Shaun stated that he originally wrote the melody for "Way Back Home" in 2015 as part of a song for JYJ's Kim Jae-joong.
[2] An edited version of "Way Back Home" by Dutch DJ Sam Feldt, featuring English-language lyrics sung by Conor Maynard, was later announced on July 16, 2018 and released on December 21, 2018.
[6] "Way Back Home" grew in popularity first in the Korean dance community through social media posts and fans sharing videos of Shaun's live performances at clubs and festivals.
[2] "Way Back Home" gradually gained playtime as the background music of cafes and TV shows as well as some celebrity promotions.
[9] Meanwhile on July 18, Park Jin-young of JYP Entertainment stated that he would request an investigation from South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Fair Trade Commission.