It’s only hours until the release of Lee Hi’s new EP, ’24°C’, and the tracklist revealed some pleasant surprises for iKONICs.
Hanbin will feature in ’24°C’s title track, ‘No One,’ while having participated in writing lyrics. He also contributed with the lyrics and composing of the 4th song, ‘(1, 2).’
We wish Lee Hi a happy and successful comeback, meanwhile iKONICs are expectant and excited to see what Hanbin contributed to this EP.
Source: https://m.pann.nate.com/talk/344353054
Trans: @Jinnani_
First of all, this is to all the members, especially Kim Hanbin (B.I) that I’m going to talk about.
Fyi except one of two songs that iKON received as gift, for lyrics, composition, producing, recording, album producing, sometimes until choreography are all being taken care of by Hanbin (sometimes making choreo with other members).
Beside that he also participated alot in PSY’s songs, Blackpink’s Whistle, Winner’s Empty, Epik High’s Born Hater, etc.
Hanbin at the age of 12 did his music broadcast with the name of Indian Boy together with MC Mong. And finally at 18 years he got the chance to debut under YG.
I dont know how hard it might have been for Hanbin when joining survival show. How much the pressure when his 18 year self was being told to do song producing, choreography, until recording as the leader of the group. But the debut was failed (After losing from WIN).
After that B.I was afraid of being thrown away from YG. He wrote songs all day long in the basement. He thought that he couldnt let his hard working members down. But a year later, he was shooting Mix&Match. With a new pressure of losing a member who has been training for 4-5 years, a hell like survival started.
And finally, he debuted with iKON.
Hanbin really loves and enjoys music. I can see that. His grades (as in achievements) were good right after debut but got lower after it. People see it positively now but he must have gotten a lot of pressure in front of YG. On his solo song he said ‘I wouldn’t do music if it was only for the charts’. Even though he said that, I know that he has many burdens on him. “I don’t need good achievements and I don’t have music apps on my phone” he said. Especially after the success of Love Scenario, there’ll be more burden.
I can’t even imagine the feelings of Hanbin whose hard work got recognition through song writer award and SOTY.
Rough and free but let’s go slowly and last long.
I won’t forget that I met you guys [iKON] in my life. I’m jealous of the you who has dreams. I respect the you who tries so hard. It was difficult for me to see you struggling but it is my pleasure to see the bright you now.
Me as a human won’t stop trying. iKON, and then Hanbin, your youth is my youth, I want you to know that you have to have fun with it. We [iKONICs] will stay behind you so don’t worry about falling behind, and freely do your music. I will always support you, and congrats for today.
– From, an iKONIC
iKON released their second lyric narration video for their title song Goodbye Road. Video features Hanbin and June reciting lyrics at what looks an abandoned industrial dock or a shipyard. Video can be viewed on iKON’s YouTube account (English subtitles are not yet available).
However you can enjoy lyrics translation provided by iKONICS.
https://twitter.com/k8indaeyo/status/1044125542587392000
YGE released the first of individual teasers for upcoming iKON comeback and it is of Hanbin looking stunning in red.
Individual teasers are high quality, recent photos in color, so miracles do happen.
We are so looking forward to teasers of other members.
On the 8th of February, Naver announced that the pilot episode of MBC’s new show, ‘The Game With No Name’ (‘문제는 없다’) will feature iKON’s B.I and his sister Kim Hanbyul.
The show is said to involve a room escape puzzle where B.I and Hanbyul work together as contestants.
The article goes on to state that Hanbyul, although shy at first, showed off her skills through dance and worked well with B.I throughout the show.
“B.I’s sister Kim Hanbyul, who had been quite shy, had a drastic change once the music played, showing off dance skills fit for a girl group.” pic.twitter.com/2FnbRvWv6n
— SHOWTIME! (@ikonOT7) February 8, 2018
“From the group that has recently swept up the entertainment scene, iKON’s B.I came out with his younger sister Kim Hanbyul, who is 15 years younger than him to show off their perfect synchronization through gameplay.” pic.twitter.com/doiS0aOPeY
— SHOWTIME! (@ikonOT7) February 8, 2018
iKONICS have met Hanbyul before, through her appearance briefly in ‘WIN’ and ‘Mix&Match’, as well as stories B.I has told over the years. Although, this is the first time in a long time that fans will be able to see Hanbyul and B.I together firsthand.
