Block B’s Zico says, “We want to be called ‘independent idols’”

The leader Zico of Block B revealed his wish to be called an “independent idol.”

At a press conference for their first official album, held at the Ax-Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Seoul, on October 17, Zico said, “Many people call us ‘hip-hop idols,’ but actually, we want to be called ‘independent idols.’”

He continued, “When we evaluate ourselves, we find a strong sense of self-supportiveness or independence. We participated in working not only on aspects of our appearance, such as hairstyles, but also on the general structure and choreography for this album. We didn’t want to be restricted in a frame and wanted to try something that people usually don’t do. We ask you to consider us an ‘idol’ group full of various charms.

“If I were to select the theme for this album, I’d want to add the modifier ‘freedom’ to it. We’ve set ‘pirates’ as our album concept because the term comes to you easily when you think of freedom. We tried to express emotions we went through during our time off, so please look forward to it.”

During an interview in February, the group was caught up in a controversy over making jokes about the flood in Thailand and clapping with their feet propped up on the table. They have had some time for self-restraint and self-reflection as they worked as volunteers.

Their first official album, titled Blockbuster, came out after they took eight months off, and it is composed of twelve songs in total. including “Nillili Mambo” at the lead. Basically they participated in all stages of creating the album, uncluding composing the music and writing lyrics, and producing the album. Expectations for this album are high.

They have finished holding press conferences and showcases for the new album and will officially release it online on October 17th and begin carrying out official activities in the broadcast media.

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