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Imfact
File:Imfact BNT International.jpg
From left to right: Jeup, Jian, Lee Sang, Ungjae, Taeho.
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2016 (2016)–present
LabelsStar Empire Entertainment
Members
  • Jeup
  • Taeho
  • Jian
  • Sang
  • Ungjae
Websiteimfact.net

IMFACT (Korean: 임팩트; A mixture of I'm Fact and Impact) is a South Korean boy band formed by Star Empire Entertainment in 2016. The group has released two mini albums "LOLLIPOP (January 27, 2016)" and "Revolt (November 11, 2016)". The group has then been making monthly comeback single's for their "IMFACTORY" Project. Since debut, IMFACT has actively participated in the composition and lyrics for their music.

History

Pre-debut

Sang was spotted by Star Empire Entertainment, when he was three years old.[1]

Prior to debut, Jian worked as a backup dancer for B1A4 and Juniel. Jeup learned Taekwondo and had even been a member of the national team when he was in highschool. Before training under Star Empire Entertainment, Taeho had trained under several other labels such as MBK Entertainment and Happy Face Entertainment.[2]

2016: Debut with Lollipop and Revolt

Imfact released their debut single album Lollipop on January 27, 2016. The single contains four tracks with the title track being Lollipop, and it was produced by the members.[3] The group officially debuted, on stage, on January 28 on the music program M Countdown.[4] Imfact held their first fanmeeting on June 19.[5]

On August 13, they held a live broadcast on Naver V App to celebrate their 200th day since debut and announced their fanclub name IF.[6]

On October 21, it was reported that Imfact will be making a comeback on the second week of November.[7] On October 31, Imfact dropped a comeback trailer and a teaser image. Their second single album Revolt will be released on November 11.[8] On November 11, they came back with the single album Revolt with the title track "F,S,G Feel so Good".[9]

2017: IMFACTORY

On January 9, their agency Star Empire revealed more details about the group’s 2017 project, “IMFACTORY,” which kicked off with a launching event on January 7. This project will consist of monthly releases, mini fan meetings, as well as mini concerts. In line with the title “IMFACTORY,” the group plans to churn out “impactful and sincere music.”

At the launching event, the group unveiled the title of their first monthly release, “You’re Not Here”. “It’s a song that was made when we were still trainees, and we believe it will show another completely side to IMFACT,” they explained. “You’re Not Here” is about the break of a guy and a girl and how he struggles missing her. He tries to get drunk and dance with other girls but still can't get over the fact that she is gone. This track was released January 25 at 12 a.m. KST.[10]

The second IMFACTORY Project song, “Please Be My My First Love” is a medium tempo track written by the members of IMFACT, and it portrays the feelings of someone confessing to their beloved. The members are seen searching Osaka to find messages coming from a secret admirer. The song was released February 27 at 12 a.m. KST.[11]

"Tension Up" the third IMFACTORY Project song is about wanting to have fun and get crazy for the night. The song is a fast tempo EDM track with references to their music video "LOLLIPOP".[12]

Members

  • Jeup (Hangul: 제업), born Park Je-up (Hangul: 박제업) on (1993-03-27) March 27, 1993 (age 31)
  • Taeho (Hangul: 태호), known as Kim Tae-ho (Hangul: 김태호), born Kim Won-jin (Hangul: 김원진) on (1993-11-01) November 1, 1993 (age 30)
  • Jian (Hangul: 지안), born Lee Dae-kwang (Hangul: 이대광) on (1993-11-08) November 8, 1993 (age 30)
  • Leesang (Hangul: 이상), born Lee Sang (Hangul: 이상) on (1995-10-17) October 17, 1995 (age 28)
  • Ungjae (Hangul: 웅재), born Na Ung-jae (Hangul: 나웅재) on (1998-05-28) May 28, 1998 (age 26)[13]

Discography

Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[14]
Lollipop
Track listing
  1. I'm Fact
  2. Lollipop (롤리팝)
  3. Shine (샤인)
  4. Punk (양아치)
 6
Revolt
  • Release: November 11, 2016
  • Label: Star Empire Entertainment, KT Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Prism (반란 / 斑爛)
  2. Feel So Good
  3. Mirrorz
  4. Woo
 13

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[14]
"Lollipop" (롤리팝) 2016 —
  • KOR: 20,928+
 Lollipop
"F,S,G (Feel So Good)" 105
  • KOR: 23,015+
 Revolt
"In The Club" (니가 없어) 2017 112
  • KOR: —
 Non-album single
"Please Be My First Love" (첫사랑을 부탁해) —
  • KOR: —
"Tension Up" (텐션업) —
  • KOR: —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Filmography

Dramas

Year Title Role Member
2017 Strong Woman Do Bong-soon Cameo Sang

Reality/Variety shows

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Year Show Network Members Notes
2016 Pops in Seoul ARIRANG K-POP All members
2016 Heyo idol TV MBC Music All members
2017 도전 고수 우리가 간다 (We are going to challenge) SeeU TV Jeup Main cast
2017 I Can See Your Voice 4 Mnet Jeup EP.1

References

  1. ^ "IMFACT's Leesang was discovered by Star Empire when he was three years old". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  2. ^ "New boy group IMFACT poses for 'International bnt'". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  3. ^ "New group Imfact releases tracklist show off their talents on debut tracklist". Allkpop. January 17, 2016.
  4. ^ "iKON win #1 + performances from January 28th 'M! Countdown'!". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  5. ^ "IMFACT to hold their first fan meeting!". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  6. ^ "IMFACT Announces Fan Club Name On 200th Day Since Debut". Soompi. 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  7. ^ "IMFACT to make a comeback in November?". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  8. ^ "Update: IMFACT Dials Up The Smolder In New Group Teaser For Comeback". Soompi. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  9. ^ "IMFACT Makes Fiery Comeback With "Feel So Good" MV". Soompi. 20 November 2016.
  10. ^ "IMFACT To Release New Songs Monthly For Their 2017 Project". Soompi. 10 January 2017.
  11. ^ "IMFACT To Release New Songs Monthly For Their 2017 Project". Soompi. 12 February 2017.
  12. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/04/imfact-bring-the-tension-up-for-aprils-imfactory
  13. ^ "[My Name] 임팩트 (1) 지안, 제업" (in jo). Ten Asia.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  14. ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "2016년 01월 (First half of 2016) Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  16. ^ "2016년 012월 (Second half of 2016) Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
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