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WATCH: iKON goes on fun road trip in MV for new single 'U'
WATCH: iKON goes on fun road trip in MV for new single 'U'
ABS-CBN News
Published May 04, 2023 05:43 PM PHT

K-pop boy group iKON finally returned to the scene on Thursday, dropping its third full-length album along with the music video for lead single "U."
K-pop boy group iKON finally returned to the scene on Thursday, dropping its third full-length album along with the music video for lead single "U."
The new album "Take Off" marks the six-piece act's first release since it left home label YG Entertainment and signed with current management 143 Entertainment.
The new album "Take Off" marks the six-piece act's first release since it left home label YG Entertainment and signed with current management 143 Entertainment.
"Take Off" comes a year since the group of Jay, Song, Bobby, DK, Ju-ne and Chan unveiled its fourth mini album "Flashback."
"Take Off" comes a year since the group of Jay, Song, Bobby, DK, Ju-ne and Chan unveiled its fourth mini album "Flashback."
The new album consists of 10 songs, most of which credit the members as composers and lyricists. It includes lead single "U" and "Tantara," which came out as a pre-release track last April 25.
The new album consists of 10 songs, most of which credit the members as composers and lyricists. It includes lead single "U" and "Tantara," which came out as a pre-release track last April 25.
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The music video for the bright and upbeat "U" showed the boys going on a road trip, encountering problems and making stopovers along the way. It concludes with iKON arriving and performing at a music festival.
The music video for the bright and upbeat "U" showed the boys going on a road trip, encountering problems and making stopovers along the way. It concludes with iKON arriving and performing at a music festival.
"Take Off" also features solo songs from Song, DK and Ju-ne.
"Take Off" also features solo songs from Song, DK and Ju-ne.
iKON is set to hold a concert in the Philippines in August, although further details on the show have not been announced.
iKON is set to hold a concert in the Philippines in August, although further details on the show have not been announced.
The show is part of the group's "Take Off" tour, which will kick off in Seoul this month and includes stops across Asia, Europe and the United States.
The show is part of the group's "Take Off" tour, which will kick off in Seoul this month and includes stops across Asia, Europe and the United States.
Launched by YG Entertainment in September 2015, iKON is known for singles such as "Rhythm Ta," "Love Scenario," and "Killing Me."
Launched by YG Entertainment in September 2015, iKON is known for singles such as "Rhythm Ta," "Love Scenario," and "Killing Me."
The boys left YG in December 2022, following the expiration of their contracts, and later signed with 143 Entertainment.
The boys left YG in December 2022, following the expiration of their contracts, and later signed with 143 Entertainment.
For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the Hallyu Corner microsite.
For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the Hallyu Corner microsite.
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How McCoy de Leon's daughter Felize saved him twice
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ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 26, 2025 12:23 PM PHT

