iKON Songs Ranked

iKon (Korean: 아이콘), stylized as iKON, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2015 by YG Entertainment, consisting of six members: Jay, Song, Bobby, DK, Ju-ne, and Chan. Originally a seven-piece band, leader B.I departed from the group in June 2019. Initially introduced in the reality survival show WIN: Who is Next as “Team B”, the group went on to appear in the 2014 reality survival show Mix & Match, which determined the final member lineup of iKon. Their debut studio album Welcome Back (2015) debuted atop the South Korean Gaon Album Chart and featured the number-one singles “My Type”, “Apology” and “Dumb & Dumber”, as well as the top-ten singles “Rhythm Ta”, “Airplane” and “Anthem”. The album was a commercial success, selling over 260,000 copies in Asia and its individual songs selling over 4.8 million copies, leading the group to receive numerous accolades from major Asian music award shows. From 2016 to 2017, the group released the singles “#WYD” and “New Kids: Begin”, and embarked on their first Asian tour and several Japanese tours. In 2018, their second studio album Return spawned the hit single “Love Scenario”, which topped the Gaon Digital Chart for a record-breaking six weeks. Their third EP, I Decide was released on February 6, 2020. Here are all of iKON songs ranked.

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10. Bling Bling (iKON JAPAN DOME TOUR 2017, 2017)

“Lead title track Bling Bling makes a noisy, rambunctious splash, but it’s the classic case of a lot of sound and fury masking very little underneath. At its core, the song is an old-fashioned, bravado-filled hip-hop pastiche, down to the commanding trumpet riff that heralds its simple chant of a hook.”

9. #WYD (iKON JAPAN DOME TOUR 2017, 2017)

“Opening with an ethereal piano intro, the song quickly turns into a soft hip-hop ballad, balancing the rougher texture of its verses with a lightweight chorus that gives the song a lazy, mellow vibe. The muted horn practically overtakes the hook, and it’s an odd choice.”

8. Rhythm Ta (Welcome Back, 2016)

“This song is top tier it will make everyone bang their head even though you’re not a kpop fan. I mean this song is dope and it screams power! iKON definitely have the swag. The monster rookies during this era. Rhythm Ta will always be iKONIC.”

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7. B-Day (iKON JAPAN DOME TOUR 2017, 2017)

“With a title like B-Day (벌떼), a song could easily devolve into cringe-worthy territory. But with the first of iKON’s double title tracks trying too hard to paint the guys as swagger-filled hip-hop legends, a little levity is welcome. And although B-Day doesn’t receive top billing on the group’s new single album, it’s by far the more interesting track.”

6. Anthem (Welcome Back, 2016)

“Technically a B.I. and Bobby sub-unit track, though the rest of the group features in the video. Of all the group’s attempts to “go hard,” Anthem’s slick beat and addictive hook feel the most effortless.”

5. Apology (Welcome Back, 2016)

“This music video is so good. Can’t believe these guys could bring all those emotions of anger, sadness, feeling of despair so beautifully. And love the fact they didn’t shy away from including actors.”

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4. Dumb & Dumber (Welcome Back, 2016)

“The only song i cant listen to in public because the moment i hear “PARTYYYYYYYY PEOPLE” all the little brain cells i have left magically disappear and my body starts moving in all directions”

3. What’s Wrong? (Welcome Back, 2016)

“I first listened to this song on their live performance on a music show. Subs were added. I instantly fell for this song. Then I watched the mv. It was a bonus really. The song itself is really good. The mv is a very fun way of expressing the song. I love it.”

2. My Type (Welcome Back, 2016)

“I feel like crying this song reminds me of such a happy time when kpop was less toxic and competitive This type of music defined iKON, their melody is so fresh and simple, even the MV looks so natural it’s so rare to hear and see kpop music created like this now”

1. Airplane (Welcome Back, 2016)

“Airplane is not one of iKON’s highest performing or iconic singles, but it feels like their most credible piece of work. The synth-sprinkled mid-tempo beat is paired perfectly with a gorgeous, plaintive chorus that takes full advantage of the group’s vocal line. Rather than scream and shout to draw attention to itself, Airplane impresses with its restraint and timeless pop melody.”