Unlike Produce 101, Produce 48 forms a group with a formation of 12 members, which are not only from Korea, but also from Japan. IZONE made their debut on October 29th, 2018, with their first extended play ColorIz, and then, made a debut in Japan on February 6th, 2019. IZONE will promote for 2 years and 6 months. The group is currently managed by Off the Record Entertainment in South Korea and AKS in Japan. Now, let’s find out more about IZONE members. Check this out!
IZ*ONE Members’ Profiles and Facts
1. Profile of Eunbi
Real Name: Kwon Eunbi Stage Name: Eunbi Date of Birth: September 27th, 1995 Age: 23 years old Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist Height: 160 cm Weight: 46 kg Blood Type: A Zodiac: Libra Instagram: N/A
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2. Profile of Sakura
Real Name: Miyawaki Sakura Stage Name: Sakura Date of Birth: March 19th, 1998 Age: 21 years old Position: Vocalist, Visual Height: 163 cm Weight: 46 kg Blood Type: A Zodiac: Pisces Instagram: @39saku_chan
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3. Profile of Hyewon
Real Name: Kang Hyewon Stage Name: Hyewon Date of Birth: July 5th, 1999 Age: 20 years old Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual Height: 163 cm Weight: 43 kg Blood Type: B Zodiac: Cancer Instagram: N/A
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4. Profile of Yena
Real Name: Choi Yena Stage Name: Yena Date of Birth: September 29th, 1999 Age: 20 years old Position: Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer Height: 163 cm Weight: 45 kg Blood Type: A Zodiac: Libra Instagram: N/A
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5. Profile of Chaeyeon
Real Name: Lee Chaeyeon Stage Name: Chaeyeon Date of Birth: January 11th, 2000 Age: 19 years old Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper Height: 164 cm Weight: 47 kg Blood Type: A Zodiac: Capricorn Instagram: N/A
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6. Profile of Chaewon
Real Name: Kim Chaewon Stage Name: Chaewon Date of Birth: August 1st, 2000 Age: 19 years old Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer Height: 163 cm Weight: 42 kg Blood Type: B Zodiac: Leo Instagram: N/A
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7. Profile of Minju
Real Name: Kim Minjoo Stage Name: Minju Date of Birth: February 5th, 2001 Age: 18 years old Position: Vocalist, Visual Height: 165 cm Weight: 45 kg Blood Type: AB Zodiac: Aquarius Instagram: @k.minjoo_official
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8. Profile of Nako
Real Name: Yabuki Nako Stage Name: Nako Date of Birth: June 18th, 2001 Age: 18 years old Position: Vocalist Height: 149 cm Weight: 40 kg Blood Type: N/A Zodiac: Gemini Instagram: @75_yabuki
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9. Profile of Hitomi
Real Name: Honda Hitomi Stage Name: Hitomi Date of Birth: October 6th, 2001 Age: 18 years old Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper Height: 158 cm Weight: 44 kg Blood Type: A Zodiac: Libra Instagram: @10_hitomi_06
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10. Profile of Yuri
Real Name: Jo Yuri Stage Name: Yuri Date of Birth: October 22nd, 2001 Age: 18 years old Position: Main Vocalist Height: 160 cm Weight: 45 kg Blood Type: AB Zodiac: Libra Instagram: @zo_glass
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11. Profile of Yujin
Real Name: Ahn Yujin Stage Name: Yujin Date of Birth: September 1st, 2003 Age: 16 years old Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer Height: 168 cm Weight: 48 kg Blood Type: A Zodiac: Virgo Instagram: @_yujin_an
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12. Profile of Wonyoung
Real Name: Jang Wonyoung Stage Name: Wonyoung Date of Birth: August 31st, 2004 Age: 15 years old Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Center, Maknae Height: 169 cm Weight: 47 kg Blood Type: O Zodiac: Virgo Instagram: N/A
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From Produce 48 to IZ*ONE
IZ*ONE Official Debut
IZONE is a Korean-Japanese female vocal group formed by CJ E & M Entertainment through the survival show Produce 48. The group consists of 12 members, selected through direct voting: 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-ju, and Lee Chae-yeon. Produce 48 is a collaboration between Produce 101, J-Pop, and AKB48 idols. The twelve participants who have won, without restrictions on citizenship, chosen only by Korean viewers, will promote as a group for two and a half years. After following a series of very difficult processes, twelve participants were selected and were finally put together in the IZONE group formed on August 31st, 2018 IZONE was formed on August 31st, 2018, and debuted on October 29th, 2018, with the title song “La Vie en Rose.” Unfortunately, IZONE was criticized by some Korean people about one of the songs from COLORIZ, namely “You’re in Love, Aren’t You?” because the lyrics are contrary to KBS regulations. The criticism was in the form of a petition that told KBS not to allow IZONE to appear on Music Bank. However, the petition did not have a big effect and IZONE continued to participate in Music Bank. IZONE’s debut also reached a record with their album COLOR*IZ and the title song “La Vie en Rose,” which received the highest achievement on the first day of sales at Hanteo by selling as many as 34,295 copies.
