인피니트 (INFINITE)
Infinite (stylized as INFINITE) (Korean: 인피니트) is a seven member South Korean pop boy group under Woollim Entertainment, which is also home to other talents such as Epik High and Nell. The group consists of 7 members: Sunggyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Hoya, Sungyeol, Myungsoo/L, and Sungjong. Infinite held their first debut showcase on the 9th of June 2010, performing their hit debut song, Come Back Again(다시돌아와) along with various songs from their first single, First Invasion. They performed their debut track Come Back Again for the first time on the 10th of June 2010 on M! Countdown. Infinite's official fan club name is 'Inspirit'.
Career
Pre-debut
Before their official debut, Infinite revealed themselves with their own reality show shown on Mnet reality documentary program: "You Are My Oppa".Infinite's 'face of the group', L, was featured in Epik High's Run Music Video, along with members Sung Gyu, Woo Hyun and Sung Jong as the band. Members Dongwoo and Hoya were background dancers for Epik High during the promotions of "Run".
Promotions in Japan
From their synchronized dance from Come Back Again, their "Scorpion Dance" from their recent comeback song "Before the Dawn" has caught many attention from fans, viewers and netizens. With this publicity Infinite has risen to fame once more. Infinite debuted in Japan with their first single "To-Ra-Wa" on January 26, 2011. Immediately after its release, their "Evolution" album hit #3 on real-time charts for sales in Korea. The song topped to #1 for ringtones on the daily charts of the K-POP section of Japan’s top mobile website.
ALBUM:FIRST INVASION
ALBUM:PARADISE
Comebacks
After promoting their hit debut song Come Back Again (다시돌아와), they then started to promote She's Back from their first mini album, First Invasion.
On January 7, 2011 the boy group had their comeback with their song Before the Dawn (BTD) from their second mini album Evolution. Promotions for BTD (Before the Dawn) ended on the February 17, 2011 on Inkigayo where Infinite performed a remix version of the song. The MV teaser for their next title song Nothing's Over, off their first single album Inspirit, was released on March 7, 2011.The full version was later released on March 16, 2011 ahead of their comeback stage on M! Countdown on March 17, 2011 where they performed both Nothing's Over and part of Shot.
On January 7, 2011 the boy group had their comeback with their song Before the Dawn (BTD) from their second mini album Evolution. Promotions for BTD (Before the Dawn) ended on the February 17, 2011 on Inkigayo where Infinite performed a remix version of the song. The MV teaser for their next title song Nothing's Over, off their first single album Inspirit, was released on March 7, 2011.The full version was later released on March 16, 2011 ahead of their comeback stage on M! Countdown on March 17, 2011 where they performed both Nothing's Over and part of Shot.
Infinite then continued promotions with their follow-up track Can U Smile on May 12 on Mnet’s "M! Countdown".
Their first album Over The Top was released on July 21, 2011 together with the MV of their title track Be Mine (내꺼하자).The MV teaser of their title track was first released on their official website at midnight of July 15 followed by an album preview on the 20th.The group then had their comeback on July 23, 2011 on Music Core. On the September 1st, 2011 episode of M! Countdown, Infinite took home their first #1 spot for "Be Mine". On September 16, 2011, Infinite announced that they will release the repackaged album of Over The Top on September 26, 2011. On September 22, Woollim Entertainment revealed the music video teaser of Paradise, the repackaged album's promotional track. On 9th of October, Infinite came first on Inkigayo for Paradise. Infinite then won their second trophy with Paradise on October 13 on M! Countdown.
