[Oh!Ssen Focus] iKON is to Become a Stronger Monster Rookie
[OSEN=선미경 기자] The new boy group iKON will hone their skills before releasing their next album.
iKON gained huge popularity even before their debut, and their warm-up single swept all the online charts. However, they are going to delay the release of their debut full album to hone their skills and make a better album.
On October 28, YG Entertainment uploaded a poster titled “RE-SCHEDULING ANNOUNCEMENT” on its official blog to announce the rescheduling of iKON’s next album release. Originally, iKON was to release their debut full album on November 2 following the release of their warm-up single “MY TYPE” on September 15 and their debut half album on October 1. According to the changed plans, iKON will be releasing two singles and two MVs on November 16 and their debut full album on December 14.
The delay may come as a bad news to the fans, but it shows iKON’s strong will to make high-quality music. Even before debut, BOBBY and B.I gained recognition when they appeared on Mnet’s rap survival show “Show Me The Money 3”. iKON members even participated in making the music and the lyrics of the tracks of their debut album.
iKON will be getting a stronger back-up with the change of plans. YG CEO YANG HYUN SUK specifically ordered YG’s top producers such as Teddy and Kush to “make a mega-hit song that is better than ‘MY TYPE’”. Also, top MV producers such as Suh Hyun Seung and Han Sa Min and even foreign producers have participated in making the MVs. iKON will be releasing as much as three MVs proving that it is indeed a project for a monster rookie. Since they are made by the best, there will be no doubt in the quality.
The goal of iKON debut project was to release new singles every month, which is difficult for a rookie. BIG BANG has done a similar project with their “MADE” series but not many other musicians can to such a project. However, it was possible for iKON because they have already built a wide fan base before their debut and because they are talented enough. With YG’s top producers working on iKON’s next album, it will surely be great.
iKON will also be going through a big change in their style. Their stylists have been changed to add a fresh appeal to iKON’s style and stage settings. iKON were sweet boys when they were performing “MY TYPE” and charismatic hip hop warriors when performing “RHYTHM TA”. Expectations are running high for what they will become for their next single. They will certainly be worth waiting for.
2015. 10. 28.
