Iz One (/ˈaɪz wʌn/ EYEZ-wun; Korean: 아이즈원, translit. Aijeuwon; Japanese: アイズワン, translit. Aizuwan; stylized as IZ*ONE) is a South Korean-Japanese[1][2][3] girl group formed through the Mnet reality competition show Produce 48. The group is composed of twelve members: Jang Won-young, Sakura Miyawaki, Jo Yu-ri, Choi Ye-na, Ahn Yu-jin, Nako Yabuki, Kwon Eun-bi, Kang Hye-won, Hitomi Honda, Kim Chae-won, Kim Min-joo and Lee Chae-yeon.[4]

Iz One made their debut on October 29, 2018, with their first extended play Color*Iz. The group is currently managed by Off the Record Entertainment in South Korea and AKS in Japan.[5]

Contents 1 Name 2 History 2.1 Formation through Produce 48 2.2 2018: Korean Debut with Color*Iz 2.3 2019–present: Japanese debut with "Suki To Iwasetai" 3 Endorsements 4 Members 5 Discography 5.1 Extended plays 5.2 Singles 5.2.1 As featured artist 5.3 Music videos 6 Filmography 6.1 Reality shows 7 Concerts 8 Awards and nominations 8.1 Asia Artist Awards 8.2 Gaon Chart Music Awards 8.3 Golden Disc Awards 8.4 Melon Music Awards 8.5 Mnet Asian Music Awards 8.6 Seoul Music Awards 8.7 V Live Awards 8.8 Music program wins 8.8.1 M Countdown 8.8.2 The Show 9 Notes 10 References 11 External links Name

The group's name, Iz One (stylized as IZ*ONE), was suggested by netizens through the official Produce 48 website and chosen by CJ E&M.[6] "IZ" is a numeronym for the number 12, a homage to their twelve members, while "ONE" indicates that they are one as a group. The asterisk (*) between "IZ" and "ONE" symbolizes the astrological signs of the zodiac.[7][8]

History Formation through Produce 48 Main article: Produce 48

Iz One was formed through the reality competition show Produce 48, which aired on Mnet from June 15 to August 31, 2018. The show was billed as a collaboration between the Korean Produce 101 franchise and the Japanese idol AKB48 Group. Out of an initial ninety-six contestants, the final twelve were chosen by audience votes and announced via live television broadcast.[9][10]

Prior to appearing on the show, several members had already been active in the entertainment industry. Hitomi Honda previously made her debut as a member of AKB48.[11] Prior to joining HKT48, member Sakura Miyawaki had appeared in a Shiki Theatre Company musical production of The Lion King (2008–2009),[12][13] and member Nako Yabuki was in the 2005 film Touch, followed by roles in various Japanese television dramas and commercials.[14][15][16][17] Kwon Eun-bi previously debuted with Ye-A in 2014 under the stage name Ka-zoo but left the group later.[18] Kang Hye-won was a potential member for the groups DayDay and The Ark.[19] Lee Chae-yeon previously competed in SBS' K-pop Star 3, and JYP Entertainment's own reality competition show Sixteen.[20] Jo Yu-ri was a contestant in the past 2017 Mnet competition show Idol School, where she came in fifteenth place.[21] Kim Min-ju had appeared as an actress in music videos and Korean dramas, notably the 2018 MBC television series Tempted, wherein she portrayed the role of the young Choi Soo-ji (Moon Ga-young).[22][23] She often appeared with Kriesha Chu's from 2016- 2018.[24] Ahn Yu-jin had appeared as an actress in commercials and music videos, notably in an Acuvue Vita commercial.[25][26] Jang Won-young had appeared as a model for YDPP'S - Love It Live It MV [27]. Choi Yena is younger sister of exmember Boygroup SPEED Choi Sungmin. Kim Chae-won had appeared in KBS Children Singing competition with her schoolmates.

In September 2018, Off the Record announced that they would take over the management of Iz One from Stone Music and Pledis.[28][5] All three Japanese members will halt activities with their respective 48 groups to focus on Iz One.[29]

2018: Korean Debut with Color*Iz

The group's debut extended play (EP) Color*Iz was released on October 29, 2018, with "La Vie en Rose" serving as its lead single.[30][31][32] A debut showcase concert, entitled "Color*Iz Show-Con', was held in conjunction with the album's release at the Olympic Hall in Seoul, South Korea, in which the tickets to the showcase were sold-out within a minute of being on sale.[33][34] In its first day of release, the EP sold over 34,000 units reported by Hanteo Chart, setting a new record for the highest number of albums sold on the first day of a Korean girl group's debut release.[35][36] The music video for the lead single "La Vie en Rose" achieved more than 4.5 million views within 24 hours of its release on YouTube, making it the most-watched debut music video by a Korean act in 24 hours.[37] On November 8, Iz One garnered their first music program win for "La Vie en Rose" on M Countdown, becoming the fastest girl group to receive a music program win at the time, just 10 days after their official debut.[38]

On December 6, Off the Record announced that Iz One had signed a recording contract with Universal Music Japan's EMI Records label. It was also revealed that the group will make their Japanese debut on February 6, 2019.[39] On December 15, Sakura Miyawaki and Nako Yabuki returned to Japan for HKT48's 8th anniversary concert. Although the news received criticism initially, Off the Record responded that Sakura Miyawaki and Nako Yabuki would participate in the concert as Iz One members.[40]

Iz One won the Mnet Asian Music Awards 2018 as the best rookie group of the year.[41]

2019–present: Japanese debut with "Suki To Iwasetai"

On January 20, Iz One held their Japanese debut show-con in Tokyo Dome City Hall to promote their first Japanese single "Suki to Iwasetai".[42] Five days after the event, the group released the music video for the song and views on YouTube surpassed 5 million within a week.[43] The single was officially dropped on February 6.

Endorsements

Prior to debut, Iz One had endorsed and collaborated with multiple brands including Overhit,[44] Salewa,[45] and Skoolooks.[46] The group had also featured in magazines such as Non-no.[47]

Members

Members are listed in Korean name format unless they are from Japan, in which they are listed in Western order and with both their Japanese and Korean names

Jang Won-young (장원영) Sakura Miyawaki (宮脇咲良) (미야와키 사쿠라) Jo Yu-ri (조유리) Choi Ye-na (최예나) Ahn Yu-jin (안유진) Nako Yabuki (矢吹奈子) (야부키 나코). Kwon Eun-bi (권은비) – leader[A] Kang Hye-won (강혜원) Hitomi Honda (本田仁美) (혼다 히토미) Kim Chae-won (김채원) Kim Min-ju (김민주) Lee Chae-yeon (이채연) Discography Extended plays List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KOR[49] JPN[50] JPN Hot.[51] US World[52] Color*Iz Released: October 29, 2018 Label: Off the Record Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio 2 1 3 9 KOR: 225,401[53] JPN: 45,961[54][55]