The final lineup consists of: JYP Entertainment's Somi (소미), Jellyfish Entertainment's Sejeong (세정), Fantagio Music's Yoojung (유정), MNH Entertainment's Chungha (청하), Redline Entertainment's Sohye (소혜), Pledis Entertainment's Jieqiong (洁琼), MBK Entertainment's Chaeyeon (채연), Fantagio Music's Doyeon (도연), Jellyfish Entertainment's Mina (미나), Pledis Entertainment's Nayoung (나영) and Starship Entertainment's Yeonjung (연정).
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".
They debuted on May 4, 2016 with a mini-album Chrysalis, accompanied by the title track "Dream Girls". Members Nayoung and Yoojung wrote rap lyrics for the track. Soon afterwards it was revealed that I.O.I would be disbanding in January of 2017.
At the start of their contract, I.O.I was in talks to have a special sub-unit song release. On June 10, 2016, YMC Entertainment revealed Nayoung, Chungha, Jieqiong, Sohye, Yoojung, Doyeon and Somi as members of I.O.I's unit group, slated to promote the group's second album during the summer of 2016. Members Mina and Sejeong were slated to be part of the unit group but declined in favor of debuting in their company's girl group gugudan. On August 9, 2016, the single Whatta Man was released. The album peaked at 2 on the Gaon Album Chart. On August 15, 2016, I.O.I released the digital single "Hand in Hand", a remake of the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics theme song.
On September 22, it was confirmed that I.O.I was recording their final album. The title track was revealed to be produced by Jin-young Park, the founder of Somi's agency, JYP Entertainment. On October 16, they released their final mini-album miss me? along with the music video for title track "Very Very Very". "Very Very Very" performed fantastically on the charts, winning I.O.I three music awards on Inkigayo, Show Champion, and M! Countdown. As per their contract, this album was promoted until January.
On January 17, YMC Entertainment announced that the group's final track before official disbandment would be "Downpour", written and co-produced by Seventeen's Woozi, labelmate of members Nayoung and Jieqiong. The ballad was personally chosen and recorded by all 11 members of the group. Later that month, I.O.I performed at their final concert Time Slip – I.O.I from January 20 to 22, 2017 at the same stage where they made their debut. On January 29, the group quietly disbanded following their last television show appearance and the closure of their fan cafe.
It was announced on January 31 that I.O.I's song "Downpour" won Inkigayo's final January 2017 trophy with no live broadcast due to Lunar New Year's Day.
After disbandment, the members of I.O.I went on to pursue other activities. Chungha released her first mini album Hands on Me on June 7, 2017. Nayoung and Jieqiong went on to debut in PRISTIN. PRISTIN officially disbanded on 24th May 2019. Nayoung terminated her contract with Pledis Entertainment while Jieqiong stayed on with the company. In 2019, Nayoung signed with Sublime Artist Agency. While previously debuting on June 2016 in gugudan, Mina and Sejeong later had a comeback with their group on February 27, 2017 with their second mini-album Act.2 Narcissus. gugudan disbanded on December 30th 2020. Yoojung and Doyeon debuted in Weki Meki on August 8, 2017. Yeonjung joined WJSN as its 13th member. Chaeyeon similarily joined DIA, and Sohye terminated her contract with her entertainment company in order to pursue acting. In August 2018, it was announced that Somi had terminated her contract with JYP Entertainment and had signed with a sub-company of YG Entertainment, called The Black Label. She debuted as a soloist on June 13, 2019, with the digital single Birthday.
M-Maybe
I.O.I Lyrics
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Come on
Hey
넘지마 넘넘넘 넘지마
이 선을 넘어버리면 감당 안돼
플래쉬 bomb 머머머 머릿속 bomb
하얘진다 쏟아지는 별의 행진
돌아라 회전목마 (빙글빙글)
터져라 추파캔디 (롤리롤리)
가릴 수 없는 건 기침과 하나 더 (하나 더)
L.O.V.E. 원츄 wow yeah
사랑이 돼버린 걸까 (hey)
돌이킬 수 없는 걸까
헤어날 수 없는 걸까 (hey)
Oh 어지러워 너만 보면
Hey baby
음 어쩌면 어쩌 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 음 음 음 음 어쩌면
니가 좋아진 것 같아 (baby baby baby)
녹아내릴 것만 같아 (yeah)
Hey baby 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 음 음 음 음 어쩌면
볼이 빨개진 거 같아 (baby baby baby)
왠지 사랑할 것만 같아
난나난나나 나나나나 난나난나나
Maybe I maybe I
난나난나나 나나나나
딸기맛 포도맛 캬라멜
달아요 넘넘 달아
손톱달 창가에 앉아서
난 노래할 거야 (only song for you babe)
커져라 호박마차 (버블버블)
날아라 매직카펫 (하늘하늘)
가릴 수 없는 건 기침과 하나 더
L.O.V.E. 원츄 wow yeah
사랑이 돼버린 걸까 (hey)
돌이킬 수 없는 걸까 (come on)
헤어날 수 없는 걸까 (hey)
Oh 어지러워 너만 보면
Hey baby 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 음 음 음 음 어쩌면
니가 좋아진 것 같아 (baby baby baby)
녹아내릴 것만 같아 (yeah)
Hey baby 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 음 음 음 음 어쩌면
볼이 빨개진 거 같아 (baby baby baby)
왠지 사랑할 것만 같아
너는 마치 boy 너는 너는 마치 boy (uh)
꿈결처럼 내 맘 모두 모두 흔들 흔들어놔
Baby what you say
Baby baby what you say (uh)
누가 뭐라 해도 이제 우리만의 세계 열릴걸
너는 마치 boy 너는 너는 마치 boy (uh)
꿈결처럼 내 맘 모두
모두 흔들 흔들어놔 (yeah)
Baby, I know your mind
어지러워 너만 보면
Hey baby (ye-e-eh) 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 음 음 음 음 어쩌면
니가 좋아진 것 같아 (baby baby baby)
녹아내릴 것만 같아 (yeah)
Hey baby 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 어쩌면
어쩌 음 음 음 음 음 어쩌면
볼이 빨개진 거 같아 (baby baby baby)
왠지 사랑할 것만 같아
난나난나나 나나나나 난나난나나
Maybe I maybe I
난나난나나 나나나나
The lyrics of "M-Maybe" by I.O.I seem to celebrate the power of love and the uncertainties that come with it. The opening lines urge someone not to cross a certain line; otherwise, they cannot bear the consequences. The lyrics also describe the mind as a head full of 'Flash bomb' and 'marching white stars.' The second verse presents a metaphor about a spinning carousel and exploding candy to express the intensity of emotions that cannot be curbed. The chorus echoes the questions about love that go unanswered: "Is this love? Can it be overturned, or can it not be avoided? The lyrics mention the gradual changes love has brought in the singer's demeanor.
