They debuted on May 4, 2016 with a mini-album Chrysalis with a title track "Dream Girls", and are expected to actively promote four albums, either as a whole or as sub-units, over the next 10 months.
Prior to Produce 101, some of the members of I.O.I gained recognition after appearing on other television shows: Sejeong was a contestant on competition show K-pop Star 2 in 2012, Somi was a member of 2015 reality survival show Sixteen and Yoojung appeared on web drama "To Be Continued". In September 2015, Chaeyeon debuted as a member of DIA but temporarily withdrew the group to join Produce 101. She also had a cameo appearance on 2015 web drama "Sweet Temptation".
I.O.I officially debuted on May 4, 2016 through the release of their first mini-album and music video for title track "Dream Girls". The song is a trap pop dance track co-written by producer Famousbro and composer Paul with rap lyrics written by members Lim Na-young and Choi Yoo-jung.
Ping Pong
아이오아이 (I.O.I) Lyrics
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(Oh no no no no no)
이번엔 누가 먼저 당겨올까 지는 건 싫은데
겨우 알아낼 만큼 그냥 슬쩍슬쩍
건드려도 네가 훅 다가와 줬으면
근데 넌 쉽지가 않아 boy
자꾸만 머리 아파지게 만들어
그 안에 담긴 설레임은 좋지만
사실 잡고 싶어 그 공 내가 먼저라도
근데 그렇게 못해
기다리기만 하다가 이렇게
오늘도 너와 ping pong
하루 종일 왔다 갔다
난 계속 너와 ping pong
머릿속이 바빠 바빠
분홍 빛깔 작은 공들이 (톡톡톡)
이제 그만하고 싶어 (no no no more)
오늘도 너와 ping pong
이쯤에서 져주면 안 되겠니 (oh oh oh oh oh)
또 시작됐어 너와 나 사이 줄다리기 게임
(Oh no no no no no)
이번엔 내가 먼저 당겨볼 테니 내게 와줄래 (oh oh)
네가 눈치챌 만큼 내가 슬쩍슬쩍
다가가면 네가 훅 알아봐 줬으면
근데 넌 쉽지가 않아 boy
자꾸 날 답답하게 만들어 baby
우리 마음속 테이블 위로 움직이는 공
그 안에 담긴 설레임은 좋지만
사실 잡고 싶어 그 공 내가 먼저라도
근데 그렇겐 못해
기다리기만 하다가 이렇게
오늘도 너와 ping pong
하루 종일 왔다 갔다
난 계속 너와 ping pong
머릿속이 바빠 바빠
분홍 빛깔 작은 공들이 (톡톡톡)
이제 그만하고 싶어 (no no no more)
오늘도 너와 ping pong
이쯤에서 져주면 안 되겠니 (oh oh oh oh oh)
너의 높은 네트 위로
나의 맘을 smash smash (smash)
끝이 없는 랠리는 지루해
공격 개시 개시 (dash)
마침 때가 됐어 우린 game point
너도 바라잖아 함께인 걸
팽팽한 균형을 깨버리고 싶어
근데 또 ping pong
오늘도 너와 ping pong (oh)
하루 종일 왔다 갔다 (나 왔다 갔다)
난 계속 너와 ping pong
머릿속이 바빠 바빠 (바바바 바빠)
분홍 빛깔 작은 공들이 (톡톡톡)
이제 그만하고 싶어 (no no no more)
오늘도 너와 ping pong
이쯤에서 져주면 안 되겠니 (oh oh oh oh oh)
The song "Ping Pong" by I.O.I is a playful metaphorical take on the push-pull of a relationship. The lyrics describe the popular game of ping pong as a symbolic representation of the back-and-forth that happens between two people in love. The song opens with the two lovers starting the game of tug-of-war and not wanting to be the one that ends up losing. However, in the end, they are both stuck in a constant stalemate, unable to resist each other but unable to fully accept each other as well.
The lyrics use ping pong's imagery to beautifully illustrate the dynamics of a relationship. The ball on the table represents the heart of each player, with the aim to win the game reflecting the players' desire to win each other's love. The constant to-and-fro of the ball also symbolizes the emotional push-pull that happens in a relationship, with each partner trying to find a balance between giving and taking. Despite all the frustration and confusion, the lyrics also capture the sweet moments of infatuation and the joy that comes with being with someone you love.
