Vietnamese pop singer-songwriter MINH unveils his long-awaited debut EP, THANK GOD! IT DIDN’T WORK OUT, arriving Friday 28 November. Anchored by the emotionally charged focus track ‘Damaged,’ the five-song project captures the rawness of first heartbreak, the pain of letting go, and the quiet triumph of rediscovery.
‘Damaged’ delves into the lingering ache of wounds we thought had healed, the kind that resurface when life unexpectedly triggers old memories. “It’s about realising that no matter how much healing you think you’ve done, some wounds still ache when triggered,” says MINH.
Written by MINH, Glenn Hopper, and Cody Jon, and produced by Glenn Hopper and Michael Choi,‘Damaged’ was born from MINH’s own heartbreak, the end of a two-year relationship that left him shattered and questioning who he was without love. When he later tried to move on, he found himself haunted by reminders of his past, a moment that inspired the track’s emotional honesty and self-reflection.
“I thought I was ready to move on,” MINH shares. “But when I started to entertain someone new, I realised I wasn’t. That moment, waking up next to someone new and being hit by memories of my ex, made me realise I was still deeply affected. It was painful, but it taught me to be more self-aware and more honest with myself.”
Across five tracks, ‘Damaged,’ ‘Out With Grace,’ ‘Thank God!,’ ‘What I Never Had,’ and ‘I Don’t Know, ‘ MINH takes listeners through the stages of heartbreak and healing. Written between Vietnam and Australia, the EP showcases production from Maribelle (Vetta Borne), Glenn Hopper (Len20), and Michael Choi, with co-writing contributions from Cody Jon.
“This EP captures my first heartbreak perfectly in five songs,”says MINH. “It’s a reintroduction for me as an artist. The music feels more confident now that I’ve really lived life.”
Blending emotional storytelling with shimmering pop production, THANK GOD! IT DIDN’T WORK OUT draws sonic inspiration from Julia Michaels, Ryan Tedder, Max Martin, and Troye Sivan. From the vulnerable opener ‘Damaged’ to the euphoric ‘Out With Grace’, ‘What I Never Had’, another track born during MINH’s writing camp with Concord Australia, co-written with producer Maribelle and cathartic closer ‘I Don’t Know ‘, the EP moves through pain, self-discovery, and ultimately, hope. ‘Thank God!’ serves as the EP’s exhale, a grateful nod to growth, resilience, and new beginnings.
Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, MINH is an exceptional singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyricism and pop sensibility. His breakout single “Heartbreaker” became the first Vietnamese song released in Dolby Atmos and was ranked among Apple Music’s Top 100 Songs of 2021. With over 11 million career streams and a growing international audience across Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia, MINHcontinues to redefine Vietnamese pop on the global stage.
This year, he made history as the first Vietnamese act to perform at Bangkok Music City (Thailand), Taoyuan Pearl Coast Festival (Taiwan) and Zandari Festa (Korea). He also graced the stage in front of 60,000 people at LIGHTS Countdown, delivering a performance that solidified his reputation as one of Vietnam’s most captivating live acts.
Most recently, the single ‘Gossip’ quickly gained attention, being featured by international media outlets such as Bandwagon Asia, EARMILK, Bingkai Karya, The Noize Magazine, Manila Republic, and IGGY Magazine. MINH was also invited to share his story and music on notable podcasts and radio shows, including 3CR Melbourne, ICRT FM 100 Radio, and 105 Kiss FM Medan.Furthermore, ‘Gossip’ was added to Spotify’s V-Sound Ngay Lúc Nàyplaylist, amplifying its reach to a wider Vietnamese and global audience.
‘Out With Grace’ is enjoying significant exposure, including high rotation on SBS PopAsia, features on platforms such as Digital Tour Bus, Iggy Magazine and Korea’s Band of Age and was featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.
