The New Kids (album) explained

The New Kids
Type:compilation
Cover:iKON - The New Kids.png
Caption:Digital and Red version cover
Artist:iKON
Length:81:53
Language:Korean
Label:YG
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:I Decide
Next Year:2020

The New Kids is the first compilation album by South Korean boy band iKON, released through YG Entertainment on January 7, 2019.[1] It is a compilation of the 2017 single album , the 2018 album Return, the digital single "Rubber Band", and the EPs and . It features the lead single and only new track, "I'm OK".

This is the last iKON album to feature the appearance of member B.I before his departure in June 2019.

Background

YG Entertainment announced the album on Twitter on December 27, 2018, posting that the album would be available online from January 7, 2019, and as a physical version from January 8.[1] It serves as a repackage and compilation of the other entries in the New Kids series, from 2017 to 2018.[1]

Promotion

iKON played an encore concert in Seoul, where they debuted the single "I'm OK".[2] Along with concerts in Japan, Australia, and other Asian countries, they also performed on the 2018 year-end music show MBC Gayo Daejejeon.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: iKon Ready to Share New Repackaged Album Next Month. Al Bawaba. December 28, 2018. January 7, 2019.
  2. Web site: iKon confirms release date of repackaged album. KPop Herald. Kim. Jee-min. December 27, 2018. January 7, 2019.
  3. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 2, 2019. Gaon Chart. ko. January 17, 2019.