I-LAND 2: N/a - 'My Demon' star Song Kang to host reality survival show, K-pop Idol Jeon Somi and Teddy to also appear

Following the success of the first season of Mnet's survival show 'I-LAND', which birthed the now thriving K-pop group 'ENHYPEN' in 2020 through collaboration with HYBE Labels, the highly anticipated second season is poised to commence. This time, the show joins forces with veteran YG Entertainment producer Teddy and his agency, THEBLACKLABEL.

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Excitingly, K-drama sensation Song Kang from 'My Demon' is set to take the reins as the host of 'I-LAND 2', succeeding Namgoong Min who held the position in Season 1. Additionally, K-pop soloist Jeon Somi is confirmed to make a special appearance on the show, as reported by Tenasia.

Song Kang's involvement in 'I-LAND 2' marks a significant milestone before his upcoming military enlistment. The actor expressed his joy in being part of the show, stating, "I’m happy to be a part of the journey in which a new artist is born as the Storyteller of 'I-LAND'. I will do my best to deliver a new story to viewers."

Regarding Jeon Somi's participation, an official disclosed that the singer's decision to join 'I-LAND 2' stems from her affiliation with Teddy, the CEO of her agency THEBLACKLABEL. However, the specifics of her role remain undisclosed.

'I-LAND 2: N/a'

This show is slated to premiere on April 18 at 8:50 PM KST (5:20 PM IST). Unlike the previous edition, this season of 'I-LAND' aims to introduce a new rookie girl group. For Indian audiences, the show will be available on the Viki app with English subtitles, while snippets will be accessible on Mnet's YouTube channel.

THEBLACKLABEL:

On September 22, 2015, YG Entertainment unveiled the establishment of an autonomous sub-label named 'THEBLACKLABEL', spearheaded by YG producers Teddy and Kush. 

The label boasts a roster of diverse artists, including Zion.T, Okasian, Danny Chung (formerly known as Decipher), Jeon Somi, BigBang's Taeyang, LØREN and more. Notably, the label also welcomed actor Park Bo-gum into its ranks, followed by actor Lee Jong Won in 2023.

In April 2023, THEBLACKLABEL forged a strategic partnership with Thailand's largest conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand Group, forming The Black Sea, a joint venture aimed at expanding the label's presence into the Southeast Asian region.

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