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IZ*ONE (Korean: 아이즈원, Japanese: アイズワン, pronounced as Eyes One) was a South Korean-Japanese girl group formed by CJ E&M through the 2018 Mnet reality competition television show Produce 48.
The group was managed by Stone Music subsidiary "Off the Record" and Swing Entertainment as a sub-agency in South Korea, and AKS in Japan.
The group was composed of twelve members, chosen by live votes: Jang Won Young, Miyawaki Sakura, Jo Yu Ri, Choi Ye Na, An Yu Jin, Yabuki Nako, Kwon Eun Bi, Kang Hye Won, Honda Hitomi, Kim Chae Won, Kim Min Ju and Lee Chae Yeon.
Name Meaning
The name combines the words "IZ" (Pronounced as Eyes) which symbolizes the number "12" and "ONE" which means "1" referring to the fact that the twelve members together will be one in the group. The asterisk (*) between "IZ" and "ONE" symbolizes the astrological signs of the zodiac.
History
Produce 48 Formation and Debut with COLOR*IZ (2018)
The group debuted in Korea on October 29, 2018 with their debut mini album, "COLOR*IZ" featuring the title track "La Vie en Rose" (라비앙로즈). The physical album was released in two versions, a color version and a rose version. The album peaked at #2 on Gaon Album Chart and sold 225,000 units.
The early success subsequently hailed them as the New Artist of the Year at several awards shows, including Golden Disc Awards and Seoul Music Awards.
Japanese Debut and Comeback with HEART*IZ (2019)
The group made their Japanese debut on February 6, 2019 with "Suki to Iwasetai" Peaking at number 2 on Oricon Singles Chart and with over 250,000 unit sales, the single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ)
The group's second Korean mini album, "HEART*IZ", was released on April 1st, 2019 and featured the title track "Violeta" The physical album was released in two versions, a Violeta version and a Sapphire version, as well as a random clear sleeve (1 of 13 for each version).
IZ*ONE later made their first Japanese comeback with the single Buenos Aires, shortly followed by their third single Vampire.
Later that year the group's first full length album, BLOOM*IZ, was set to be released in November of 2019, with studio versions of songs such as AYAYAYA and SO CURIOUS. The album was later delayed due to voting manipulation allegations during Produce 48, causing refunds given out for preorders and the release put on hold.
Produce 48's vote manipulation, BLOOM*IZ, Oneiric Diary, Twelve and One-Reeler / Act IV (2020)
IZ*ONE's return was scheduled for November 11, 2019, but was postponed after Produce 48 director An Joon Young admitted to manipulating the program's ratings. The group has since been on an indefinite hiatus.
On 23 January 2020, in a statement, Mnet responded "respecting the views of members and fans who hope that IZ*ONE's activities will return to normal, Mnet and the agencies of IZ*ONE members have decided that their activities will resume. IZ*ONE is expected to resume activities in February, and details, including the exact schedule, will be announced soon".
In early 2020 Off the Record announced that IZ*ONE would continue as a twelve member group with the release of BLOOM*IZ in February 2020 and its title track, FIESTA.
On May 19, IZ*ONE shared through a post in the group's Official Fancafe that they had finished recording the MV two days earlier and that their next comeback would be on June 15th with their third mini album, Oneiric Diary and its title track, Secret Story of the Swan. The album trailer was released on May 31, 2020 through Stone Music's official Youtube channel. The MV was postponed to June 16 but the performace video and album was released on June 15, the original release date.
On August 16, Stone Music announced IZ*ONE's first online solo concert, "Oneiric Theater", to be held on September 13th.
On October 21, the group released their first Japanese studio album, Twelve, with its title track, Beware. Beware's MV was released on October 7, 2020.
On November 17, it was confirmed that the group would be releasing a Korean comeback on December. The comeback, One-Reeler / Act IV, was released with its title track, Panorama, on December 7, 2020.
Disbandment (2021)
Despite initial talks of a possible contract extension, Mnet confirmed on March 10, 2021, that they are officially set to disband in April. On April 29, the group's exclusive contract with Off the Record ended and they officially disbanded. Afterward, everyone returned to their companies (Woollim, 8D, Yuehua, WM, Urban Works, Stone Music and Starship) as trainees while the Japanese members returned to Japan to promote with AKB48.