The catchy pop tune is the perfect playful background for the song's upbeat message. From its bouncy beat to its whimsical lyrics and bright colors in the music video, "Ping Pong" is a delightful pop gem that captures the giddy excitement and the lighthearted fun of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
또 시작됐어 너와 나 사이 줄다리기 게임
We're playing tug-of-war again between you and me
(Oh no no no no no)
(Oh no no no no no)
이번엔 누가 먼저 당겨올까 지는 건 싫은데
I don't like the idea of figuring out who's going to pull first
겨우 알아낼 만큼 그냥 슬쩍슬쩍
Just barely figuring it out,
건드려도 네가 훅 다가와 줬으면
But if I poke you, you'd immediately come closer
근데 넌 쉽지가 않아 boy
But you're not easy, boy
자꾸만 머리 아파지게 만들어
You keep giving me a headache
우리 마음속 테이블 위로 움직이는 공
A ball moving on a table in our hearts
그 안에 담긴 설레임은 좋지만
The excitement inside is good
사실 잡고 싶어 그 공 내가 먼저라도
Actually, I want to catch that ball even if I have to do it first
근데 그렇게 못해
But I can't do it that way
기다리기만 하다가 이렇게
So I'm just waiting until it comes to me like this
오늘도 너와 ping pong
Today, too, we're playing ping pong
하루 종일 왔다 갔다
Going back and forth all day
난 계속 너와 ping pong
I keep playing ping pong with you
머릿속이 바빠 바빠
My head feels busy
분홍 빛깔 작은 공들이 (톡톡톡)
Small pink balls (bounce, bounce, bounce)
이제 그만하고 싶어 (no no no more)
I want to stop now (no, no, no more)
이쯤에서 져주면 안 되겠니 (oh oh oh oh oh)
But we can't lose at this point (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
너의 높은 네트 위로
Above your high net
나의 맘을 smash smash (smash)
Smashing my heart
끝이 없는 랠리는 지루해
Endless rallies are boring
공격 개시 개시 (dash)
Start the attack (dash)
마침 때가 됐어 우린 game point
Now is the time for us to get the game point
너도 바라잖아 함께인 걸
You also want us to be together
팽팽한 균형을 깨버리고 싶어
I want to break the tense balance
근데 또 ping pong
But it's ping pong again
오늘도 너와 ping pong (oh)
Today, too, we're playing ping pong (oh)
나 왔다 갔다
I came back and forth
바바바 바빠
I'm busy, busy, busy
이제 그만하고 싶어 (no no no more)
I want to stop now (no, no, no more)
이쯤에서 져주면 안 되겠니 (oh oh oh oh oh)
But we can't lose at this point (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Gyun Soo Kim, Hun Joo Kim, Jin Su Yeo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JS
This should've been their title song. This song provides opportunity for decent level of vocal range and some of the lyrics & rap lyrics are slick and On Point.
coolwihp
Yep. Now I'm continuously imagining what an awesome stage it would be. Really cool dance break at 2:34, then the amazing rap by Yoojung and Nayoung, finally God Sejeong's vocals to leave us wanting more.
# Bae
+1
eriel7
D-TOX trust me it wouldnt be that popular
coolwihp
eriel7 Why?
pb
eriel7 yea you are right
Purrfectionist
Sejeong's voice really fit this song................it slayed me...............
Thị Hoài Đỗ
yeb.
Khino
This should have been their title track for this last comeback because this song have tons of great mixture of Vocals, Rap, and That Dance break. Also a lot of the members improved drastically this comeback especially Mina and Sohye. Also other members proved that they can also do other things especially Nayoung and Yoojung. The other members (especially Sejeong and Yeonjung) Did greater than their Debut stages and their comebacks on their respective groups. Sejeong now do the high notes. Chungha is like a main vocal now. Nayoung is singing on higher notes and is greater at rapping and dancing meaning she is a triple threat now. Chaeyeon can now control her voice properly and is now more stable. Pinky is still beautiful and more stable at higher notes. Mina is rapping now and she improved her vocals. Sohye improved so much in singing and dancing. Yeonjung is still the doing her job as their main vocal. Doyeon is now more stable and can reach higher notes. Yoojung just proved to us that she is a triple threat too like Nayoung plus her beagleness. Somi is still doinh her job as the center and is now more stable.
jeon wonwoo
my girls sohye, nayoung && chungha killing it