The third verse again uses imagery to express the intensity of love's unpredictable ways. It compares the attractive scent of strawberries, grapes, and caramel to the sweetness of being in love. The lines 'Only song for you babe' reiterate the power of music to express heartfelt sentiments. The lyrics in the bridge accentuate the significance of the bond between the singer and the one they love. The lyrics describe the dream-like feelings between the two and affirm their relationship, saying that nobody can say anything about it as their world will only be known to them.
Overall, "M-Maybe" expresses the confusion that love often brings with it while at the same time, celebrates the excitement and passion that come with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
넘지마 넘넘넘 넘지마
Don't cross this line and go beyond your limits.
이 선을 넘어버리면 감당 안돼
If you cross this line, you won't be able to handle the consequences.
플래쉬 bomb 머머머 머릿속 bomb
A bright and explosive thought, just like a flash bomb.
하얘진다 쏟아지는 별의 행진
The pouring parade of stars turns everything white.
돌아라 회전목마 (빙글빙글)
Revolve on the carousel (round and round).
터져라 추파캔디 (롤리롤리)
Explode like a popping candy (roll, roll).
가릴 수 없는 건 기침과 하나 더 (하나 더)
There's something uncontrollable, like a cough, and one more thing.
L.O.V.E. 원츄 wow yeah
L.O.V.E. from us to you, wow yeah.
사랑이 돼버린 걸까 (hey)
Is this love that we've fallen into? (hey)
돌이킬 수 없는 걸까
Can't we turn it back?
헤어날 수 없는 걸까 (hey)
Can't we escape from this? (hey)
Oh 어지러워 너만 보면
Oh, I'm dizzy just by looking at you.
Hey baby
Hey, baby.
음 어쩌면 어쩌 음 어쩌면
Um, maybe, um maybe,
어쩌 음 음 음 음 음 어쩌면
What if, um maybe,
니가 좋아진 것 같아 (baby baby baby)
I feel like I've fallen for you (baby baby baby).
녹아내릴 것만 같아 (yeah)
Feels like I'm melting away (yeah).
어쩌면
Maybe.
볼이 빨개진 거 같아 (baby baby baby)
I think my cheeks are red (baby baby baby).
왠지 사랑할 것만 같아
It feels like I'm going to fall in love.
난나난나나 나나나나 난나난나나
I'm humming, humming,
Maybe I maybe I
Maybe I, maybe I.
딸기맛 포도맛 캬라멜
Strawberry, grape, caramel,
달아요 넘넘 달아
It's sweet, so sweet.
손톱달 창가에 앉아서
Sitting by the window with my nails painted.
난 노래할 거야 (only song for you babe)
I'm going to sing (only song for you babe).
커져라 호박마차 (버블버블)
Grow bigger, pumpkin carriage (bubble, bubble).
날아라 매직카펫 (하늘하늘)
Fly, magic carpet (sky, sky).
돌이킬 수 없는 걸까 (come on)
Can't we turn it back? (come on)
너는 마치 boy 너는 너는 마치 boy (uh)
You're like a boy, you're like a boy (uh).
꿈결처럼 내 맘 모두 모두 흔들 흔들어놔
Shake my heart, just like a dream.
Baby what you say
Baby, what do you say?
Baby baby what you say (uh)
Baby, baby, what do you say? (uh)
누가 뭐라 해도 이제 우리만의 세계 열릴걸
No matter what others say, our world will open up.
모두 흔들 흔들어놔 (yeah)
Shake everything (yeah).
Baby, I know your mind
Baby, I know your mind.
어지러워 너만 보면
Oh, I'm dizzy just by looking at you.
Hey baby (ye-e-eh) 음 어쩌면
Hey, baby (ye-e-eh), maybe,
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Seung Hyo Hahm, Chang Wook Jung
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