Billboard and other leading foreigner charts have acclaimed iKON for their growth and musicality. Not only that, but their comeback album has garnered a hot reaction in the overseas stage. They are starting off the year splendidly as YG’s first runner in 2018. They have become the first group among boy groups in three years to occupy No. As soon as the song was released on the 25th, iKON wrote their first record on all the music charts in Korea. They sharpened their knives with their 2nd regular album ‘Return’ that was released after 2 years and 1 month and succeeded in satisfying the tastes of the public once again with their comeback song. On the other hand, iKON’s new song ‘Love Scenario’ has surpassed Winner’s record. YG Director Yang Hyun Suk said on his instagram on the 12th that “Winner will be shooting a music video soon, putting the highest production cost.” They are expected to continue the momentum this quarter and strike a home run with their comeback. Song Minho had splendid performances in TVN’s ‘Shin Jongseokgi’ season 3 and 4, ‘Kangs Restaurant’, ‘Lark Song’, and ‘Songmo Geori.’ Kim Jinwoo is also starring in MBC’s ‘Wizard of OZ’, and JTBC’s ‘Good Life.’ Winner garnered smiles with their performance for ‘Youth over Flowers.’ Also, Kang Seung-Yoon earned outstanding acting ability for his character in the drama ‘Bamboo Life.’ In addition, Winner has become popular in other fields beyond the music industry. Ten months have passed since their comeback announcement but they are still ranked in the top 100 real-time music chart of Melon. Not only did they sweep the top prize in various music broadcasts and music charts, but they also broke through the charts to be the first 100 million streaming male idol. To start, Winner made their comeback song ‘Really Really’ a hit. In particular, iKON has recently emerged suddenly as a dark horse side to side with their brother group Winner. Winner and iKON, in particular, have leapfrogged and showed infinite possibilities. YG has built a strong line of boy groups that with strong growth. Big Bang’s absence could be a huge blow to YG, but since Winner and iKON are there, there is nothing to worry. Except for TOP, the four members held a concert ‘Last Dance’ last December and said goodbye to the fans.īig Bang is a group 13 years into their debut and top in the industry. Unfortunately, we will not be able to see activity by Big Bang as a complete group for several years. Daesung, who was born in 1989, and Seungri will also join the military soon.Īs a result, Big Bang is going into hiatus for the time being. TOP is currently serving as a social service agent in Nongsan. GD will enlist on the 27th of this month and Taeyang will enlist on March 12th. But even so, YG will remain strong as their vacancy is expected to be filled by YG’s two brothers Winner and iKON.īig Bang’s leader G Dragon and member Taeyang announced their enlistment in active duty. The "V" app will also soon be available to Chinese and Japanese users, as well.YG Entertainment representative group Big Bang’s vacancy due to enlistment will be impactful. Additionally, any idol who uses the app can also make surprise broadcasts to treat their fans.
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The highlight video of their broadcast has been viewed over 680,000 times as well.īig Bang also treated fans to a special live broadcast to bring in their last two MADE Series 'E' tracks "Let's Not Fall in Love" and GD&TOP's "Zutter." GD and T.O.P further surprised fans with an exclusive dance version of "Zutter" released a few hours afterwards.įans can look forward to future episodes with groups like SHINee, VIXX, Wonder Girls, KARA, and others. Winner and iKON made their long awaited return to the same broadcast on August first, drawing in over 120,000 views on the initial broadcast. Interest in the app has only increased with the number of big name idols who have already made their appearance. On August 4, Naver revealed the iOS version of the "V" app, allowing iPhone and iPad users access to the new K-pop streaming sensation. According to Korea Herald, international downloads accounted for almost 50 percent of the total downloads. The app has drawn in a huge global fan interest from all over the world, including Europe and the Americas. The new app, created by South Korea's leading search portal, features both recorded episodes with idols and also allows celebrity app users to log in and stream live spontaneously. Naver's recently released "V" app is taking the mobile world by storm, reaching 610,000 downloads across 170 nations only a day after its August 1 release.