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iKON (아이콘) is a six-member boy group under 143 Entertainment. Formed by YG Entertainment and originally as seven, they debuted on September 15, 2015 with the digital single "My Type".
They were first introduced through the reality show WIN: Who Is Next as Team B in which they lost to Team A (who later became WINNER). Later, they appeared again on the show MIX & MATCH.
History
2017: New Kids : Begin
2018: Return, New Kids : Continue, and New Kids : The Final
On January 25, the group released their second full length album Return.
On August 2, they released their first mini album New Kids : Continue. Another mini album followed with New Kids : The Final on October 1.
2019: B.I's departure
On June 12, B.I. departed from the group.[1]
2020: I Decide
On February 6, they released their third mini album, I Decide. It was their first release as a six-member group.
2021: Kingdom: Legendary War
On the tenth and final episode of Kingdom: Legendary War, which was aired on June 3, iKON's final rank was fifth out of the six teams
2022: Flashback, Flashback [+ I Decide], departure from YGE
On May 3, the group released their fourth mini album, Flashback.
On July 13, they released their fifth Japanese album, Flashback [+ I Decide] which consisted of Japanese versions of 12 songs from their mini albums Flashback and I Decide, and digital single "Why Why Why".
On December 30, YG Entertainment announced that iKON would be leaving the agency after deciding not to renew their contracts. However the members would still continue to promote as a group together.[2] The same day, it was reported that the group was in discussions to sign with 143 Entertainment, but nothing had been confirmed at that time.[3]
2023: Change of agency, Take Off, "Panorama"
On January 1, it was announced that iKON had signed with 143 Entertainment and would be releasing a new album in April 2023. Furthermore, it was confirmed that the group would still be able to promote under the same name despite the change of agency after both parties reached an agreement.[4][5]
On March 2, iKON announced their first projects under their new agency: an upcoming world tour and a solo single from member Bobby.[6]
On April 15, iKON announced their third full-length album Take Off, set to be released on May 4.[7]
On August 13, iKON announced their special single "Panorama", set to be released on August 23.[8]
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Years active |
|---|---|---|
| Jay (제이)[n 1] | Leader (2019–present), Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center | 2015–present |
| DK (디케이)[n 2] | Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper | 2015–present |
| Ju-ne (준회) | Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 2015–present |
| Inactive (military service) | ||
| Song (송)[n 3] | Lead Vocalist, Visual | 2015–present |
| Bobby (바비) | Main Rapper | 2015–present |
| Chan (찬)[n 4] | Sub Vocalist, Maknae | 2015–present |
| Former | ||
| B.I (비아이) | Leader (2015–2019), Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Center | 2015–2019 |
Discography
Korean
Studio albums
- Welcome Back (2015)
- Return (2018)
- Take Off (2023)
Live albums
- 2016 iKON iKONcert Showtime Tour in Seoul (2016)
Repackage albums
Mini albums
- New Kids : Continue (2018)
- New Kids : The Final (2018)
- I Decide (2020)
- Flashback (2022)
Single albums
- "New Kids : Begin" (2017)
Special singles
- "Panorama" (2023)
Digital singles
- "My Type" (2015)
- "#WYD" (2016)
- "Rubber Band" (2018)
- "Why Why Why" (2021)
- "Tantara" (2023)
Chinese
Digital singles
- "Love Scenario" (2018)
Japanese
Studio albums
- Welcome Back (2016)
