I Mean
I Mean is the seventh EP of the South Korean boy group BTOB. It was released on October 12, 2015, with the lead single "Way Back Home". The EP contains 6 tracks.[1][2] It features the group's strong vocal skills. This also leads to BTOB's growing success as they achieved their first music broadcast trophy through this album.[3]
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Released | October 12, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
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Language | Korean | |||
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Singles from I Mean | ||||
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"집으로 가는 길 (Way Back Home)" on YouTube |
Release
In September 2015, BTOB announced their upcoming comeback with another ballad track that will be released in October.[4][5][6] They released their album and drama-themed music video for lead single "Way Back Home" with member Ilhoon as the main actor.[7]
Promotion
BTOB held their first music show performance on the 163rd episode of Show Champion, performing both "Heart Attack" and "Way Back Home".[8][9] On some music show performances, Sungjae wasn't able to perform with the group due to drama that took place during filming. His parts were replaced by other members. They concluded their promotions on Inkigayo after a 5-week promotion.[10]
Track listing
※ Bold track title means it is the title track in the album.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Last Day" | Lee Chang-sub, Seo Jae-woo | Seo Jae-woo, Jussifer, Davion Farris of The Pensouls, Joe J. Lee "Kairos" | Seo Jae-woo | 3:38 |
2. | "집으로 가는 길" (Way Back Home) | Son Yeong-jin, Jo Sung-ho | Son Yeong-jin, Jo Sung-ho | Son Yeong-jin, Jo Sung-ho | 4:01 |
3. | "심장어택" (Heart Attack) | Seo Jae-woo, Song Yong-bae, Lee Minhyuk, Jung Il-hoon, Peniel | Seo Jae-woo, Song Yong-bae | Seo Jaewoo | 4:05 |
4. | "Neverland" (feat. G.NA) | Jung Ilhoon, Lee Minhyuk, Peniel | Jung Ilhoon | Jung Ilhoon | 3:44 |
5. | "나 빼고 다 늑대" (All Are Wolves Except Me) | Seo Jaewoo, Jung Il-hoon, Lee Minhyuk | Seo Jaewoo, Jung Il-hoon | Seo Jaewoo | 3:50 |
6. | "여기 있을게" (I'll Be Here) | Im Hyunsik, EDEN | Im Hyunsik, EDEN | Megatone | 4:42 |
Total length: | 23:59 |
Music program wins
Program | Date | Episode |
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Show Champion (MBC Music) | October 21 | 164 |
References
- 비투비, 7번째 미니앨범 타이틀곡 '집으로 가는 길' 공개... "꿈 향해 걸어가자". Chicnews. 12 October 2015. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- "BTOB Comeback I Mean". OFFICIALBTOB. Twitter. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- "[피플IS]'첫 1위' 비투비 "멀게만 느꼈던 1위..처음엔 멍했죠"[인터뷰]". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- [단독] 비투비, 10월 발라드로 컴백 확정..대세 굳힌다. Osen. Naver. 25 September 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- "BTOB confirm their comeback with mini-album 'I Mean'!". allkpop. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "BTOB Releases New Teaser Photos for Upcoming Comeback". soompi. October 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- "BTOB Are On Their "Way Back Home" in Comeback MV". soompi. 11 October 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- "(ShowChampion EP.163) BTOB - Peep Pe Peep Po (심장어택)". MBC MUSIC. Youtube. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- "(ShowChampion EP.163) BTOB - Way Back Home (집으로 가는 길)". MBC MUSIC. Youtube. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- "Zico wins #1 on SBS' 'Inkigayo' + performances by VIXX, Seo In Young, & RaNia". soompi. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- Cumulative Sales of I Mean:
- "2015 Album Chart (see #54)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- "Gaon Album Chart - January 2016 (see #96)". Retrieved 7 March 2016.