B.I Invites Fans to ‘Wonderland,’ A New Era Begins
Kim Han-bin, better known as B.I, is set to make waves in the music industry once again with the announcement of his highly anticipated third studio album, Wonderland, slated to release on June 1. Known for his exceptional songwriting and deep emotional storytelling, the singer-songwriter and producer continues to carve out his own path in the global music scene.
B.I will release his 3rd album ‘WONDERLAND’ on June 1st. pic.twitter.com/xvzVyPRUo8
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) January 30, 2025
In the album’s introductory film, a Disney-like castle appears against a starry night sky, followed by a Ferris wheel bursting to life with glowing lights against the same backdrop. The second-to-last shot reveals a theme park emerging from complete darkness into a dazzling display as its lights switch on. The film concludes with a theme park ticket labeled “B.I 3rd Album Wonderland,” accompanied by the release date, June 1.
Fans have begun to share their excitement following the announcement:
So excited for this! B.I never disappoints! June 1st can’t come soon enough!
— Shashi kumar K R (@shashikumarkr25) January 30, 2025
B.I is known as the former leader of the K-pop group iKON, which was formed through the survival program Mix & Match in 2015. Following the series, the group released their hit track “My Type,” followed by their first full album, Welcome Back, which was a commercial success.
As the group’s leader, B.I was the main producer and lyricist for many of their biggest hits, including:
- “My Type” (2015)
- “Dumb & Dumber” (2015)
- “Rhythm Ta” (2015)
- “Love Scenario” (2018), which dominated the music charts for weeks following its release and earned several awards, including “Song of the Year” at the 2018 Melon Music Awards.
B.I re-emerged as a solo artist in 2021 under 131 Label with the charity album Midnight Blue (Love Streaming), followed by his first full album, Waterfall, a few months later. The title track, “Illa Illa” made history as the first K-pop solo debut song to surpass 10 million views on YouTube within 24 hours.
Between his first and second studio albums, he released several EPs, including Cosmos (2021), Love or Loved Part. 1 (2022), and Love or Loved Part. 2 (2023). In June 2023, he dropped his second studio album, To Die For.
Nearly a year has passed since his last release, Tadaima (2024), an EP, making the announcement of his third album even more exciting.
As anticipation builds, all eyes are on B.I to once again push creative boundaries and deliver a masterpiece that resonates across cultures and genres. Make sure to listen to Wonderland when it releases on June 1.
