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.
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I.O.I Lyrics
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우리 더 더 가까워지면 얼마나 좋을까
첫눈만큼 기다렸어 바로 지금 이 순간
그러니까 잘 들어 내 말대로 해줘
해도 해도 정말 너무 하잖아
어쩜 이리 모를까 (모를까)
어딜 봐 어딜 봐 지금 너 얘기 하잖아
좋은 친구도 좋았지만
어딘가 조금 부족해
조금씩 조금씩 커져가는 내 마음
숨길 수는 없어
내가 더 더 더 잘할게 날 받아주겠니
우리 더 더 가까워지면 얼마나 좋을까
첫눈만큼 기다렸어 바로 지금 이 순간
그러니까 잘 들어 내 말대로 해줘
One, two, three 슬쩍 다가와서
천천히 내 손 잡는 거야 (oh come on, come on)
살며시 내가 미소 질 때 (oh yeah)
Baby baby 하며 날 부르면 돼 uh
나도 겨우 용기 내서 얘기하는 거야
내 눈을 좀 봐봐 내 말대로 해줘 봐봐 (봐봐)
어렵지 않아 그냥 날 믿고 내 손 잡아
아무 말 필요 없이 날 네 품에 끌어안아
가슴이 먼저 벅차올라 어떡해
어떻게 해야 할지 몰라 걱정해
한심해 한숨만 바보 같은 내 모습
어서 눈치챘으면 나에게 용기 내 오늘
좋은 친구도 좋았지만
자꾸만 그게 어색해
조금씩 조금씩 커져가는 내 마음
받아 줄 순 없니 woo oh
뭐라고 뭐라고 아무 말이나 내게 해봐
나라고 나라고 이게 쉽지는 않아
You and I 이제 우리 시작해
오늘부터 나와 함께
내가 더 더 더 잘할게 boy 날 아껴줄래
이제 더 더 더 이상 안돼 나만의 넌데 (나만의 넌데)
첫눈만큼 기다렸어 바로 지금 이 순간
그러니까 잘 들어 내 말대로 해줘
One, two, three 슬쩍 다가와서
천천히 내 손 잡는 거야 (oh come on, come on)
살며시 내가 미소 질 때 (oh yeah)
Baby baby 하며 날 부르면 돼
The lyrics to I.O.I's song More More express the desire for a deeper connection between two individuals. The singer wants to become closer to their love interest and is willing to strive to be better for them. They express their feelings of wanting to be more than just good friends and that their heart is growing bigger with each passing moment. The song encourages taking risks and being courageous enough to confess one's feelings as there may not be another chance to do so. The lyrics also express the excitement and nervousness one feels when they are with the person they like. Overall, the song is about taking the next step towards love while hoping that the other person reciprocates their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
내가 더 더 더 잘할게 날 받아주겠니
I promise to do even better, will you accept me?
우리 더 더 가까워지면 얼마나 좋을까
How wonderful would it be if we got closer?
첫눈만큼 기다렸어 바로 지금 이 순간
I've been waiting for this moment as eagerly as for the first snowfall
그러니까 잘 들어 내 말대로 해줘
So please listen to me carefully and do what I say
해도 해도 정말 너무 하잖아
No matter how hard I try, it's too much
어쩜 이리 모를까 (모를까)
I wonder why I don't know (I don't know)
어딜 봐 어딜 봐 지금 너 얘기 하잖아
Why are you looking around? I'm talking to you right now
장난칠 생각 마 (어서 나를 바라봐)
Stop fooling around (just look at me)
좋은 친구도 좋았지만
Being good friends was nice, but
어딘가 조금 부족해
There was something missing
조금씩 조금씩 커져가는 내 마음
My heart grows a little bit every day
숨길 수는 없어
I can't hide it
One, two, three 슬쩍 다가와서
One, two, three, come closer
천천히 내 손 잡는 거야 (oh come on, come on)
Slowly take my hand (oh come on, come on)
살며시 내가 미소 질 때 (oh yeah)
When I smile gently (oh yeah)
Baby baby 하며 날 부르면 돼 uh
Just call me baby baby, uh
나도 겨우 용기 내서 얘기하는 거야
I'm only speaking up because I finally found the courage
내 눈을 좀 봐봐 내 말대로 해줘 봐봐 (봐봐)
Look into my eyes and do what I say (look, look)
어렵지 않아 그냥 날 믿고 내 손 잡아
It's not hard, just trust me and take my hand
아무 말 필요 없이 날 네 품에 끌어안아
Without a word, just pull me into your arms
가슴이 먼저 벅차올라 어떡해
My heart is overwhelmed, what should I do?
어떻게 해야 할지 몰라 걱정해
I'm worried because I don't know what to do
한심해 한숨만 바보 같은 내 모습
I'm pathetic, just a foolish sigh
어서 눈치챘으면 나에게 용기 내 오늘
If you noticed, have the courage to tell me today
자꾸만 그게 어색해
It keeps feeling awkward
받아 줄 순 없니 woo oh
Can't you accept me, woo oh
뭐라고 뭐라고 아무 말이나 내게 해봐
Say something, anything to me
나라고 나라고 이게 쉽지는 않아
It's not easy for me to say 'me, me'
You and I 이제 우리 시작해
You and I, let's start now
이제 더 더 더 이상 안돼 나만의 넌데 (나만의 넌데)
I can't wait any longer, you're mine (you're mine)
내가 더 더 더 잘할게 boy 날 아껴줄래
I'll promise to do even better, boy will you treasure me?
그러니까 잘 들어 내 말대로 해줘
So please listen to me carefully and do as I say
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Assbrass, Kiggen, Nayeong Lim, Se Hwan Kim, Yoo Jung Choi
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