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]

I Mean
Cover of I Mean
EP by
ReleasedOctober 12, 2015 (2015-10-12)
Recorded2015
Genre
LanguageKorean
Label
BTOB chronology
Complete
(2015)
I Mean
(2015)
Remember That
(2016)
Singles from I Mean
  1. "Way Back Home"
    Released: October 12, 2015
Music videos
"집으로 가는 길 (Way Back Home)" on YouTube

Release

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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

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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.[citation needed] They concluded their promotions on Inkigayo after a 5-week promotion.[10]

Track listing

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Bold track title means it is the title track in the album.

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Last Day"Lee Chang-sub, Seo Jae-wooSeo Jae-woo, Jussifer, Davion Farris of The Pensouls, Joe J. Lee "Kairos"Seo Jae-woo3:38
2."집으로 가는 길" (Way Back Home)Son Yeong-jin, Jo Sung-hoSon Yeong-jin, Jo Sung-hoSon Yeong-jin, Jo Sung-ho4:01
3."심장어택" (Heart Attack)Seo Jae-woo, Song Yong-bae, Lee Minhyuk, Jung Il-hoon, PenielSeo Jae-woo, Song Yong-baeSeo Jaewoo4:05
4."Neverland" (feat. G.NA)Jung Ilhoon, Lee Minhyuk, PenielJung IlhoonJung Ilhoon3:44
5."나 빼고 다 늑대" (All Are Wolves Except Me)Seo Jaewoo, Jung Il-hoon, Lee MinhyukSeo Jaewoo, Jung Il-hoonSeo Jaewoo3:50
6."여기 있을게" (I'll Be Here)Im Hyunsik, EDENIm Hyunsik, EDENMegatone4:42
Total length:23:59

Chart performance

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Title Peak positions Sales
KOR
Gaon
I Mean 2

Music program wins

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Program Date Episode
Show Champion (MBC Music) October 21 164

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "BTOB Comeback I Mean". OFFICIALBTOB. Twitter. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  3. ^ "[피플IS]'첫 1위' 비투비 "멀게만 느꼈던 1위..처음엔 멍했죠"[인터뷰]". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  4. ^ [단독] 비투비, 10월 발라드로 컴백 확정..대세 굳힌다. Osen. Naver. 25 September 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  5. ^ "BTOB confirm their comeback with mini-album 'I Mean'!". Allkpop. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  6. ^ "BTOB Releases New Teaser Photos for Upcoming Comeback". Soompi. October 2015. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "(ShowChampion EP.163) BTOB - Peep Pe Peep Po (심장어택)". MBC M. Youtube. 14 October 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  9. ^ "(ShowChampion EP.163) BTOB - Way Back Home (집으로 가는 길)". MBC M. Youtube. 14 October 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  10. ^ "Zico wins #1 on SBS' 'Inkigayo' + performances by VIXX, Seo In Young, & RaNia". Soompi. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  11. ^ Cumulative Sales of I Mean:
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