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WINNER do collaboration stages + YG artists make comments after final match on 'Mix & Match'

The eighth episode ofMnetandYG's survival program, 'Mix & Match,' for the creation of next boy group,iKON, aired on October 30, showing the final match that took place on October 22 at the Hwajeong Gymnasium among the trainees fighting for the remaining four spots in the group to join confirmed members,B.I, Bobby,andKim Jin Hwan.


In this episode, the three set members had a collaboration stage withWINNER!  B.I started WINNER's "Empty" with a rap after which Bobby,Kang Seung Yoon, Nam Tae Hyun,andJinwooappeared.  Following this, Kim Jin Hwan and the remaining WINNER members came on stage to perform "Just Another Boy."


B.I, Bobby, and Kim Jin Hwan also performed B.I and Bobby's composition, "Long Time No See."  In addition, there was a performance of "Eyes, Nose, Lips."  Taeyangstated during the event, "I really liked that I was able to listen to my song on the stage.  I listened to it pleasantly because you sang it in your individual style while showing the color of your group well.  In particular, I thinkKim Dong Hyuk's sweet voice matched the song well, so I listened to it in high spirits."




Darasaid, "You really bewitched the women.  It was a really sweet stage and you've gone through a lot up to this point and I likewise feel so much pride.  I will support you to the end.  Fighting."


G-Dragonstated, "As it was already said, it was a very exciting stage.  We thought about our past a lot, too, while watching.  It was very cool to see all of the members dressed charismatically and standing on stage today.  Happy birthday, B.I."


For the final decision, 30% will be based on the judges' votes while 70% will be based on audience votes, so that in the end, four of the six remaining trainees will be chosen to join rookie group, iKON.  You may vote through five different means, such as theofficial Facebookand throughNaver Line.  This will take place until the clock strikes midnight on October 31.