. ko. March 20, 2025. March 20, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250320025109/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=11&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  17. Web site: Circle Album Chart – March 2025. Circle Chart. ko. April 10, 2025. April 10, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250410073827/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=03&hitYear=2025&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.

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