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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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"집으로 가는 길 (Way Back Home)" on YouTube |
Release
editIn 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
editBTOB 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.[citation needed] They concluded their promotions on Inkigayo after a 5-week promotion.[10]
Track listing
edit※ 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 |
Chart performance
editTitle | Peak positions | Sales |
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KOR Gaon | ||
I Mean | 2 |
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Music program wins
editProgram | Date | Episode |
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Show Champion (MBC Music) | October 21 | 164 |
References
edit- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ^ "BTOB Are On Their "Way Back Home" in Comeback MV". Soompi. 11 October 2015. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ^ "(ShowChampion EP.163) BTOB - Peep Pe Peep Po (심장어택)". MBC M. Youtube. 14 October 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ "(ShowChampion EP.163) BTOB - Way Back Home (집으로 가는 길)". MBC M. Youtube. 14 October 2015. 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.