iKON has returned in the music industry on the 6th of February, as a reorganized six-member group, kicking off with their new album "iDECIDE" and carrying their main track "DIVE."
Upon the release of their song, iKON has peaked at several charts, gaining domestic and international fans' interest for their new music and overwhelming performance. Their latest music video had already gained almost 6 Million views on YouTube after a day of release, proving their dominance and popularity. "DIVE" topped 24 charts in 24 regions around the including Philippines, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and many more with five songs inside their 3rs mini-album including, "Ah Yeah," "Dive," "All The World," "Holding On," and "Flower."
Aside from their powerful dance and deep lyrics that was revealed to be co-produced and written by their former member, Hanbin (also known as B.I), netizens and fans noticed the only song that wasn't participated in by the ex-member for its lyrics, that seems to be about the former leader.
"Flower," which is a track from the album, was believed by the fans to be dedicated from iKON to Hanbin. The song was participated in by Donghyuk, marking his first step as a new producer. It was described as a song with a sentimental melody, featuring iKON's ballad sensitivity.
The song lyrics then reminded fans about their leader's departure, and the group's journey as they continue
their path without him.
"The moonlight is used as a spotlight as it shines over only over the faded memories."
"Following the path of clouds, on the other side, will our old selves still be there? And I know that I can't turn back time or hold onto you and bring you back...."
Despite the demand of several fans to bring Hanbin back to the group after being kicked out by YG Entertainment, the former member has already decided to take his own path and is currently hinting and preparing his upcoming comeback in the music industry.
"Watching your back as you walk away and get farther and farther, I decided not to be regretful and threw away everything us right then and there [...] it was a farewell to them all, and you still live on in my heart now."
This line talks about the moving on of iKON as a six-member group, who will continue to walk on the flowery path without him. As they decided to leave everything behind, their old self with Hanbin, the good memories they have shared with him will then now be just kept inside their hearts.
Fans were then sharing their own sentiments about the song, comforting each other, as well as sending messages to iKON, assuring them that iKONics will be supporting them in every path they will be taking.
On the other hand, iKON is set to have their music show comeback for SBS Inkigayo, wherein fans will be able to see and hear the live performance of "Dive" and "Flower."
