I've Mine is the first Korean-language extended play and second overall by South Korean girl group Ive. It was released by Starship Entertainment on October 13, 2023, and contains six tracks, including three singles: "Either Way", "Off the Record", and "Baddie".

I've Mine
Digital cover
Digital cover
EP by
ReleasedOctober 13, 2023 (2023-10-13)
GenreK-pop
Length17:12
LanguageKorean
Label
Ive chronology
Wave
(2023)
I've Mine
(2023)
Ive Switch
(2024)
Singles from I've Mine
  1. "Either Way"
    Released: September 25, 2023
  2. "Off the Record"
    Released: October 6, 2023
  3. "Baddie"
    Released: October 13, 2023

The album debuted with over 1.7 million copies sold in its first week of release and peaked at number one on the Circle Album Chart the following week, becoming Ive's fifth number-one album on the chart. It has since been certified million by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling 1,000,000 units. For the album, Ive was awarded the Best Album Bonsang at the 38th Golden Disc Awards.

Background and release edit

On September 3, 2023, Starship Entertainment announced Ive would be releasing their second extended play I've Mine on October 13. It was also announced that I've Mine would have three singles with "Either Way" pre-released on September 25, "Off the Record" pre-released on October 6, and "Baddie" scheduled to be released together with the extended play on October 13.[1] On September 11, the track listing was released.[2] On September 25, "Either Way" was released alongside its music video.[3] On October 1, a teaser video for "Off the Record" was released.[4] Five days later, "Off the Record" was released alongside its music video.[5] On October 8, a teaser video for "Baddie" was released.[6] Three days later, the highlight medley teaser video was released.[7] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Baddie" on October 13.[8]

Composition edit

I've Mine consists of six tracks. The first track "Off the Record" was described a song with "rhythmic beat" characterized by "groovy and heavy bass guitar" with lyrics that "tells the story of girls who are curious about love in the middle of the night when no one is sleeping".[9] The second track "Baddie" was described a "dark charm" song characterized by "strong trap beat" and "electric bass rhythm" with lyrics "conveying the message of self-confidence".[10] The third track "Either Way" was described a song with "a dreamy synth and lyrical atmosphere" with lyrics about "being free from other people's gaze".[11]

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZM     [12]
NME     [13]

The album received generally positive reviews from critics. India Roby of Nylon described the album as "explosive tracks seamlessly intertwining their signature sound, punchy rhythms with flowery hints, with experimental twists".[14] NME's Crystal Bell gave the album 4 stars out of 5, writing that it was a "versatile showcase of Ive's many facets".[13] Kim Do-heon of Zenerate ranked the album at number 10 for their list of The 15 Best K-pop Albums of 2023.[15]

Accolades edit

Awards and nominations for I've Mine
Award ceremony Year Category Result Ref.
Circle Chart Music Awards 2024 Artist of the Year – Album Nominated [16]
Golden Disc Awards 2024 Best Album (Bonsang) Won [17]
Album of the Year (Daesang) Nominated

Commercial performance edit

Commercially, the album sold 1.6 million copies, marking Ive's highest first week sales and their third album to surpass one million sales.[18]

Track listing edit

I've Mine track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Off the Record"Seo Ji-eum
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Sivert Hagtvet Hjeltnes
  • Bård Bonsaken
  • Hilda Stenmalm
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Sivert Hagtvet Hjeltnes
3:09
2."Baddie"
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Fin Dow-Smith
  • Risc
  • Alawn
2:34
3."Either Way"Sunwoo Jung-a
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Luke Fitton
2:47
4."Holy Moly"Seo Ji-eum
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Peter Rycroft
2:57
5."OTT"Jang Won-young
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Gustav Nyström
  • Von Tiger
  • Canto
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Gustav Nyström
2:37
6."Payback"
  • Big Naughty
  • Young (MUMW)
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Willie Weeks
3:08
Total length:17:12

Charts edit

Certifications and sales edit

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Certifications and sales for I've Mine
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan 141,848[31]
South Korea (KMCA)[33] 2× Million 1,941,754[32]
Summaries
Worldwide (IFPI) 2,200,000[34]

Release history edit

Release history for I've Mine
Region Date Format Label
Various October 13, 2023
South Korea CD
United States November 17, 2023

References edit

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