Singer EVAN will release his first mini album 'DEATH OF ME' on September 7, once again showcasing his capabilities as a self-producing artist.

The album features the pop R&B title track 'Death of Me' along with songs spanning diverse genres, including pop built on UK garage rhythms, alternative rock, and dream pop. Of the eight tracks, EVAN wrote the lyrics for all except track two, 'Noise,' directly composed seven songs, and took charge of producing the entire album himself.

■ Global Achievements Built with the Single 'RIDE OR DIE'

Previously, EVAN demonstrated his artistry through the single 'RIDE OR DIE,' personally leading the songwriting, composition, production, and visual creative work. The song spans multiple genres including pop rock, hyperpop, and indie pop.

'Ride or Die' also gained attention on global charts. It reached No. 1 on iTunes 'Top Songs' in nine countries and regions, while its music video ranked ninth on YouTube's global 'Daily Trending Music Videos' chart and first on China's Tencent Music weekly K-pop chart. In addition, he won the 'Global-K Artist' award at the Chinese-speaking region awards ceremony '2026 TIMA' and the 'All-Round Musician Award' at the '2026 K World Dream Awards.'

■ Pre-Saves Surpass 420,000... Expectations Rise for 'DEATH OF ME'

Based on these achievements, expectations for 'DEATH OF ME' are growing. As of September 2, Spotify pre-saves exceeded 420,000, and the album also ranked high on 'Countdown Chart Global,' which aggregates pre-save rankings. The track sampler video is also drawing fans' attention.

Fans have responded to the new release with comments such as, 'Every track is unique and shows EVAN's color,' and 'Originality and authenticity are the biggest charms of EVAN's music.'

'DEATH OF ME' is regarded as an important milestone in EVAN's musical journey.