‘ikon’ – “TAKE OFF” (3rd album)
‘iKON’ is a Korean boyband under ‘143 Entertainment’. The group was introduced on the reality survival show "WIN: Who is Next".
The Team went on to appear on the reality survival show “Mix & Match” in 2014, which determined iKON's final seven-member lineup: 'B.I', 'Bobby', 'Jinhwan', 'Junhoe', 'Yunhyeong' , 'Donghyuk' and 'Chanwoo'. However, in June 2019 'B.I' left the group, the group continued its activities with 6 members. ‘iKON’ debuted under ‘YG Entertainment’ in September 2015.
They have numerous hits such as “My
Type,” “Killing Me,” “Love Scenario,” “Apology” and “Rhythm Ta”.
The group's name derives from the
intention to become an 'icon for Korea', hence the 'K'.
K-pop boy group ‘iKON’ is making a
comeback for the first time since they joined a new label.
‘iKON’ is set to drop its third
full-length album, “TAKE OFF” on May 4, according to ‘143 Entertainment’.
All members of ‘iKON’ joined 143
Entertainment on Jan. 1 after their exclusive contract with ‘YG Entertainment’
expired in December last year.
The group unveiled the schedule for its comeback. iKON will continue releasing teaser content for its new album.
Previously, ‘iKON’ member ‘Bobby’ had
hinted during an interview with a local media outlet that the new album will be
packed with songs made by the members themselves.
Along with its comeback, ‘iKON’ will
embark on its world tour which kicks off in Seoul on May 5-6.
The group will open the series in Taiwan and continue the show around Asia, Europe, and the US through September.
