Article: YG, "Explanations over iKON 'i DECIDE' album. Decided to use B.I composed songs after agonizing over it for a long time"
Source: Daily Sports
Netizens are questioning YG's decision to use B.I songs for iKON.
YG Entertainment released a statement via official blog on the 28th addressing iKON's third mini album 'i DECIDE'. The statement reads:
"Hello, this is YG Entertainment.
We want to address iKON's 2020 new mini album [i DECIDE].
iKON's new album, to be released on Feb 6th, will include a total of 5 new songs. This album was originally recorded in early 2019 with goal of releasing it in the middle of the year.
But in middle of last year, B.I, who was leader and producer of the team abruptly quit. Plans to release the new song got postponed indefinitely and the company decided to release pieces that had been completed in early 2019. So we discussed internally and agonized for a long time about how to use it.
But there were two big problems:
First, we considered excluding all the songs prepared by B.I. But there were deep concerns and drawbacks that iKON's comeback gap will be too long.
Second, if we excluded B.I's rap parts, we would have to re-record the songs again. The order and balance of the members who sang each part in the previous song was all mixed up. As such, we would have to re-record all six parts for each member from the beginning.
After much consideration, the members and the company decided to use both the first and second methods. As a result, for existing songs, it's not solely B.I's solo composition, but rather a collaboration with other YG composers. During the preparation period, we decided to modify and use B.I's song because it was a song that was created by hard work and affection of all iKON members.
Also, by encouraging other members to participate in the songwriting process, the new album will have the original songs composed by B.I as well as new song composed by another member.
Of course words cannot express how sorry we are to the six iKON members and to the fans that lost their leader B.I. We can only say we're sorry and apologize because we weren't able to manage them well. Although it's a belated regret, we want to protect the six remaining members.
YG will spare all the capacity and investments for iKON. We appreciate your support and love and will repay you with our gratitude. Please cheer for the new six iKON members.
Thank You."
— YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) January 29, 2020