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IZ*ONE (Korean: 아이즈원, Japanese: アイズワン, pronounced as Eyes One) is a South Korean-Japanese girl group formed by CJ E&M through the 2018 Mnet reality competition television show Produce 48.
The group is managed by Stone Music subsidiary "Off the Record" and Swing Entertainment as a sub-agency in South Korea, and AKS in Japan.
The group is 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 contract extension, Mnet confirmed on March 10, 2021, that they are officially set to disband in April.
Members
| Name | Birth Date | Position | Final Rank | Label | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwon Eun Bi | September 27, 1995 | Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist | 7 | Woollim Entertainment | Purple | |
| Miyawaki Sakura | March 19th, 1998 | Vocalist, Visual | 2 | HKT48 | Pastel Pink | |
| Kang Hye Won | July 5th, 1999 | Rapper, Vocalist, Visual | 8 | 8D Creative | Coral | |
| Choi Ye Na | September 29th, 1999 | Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 4 | Yuehua Entertainment | Yellow | |
| Lee Chae Yeon | January 11th, 2000 | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper | 12 | WM Entertainment | Blue Mint | |
| Kim Chae Won | August 1st, 2000 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 10 | Woollim Entertainment | Mint | |
| Kim Min Ju | February 5th, 2001 | Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual | 11 | Urban Works | White | |
| Yabuki Nako | June 18th, 2001 | Vocalist | 6 | HKT48 | Sky Blue | |
| Honda Hitomi | October 6th, 2001 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper | 9 | AKB48 | Peach | |
| Jo Yu Ri | October 22nd, 2001 | Main Vocalist | 3 | Stone Music Entertainment | Orange | |
| An Yu Jin | September 1st, 2003 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 5 | Starship Entertainmet | Blue | |
| Jang Won Young | August 31st, 2004 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Center, Maknae | 1 | Starship Entertainment | Pink | |
| Name | Birth Date | Position | Final Rank | Label | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jang Won Young | August 31st, 2004 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Center, Maknae | 1 | Starship Entertainment | Pink | |
| Miyawaki Sakura | March 19th, 1998 | Vocalist, Visual | 2 | HKT48 | Pastel Pink | |
| Jo Yu Ri | October 22nd, 2001 | Main Vocalist | 3 | Stone Music Entertainment | Orange | |
| Choi Ye Na | September 29th, 1999 | Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 4 | Yuehua Entertainment | Yellow | |
| An Yu Jin | September 1st, 2003 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 5 | Starship Entertainmet | Blue | |
| Yabuki Nako | June 18th, 2001 | Vocalist | 6 | HKT48 | Sky Blue | |
| Kwon Eun Bi | September 27, 1995 | Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist | 7 | Woollim Entertainment | Purple | |
| Kang Hye Won | July 5th, 1999 | Rapper, Vocalist, Visual | 8 | 8D Creative | Coral | |
| Honda Hitomi | October 6th, 2001 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper | 9 | AKB48 | Peach | |
| Kim Chae Won | August 1st, 2000 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 10 | Woollim Entertainment | Mint | |
| Kim Min Ju | February 5th, 2001 | Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual | 11 | Urban Works | White | |
| Lee Chae Yeon | January 11th, 2000 | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper | 12 | WM Entertainment | Blue Mint | |
Discography
Korean
Studio Albums
- BLOOM*IZ (2020)
Mini Albums
- COLOR*IZ (2018)
- HEART*IZ (2019)
- Oneiric Diary (2020)
- One-reeler / Act IV (2020)
Japanese
Studio Albums
- Twelve (2020)
Singles Albums
- Suki To Iwasetai (2019)
- Buenos Aires (2019)
- Vampire (2019)
Others
Collaborations
- Rise (2019)
- Hitsuzensei (2019)
OST
- Christmas by Kim Min Ju (2019)
- My Love by Jo Yu Ri (2020)
Official Links
- Official Korean Website
- 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