INFINITE MEMBERS
LEADER AND MAIN VOCALIST
name:Kim Seong Kyu (김성규)
Birthdate: April 28, 1989
Height: 178cm
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Watching movies, listening to music
Talent: Speaking Chinese
Height: 178cm
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Watching movies, listening to music
Talent: Speaking Chinese
DONGWOO 동우
RAPPER
name:Jang Dong Woo (장동우)
Birthdate: November 22, 1990
Height: 175cm
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Skateboarding
Talent: Beatboxing, snowboarding
Height: 175cm
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Skateboarding
Talent: Beatboxing, snowboarding
WOOHYUN 우현
MAIN VOCALIST
name:Nam Woo Hyeon (남우현)
Birthdate: February 8, 1991
Height: 176cm
Blood Type: B
Hobbies: Skiing, tennis
Talent: Cooking
Height: 176cm
Blood Type: B
Hobbies: Skiing, tennis
Talent: Cooking
HOYA
MAIN DANCER, LEAD RAPPER AND VOCAL
name:Lee Ho Won (이호원)
Birthdate: March 3, 1991
Height: 175cm
Blood Type: AB
Hobbies: Playing games
Talents: Dance, rap
Height: 175cm
Blood Type: AB
Hobbies: Playing games
Talents: Dance, rap
SEUNGYEOL 성열
VOCALIST AND RAPPER
name:Lee Seong Yeol (이성열)
Birthdate: August 27, 1991
Height: 180cm
Blood Type: B
Talent: Rap
Height: 180cm
Blood Type: B
Talent: Rap
L
VOCAL AND FACE OF INFINITE
name:Kim Myeong Soo (김명수)
Birthdate: March 13, 1992
Height: 178cm
Blood Type: O
Hobbies: Cooking, exercise, rap
Talent: Rap
Height: 178cm
Blood Type: O
Hobbies: Cooking, exercise, rap
Talent: Rap
SEONGJONG 성종
VOCAL AND MAKNAE
name:Lee Seong Jong (이성종)
Birthdate: September 3, 1993
Height: 177cm
Blood Type: A
Height: 177cm
Blood Type: A
Albums
- 2011: Over The Top
Repackaged Albums
- 2011: Paradise
EPs
- 2010: First Invasion
- 2011: Evolution
Single Albums
- 2011: Inspirit
ALBUM TRACK
FIRST INVATION (2010)
02 다시 돌아와(COME BACK AGAIN)
03 She’s Back
04 날개(WINGS)
05 붙박이 별(BUILT STARS)06 맡겨(ENTRUST)
EVOLUTION (2011)
01. [Intro] Evolution
02. BTD (Before the Dawn)
03. Hysterie
04. Can U Smile
05. I Don’t Know
INSPIRIT (2011)
01. Nothing’s Over (타이틀곡)
02. Shot
03. Can You Smile (Remake)
02. Shot
03. Can You Smile (Remake)
OVER THE TOP (2011)
1. INTRO (OVER THE TOP)
2. 내꺼하자 (BE MINE)
3. 3분의 1 (1/3)
4. TIC TOC
5. JULIA
6. BECAUSE
7. 시간아 (TIME)
8. AMAZING
9. CRYING
10. REAL STORY
PARADISE (2011)
02. Be Mine
03. Paradise
04. Cover Girl
05. 1/3
06. Tic Toc
07. Julia
08. Because (Sungkyu Solo)
09. Time
10. Amazing
11. Crying (Infinite H) (feat. Baby Soul)
12. Real Story13. Be Mine (Remix ver.)
Variety Shows
- 2010 Mnet "Infinite! You are my oppa!"
