US Billboard Praises iKON, “iKON Makes a Dramatic Return” … No. 1 on iTunes Charts in 24 Countries
[일간스포츠=김연지 기자] iKON is receiving spotlight from all over the world after making their comeback.
On August 2 (local time), US Billboard wrote, ‘iKON made a dramatic return’ and praised iKON by adding, ‘The new song ‘Killing Me’ is different from preexisting K-Pop songs. The song keeps revolving in the listener’s brain’.
They introduced, ‘The dance-focused music video puts the seven members’ moves and their angst front-and-center’.
Billboard reviewed, ‘Flames, darkness and brightly hued sets, the members’ acting, and choreography movements are enough to grab the viewers’ attention. Also, the soft vocals and fierce rap verses capture the ears of listeners at once’.
The reactions overseas are explosive. As of August 3 at 6 AM, iKON’s new mini album ‘NEW KIDS : CONTINUE’ topped iTunes Album Charts in 24 different countries, leaving iKON their best record ever since debut.
The album is receiving love and support from countries including Armenia, Belarus, Brunei, Cambodia, Columbia, Costa Rica, Finland, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
The group’s popularity in Korea is also heated. As of August 3, at 8 AM, ‘Killing Me’ topped real-time charts in music platforms including Mnet, Bugs, and Soribada, while placed in the top ranks in platforms including Melon, Olleh, and Genie. They are rising towards the top with their catchy themed music, despite various ‘influential artists’ currently located in music charts.
iKON previously re-wrote K-Pop boy group history for the last 10 years by topping music charts for 43 consecutive days with the song ‘LOVE SCENARIO’. The group successfully started the 2nd half of 2018 as well, showing signs of another mega hit.
After making a successful comeback, iKON will perform ‘Killing Me’ for the first time since debut through MBC ‘Show! Music Core’ on August 4, officially starting their album promotion period.
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