Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album
Collection Music 2026.09.07

Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album

A special record read through pre-releases of competition, unit, OST, farewell, and reunion

Not all important moments of I.O.I are contained within their regular mini albums. The songs that capture the tension of the final competition, the unit single created by the seven members, the OST expressing poignant love in a drama, the official farewell song, and even the recordings announcing their 10th anniversary reunion all distinctly share the timeline of the team outside of the album.

This list is arranged based on the flow of their releases, featuring five songs with different characteristics. Let’s compare how the contexts of the program, live stages, dramas, farewells with fans, and reunions create different impressions in their music. Each entry uses actual sound sources and official track information from Apple Music, excluding duplicate versions of the same song.
I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)

I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)

In this segment of 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》, we look at ‘I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)’. The core description is ‘a starting point capturing the desperation of the trainees after the final evaluation and the energy just before the team was formed’, with the observation criteria being ‘the position of competition songs, unit singles, OSTs, farewell songs, and pre-released tracks outside of regular activity albums’. The official information for ‘I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)’ linked to 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 indicates that it is featured in the album 《Crush (From PRODUCE 101) - Single》, released on 2016-04-05, and labeled under the artist I.O.I.

During the first play of ‘I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)’, listen to the tone and rhythm of the introduction, and in the second play, examine how parts overlap or alternate in the chorus. You can also verify how the lyrical perspective and the final phrases of ‘I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)’ transform the emotions presented earlier in the song. By noting down the elements you first remember from ‘I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)’ and those lingering at the end, you can connect your explanation to your actual listening experience.

Following the starting point of 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》, we move on to ‘I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)’. By comparing the introductions and core impressions of these two entries, you can discern what changes this list begins with. Revisit the official link for ‘I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)’ linked to 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 to check the title, channel, and release information again, and note any discrepancies in your impressions in a single sentence. Writing down your comparison will clarify the position of ‘I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)’.
수록작 Crush (From PRODUCE 101) - Single 공개일 2016-04-05 아티스트 I.O.I 재생시간 213
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I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)

I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)

In this segment of 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》, we look at ‘I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)’. The core description is ‘a song where the unit of the seven members showcases a different color from the full group with a strong beat and confident performance’, with the observation criteria being ‘the position of competition songs, unit singles, OSTs, farewell songs, and pre-released tracks outside of regular activity albums’. The official information for ‘I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)’ linked to 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 indicates that it is featured in the album 《Whatta Man (Good man) - Single》,released on 2016-08-09, and labeled under the artist I.O.I.

During the first play of ‘I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)’, listen to the tone and rhythm of the introduction, and in the second play, examine how parts overlap or alternate in the chorus. You can also verify how the lyrical perspective and the final phrases of ‘I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)’ transform the emotions presented earlier in the song. By noting down the elements you first remember from ‘I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)’ and those lingering at the end, you can connect your explanation to your actual listening experience.

This song is placed between the earlier ‘I.O.I - Crush (From PRODUCE 101)’ and the later ‘I.O.I - I Love You, I Remember You’ in 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》. Comparing the tempo and emotions of these three entries, as well as their screen or package compositions, will make it easier to determine whether the current entry is a connection or a turning point. Revisit the official link for ‘I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)’ linked to 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 to check the title, channel, and release information again, and note any discrepancies in your impressions in a single sentence. Writing down your comparison will clarify the position of ‘I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)’.
수록작 Whatta Man (Good man) - Single 공개일 2016-08-09 아티스트 I.O.I 재생시간 194
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I.O.I - I Love You, I Remember You

I.O.I - I Love You, I Remember You

In this segment of 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》, we take a look at ‘I.O.I - I Love You, I Remember You’. The core description is ‘an OST that expresses the poignant love in the drama through various members’ harmonies and a lyrical melody’, with the observation criteria being ‘the position of competition songs, unit singles, OSTs, farewell songs, and pre-released tracks outside of regular activity albums’. The official information for ‘I.O.I - I Love You, I Remember You’ linked to 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 indicates that it is featured in the album 《Moonlovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (Original Television Soundtrack)》,released on 2016-08-31, and labeled under the artist I.O.I.

For the current entry in 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》, it’s good to find the elements that are heard or seen most quickly during the first listen, and in the second play, to choose one of the voices, actions, or compositions that shaped that impression. Check how the initial and final impressions of ‘I.O.I - I Love You, I Remember You’ differ as well.

