# Interview X

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***Interview X*** is the second [extended play](/source/Extended_play) by South Korean singer and actor [Xiumin](/source/Xiumin). It was released on March 10, 2025, by INB100. The EP features six tracks in total, including the [title track](/source/Title_track_(South_Korea)) "Whee!".

## Background and release

[Xiumin](/source/Xiumin) debuted as a solo artist in September 2022, with the [EP](/source/EP) *[Brand New](/source/Brand_New_(EP))*.[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](/source/Exo) and [Exo-CBX](/source/Exo-CBX) member [Baekhyun](/source/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](/source/Time_in_South_Korea)) 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](/source/Title_track_(South_Korea)) "Whee!" and five other songs and labelmate [Chen](/source/Chen_(singer)) 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](/source/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](/source/Korean_Broadcasting_System) has blocked Xiumin to appear on *[Music Bank](/source/Music_Bank_(TV_program))* because of [SM Entertainment](/source/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

Weekly chart performance for Interview X Chart (2025) Peak position Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[15] 30 South Korean Albums (Circle)[16] 8

### Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for Interview X Chart (2025) Position South Korean Albums (Circle)[17] 17

## Release history

Release history for Interview X Region Date Format Label South Korea March 10, 2025 CD INB100 · ADA Various Digital download · streaming

## References

1. Dong, Sun-hwa (September 5, 2022). ["EXO's Xiumin to drop 1st solo album 'Brand New' on Sept. 26"](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/03/398_335577.html). *[The Korea Times](/source/The_Korea_Times)*. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Kim, Ye-eun (February 4, 2025). ["ko:\[단독\] 엑소 시우민, 3월 컴백...INB100 이적 후 첫 솔로"](https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1957486) [[Exclusive] EXO Xiumin to make a comeback in March...First solo since moving to INB100] (in Korean). *Xports News*. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Lee, Jian (February 14, 2025). ["EXO's Xiumin to return with second solo album 'Interview X' in March"](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-02-14/entertainment/kpop/EXOs-Xiumin-to-return-with-second-solo-album-Interview-X-in-March/2242218). *[Korea JoongAng Daily](/source/Korea_JoongAng_Daily)*. [Archived](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) July 3, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Park, So-young (February 17, 2025). ["ko:엑소 시우민, 본업 복귀..2년 반 만의 솔로 '커밍순'"](http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112506207) [EXO Xiumin, returning to his main career..'Coming Soon' after 2 and a half years as a soloist] (in Korean). *Osen*. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. ["ko:\[안내\] 시우민 (XIUMIN) The 2nd Mini Album 'Interview X' 예약 판매 안내 (+팩샷 이미지 추가)"](https://weverse.io/xiumin/notice/25132) [[Guide] XIUMIN The 2nd Mini Album 'Interview X' Pre-Order Sales Guide (+Packshot Image Added)] (in Korean). *[Weverse](/source/Weverse)*. February 17, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Kim, Na-yul (February 19, 2025). ["ko:시우민, '인터뷰 X' 트레일러 공개..3월 10일 컴백"](https://www.heraldpop.com/article/10423228) [Xiumin, 'Interview X' trailer released..March 10th comeback] (in Korean). *[Herald Pop](/source/Herald_Pop)*. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Park, Kyung-ho (February 21, 2025). ["ko:시우민, 미니 2집 트랙리스트 공개...첸도 의리 참여"](https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1496334) [Xiumin, 2nd mini album track list revealed...Chen also participates with loyalty] (in Korean). Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Yoon, Seung-jin (February 25, 2025). ["EXO's Xiumin to hold first fan concert next month"](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-02-25/entertainment/kpop/EXOs-Xiumin-to-hold-first-fan-concert-next-month/2249468). *[Korea JoongAng Daily](/source/Korea_JoongAng_Daily)*. [Archived](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) February 25, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Chin, Carmen (March 10, 2025). ["EXO's Xiumin announces 2025 'X Times ()' Asia tour"](https://www.nme.com/news/music/exo-xiumin-2025-x-times-tour-concert-cities-dates-tickets-more-3844870). *[NME](/source/NME)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250312043946/https://www.nme.com/news/music/exo-xiumin-2025-x-times-tour-concert-cities-dates-tickets-more-3844870) March 12, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Park, So-jin (March 3, 2025). ["ko:시우민, 미니 2집 'Interview X' 일부 공개...감각적 에너지 선사"](https://star.mbn.co.kr/entertain/11254059) [Xiumin, partial release of 2nd mini album 'Interview X'...delivering sensational energy] (in Korean). *MBN Star*. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Lee, Seung-hun (March 6, 2025). ["ko:엑소 시우민, "SM 탓 '뮤뱅' 출연 불가" 논란 속 '위!' 홍보 강행 \[스타이슈\]"](https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2025030609255729111) [EXO Xiumin, "SM's fault, 'Music Bank' appearance impossible" Controversy, 'Whee!' promotion pushed ahead [Star Issue]] (in Korean). *Star News*. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Ahn, Byung-gil (March 8, 2025). ["ko:시우민, 유쾌한 한 방!"](https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202503081034003?pt=nv) [Xiumin, one delightful room!] (in Korean). *[Sports Kyunghyang](/source/Sports_Kyunghyang)*. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Chin, Carmen (March 11, 2025). ["EXO's Xiumin unveils 'WHEE!', his first solo single in over two years"](https://www.nme.com/news/music/exo-xiumin-new-single-whee-3845227). *[NME](/source/NME)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250312101735/https://www.nme.com/news/music/exo-xiumin-new-single-whee-3845227) March 12, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. Kim, Jae-heun (March 6, 2025). ["Another K-pop scandal? SM Entertainment accused of tampering with local broadcaster"](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10435333). *[The Korea Herald](/source/The_Korea_Herald)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250315053429/https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10435333) March 15, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. ["Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: March 24, 2025"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dia/w/2025-03-24/p/3/) (in Japanese). [Oricon](/source/Oricon). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250321013843/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dia/w/2025-03-24/p/3/) March 21, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 19, 2025.

1. ["Circle Album Chart – Week 11 of 2025"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=11&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250320025109/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=11&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) March 20, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 20, 2025.

1. ["Circle Album Chart – March 2025"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=03&hitYear=2025&termGbn=month&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250410073827/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=03&hitYear=2025&termGbn=month&yearTime=3) April 10, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 10, 2025.

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