K-pop survival show I-Land 2 aired its grand finale on July 4. During the episode, seven winners were revealed. Mnet also shared the debut group’s name and the meaning behind it. The network will soon announce more details about the the newly formed I-Land 2 team.
Mnet’s I-Land 2 started with 24 contestants. The second season of the show revealed challenging missions for the rookies. After the end of part 1, only twelve participants survived the missions to reach the final part of the completion. However, two participants, Sujung and Suwon, were eliminated before the finale.
In the grand finale, ten participants took part in the penultimate mission. They performed two new songs produced by YG’s famed musician, Teddy.
Who are the I-Land 2 finale winners?
The Mnet I-Land 2 finale winners revealed seven participants who received the most votes among the ten finalists. The voting differences between the first and sixth participants were massive. Check out the I-Land 2 winners’ lineup below.
- Choi Jungeun- 823,393
- Bang Jeemin- 591,495 points
- Yoon Jiyoon- 471,699 points
- Koko- 320,124 points
- Sarang- 319,693 points
- Mai- Producers’ pick
- Saebi- Producer’s pick
Fans can’t stop gushing over Choi Jungeun’s graph amongst the rest of the participants who made it to the winners’ lineup. The rookie contestant had slipped to the bottom of the ranks at part 2 of I-Land. Moreover, many had speculated that she would not make it to the winner’s list. But Jungeun miraculously recovered from quickly.
In the semi-final, she came second after Bang Jeemin. The difference between Jungeun and Jeemin remained more than a million points. But, the finale saw a huge surge of votes for the Wakeone trainee. Ultimately, Jungeun scored the first position with a the most points.
Originally, I-Land 2 was supposed to be a team of six participants. But the judges made an exception and added Saebi to the winners’ lineup.
I-Land 2 finale recap
The grand finale of I-Land 2 lived up to the fans’ expectations, where two teams, “Drip” and “Fake It,” competed to snag their places in the winners’ lineup. In the first group, Jeemin had the center part, Jiyoon was the main vocalist, Koko was the main rapper, and Yuju and Gyuri took parts 4 and 5.
However, Blackpink’s famous producer Teddy’s new song, “Drip,” became a hurdle for the I-Landers, especially Jiyoon, who had to adapt to the highly energetic beats. But after trial and error, the team’s final performance impressed the judges. Mnet producer 24 mentioned that the track would be stuck in his head owing to the rookies’ unforgettable stage.
Meanwhile, the second team found the song, “Fake It,” much more manageable for their practice session. In this group, Saebi took the center role, Jungeun was the main vocalist, Sarang was the main rapper, and Fuko and Mai got parts 4 and 5.
After the interim test, Fuko and Jungeun interchanged a specific part as judges found that the former’s pronunciation could be problematic in the final performance. Ultimately, the change of parts worked out in their favor as the team flawlessly executed the new song, stunning the live audience.
After the two groups’ stages, all I-Land 2 finalists showed a few surprises they had prepared, including awarding Mnet’s producers unique titles and a group stage for “IWALY” (I Will Always Love You).
Street Woman Fighter famed Monika, the leading dance producer of I-Land 2, got the ‘mother’ title. Musician VVN received the ‘Sculpture Beauty’ award, producer 24 got the ‘slightly cutie’ title, and Taeyang got the ‘Always Charismatic’ award.
Mnet reveals I-Land 2 debut group’s name & meaning
Before announcing the debut lineup, Mnet revealed the name of the new I-Land 2 group, IZNA. The debut group’s name means anytime, anywhere, anything. The hosts of the finale, Somi, and Hanbin, explained that it refers to a group that has no limit to their confidence. The team is assured of their success and victory.
IZNA will make its official debut in the latter half of 2024. The Black Label and CJ ENM will manage the group. As per Mnet, YG producer Teddy will play a big part in forming the new act. As a result, fans can expect the them to drop songs with an energetic vibe, similar to Blackpink’s. Stay tuned for more updates.