- Welcome Back -Complete Collection- (repackage) (2016)
- Return -KR Edition- (2018)
- Return (2018)
- New Kids (2019)
- Flashback [+ I Decide] (2022)
Best albums
- iKON Single Collection (2016)
Live albums
- iKONcert 2016 Showtime Tour in Japan (2016)
- iKON Japan Tour 2016 (2017)
- iKON Japan Dome Tour 2017 (2017)
- iKON Japan Dome Tour 2017 Tsuika Kouen Setlist (2017)
- iKON Japan Dome Tour 2017 Additional Shows (2018)
- iKON Japan Tour 2018 (2019)
- iKON Japan Tour 2019 (2019)
- iKON Fan Meeting 2019 (2020)
Mini albums
- Welcome Back -EP- (2016)
- New Kids : Begin (2017)
- I Decide -KR Edition- (2020)
Singles
- "Dumb & Dumber" (2016)
- "Your Voice (2022)
Digital singles
- "Love Scenario" (2018)
Videography
- 2015-2016 iKONcert 'Showtime' in Seoul Live DVD (2016)
- iKONcert 2016 Showtime Tour in Japan (2016)
- Kony's Summertime (2016)
- 2016 iKON Season's Greetings (2016)
- iKON Japan Tour 2016 (2017)
- Kony's Wintertime (2017)
- iKON Summertime Season II in Bali (2017)
- iKON Japan Dome Tour 2017 (2017)
- iKON Japan Dome Tour 2017 Additional Shows (2018)
Concerts
Asia tours
- iKoncert 2016: Showtime Tour (2016)
European tours
- 2024 iKON Limited Tour - Get Back (2024)[9]
Japan tours
- iKON Japan Tour 2016 (2016)
- iKON Japan Dome Tour 2017 (2017)
- iKON Japan Tour 2022 (2022)
World tours
- '2023 iKON World Tour' Take Off (2023)[10]
Concert participation
- KAMP LA 2022 (2022)[11]
- KCON 2023 Thailand (2023)[12]
- Seoul Festa 2023 'K-POP SUPER LIVE' (2023)
- KCON 2023 Japan (2023)[13]
- K.One Festa Qatar 2023 (2023)[14]
- Kamp Fest CDMX 2023 (2023)[15]
- Idol Radio Live in Seoul (2023)[16]
Filmography
Reality shows
- WIN: Who Is Next (as Team B) (2013)
- MIX & MATCH (2014)
- Kingdom: Legendary War (Mnet, 2021)
Endorsements
- Smart Uniform (2015)
- NEPA (2015)
- LG Stylus2 (2016)
- Shinsegae Duty Free (2016)
- Pepsi (2016)
- Nivea (2017)
- MEXICANA Chicken (2018)
- Candy plus (2023)
Awards and nominations
- Main article: List of awards and nominations received by iKON
Gallery
- Main article: iKON/Gallery
Notes
- ↑ Jay previously went by another stage name: Jinhwan (진환) from September 2015 to November 2017
- ↑ DK previously went by another stage name: Donghyuk (동혁) from September 2015 to November 2017
- ↑ Song previously went by another stage name: Yunhyeong (윤형) from September 2015 to November 2017
- ↑ Chan previously went by another stage name: Chanwoo (찬우) from September 2015 to November 2017
References
- ↑ Soompi: B.I Announces Departure From iKON
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: iKON To Leave YG Entertainment
- ↑ Soompi: iKON In Talks To Sign With 143 Entertainment Following Departure From YG
- ↑ Soompi: Update: iKON Officially Signs With 143 Entertainment Following Departure From YG
- ↑ (KR) News1: [단독] 아이콘, 143엔터 전원 재계약 '4월 신보'…前소속사 YG 배려 팀명 그대로
- ↑ Soompi: iKON Announces World Tour + Bobby’s Solo Single As First Projects Under 143 Entertainment
- ↑ Soompi: iKON Announces May Comeback Date With Teaser For 3rd Full Album “TAKE OFF”
- ↑ Soompi: iKON Announces Return With New Single Album “PANORAMA”
- ↑ @iKONIC_143 on Twitter (February 16, 2024)
- ↑ @iKONIC_143 on Twitter (March 7, 2023)
- ↑ Billboard: KAMP LA 2022 Enlists Monsta X, Kai, Jeon Somi & More for New U.S. K-Pop Festival
- ↑ Soompi: KCON 2023 Thailand Announces 1st Performer Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: KCON 2023 Japan Announces 1st Performer Lineup
- ↑ @k.onefesta on Instgram (March 29, 2023)
- ↑ @kampfestcdmx on Twitter (April 14, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: MBC Radio Announces 1st Lineup For “Idol Radio Live In Seoul” Concert
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