Trigger warning: Suicide mentioned in article.
MANILA -- Actor McCoy de Leon turned emotional as he shared how Felize, his daughter with actress Elisse Joson, saved him not once but twice.
MANILA -- Actor McCoy de Leon turned emotional as he shared how Felize, his daughter with actress Elisse Joson, saved him not once but twice.
In the latest vlog of Ogie Diaz, de Leon revealed that there were times when he almost took his own life.
In the latest vlog of Ogie Diaz, de Leon revealed that there were times when he almost took his own life.
"Nag-motor ako noong time na 'yon parang paakyat ako noon sa Rizal. Sabi ko bahala na. Umabot ako sa kapihan na ako lang mag-isa nanonood ako city view lang. Tapos may nakita akong image sa cloud. Pinost ko 'yon alam ko -- may isang baby and a guy, dalawa lang sila. Sabi ko lang talaga, 'Lord, mayroon ka pa palang plano para sa akin talaga. Kasi buhay pa ako, nandito ako.' Doon na nag-end 'yon and that's my Felize hindi ko na maitatanggi 'yon," de Leon said.
"Nag-motor ako noong time na 'yon parang paakyat ako noon sa Rizal. Sabi ko bahala na. Umabot ako sa kapihan na ako lang mag-isa nanonood ako city view lang. Tapos may nakita akong image sa cloud. Pinost ko 'yon alam ko -- may isang baby and a guy, dalawa lang sila. Sabi ko lang talaga, 'Lord, mayroon ka pa palang plano para sa akin talaga. Kasi buhay pa ako, nandito ako.' Doon na nag-end 'yon and that's my Felize hindi ko na maitatanggi 'yon," de Leon said.
"Yun ang dahilan ko para mag-continue sa life ko," added de Leon.
"Yun ang dahilan ko para mag-continue sa life ko," added de Leon.
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"May time na hinusgahan ako ng maraming tao na tinanggap ko na lang. Kasi ako 'yung klaseng tao na hindi ko sasabihin kung ano ang nangyari sa akin. And there was a point na we separated. Mayroon akong sariling pina-stay-an, malayo na kami, wala ako sa family ko. ... Hindi kami naging okay ganoon lang 'yung story noon. Nag-stay ako sa isang condo, naka-separate ako, mag-isa. And then mayroong picture na lumabas, 'yon 'yung sinasabi nila na parang reason, pero hindi. Matagal nang hindi okay. Doon ako nasabihan na parang hindi ako naging mabuting partner. That moment nagkaroon ng okasyon Christmas, New Year na ako na lang mag-isa," de Leon said.
"May time na hinusgahan ako ng maraming tao na tinanggap ko na lang. Kasi ako 'yung klaseng tao na hindi ko sasabihin kung ano ang nangyari sa akin. And there was a point na we separated. Mayroon akong sariling pina-stay-an, malayo na kami, wala ako sa family ko. ... Hindi kami naging okay ganoon lang 'yung story noon. Nag-stay ako sa isang condo, naka-separate ako, mag-isa. And then mayroong picture na lumabas, 'yon 'yung sinasabi nila na parang reason, pero hindi. Matagal nang hindi okay. Doon ako nasabihan na parang hindi ako naging mabuting partner. That moment nagkaroon ng okasyon Christmas, New Year na ako na lang mag-isa," de Leon said.
Actor McCoy de Leon. Screen grab: YouTube/Ogie Diaz

Asked if that moment when he was alone was the point when he wanted to end his life, de Leon said: "Aaminin ko ...mayroong nangyaring ganoon. Nasa edge na ako ng window and sabi ko, 'ayaw ko na.' Kasi hindi ko maprotektahan ang sarili ko rin, paano ko sagipin ang sairli ko? Kasi hindi ako nagsasalita nga, kinikmkim ko. Alam ko may rason ako, pero hindi ako makapagsalita, mas gusto kong hindi magsalita, kasi ang gulo na. Ni-request ko lang na makita ang picture ng anak ko. After noon noong nakita ko ang picture ng anak ko na-realize ko na from now on kaya ko iko-continue ang life ko para sa baby ko."
Asked if that moment when he was alone was the point when he wanted to end his life, de Leon said: "Aaminin ko ...mayroong nangyaring ganoon. Nasa edge na ako ng window and sabi ko, 'ayaw ko na.' Kasi hindi ko maprotektahan ang sarili ko rin, paano ko sagipin ang sairli ko? Kasi hindi ako nagsasalita nga, kinikmkim ko. Alam ko may rason ako, pero hindi ako makapagsalita, mas gusto kong hindi magsalita, kasi ang gulo na. Ni-request ko lang na makita ang picture ng anak ko. After noon noong nakita ko ang picture ng anak ko na-realize ko na from now on kaya ko iko-continue ang life ko para sa baby ko."
"Paano siya? Ayaw ko siyang lumaki na walang tatay. 'Yun lang para lang alam ng lahat. Ngayon ko lang nasasabi kasi siguro sobrang tagal na," adds de Leon, who turned emotional.
"Paano siya? Ayaw ko siyang lumaki na walang tatay. 'Yun lang para lang alam ng lahat. Ngayon ko lang nasasabi kasi siguro sobrang tagal na," adds de Leon, who turned emotional.
De Leon said his daughter is his source of inspiration and strength.
De Leon said his daughter is his source of inspiration and strength.
"Every time na may pinagdadaanan ako, may problemang dumarating, siya lang 'yung laging nakikita ko nagiging okay ako. Sbrang mahal ko 'yung anak kong 'yon," de Leon said.
"Every time na may pinagdadaanan ako, may problemang dumarating, siya lang 'yung laging nakikita ko nagiging okay ako. Sbrang mahal ko 'yung anak kong 'yon," de Leon said.
De Leon, one of the stars of hit series "FPJ's Ang Probinsuano" is starring in the upcoming movie "In Thy Name," which will hit cinemas on March 5, Ash Wednesday.
De Leon, one of the stars of hit series "FPJ's Ang Probinsuano" is starring in the upcoming movie "In Thy Name," which will hit cinemas on March 5, Ash Wednesday.
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