HAPPY #1KONNIVERSARY !!!

[mc1a.livejournal.com]

As iKON and iKONIC celebrate the first anniversary of this talented rookie group’s debut date, we had to join in and share the love for this great group. A primarily hip-hop focused group, iKON is the “monster rookie” group that everyone needs to check out before another year passes! These newbies proved they were ready to compete in the challenging music industry when they took their first win on a music program less than two weeks after their debut in September 2015.

Check out the five reasons why we can’t get enough of iKON!


They are determined and hard working!

Many K-pop groups are being formed through survival shows, and the process is always stressful and overwhelming for the contestants competing to become musicians. However, iKON had to survive not one but two survival programs – “WIN: Who Is Next?” and “Mix & Match.” In the first show, they competed as Team B with the trainees in Team A, who eventually won the grueling battle show and became the YG group WINNER. Thankfully, all six members of Team B continued to train at YG and eventually passed through “Mix & Match,” where the maknae Chanwoo was added.

Their determination was evident back when they were just six members competing together as Team B in “WIN: Who Is Next!” Watch this emotional final performance where they talked about their struggles and brought practically everyone to tears!

It is great to see their hardworking perseverance pay off, and we hope they will have long successful careers ahead of them!


Their friendship with WINNER!

As was obvious in the end of the previous clip, all eleven trainees have been close despite the competition between the two groups. They have celebrated each other’s success, and been together through the stressful training period. Thankfully, the two groups are still close even though they have debuted and interact quite frequently in the YG family!



The newest addition to the perfect interactions between these two groups is the collaboration between Bobby and Mino. As two of YG Entertainment’s most promising new rappers, neither of them disappointed with the energetic releases that came out recently. Watch the upbeat and fun music video for the track “HIT ME” for a taste of their talented friendship!

We are looking forward to more interactions and projects between the members of both of these new groups!


They are amazing dancers!

If dance is an art, then the members of iKON were artists before they even debuted. Yang Hyuk Suk always recognized them as the best dancers even when they were Team B. They continued to improve, and by the time “Mix & Match” came around, the original six members were able to help instruct the three new trainees that were added.

See just a little bit of their dancing talent in the clip below!

For a more polished performance, watch this clip of them performing a sexy and smooth routine for their second survival show.

It is remarkable how much they have improved in dancing under the watchful eyes of B.I. in the practice room!


They are incredibly versatile!

Even though iKON is known as a primarily hip-hop group, they have not failed to surprise us with other styles of music as well! They have also released an impressive amount of eight music videos, not counting their Japanese releases, to keep their fans busy.

Enjoy their music video “Apology,” where they give us an emotional track that showcases the members’ vocal talent!

For those who prefer the upbeat hip-hop feel that iKON masters so well, watch their music video “Dumb & Dumber” below.

It is amazing that both of these music videos are from the same group, and it is unique to see rookies broadening their horizon so soon!


They know how to have fun!

The energetic members of iKON truly know the meaning of work hard and play hard! Whether they are poking good fun at one another or living it up onstage, they all know how to cut loose and have fun when they need to. Their fun-loving attitudes can be a surprise to those who have watched videos of them practicing nonstop, but it’s nice to see that they can relieve their stress and make each other laugh.

For a glimpse of their playful personalities, do not miss this hilarious video of them performing EXID’s “Up & Down” for thousands of fans!

Seriously, how were they all not laughing as hard as Bobby was?


To sum up everything they have accomplished since debut:

-21 + 23 roof-hits
-5M+ DL sales
-250K+ album sales
-190M YT views
-912K subscibers
-1.6M Naver followers
-2 ALL-KILL
-1 CAK#1KONNIVERSARY

— Shady iKON Facts (@ShadyiKON_) September 14, 2016

+ First rookie group to achieve Rookie Grand Slam since SHINee in 2008.






I wanted to make this big post for their anniversary but I'm too tired so I settled on this Soompi article. I'm very proud of the boys and everything they have accomplished. I wish they're gonna have a comeback soon and I hope they get enough rest!
What were your favorite iKON moments, Omona?



Source: Soompi | jyeoms | YGEntertainment | iKON YG TV 1, 2 | iKON 1, 2 | Vivi Orton | ShadyiKON_ | ohitsdoubleb | ikonis

Comments

[kyokomurasaki.livejournal.com]

ugh I really wish they'd give iKON a track where they can show off their choreo; they're probably the strongest dancers at YG (and some of Winner too tbh) and I feel like they haven't really gotten to demonstrate that. Those dance perfs are definitely some of my favorite iKON moments.

I also love when Hanbin went to the zoo by himself on M&M and was all excited about the animals he was going to see like a little kid, so cute :3

[liarose.livejournal.com]

their choreos and dance breaks at Heroes of remix were so good specially the last few episodes, too bad it was cut thanks to the new chinese broadcast rule :(

[bulliekim.livejournal.com]

If they get a dance track I hope they get it from a producer outside of YG. Everyone from Teddy to Choice seems to be in a 2011-esque rut & Hanbin is really only good with composing mid-tempo songs.

[honeebs.livejournal.com]

congrats! they made it.

[showminomoney.livejournal.com]

Aww! Happy #1KONNIVERSARY!! Their album is one of the few that I love listening to from start to finish. I'm proud of what they've done and I hope they make a comeback in my lifetime :)

My favorite iKON thing is their really random LG cf series with Jisoo. None of the main boys with the phones get the girl, and it turns out she's in some polyamourous relationship with the rest of iKON.

[bulliekim.livejournal.com]

Those corny commercials....LMAO! I love Bin but I literally laughed out loud at his "bad boy" club scene! LOL

[jileader.livejournal.com]

Congrats, boys!
I really love seeing them perform dumb&dumber, it fits so well with their image hahah
And people like to downplay their debut but they did so well, I'm so proudd

[bulliekim.livejournal.com]

Happy 1st Birthday, Babies!
So immensely proud of all they've accomplished this year. Can't wait to see what the future holds for them!!!

[lily-of-west.livejournal.com]

So proud of them and how talented hardworking humble and amazing they are. I've been with them since the beginning and to see them come this far break so many records and set so many bars for rookies feels good.

Happy #1KONNIVERSARY my children