Former iKON leader B.I is finally back in the music scene as he completes the powerful featuring lineup for EPIK HIGH's return!
After years of indefinite hiatus in the music industry, Kim Hanbin, popularly known as B.I,will finally have his first appearance in the K-pop scene through the long-awaited comeback of K-Hip-hop legend EPIK HIGH.
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B.I to Return in the Music Scene as Featured Artist for EPIK HIGH's Comeback
Earlier, EPIK HIGH's Tablo released the third feature Polaroid teaser image of its 10th full-length album "Epik High Is Here Part 1" on his personal social media account.
According to the teaser, rapper Woo Won Jae, B.I, R&B singer G Soul, and singer MISO will participate as featured artists alongside CL, Zico, Heize, Changmo, Nucksal, and Kim Sawol, all in all completing the lineup for the much-anticipated comeback.
As of writing, K-pop fans and supporters of the idol -- and now executive director -- B.I celebrate his return through SNS. Currently, #KIMHANBIN and #RapperBIxEpikHigh are trending on real-time searches.
The Basics: "Epik High Is Here" Details
"Epik High Is Here" is the title of EPIK HIGH's 10th full-length album, their first release in three years and three months.
Along with the title track, "ROSARIO," EPIK HIGH will also drop their new songs "LESSON ZERO," "Based on a True Story," "LEICA," "IN SELF-DEFENSE," "TRUE CRIME," "SOCIAL DISTANCE 16," "END OF THE WORLD," and "WISH YOU WERE HERE," on January 18 at 6:00 p.m. KST on various music sites.
In the album, ten featured artists ignited the anticipation for its arrival. CL, B.I, Zico, Changmo, Woo, Heize, Nucksal, Kim Sawol, G Soul, and MISO are all recognized for their excellent musical abilities, particularly in the K-Hip Hop scene. The fact that most artists are on hiatus before the release added to the excitement of High Skool (EPIK High's fanclub name) and K-Hip Hop and K-R&B enthusiasts.
EPIK HIGH has already worked with top-notch K-pop artists such as IU, BTS Suga, Crush, Younha, and Lee Hi, raising curiosity on the synergy that will be showcased this time around with a new set of well-received artists. On top of these, Zico and CL also participated in the making of "ROSARIO."
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EPIK HIGH officially debuted in October 2003 with its first album, "Map of the Human Soul," and received good reviews for its solid theme. Since then, there has been a solid narrative on every album. Fans are now wondering about the kind of stories and messages that will be included in "Epik High Is Here."
EPIK HIGH is known to make their own music and has become an irreplaceable, insatiable team, being in the industry for 18 years. EPIK HIGH has pioneered their own path, not behind anyone, and is set to release their 10th full-length album set to mark an important milestone.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
