Only four months after their Korean debut with "My Type," YG Entertainment's newest group iKON is ready to take over Japan.
On Jan. 15, iKON released their Japanese debut album containing a two-CD set with thirteen Korean tracks and twelve in Japanese.
In addition to the CD release, iKON will kick off their Japanese promotions on Jan. 22. The rookie group will also hold fan meetings in Tokyo and Osaka. Afterwards, they will host an arena tour around the country titled "iKON Japan Tour 2016," including fourteen shows in five different cities.
Prior to their official Japanese debut, iKON received a warm and welcome response during "iKON Fan Meeting 2015 in Japan iKONtact," their first fan meeting, held in October 2015. According to Korea Herald, iKONtact brought in an estimated 26,600 fans.
iKON has been taking Korean charts by storm with their four month debut and full album Welcome Back. In addition to a number of music show trophies, the group took home the "Best New Artist" titles from both the MelOn Music Awards and the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
iKON are also scheduled to host their first Korean concert at the start of 2016, titled "iKONCERT 2016 Showtime Tour in Seoul" on January 30 and 31 at the Seoul Olympic Gymnasium.