When the group's disbandment was announced, WIZ*ONE started an initiative called Parallel Universe on April 21, 2021, in an attempt to prevent the girls from disbanding. The name "Parallel Universe" was chosen to pay homage to a song with the same title that was released during the One, The Story concert. The initiative raised ₩1,000,000,000 (roughly US$900,000), its funding goal, but despite the support from the entire WIZ*ONE community, the initiative failed, and IZ*ONE disbanded as planned.
On June 19, CJ ENM confirmed that negotiations were underway to potentially relaunch the group, in consultation with the agencies which manage the members. Despite having initial discussions of the relaunch, the group's relaunch has fallen through as of July 6, and the group's re-debut has been cancelled.
Members
| Name | Birth Date | Position | Final Rank | Label | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwon Eun Bi (권은비) | September 27, 1995 | Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist | 7 | Woollim Entertainment | Purple | |
| Miyawaki Sakura (미야와키 사쿠라) | March 19th, 1998 | Vocalist, Visual | 2 | Vernalossom | Pastel Pink | |
| Kang Hye Won (강혜원) | July 5th, 1999 | Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual | 8 | 8D Entertainment | Coral | |
| Choi Ye Na (최예나) | September 29th, 1999 | Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 4 | Yuehua Entertainment | Yellow | |
| Lee Chae Yeon (이채연) | January 11th, 2000 | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper | 12 | WM Entertainment | Blue Mint | |
| Kim Chae Won (김채원) | August 1st, 2000 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 10 | Woollim Entertainment | Mint | |
| Kim Min Ju (김민주) | February 5th, 2001 | Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual | 11 | Urban Works Entertainment | White | |
| Yabuki Nako (야부키 나코) | June 18th, 2001 | Vocalist | 6 | Vernalossom | Sky Blue | |
| Honda Hitomi (혼다 히토미) | October 6th, 2001 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper | 9 | Vernalossom | Peach | |
| Jo Yu Ri (조유리) | October 22nd, 2001 | Main Vocalist | 3 | Stone Music Entertainment | Orange | |
| An Yu Jin (안유진) | September 1st, 2003 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 5 | Starship Entertainment | Blue | |
| Jang Won Young (장원영) | August 31st, 2004 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Center, Maknae | 1 | Starship Entertainment | Pink | |
| Name | Birth Date | Position | Final Rank | Label | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jang Won Young (장원영) | August 31st, 2004 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Center, Maknae | 1 | Starship Entertainment | Pink | |
| Miyawaki Sakura (미야와키 사쿠라) | March 19th, 1998 | Vocalist, Visual | 2 | Vernalossom | Pastel Pink | |
| Jo Yu Ri (조유리) | October 22nd, 2001 | Main Vocalist | 3 | Stone Music Entertainment | Orange | |
| Choi Ye Na (최예나) | September 29th, 1999 | Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 4 | Yuehua Entertainment | Yellow | |
| An Yu Jin (안유진) | September 1st, 2003 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 5 | Starship Entertainment | Blue | |
| Yabuki Nako (야부키 나코) | June 18th, 2001 | Vocalist | 6 | Vernalossom | Sky Blue | |
| Kwon Eun Bi (권은비) | September 27, 1995 | Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist | 7 | Woollim Entertainment | Purple | |
| Kang Hye Won (강혜원) | July 5th, 1999 | Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual | 8 | 8D Entertainment | Coral | |
| Honda Hitomi (혼다 히토미) | October 6th, 2001 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper | 9 | Vernalossom | Peach | |
| Kim Chae Won (김채원) | August 1st, 2000 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 10 | Woollim Entertainment | Mint | |
| Kim Min Ju (김민주) | February 5th, 2001 | Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual | 11 | Urban Works Entertainment | White | |
| Lee Chae Yeon (이채연) | January 11th, 2000 | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper | 12 | WM Entertainment | Blue Mint | |
Discography
Please see Discography
Official Links
- Official Korean Website (Closed)
- Official Japanese Website
- Official Twitter
- IZ*ONE Staff Twitter
- IZ*ONE Official Twitter Japan Shop
- IZ*ONE Official Twitter 'Dicon Magazine'
- IZ*ONE Official Twitter 'Photo Box Japan'
- Official Facebook
- Official Instagram
- Youtube Channel
- Vlive Channel
- Official Fancafe
- Naver
- Tik Tok
- Japan Official Fanclub Site
- Official Melon Page
