Anticipation Builds for ‘I-LAND 2’ with the Appearance of Teddy, Song Kang, and Jeon Somi
Mnet's 'I-LAND 2: N/a' has confirmed its first broadcast on April 18th and is currently concentrating on filming.
Made up mostly of underage participants, ‘I-LAND 2‘ has been surrounded by controversies such as the production team’s unfair treatment even before its premiere, but at the same time, there are many points of anticipation.
First and foremost is Teddy. Teddy is best known as the main producer at YG Entertainment, producing for groups like BIGBANG, 2NE1, and BLACKPINK. He is currently preparing to debut a rookie girl group that he has personally produced.
Teddy practically produced most of BLACKPINK’s songs. He has gained a reputation as an outstanding producer with unique skills and senses. Especially since he hasn’t frequently appeared in broadcasts or media, there’s curiosity about what he will show in ‘I-LAND 2’.
Mnet, which previously collaborated with Bang Si Hyuk to create ENHYPEN, is teaming up with Teddy for ‘I-LAND 2’ to discover a rookie girl group. Whether Teddy’s magic, which has propelled BLACKPINK into a global group, will work again is a key point of interest.
Next, actor Song Kang takes on the role of a storyteller. In ‘I-LAND,’ divided into ‘Island’ and ‘Ground,’ the ‘Storyteller’ is a symbolic figure that connects viewers and guides the narrative of the participants’ competition and growth.
Following actor Namgoong Min in season 1, Song Kang will showcase his diverse charm in season 2. Especially since Song Kang is scheduled to enlist in the military on April 2nd, his appearance in ‘I-LAND 2’ is expected to be a great gift for many fans.
Watching the growth of the applicants and taking on the role of the next generation storyteller guiding the show’s narrative, actor Song Kang expressed his delight, saying, “I am glad to embark on the journey of witnessing the birth of a new artist as the storyteller of ‘I-LAND 2’. I will do my best to deliver even more refreshing stories to the viewers.”
According to a report by TenAsia, Jeon Somi, an artist under THEBLACKLABEL headed by Teddy, will appear on ‘I-LAND 2.’ However, the role she will play in ‘I-LAND2’ remains a secret. Anticipation is high for what role Jeon Somi, the winner of the first season of the original audition survival program ‘Produce 101’, will have in ‘I-LAND 2’.
‘I-LAND 2’ promises a journey to the birth of a girl group that will lead new trends in the global music market through unprecedented special collaborations. The subtitle of the program, ‘N/a’ (NA), signifies the encounter of unpredictable diversity represented by ‘N’ and infinite possibilities represented by ‘a’ (alpha). ‘I-LAND 2’ will air its first episode at 8:50 PM KST on April 18th.
Source: daum
