I've Mine is the first Korean-language extended play music album 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".
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 double million by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling 2,000,000 units. For the album, Ive was awarded the Best Album Bonsang at the 38th Golden Disc Awards.
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]
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]
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]
^Ji, Min-kyung (September 4, 2023). "아이브, 10월 13일 컴백 확정..트리플 타이틀곡 예고 [공식]" [Ive confirms comeback on October 13th..Triple title song preview [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023 – via Naver.
^Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 11, 2023). "아이브, 트랙리스트 공개...장원영 작사 참여" [Ive reveals tracklist...Jang Won-young participated in writing lyrics] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023 – via Naver.
^Moon, Wan-sik (September 25, 2023). "아이브, 선우정아 작사-유광굉 감독 특급 조합 신곡 '이더 웨이' 오늘(25일) 전격 발표" [Ive, a special collaboration of lyricist Sunwoo Jung-a and director Yoo Gwang-goong, released a new song 'Either Way' today (25th)] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023 – via Naver.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (October 2, 2023). "아이브X서지음 신곡 '오프 더 레코드' 트레일러 공개, 역대급 비주얼" [Ive X Seo Ji-eum New song 'Off the Record' trailer released, best-ever visuals] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023 – via Naver.
^Park, Seo-yeon (October 6, 2023). "아이브, 두 번째 타이틀곡 '오프 더 레코드' 오늘(6일) 선발매" [Ive's second title song 'Off the Record' will be released today (6th)] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023 – via Naver.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (October 9, 2023). "몰라보게 달라진 아이브, 이토록 신선한 다크 카리스마 변신" [Ive has changed beyond recognition, with such refreshing dark charisma] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim, Ji-hye (October 12, 2023). "아이브, 신보 '아이브 마인' D-1..하이라이트 메들리 공개" [Ive releases new album 'Ive Mine' D-1..highlight medley] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Yoo, Jeong-min (October 13, 2023). "아이브, 신보 '아이브 마인' 준비 완료...'예측 불가' 무한 변주" [Ive's new album 'Ive Mine' is ready...'Unpredictable' infinite variations] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment News. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Son, Jin-ah (October 13, 2023). ""내 판단을 믿어 난"...아이브가 찾아낸 또 다른 IVE [MK★컴백]" ["I trust my judgment"...Another Ive discovered by Ive [MK★Comeback]] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee, Da-gyeom (January 10, 2024). NCT 드림, '2023 써클차트' 디지털 앨범상...올해의 가수상은 20팀(종합) [NCT Dream won the '2023 Circle Chart' Digital Album Award... Singer of the Year Award goes to 20 teams (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Maeil Gyeongje. Retrieved January 10, 2024 – via Naver.
^年間 アルバムランキング 2023年度 [Annual Album Ranking 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 7. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
