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Infinite
Infinite
Hangul
인피니트
Revised RomanizationInpiniteu

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 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'.[1]

Career

Pre-debut

Before their official debut, Infinite revealed themselves with their own reality show shown on Mnet reality documentary program: "You’re My Oppa".[2] 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 instrument players.

Promoting 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"[3] on January 26, 2011. Immediately after its release, their "Evolution" album hit #3 on real-time charts for sales in Korea.[4] The song topped to #1 for ringtones on the daily charts of the K-POP section of Japan’s top mobile website.

Comeback

After promoting their hit debut song Come Back Again (다시돌아와), they then started to promote She's Back[5] 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.[6] Promotions for BTD (Before the Dawn) ended on the February 17, 2011 on Inkigayo where Infinite performed a remix version of the song.[7] The MV teaser for their next title song Nothing's Over, off their first single album Inspirit, was released on March 7, 2011.[8] The full version was later released on March 16, 2011[9] ahead of their comeback stage on M! Countdown on March 17, 2011 where they performed both Nothing's Over and part of Shot.[10]
INFINITE is schedule to start promotions for their follow-up track “Can U Smile” on May 12th on Mnet’s “M! Countdown“. INFINITE already announce that, they will be comeback this July with new album call "Be Mine".[11]

Members

Member Name Birthday Birthplace Position Other
Sung Gyu

(2010–present)

  • Kim Sung Gyu (김성규)[12]
  • Kim Songyu ([キム･ソンギュ] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language code: jp (help))[13]
 (1989-04-28) April 28, 1989 (age 35) North Jeolla
  • Leader
  • Main Vocalist
  • Nickname: HamsterGyu, Honey SungGyu
  • Height: 178cm
  • Blood type: A
  • Sign: Taurus
  • Family: parents, older sister
  • Speciality: Speaking Chinese, NELL's vocal immitating
  • Hobbies: Watching movies, Listening to music, Reading
  • Ideal type: 4minute JiYoon
  • Activities:
    • Participated in "Mnet Scandal"
  • Joint Wollim Entertainment in 2009
Dong Woo

(2010–present)

  • Jang Dong Woo (장동우)[12]
  • Jang Donwoo ([チャン･ドンウ] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language code: jp (help))[13]
 (1990-11-22) November 22, 1990 (age 33) Gyeonggi
  • Main Rapper
  • Dancer
  • Vocalist
  • Nickname: DinoWoo
  • Height: 175cm
  • Blood type: A
  • Sign: Scorpio
  • Family: parents, 2 older sisters
  • Speciality: Beatboxing, Dancing, Snowboarding
  • Hobbies: Playing pachika, Skateboarding
  • Joint Wollim Entertainment in September 2009
Woo Hyun

(2010–present)

  • Nam Woo Hyun (남우현)[12]
  • Nam Woohyun ([ナム･ウヒョン] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language code: jp (help))[13]
 (1991-02-08) February 8, 1991 (age 33) Seoul
  • Main Vocalist
  • Nickname: Namstar, Bolmae, Tree, Namtroll
  • Height: 176cm
  • Blood type: B
  • Sign: Aquarius
  • Family: parents, older brother
  • Speciality: Cooking, Vocal immitating
  • Hobbies: Playing tennis, Skiing
  • Education: Dong-Ah Broadcasting College
  • Ideal type: KARA SeungYeon
  • Activities:
    • Participated in "Mnet Scandal"
  • Joint Wollim Entertainment in May 2009
Hoya

(2010–present)

  • Lee Ho Won (이호원)[12]
  • Lee Howon ([イ･ホウォン] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language code: jp (help))[13]
 (1991-03-28) March 28, 1991 (age 33) Busan
  • Main Rapper
  • Main Dancer
  • Vocalist
  • Nickname: Hogod, Dancing Machine
  • Height: 178cm
  • Blood type: AB
  • Sign: Aries
  • Family: parents, younger brother, older brother
  • Speciality: Poppin' dancing, Rapping, Taekwondo
  • Hobbies: Playing games, sleeping
  • Joint Wollim Entertainment in August 2009
Sung Yeol