This song is placed between ‘I.O.I - Whatta Man (Good man)’ and ‘I.O.I - Downpour’ in 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》. Comparing the tempo and emotions of these three entries, as well as their screen or package compositions, will make it easier to determine whether the current entry is a connection or a turning point. Open the official link for ‘I.O.I - I Love You, I Remember You’ in 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 to check the title and source again, and note any differences between your explanation and your judgment in a single sentence. This comparison will specifically illustrate why the current entry is positioned in this order.
수록작 Moonlovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (Original Television Soundtrack) 공개일 2016-08-31 아티스트 I.O.I 재생시간 247
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I.O.I - Downpour

I.O.I - Downpour

In this segment of 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》, we look at ‘I.O.I - Downpour’. The core description is ‘the official final single that captures the heart of approaching farewell with the image of a downpour and gradually growing harmonies’, with the observation criteria being ‘the position of competition songs, unit singles, OSTs, farewell songs, and pre-released tracks outside of regular activity albums’. The official information for ‘I.O.I - Downpour’ linked to 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 indicates that it is featured in the album 《Downpour - Single》,released on 2017-01-18, and labeled under the artist I.O.I.

During the first play of ‘I.O.I - Downpour’, listen to the tone and rhythm of the introduction, and in the second play, examine how parts overlap or alternate in the chorus. You can also verify how the lyrical perspective and the final phrases of ‘I.O.I - Downpour’ transform the emotions presented earlier in the song. By noting down the elements you first remember from ‘I.O.I - Downpour’ and those lingering at the end, you can connect your explanation to your actual listening experience.

This song is placed between ‘I.O.I - I Love You, I Remember You’ and ‘I.O.I - Goodbye With A Smile (Prod.Jinyoung) [Recorded in 2016]’ in 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》. Comparing the tempo and emotions of these three entries, as well as their screen or package compositions, will make it easier to determine whether the current entry is a connection or a turning point. Revisit the official link for ‘I.O.I - Downpour’ linked to 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 to check the title, channel, and release information again, and note any discrepancies in your impressions in a single sentence. Writing down your comparison will clarify the position of ‘I.O.I - Downpour’.
수록작 Downpour - Single 공개일 2017-01-18 아티스트 I.O.I 재생시간 234
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I.O.I - Goodbye With A Smile (Prod.Jinyoung) [Recorded in 2016]

I.O.I - Goodbye With A Smile (Prod.Jinyoung) [Recorded in 2016]

In this final segment of 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》, we look at ‘I.O.I - Goodbye With A Smile (Prod.Jinyoung) [Recorded in 2016]’. The core description is ‘a song that connects the past and present by releasing the voices recorded in 2016 at the time of the 10th anniversary reunion’, with the observation criteria being ‘the position of competition songs, unit singles, OSTs, farewell songs, and pre-released tracks outside of regular activity albums’. The official information for ‘I.O.I - Goodbye With A Smile (Prod.Jinyoung) [Recorded in 2016]’ linked to 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 indicates that it is featured in the album 《Goodbye With A Smile (Prod.Jinyoung) [Recorded in 2016] - Single》,released on 2026-05-04, and labeled under the artist I.O.I.

For the current entry in 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》,it’s good to find the elements that are heard or seen most quickly during the first listen, and in the second play, select one of the voices, actions, or formations that shaped that impression. Check how the initial and final impressions of ‘I.O.I - Goodbye With A Smile (Prod.Jinyoung) [Recorded in 2016]’ differ.

This final entry wraps up the list, following ‘I.O.I - Downpour’. By comparing the final impressions left by both songs, the reasoning behind the order in which the list concludes is revealed. Open the official link for ‘I.O.I - Goodbye With A Smile (Prod.Jinyoung) [Recorded in 2016]’ in 《Five Songs of I.O.I That Shine Outside the Album》 to check the title and source again, and note any differences between your explanation and your judgment in a single sentence. This comparison will specifically show the reasoning behind the positioning of the current entry in this order.
수록작 Goodbye With A Smile (Prod.Jinyoung) [Recorded in 2016] - Single 공개일 2026-05-04 아티스트 I.O.I 재생시간 240
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Listening to these five songs consecutively expands the map of I.O.I's activities beyond two mini albums. The competition and unit songs showcase the team's beginnings and expansions, while the OST and ‘Downpour’ convey the emotional aspects of their voices, and the song brought back from 2016 shows the intersection of the past and present. Let’s choose one of the most important outside records.

When re-evaluating, it’s helpful to record the mood of the song itself and the situations in which they were released. Compare how the impressions differ when listening without background knowledge versus understanding the contexts of competition, drama, farewell, and reunion. You can also consider where one of the five songs would fit naturally between the original album tracks.

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