Born to Beat

Born to Beat (BTOB) is an EP by South Korean boy group BtoB under United Cube Entertainment.

Born to Beat
EP by
BTOB
ReleasedMarch 21, 2012
Recorded2012
GenreK-pop, dance-pop
Length11:57
26:52 (Asia Special Edition)
LanguageKorean
LabelCube Entertainment
Universal Music Group
ProducerHong Seung Seong
BTOB chronology
Born to Beat
(2012)
Press Play
(2012)
Singles from Born to Beat
  1. "Insane[1]"
    Released: April 3, 2012
Alternative Cover
Asia Special Edition cover
Singles from Born to Beat (Asia Special Edition)
  1. "Father"
    Released: May 3, 2012
  2. "Irresistible Lips"
    Released: May 23, 2012
Music videos
"비밀(Insane)" on YouTube
"아버지(Father)" on YouTube
"그 입술을 뺏었어(Irresistible Lips)" on YouTube

Background and release

In March 2012, BtoB held their Premium Launching Show with two title tracks, "Imagine" (a ballad track) and "Insane" (a dance track). BtoB's debut songs as rookies are exceptional double title compositions that are represented as connected stories of different genres that showcases each of their own charms which shows BtoB's strategy in presenting their various musical capabilities fully.[1]

The first title track, "Insane", has been produced by Seo Jae Woo, who has composed songs for other Cube artists such as 4minute and Beast.[2]

"Imagine," the second track, is a ballad.[2]

On March 20, 2012, a teaser for title track "Insane" was released on YouTube.[3] On the same day, the group also released "Imagine", the second title track after "Insane", and on March 22, 2012, the group made their live performance debut on M! Countdown'.

On May 23, 2012, a special edition of the album title "Born To Beat (Asia Special Edition) was released , with an addition of two tracks which includes a new single titled "Irresistible Lips" and another track from their previous single titled "Father" and on the same day the music video for the track "Irresistible Lips" was also released.[4]

Promotion

The group began their promotions for the album on 22 March 2012, on Mnet's M!Countdown followed by other various music programs like Music Bank, Inkigayo and Music Core respectively.

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Born to Beat"Seo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae1:25
2."Insane[5]" (비밀; Bimil)Seo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung Ilhoon, Lee MinhyukSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae3:37
3."Imagine[6]"Seo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae3:44
4."Monday to Sunday"Dru Scott, Fredrik Thomander, Jörgen ElofssonDru Scott, Fredrik Thomander, Jörgen ElofssonDru Scott, Fredrik Thomander, Jörgen Elofsson3:11
Total length:11:57
Asia Special Edition track list
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Born to Beat"Seo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae1:25
2."Irresistible Lips" (그 입술을 뺏었어; Geu Ibsuleul Ppaeseosseo)WheesungSeo Jewoo, Seo YongbaeSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae3:48
3."Insane[5]" (비밀; Bimil)Seo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung Ilhoon, Lee MinhyukSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae3:37
4."Imagine[6]"Seo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae3:44
5."Monday to Sunday"Dru Scott, Fredrik Thomander, Jörgen ElofssonDru Scott, Fredrik Thomander, Jörgen ElofssonDru Scott, Fredrik Thomander, Jörgen Elofsson3:11
6."Father" (아버지; Abeoji)Seo Jewoo, Seo YongbaeSeo Jewoo, Seo YongbaeSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae3:42
7."Irresistible Lips" (Instrumental) (그 입술을 뺏었어; Geu Ibsuleul Ppaeseosseo) Seo Jewoo, Seo YongbaeSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae3:48
8."Insane" (Instrumental) (비밀; Bimil) Seo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae, Jung IlhoonSeo Jewoo, Seo Yongbae3:38
Total length:26:52
Asia Special Edition – DVD track list
No.TitleLength
1."Insane" (Music video)3:52
2."Irresistible Lips" (Music video)3:58
3."Father" (Music video)3:43

Charts

Albums chart

Chart Peak
position
Gaon Weekly album chart[7] 3
Gaon Weekly domestic album chart[7] 3
Gaon Monthly album chart[7] 16

Sales and certifications

Chart Amount
Gaon physical sales[8] 9,483

References

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