iKON’s MV for ‘LOVE SCENARIO’ Reaches 200 Million Views for the First Time Since Debut… Another ‘Legendary Record’ This Year Following 19 Trophies in Music Broadcasts
[OSEN=김은애 기자] While iKON’s ‘LOVE SCENARIO’ marked an unprecedented long-run popularity, the MV also reached 200 million views.
On November 1, iKON’s MV for ‘LOVE SCENARIO’ reached 200 million views on YouTube. The MV received steady support since it reached 100 million views on June.
YG Entertainment’s representative producer YANG HYUN SUK uploaded a congratulatory poster on his social media along with captions, “#iKON #LOVESCENARIO #MV #200MILLION#YOUTUBE #YG”.
The title song ‘LOVE SCENARIO’ from iKON’s 2nd album ‘RETURN’ released on January 25 contains catchy melodies and warm vibes. The sensuous visuals of the MV that reminded viewers of a movie also became a hot topic. The video utilized MCC to express the progress of love into one scene, making the video more interesting to watch.
iKON’s ‘LOVE SCENARIO’ eventually not only topped weekly charts for 6 consecutive weeks, but also set a milestone by keeping their no. 1 spot for 43 consecutive days. The group re-wrote boy group history in the past 10 years by creating a mega-hit that lasted for the longest time this year.
‘LOVE SCENARIO’ was popular not only in Korea, but also overseas. Well-known foreign press channels including BuzzFeed and Billboard praised iKON’s growth and musicality. The group topped iTunes Album Charts in 17 different countries, while topping the KPOP Weekly Chart of QQ Music for 4 consecutive weeks. QQ Music is China’s largest music streaming platform. Their album also topped Japan’s iTunes Album Comprehensive Chart, creating a syndrome worldwide.
After setting milestones in and out of Korea, iKON’s MV for ‘LOVE SCENARIO’ also gained steady popularity, leading to the result of ‘iKON’s first 200 million views since debut’.
Furthermore, iKON has left valuable traces and records while making three comebacks this year, being active more than ever. The group firmly established their position as a top-class boy group with songs including ‘LOVE SCENARIO’, the title song ‘KILLING ME’ from their mini album ‘NEW KIDS : CONTINUE’ released on August, and the song ‘GOODBYE ROAD’ from the album ‘NEW KIDS : THE FINAL’ released on October 1.
iKON also set their own best record in music broadcasts. The group won 11 trophies through ‘LOVE SCENARIO’, 1 trophy through ‘KILLING ME’, and 7 trophies through ‘GOODBYE ROAD’, wnning a total of 19 trophies in music broadcasts.
In addition, the song ‘GOODBYE ROAD’ also set the group’s best record by topping foreign iTunes Album Charts in 25 different countries. The group will continue their winning streak by releasing a repackage album on December 31, the last day of 2018.
While setting milestones iKON will continue their overseas tour. The group will perform in Singapore on 11/4, Manila on 11/11, Jakarta on 11/18, and in Hong Kong on 11/25.
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