The show is a New Years special and is set to air on the 18th of this month.
Feature image source: Naver Entertainment.
It was announced today that iKON’s rappers Kim Hanbin and Kim Bobby will be special MCs on February 3, Music Core together with RED VELVET’s Yeri.
This is the first time since debut that any member of iKON will be a music show MC.
It seems that iKON’s first venture into world of emcees had garnered a lot of interest.
Both iKON and RED VELVET have had successful comebacks this past weeks and are competing for no.1 place on various music charts. However, many of their fans have interpreted this competition as cute interaction and were hoping for groups to interact in real life as well and not only on charts. Music Core is making their wish a reality.
For the promotion of their new album, Return, iKON has promised to have many activities in Korea as compared to their usual promotion cycles. From recent announcements like these it seems they have every intention of keeping their promise.
iKONICs are no strangers to leader B.I’s editing skills, from his oversaturated selfie filters, to the short videos of him and the members messing about. It seems since the opening of iKON’s personal Instagram accounts, B.I now has ample opportunity for his hobby: embarrassing his members.
In his most recent post, B.I is seen filming as Yunhyeong loses a round of rock, paper, scissors, which leads to him having to bare his butt and get smacked.
The video is censored while chaos ensues, and returns for some quality editing skills from Director B.I as Yunhyeong accepts his punishment.
The video can be seen here.
[BINSTAGRAM] “Love Scenario Teaser”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ZZ9xDwnLQt
— iKON Global 아이콘 글로벌 (@iKON_Global) January 28, 2018
iKON members were also enjoying the post, with member Jinhwan commenting soon after.
[TRANS] 180127 shxxbi131 B.I Instagram
LOVE SCENARIO teaser
Comments by Jinhwan and Hanbin https://t.co/dhQipca5Vx pic.twitter.com/HhAZgcHyL9— iKON’s Return🔥 (@ikonmypride) January 28, 2018
This is one of many of B.I’s works, Some videos of the same style have popped up on their shared Instagram account in the past. We hope to see many in the future!
Feature image credit: shxxbi131
Today, after the Music Core performance iKONICS were treated to a surprise to beat all surprises.
All iKON members opened public Instagram accounts at the same time and proceeded to bomb the Instagram with photos, videos and comments trying very hard to make up for the last two years of radio silence.
iKONICS used to scarce and slow updates were completely shocked and overwhelmed with the sudden influx of content.
Not even a day after opening their accounts all the members have over 200 000 followers.
Here are all of their accounts so you can follow them if you haven’t already but be warned June will blow up your notifications.
Donghyuk – _dong_ii
Bobby – bobbyindaeyo
Hanbin – shxxbi131
Jinhwan – gnani_____
Although iKON has been on a musical hiatus for a while, it seems like our leader has been working on a couple of side projects. Earlier in the day, rapper Yawa posted a picture of himself in a place resembling Hanbin’s veranda.
( cr.: yawa_upload on instagram)
Later on, speculations were made that Hanbin featured in his song called ‘Her.’ Although the song has been posted little over a month ago, the rumors only started surfacing after the news of the two being friends. The confirmation itself comes from the fact that you can hear his unmistakable voice here below, starting from 2:27.
https://soundcloud.com/yawa12/2-her
What is even more awesome is that Yawa provides a direct download to the song. iKONICs, let’s show a bit of support, shall we?
iKON’s comeback was tentatively announced for January, but taught by previous experiences (the mysterious fall comeback that never happened) iKONICS were cautiously enthusiastic. However, it seems the comeback is real.
Yang Hyun Suk posted on his Instagram account a screenshot from the current shooting of iKON’S new title track featuring soft and unbelievably handsome looking Hanbin. With caption: “iKON‘s best ever new song. B.I’s lyrics and composition”.
It seems we have new music to look forward to in January. Get ready iKONICS it’s showtime.
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