- 2010 Mnet Japan "Days of Infinite"
- 2010 MBC "Quiz That Changes The World" (SungYeol, SungJong)
- 2010 ETV "Wowman" (DongWoo)
- 2010 XTV "Lucky Strike" (WooHyun)
- 2010 Mnet "Mnet's M-Rookies"
- 2010 Mnet Scandal (SungGyu, WooHyun)
- 2010 KBS "1 vs. 100" (SungGyu, WooHyun, L)
- 2010 KBS "Star Golden Bell" (SungJong)
- 2010 KBS "Big Star! Dance Grand Prix"
- 2010 MBC "Flower Bouquet" (ep.08, ep.11, ep.29)
- 2010 MBC "Children of the Night" (ep.01, ep.02)
- 2010 MBC "Children of the Night" (ep.03, ep.04)
- 2010 MBC "Infinity Girls"
- 2011 KBS "Let's Go! Dream Team" (Hoya)
- 2011 SBS "Strong Heart" (SungJong)
- 2011 KBS "100 out of 100" (ep.25 - 28) (SungGyu, DongWoo, WooHyun, Hoya, L, SungJong)
- 2011 KBS "Let's Go! Dream Team" (Special Episode) (WooHyun)
- 2011 Tooniverse "Mak Irae Show"
- 2011 Mnet "The Beatles Code" (DongWoo, WooHyun, Hoya, SungJong)
- 2011 Mnet "Directors Cut" (SungGyu, Hoya, L)
- 2011 Mnet "Secret t"
- 2011 Mnet "Sesame Player Season 2"
- 2011 KBS "Star King" (WooHyun)
- 2011 Mnet "Mnet Starcam Season 2 with Infinite"
- 2011 Mnet "The Beatles Code" (SungJong)
- 2011 KBS2 Happy Together (SungJong)
- 2011 SBS "Strong Heart" (WooHyun)
- 2011 KBS "Immortal Song 2" (WooHyun)
- 2011 E Channel Life or Death Situation 1% (SungJong)
- 2011 MBC "Show! Music Core" (WooHyun and SungYeol as One Day MCs)
- 2011 tvN "Comedy Big League" (DongWoo, SungYeol, L, SungJong)
- 2011 KBS "Birth of a Family"
Dramas
- 2011 SBS "While You Were Sleeping" (SungYeol)
- 2011 TV Asahi "Jiu Police Criminal Investigation" (Myungsoo/L)
Awards
| Year | Awards |
|---|---|
| 2010 |
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| 2011 |
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Music Show Awards
M! Countdown
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | September 1 | 내꺼하자 (Be Mine) |
| September 8 | ||
| October 13 | Paradise |
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | October 9 | Paradise |
References
- ^ (Korean) INFINITE Official Fan Club Inspirit 기 모집 안내 . Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) "포토엔,인피니트,긴장되는 첫 무대~" (in Korean). Newsen. June 9, 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) "인피니트, 日 강타 'TO-RA-WA' 벨소리 1위 기염" (in Korean). Osen. January 28, 2011. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ (Korean) "인피니트 ‘에볼루션’ 발매 즉시 한터 실시간 차트 3위 ‘기염’" (in Korean). Nate News. January 7, 2011. Retrieved January 07, 2011.
- ^ (English) "Infinite Release She's Back MV". Allkpop. August 3, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ (English) "Infinite Unveils Before The Dawn MV". Allkpop. January 6, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ "INFINITE says goodbye on Inkigayo".
- ^ (English) "Infinite Releases MV Teaser for Nothing's Over". allkpop. March 7, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ^ "INFINITE releases "Nothing’s Over" MV!".
- ^ "INFINITE returns with ‘Nothing’s Over’ on M! Countdown".
- ^ "INFINITE releases 1st album, “OVER THE TOP”".
- ^ "INFINITE reveals MV for “Be Mine”".
- ^ "INFINITE reveals teaser for “Be Mine”".
- ^ "INFINITE releases official preview for 1st album".
- ^ "INFINITE makes their “Be Mine” comeback on Music Core".
- ^ "INFINITE wins #1".
- ^ "INFINITE to release repackaged album, to promote new track produced by Sweetune".
- ^ (Korean) Infinite Official Site . Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ (Japanese) Infinite Japan Official Site . Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"The 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards". December 16, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"Infinite's Hoya and Dongwoo win M! Countdown's Idol dance battle". August 25, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"Infinite Receives Their First Trophy at Mnet's M!Countdown". Sept 01, 2011.
- ^ (Korean)"INFINITE wins #1 + Performances from September 8th’s ‘M! Countdown’". Sept 08, 2011.
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