Former leader of iKON, B.I to release a new full-length album 'Waterfall'

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SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Singer B.I will return with his first solo full-length album after leaving the boy group iKON over allegations of marijuana purchase.

B.I's agency, 131 Label announced on the 21st that B.I will release his first solo album "WATERFALL" on June 1st.

131 Label said, "We are not neglecting B.I's past mistakes. Instead, we're trying to help B.I. live in the correct path as a member of this society through a new musical way."

The title track "WATERFALL" is also a song that incorporates B.I's autobiographical story and includes his future mindset in his lyrics. A recent intro film revealed the lyrics of the title track, "That's me, a waterfall that starts anew at the same time it falls."

In addition, a total of 12 songs, including "Remember me" and "Stay," were featured. Some songs have featured other singers, but have yet to reveal who they are.

The agency explained that B.I condensed his personal story, which he experienced during the hiatus, in this new album he will be releasing after seven years since his debut.

B.I. debuted as the leader of iKON in 2015 and enjoyed his rising fame, but four years later, he left the group and left his agency YG Entertainment after being embroiled in allegations of purchasing marijuana and other drugs through acquaintances.

Then in January, he participated in the work of "Acceptance Speech," a song from Epik High's 10th full-length album, and launched a full-fledged comeback by releasing a new album "Midnight Blue" in March.

Recently, B.I sung the song "Got It Like That," produced by famous U.S. producers The Stereotypes, with American singers Destiny Rogers and Tyla Yaweh.

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