IZ*ONE’s Discography
IZONE has also received numerous awards several times and entered several nominations, proving that they work hard in the entertainment world to get supporters from all the people. Now, let’s see IZONE’s awards and nominations!
IZ*ONE’s Concerts and Tour
Before its debut, IZONE was able to attract the attention of many people while in Produce 48. After debuting, IZONE has increasingly attracted attention with their very unique concept, compared to other girl groups. After their debut, IZONE held their first concert, the Showcase. They followed in the footsteps of their senior from Produce 101 Season 2, Wanna One, and held a showcase-concert. In 2019, IZONE will also promote in Japan. Well, good luck to IZ*ONE! Keep giving lots of love and support for them.
IZ*ONE’s Instagram
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IZ*ONE’s Latest News
1. IZ*ONE Breaks the Record in Japan
On February 6th, 2019, IZONE released a Japanese single titled “Suki to Iwasetai,” which marked their official debut in Japan. The single entered Oricon’s daily single chart at No. 1 with 193,469 units sold. They broke the record for K-Pop Girl Groups In Oricon Daily Japan as they topped the singles chart with “Suki to Iwasetai.” IZONE also received a lot of support from their fans in Japan and also the Japanese community responded positively to the debut of IZONE in Japan. IZONE has therefore set a new first-day sales record for K-Pop girl groups who debuted in Japan, beating the record of 129,275 units achieved by TWICE’s “Wake Me Up.” Watch the “Suki to Iwasetai” Music Video here:
2. IZ*ONE Performance in Japan Music Station
Apart from Korea, the popularity of IZONE is also getting higher in Japan after IZONE released their Japanese singles. IZONE was then invited to perform at a music station in Japan. IZONE’s agency Off The Record Entertainment announced IZONE would be performing in the February 15th episode of TV Asahi’s Music Station. A representative of the agency commented, “As the most popular music show in Japan, Music Station is a program that features Japan’s most iconic singers, as well as famous foreign pop stars. The appearance serves to confirm IZONE’s status in Japan.” IZ*ONE topped a number of other charts in Japan with “Suki to Iwasetai” as well, including Japanese streaming service Line Music’s Top 100 charts. The single also reached No. 1 on iTunes J-pop charts in five different countries.
3. IZ*ONE Reveals their Logo for their Official Fan Club
On February 6th, 2019, IZONE released the colors and name of their fan club, namely WIZONE. The fan club’s name was originally debuted, and holds the meaning, “WIZ, which stands for genius or wizard, representing the wizards who will support the magical future of IZONE, and also holds the meaning that IZONE and the fans, or wizards, are one.” The logo combines a total of 12 colors, each of which colors represents an individual member. The twelve colors come together to create a beautiful blend, signifying how the members have come together as one and are a part of WIZONE. What do you think? Very beautiful, right? Good luck to IZONE!
