iKon’s Bobby 'Lucky Man': Release date, how to stream and pre-buzz about tracklist featuring Koo Jun Hoe and Donghyuk
iKon’s Bobby of YG Entertainment is coming back in full swing with his sophomore album ‘Lucky Man’, which features a number of K-pop stars including his iKon group mate Koo Jun Hoe and Donghyuk. On top of that, the 17-track album has been entirely composed by Bobby with his written lyrics in every song. He takes on the role of a producer for his album too just like the YG Entertainment rapper did the first time with ‘Love and Fall’. Before you get too excited about the complete album, here are all the updates about their highly-awaited comeback.
Bobby released his first studio album ‘Love and Fall’ in 2017 where the singer reportedly participated in writing and composing all the tracks. With ‘Lucky Man’, the ‘Runaway’ crooner has also took part in writing every track’s lyrics, reports say.
#BOBBY [LUCKY MAN] TRACKLIST POSTER
— YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) January 21, 2021
2nd FULL ALBUM [LUCKY MAN]
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‘Lucky Man’ will also feature a number of K-pop stars including iKon member Ju-ne in ‘Raining’, DK aka Donghyuk in ‘Ur Soul Ur Body’. Check the release date, full tracklist, concept and teaser photos below.
Release date
‘Lucky Man’ will be releasing on January 25, at 6 PM KST.
Tracklist
‘U Mad’
‘Skit’
‘Rockstar’
‘No Time’
‘Break It Down’
‘Skit’
‘In The Dark’
‘Lilac’
‘Ur Body Ur Soul’ (Feat DK)
‘Skit’
‘Gorgeous’
‘Liar’
‘Heartbroken Playboy’
‘Skit’
‘Raining’ (Feat. Ju-ne)
‘Let It Go’
‘Devil’
Concept
As revealed from the teasers of the second album, the sophomore album is laced with gritty beats and electro-synth sounds with an ominous background sound which sets the tone of the album. Bobby known for mixing Hip-hop beats, energetic chorus with lyrics that tell a story is expected to deliver another banger, fans believe. The concept photos full of doodling with captions like ‘feel so alive’, ‘Why you mad’, ‘you are something new’ portrays an aesthetic full of youthful vigor.
How to live stream
‘Lucky Man’ will be available on all major music platforms including YouTube, Melon, Spotify, and more. Check out the streaming platforms here.
Pre-buzz
The expectation for Bobby’s second album is high as fans share their excitement about ‘Lucky Man’. A fan said, “Bobby always compose his own rap even if it’s a group cb so 17 tracks is easy for him. Can’t wait!” Another said, “im in love with lucky man whole concept and aesthetic!” A fan shared, “Lucky Man isn’t just an ordinary album. it’s a lifestyle. a moment in time. it’s in every part of our souls. it’s the air we breathe. it’s the smile you give to people you love. it’s in every fiber of our being. Lucky Man is everything.”
Bobby always compose his own rap even if it’s a group cb so 17 tracks is easy for him. Can’t wait! ❤️
— Mal J. (@queeniemalx) January 21, 2021
im in love with lucky man whole concept and aesthetic #BOBBY_정규2집_1월25일 @YG_iKONIC @bobbyranika pic.twitter.com/UTeTSCIGrp
— ᴋᴇᴋᴇ ✦ BOBBY LUCKY MAN (@dohyunsukk) January 20, 2021
Lucky Man isn’t just an ordinary album. it’s a lifestyle. a moment in time. it’s in every part of our souls. it’s the air we breathe. it’s the smile you give to people you love. it’s in every fiber of our being. Lucky Man is everything.
— nika 🍀 (@ikonicsvt) January 21, 2021
Teaser
Check out the teasers of the album here.
Stream Bobby’s music here