[엑스포츠뉴스=정희서 기자] YG’s upcoming new group iKON was chosen as one of the “Top 5 K-Pop Artists to Watch in 2015.”
On Jan 28 (local date), Billboard announced its list based on chart scores, fans’ response and YouTube viewing rate. iKON, mentioned first on the list, was the only group that did not even make an official debut. It proves their high popularity even before the debut. Billboard wrote, “With their debut single still in the works, iKON members BOBBY and B.I have been garnering attention for verses in tracks like HI SUHYUN’s “I’M DIFFERENT ” and EPIK HIGH’s “BORN HATER,” the latter track being a breakthrough moment in cementing BOBBY as an up-and-coming MC to keep an eye on.” Their talents are already recognized on the show “MIX & MATCH” and by getting involved in song production of fellow YG artists. Billboard wrote that they will be the group that will heat up the music world in 2015. iKON had their first official performance when they opened BIGBANG’s 5 Japan Dome Tour on Nov 15 and 16 last year. They showed significant improvement every time they showcased their performance, proving their extraordinary talents even before the official debut. YG Entertainment’s Executive Producer YANG HYUN SUK recently commented that iKON’s album is nearing completion. 2015. 1. 29. © YG LIFE
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[OSEN=최나영 기자] YG’s BIGBANG and iKON will likely make a comeback and a debut this spring at the latest.
YG’s Executive Producer YANG told OSEN on Jan 27, “As we promised the fans, BIGBANG and iKON will be the first in line this year. We are doing our best to make it happen. We will return bearing good news on the two teams as their work is almost complete.” BIGBANG’s comeback and iKON’s debut are the two major interests of the fans. BIGBANG promised to come back this year when they performed in Japan for the 5 Dome Tour in January. Back then GD said in a press conference, “We want to focus on music. We will be back in summer. We promise to return with a good album. I hold responsibility for my own words.” TAEYANG added, “We will be back as a whole. Not as solos.” On the other hand, iKON (members B.I, BOBBY, KIM JINHWAN, SONG YUNHYEONG, KOO JUNHOE, KIM DONGHYUK and JUNG CHANWOO), who was formed in November through the program “MIX & MATCH” had their first official performance when they opened BIGBANG’s 5 Dome Tour in Japan last year. Rumors have it that iKON members are devoting all their energy in producing new songs. YG’s lineup of artists this year attracts much attention in the music world. Since MBC’s “Saturday, Saturday is for Singers” (Totoga), requests for JINUSEAN’s comeback is pouring in. But YG is set on releasing songs of BIGBANG and iKON first. Most BIGBANG members are being involved in producing the songs, while the Executive Producer YANG HYUN SUK is being in charge of iKON. YANG commented, “We will keep the promise we made with the fans,”hinting the comeback and debut of BIGBANG and iKON are imminent. About JINUSEAN, he commented, “Much positive reviews have been seen after JINUSEAN’s performance on Totoga, and we are looking into the matter positively. But our current priority is BIGBANG and iKON.” 2015. 1. 27. © YG-LIFE YG Entertainment’s Yang Hyun Suk revealed that Jinusean may come back for the first time in 11 years.
In an interview, Yang Hyun Suk shared he is thinking positively about Jinusean’s comeback this year, and said, “Sean came to me two months before ‘Saturday Saturday Is a Singer’ and talked about releasing new songs. At the time though, I told him that it might be difficult since there would be many comebacks for YG in 2015.” After the “Infinity Challenge’s” special aired, however, Yang Hyun Suk confessed that he changed his mind. “After [the special] aired, Jinu joined in with Sean to convince me about releasing new songs. Thinking about it, I realized Jinusean is one of the first singers to become successful in YG, and that many fans are waiting for new songs. In reality, an album with a lot of new songs may be difficult, but a single is very possible and is being considered positively,” he said. For fans that have been worrying about BIGBANG’s new album and IKON’s debut, he commented, “I will keep the promises with fans. Talks of Jinusean’s comeback have been going around, and I am certainly thinking positively of it. However, BIGBANG’s album and IKON’s debut is more important.” © SOOMPI. As the new boy idol group iKON is working on their official debut song, their managing agency YG Entertainment revealed, “We will soon be sending out good news.”
“The members of iKON have been coming out to the recording studio day and night without any breaks,” a top official of YG told Star News. “Since it is their official debut song, they are putting in all of their effort into pulling it off.” The official added, “There will soon be good news regarding their official debut song,” hinting that their debut is not far away. Originally, YG was planning to debut iKON this month at the earliest. However, due to all of the careful and detailed work put into the song, it seems that their debut was pushed back. Fortunately, news of their constant work and YG’s message of their upcoming debut is giving fans hope that they will soon be seeing the group on the stage. iKON is a group of seven, formed through the Mnet survival program, “MIX & MATCH”, which ended last November. They have already gained much popularity and attention, already gathering 7,000 people for their fan meeting prior to their debut. They have also been selected by 28 pop song professionals as “Most Anticipated Signer of the Year,” along with EXID and IU. Are you excited for the “good news” regarding iKON’s official debut? © SOOMPI. |
iKON Philippines is the First Philippine based fanclub for YG's upcoming boy group. Formerly known as WIN Team B Philippines (Founded last October 2013)
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