[TV Dissection] MIX & MATCH Members, All Depends on the Viewers
[OSEN=오민희 기자] YG Entertainment’s next boy group iKON’s journey of 6 months has come to an end. Apart from the fixed members B.I, BOBBY, and KIM JINHWAN, who will be part of iKON? It all depends on the viewers—KOO JUNHOE, SONG YUNHYEONG, KIM DONGHYUK, JUNG JINHYUNG, JUNG CHANWOO and YANG HONGSEOK.
In the episode aired on Oct 30 on Mnet, MIX & MATCH showcased its final match with the MC’s DAESUNG and YOO IN NA. The battles were free songs, composed songs and dance. Judges from YG – YANG HYUN SUK, BIGBANG, TABLO, 2NE1 and WINNER – watched the new boy group being born.
In the first round of free-song match, SONG YUNHYEONG, JUNG JINHYUN and JUNG CHANWOO rearranged Chubby Checker’s “Let’s Twist Again” in an upbeat rhythm, leaving the audience in awe. It seemed like the fans they met on the street helped them gain confidence. CL commented, “You opened with an upbeat song, and it was really fun.”
KOO JUNHOE, KIM DONGHYUK and YANG HONGSEOK reinterpreted TAEYANG’s “EYES, NOSE, LIPS.” KOO started off the song alone, and it was followed by KIM DONGHYUK and YANG HONGSEOK. TAEYANG, who sang the original track, commented, “I was so happy to hear my song here. You made your colors stand out in the song. KIM DONGHYUK, in particular, harmonized very well with the song.”
The 2nd round’s self-composed song was showcased by the survival members and the 3 fixed members. It was a chance for the judges to see who fits best in iKON with the three members.
SONG YUNHYEONG and JUN JINHYUNG dressed in suits came on stage with the 3 fixed members and sang the sweet “Long Time No See.” KOO JUNHOE, KIM DONGHYUK and YANG HONGSEOK then sang “Sinosijak” to heat up the audience. Praises poured in afterwards to the six boys who danced the “gorilla dance” that impressed everyone.
The nine members in the last round put an end to their 6-month journey with powerful dance moves of their own. They started at different points, but headed to the same goal. Ending the performance without making any mistakes, the members looked both happy and sad, making the audience sad as well.
KIM JINHWAN consoled his teammates by telling them “well done.” He added, “I hope this moment remains the best in your life,” and also told the members not to feel bad about the final result.
B.I, the leader of iKON, commented, “Finally, after what seems like a very long time, the members will be finalized. Members who become iKON and those who don’t, I hope we meet in a better place in the future.”
And thus the long 6-month journey came to an end. The final 7 members will be determined by votes of judges, Korea-China-Japan Global voting, Final Match onsite vote, SNS and mobile messenger vote. The voting lasts until midnight of Oct 31, where people can take part on Facebook, texts, and LINE mobile voting. Votes can be cast on 4 members out of the 6, while no more than one vote can be given to each member. Now all eyes are on the four members who will join B.I, BOBBY and KIM JINHWAN as iKON.
2014. 10. 31.
