Exit: E

{{Quote box|width=30%|align=left|quote="When we were making our first album in 2014, since each of us desired a different musical direction, there were many times when we disagreed with each other. In this upcoming album, we respected each other’s preferences and worked separately, silently and whenever there were satisfactory results, we immediately talked to each other about it. Because this process worked out smoothly, we rarely clashed." - Mino }}

The majority of the album was produced by the members themselves, much like in their full-length album 2014 S/S, though with limited contribution from leader Seungyoon. Member Taehyun was the main composer for both title tracks, "Baby Baby" and "Sentimental".

Kang Uk-jin was a frequent presence in the album as well, who had previously helped Big Bang member Daesung with his second Japanese album D'slove. Frequent Sistar contributor lyricist and producer Rovin, assisted Taehyun with his solo single "I'm Young".

During the 18-month long hiatus, the members took the time to study more about music producing and songwriting in order to expand the variety in their sound. Jumping straight from the CJ E&M produced "Show Me The Money" rapping survival show, Min-ho expressed relief in being able to leave the 'intense' atmosphere behind..."[hiphop itself] is a scary type of music and it’s not like there is a rule that you need to do everything with strength but the program 'Show Me The Money' itself is an audition program where they make all the rappers compete with each other so it can’t be helped that there is a atmosphere that pressurizes the mentality." Going on to explain that the hiphop scene was somewhat restricting, he revealed that the members were more comfortable working together on Exit: E than on their previous album, where they had encountered disagreements stemming from different musical styles. Taehyun, meanwhile, listened to B. B. King, blues rock, and modern rock in order to expand his musical experience, and incorporated those styles in the songs he contributed to the album. He learned to play the guitar during the break as well.{{cite web|title=The Winner Takes It All|url=http://www.wkorea.com/2016/01/20/the-winner-takes-it-all/|website=W Korea|accessdate=February 1, 2016}}

The physical album was released the following day and came in two versions: "Alexandra Palace" and "Shoreditch". A limited physical edition, called "Westminster", was released on March 12, 2016.

The album features five tracks, including the double title songs "Baby Baby" and “Sentimental”, Mino and Taehyun's duet “Pricked”; as well as a solo song "I'm Young"

by Taehyun.{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/68274?lang=en|title=WINNER – 'EXIT MOVEMENT : E' TRACKLIST|date=January 19, 2016|work=YG Life}} "Baby Baby" was described to be a blues-infused song, and "Sentimental" a rhythmic minor pop track “Sentimental”.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201602031657160228539_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=Winner up next in YG baton relay|date=February 3, 2016|work=Kpop Herald}}

As a way to generate excitement for Winner's comeback, instead of simply releasing teasers, various artists covered "Sentimental" and "Baby Baby", the title tracks for the then upcoming extended play. 8 different renditions were made in total for the project series, featuring short video covers by DEAN,{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/69450?lang=en|title=DEAN Became Fourth Cover Artist of WINNER's "BABY BABY"|date=January 24, 2016|work=YG Life}} Epik High,{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/70535?lang=en|title=EPIK HIGH – '센치해(SENTIMENTAL)' BY WINNER COVER 08|date=January 28, 2016|work=YG Life}} G-Dragon,{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601241636211911484_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=G-dragon to sing cover for WINNER|date=January 24, 2016|work=Kpop Herald}} Katie Kim,{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601261758492323875_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=Katie Kim makes cover of 'Sentimental'|date=January 2, 2016|work=Kpop Herald}} Akdong Musician,{{cite web|series=Akdong Musician are happily 'Sentimental' in WINNER's pre-release cover series|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/69475?lang=en|title=AKMU – '센치해(SENTIMENTAL)' BY WINNER COVER 05|date=January 5, 2016|work=YG Life}} Zion.T,{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/69427?lang=en|title=Zion.T became Third Artist to Cover WINNER's "BABY BABY"|date=January 23, 2016|work=YG Life}} Taeyang,{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/69244?lang=en|title=Second cover song of YG WINNER's "BABY BABY"… It's TAEYANG now|date=January 22, 2016|work=YG Life}} and Lee Hi.{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/68893?lang=en|title=LEE HI – 'BABY BABY' BY WINNER COVER 01|date=January 21, 2016|work=YG Life}}

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Upon release, Exit: E was an immediate success with "Baby Baby" and "Sentimental" having topped eight charts including Melon, OllehMusic, Naver Music, Genie, Bugs, Soribada, Mnet.com, and Monkey3Music.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201602011528398802255_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=WINNER tops 8 music charts|date=February 1, 2016|work=Kpop Herald}}{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/70970?lang=en|title=WINNER's "BABY BABY" and "SENTIMENTAL" are sweeping charts… "Topping music charts together"|date=February 1, 2016|work=YG Life}} The album was warmly received in various parts of Asia as well, where it climbed to the top of iTunes charts in 11 nations including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia and the Philippines. It has also ranked 17th on U.S. iTunes. It debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's World Albums Chart and at No. 3 on the Heatseekers Album chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6874001/winner-exit-world-heatseekers-album-charts|title=WINNER Returns to Top 5 of World, Heatseekers Album Charts|magazine=Billboard|date=February 9, 2016}}

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• {{YouTube|id=jBBy2p5EQhs|title=WINNER - BABY BABY M/V}}
• {{YouTube|id=OV9NJGTLm-4|title=WINNER - 센치해(SENTIMENTAL) M/V}}
• {{YouTube|id=P79G22cJe74|title=WINNER - 좋더라(I’M YOUNG) M/V}}

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