(2010–present)

  • Lee Sung Yeol (이성열)[12]
  • Lee Sonyoru ([イ･ソンヨル] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language code: jp (help))[13]
 (1991-08-27) August 27, 1991 (age 33) Gyeonggi
  • Sub Vocalist
  • Nickname: Choding
  • Height: 180cm
  • Blood type: B
  • Sign: Virgo
  • Family: parents, younger brother (actress Yoon Yoo Sun's nephew)
  • Speciality: Acting
  • Activities:
    • Cameo in KBS1 sitcom "Everybody Cha Cha Cha"
    • Cast as 'Yoon Sojun' in SBS drama "While You Were Sleeping"
  • Joint Wollim Entertainment in 2009
L

(2010–present)

  • Kim Myung Soo (김명수)[12]
  • Kim Myonsu ([キム･ミョンス] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language code: jp (help))[13]
 (1992-03-13) March 13, 1992 (age 32) Seoul
  • Lead Vocalist
  • Visual
  • Nickname: Bias Ruiner
  • Height: 178cm
  • Weight: 62kg
  • Blood type: O
  • Sign: Pisces
  • Family: parents, younger brother
  • Speciality: Playing sports, Cooking, Rapping, Playing Guitar
  • Hobbies: Photography, Eating, Reading comics
  • Joint Wollim Entertainment in 2009
Sung Jong

(2010–present)

  • Lee Sung Jong (이성종)[12]
  • Lee Sonjon ([イ･ソンジョン] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language code: jp (help))[13]
 (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993 (age 30) Gwangju
  • Maknae (Youngest)
  • Sub Vocalist
  • Nickname: Diva Maknae
  • Height: 177cm
  • Blood type: A
  • Sign: Virgo
  • Family: parents, younger brother
  • Speciality: Aegyo, Dancing to girl group songs
  • Hobbies: Collecting toys
  • Joint Wollim Entertainment in 2009

Discography

Main article: Infinite discography

Korean Discography

Albums

  • 2011: To be released

EPs

Single Albums

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 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)
  • 2010 MBC "Children of the Night" (ep.01, ep.02)
  • 2010 MBC "Children of the Night" (ep.03, ep.04) (SungGyu, SungYeol, SungJong)
  • 2010 KBS "Let's Go! Dream Team" (Hoya)
  • 2011 KBS "100 out of 100" (ep.24 - 27) (SungGyu, DongWoo, WooHyun, Hoya, L, SungJong)
  • 2011 KBS "Let's Go! Dream Team" (Special Episode) (WooHyun)
  • 2011 "Tooniverse Mak Irae Show"
  • 2011 Mnet "Sesame Player Season 2"

References

  1. ^ Template:Ko icon INFINITE Official Fan Club Inspirit 기 모집 안내 . Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  2. ^ Template:Ko icon "포토엔,인피니트,긴장되는 첫 무대~" (in Korean). Newsen. June 9, 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  3. ^ Template:Ko icon "인피니트, 日 강타 'TO-RA-WA' 벨소리 1위 기염" (in Korean). Osen. January 28, 2011. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
  4. '^ Template:Ko icon "인피니트 '에볼루션' 발매 즉시 한터 실시간 차트 3위 '기염" (in Korean). Nate News. January 7, 2011. Retrieved January 07, 2011.
  5. ^ Template:En icon "Infinite Release She's Back MV". Allkpop. August 3, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
  6. ^ Template:En icon "Infinite Unveils Before The Dawn MV". Allkpop. January 6, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
  7. ^ "INFINITE says goodbye on Inkigayo".
  8. ^ Template:En icon "Infinite Releases MV Teaser for Nothing's Over". allkpop. March 7, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
  9. ^ "INFINITE releases "Nothing's Over" MV!".
  10. ^ "INFINITE returns with 'Nothing's Over' on M! Countdown".
  11. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/infinite-for-may-issue-of-ceci
  12. ^ a b c d e f g Template:Ko icon Infinite Official Site . Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g Template:Jp icon Infinite Japan Official Site . Retrieved March 15, 2010.
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