Draft:X:IN
X:IN 엑신 | |
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 X:IN in 2023 From left to right: Hannah, E.sha, Aria, Nova, and Nizz | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | Escrow Entertainment |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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| Website | Official website |
X:IN (Korean: 엑신) is a five-member South Korean girl group formed and managed by Escrow Entertainment in 2023. The group currently consists of five members: E.sha, Nizz ,Nova,Hannah and Aria. They made their debut in April 2023 with their digital single “Keeping The Fire ”[1].
Name[edit]
According to Escrow Entertainment, the first letter 'X' symbolizes the unknown, where the group is prepared to convey these undefined aspects in their distinctive style.[2]
History[edit]
Pre-debut and formation[edit]
On March 7, 2023, X:IN was shown in the line-up reveal video of the 44th K-Stage Yes or No concert regarding the group’s performance on March 12.[3]
On March 9, 2023, the group announced the release of their first pre-debut digital single titled "Who Am I" scheduled on March 12, and the news of their official debut in April 2023.[4]
2023: Debut with "Keeping the Fire", fandom name, group line-up changes, new members, Synchronicity[edit]
On April 5, 2023, X:IN's debut schedule with their digital single “Keeping The Fire'' was officially announced, with the release date scheduled for April 11, 2023.[5]
Subsequently, on May 17, the group officially unveiled their fandom name, "READY." The name holds significance, symbolizing the connection between X:IN and their fans, as expressed by the statement, "Just as actions do not come out without being ready, the fandom name means that there is no X:IN without READY (fans)".[6]
Escrow Entertainment released an official statement announcing Chi.u’s departure from the group on June 7, 2023, due to personal reasons.[7] X:IN continued their activities with the remaining four members.
On July 8, 2023, Escrow Entertainment announced Roa's departure from the group and introduced new members, Nizz and Hannah to the group line-up, thereby reorganizing X:IN into a five-member group.[8]
X:IN announced their comeback on August 5, 2023, with the release of their extended play (EP) titled "Synchronicity," scheduled for release on August 30, 2023.[9]
X:IN announced their comeback on February 6, 2024, with the release of their second extended play (EP) titled "The Real," scheduled for release on February 25,2024[10]
Endorsements[edit]
As of September 2023, X:IN was announced as the official models for the skincare brand 'mixsoon.'[11]
Members[edit]
Current[edit]
- E.sha (이샤) – dancer, vocalist
- Nizz (니즈) – dancer, rapper
- Nova (노바) – vocalist
- Hannah (한나) – dancer, vocalist, rapper
- Aria (아리아) – rapper
Former[edit]
- Roa (로아) – leader,vocalist
- Chi.u (치유) – dancer, vocalist
Timeline[edit]
Discography[edit]
Extended Plays[edit]
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Synchronicity |
Track listing
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| The Real |
Track listing
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Singles[edit]
| Title | Year |
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| "Who Am I" (pre-debut) | 2023 |
| "Keeping the Fire" |
Other charted songs[edit]
| Title | Year | Album Name |
|---|---|---|
| "Close my eyes" | 2023 | Synchronicity |
| "Cat&Tiger" | ||
| "Close my eyes - Eng Ver." |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 대한민국을 빛낸 10인 대상 시상식 (Korea Best Awards) | 2023 | Rookie of the Year Award | X:IN | Won | [12] |
References[edit]
- ^ Yoon, Ki Baek (May 5th, 2023) '찐 글로벌 그룹' 엑신 "빌보드, 저희가 접수하겠습니다" [인터뷰] [Real Global Group X:IN, 'We'll Take Over the Billboards' [Interview].]. ZUM 뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Geum Jun (April 7th, 2023) '심플리'부터 '음중'+'인가'까지! 엑신(X:IN), 'KEEPING THE FIRE' 기대 From ETNews (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Eun Mi (March 13, 2023) 엑신(X:IN), 드디어 베일 벗었다! K-STAGE서 'WHO AM I' 첫 무대 [X:IN has finally taken off its veil! First stage of ‘WHO AM I’ at K-STAGE.]. Daily Sports Hankook (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2024
- ^ Lee, Seol (March 9, 2023) '2023 新 글로벌 걸그룹' 엑신 (X:IN), 오는 12일 '후 엠 아이' 프리 데뷔! ['2023 New Global Girl Group' X:IN, pre-debut with 'Who Am I' on the 12th!.]. Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ @X_in_official (April 5, 2023). “X:IN 1ST ALBUM[KEEPING THE FIRE]” (Tweet). Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Twitter
- ^ X:IN 엑신 공식 팬덤명 OFFICIAL FANDOM NAME 공개 [X:IN OFFICIAL FANDOM NAME revealed.]. Escrow Entertainment (in Korean). May 17, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ @escrow_ent_official (June 7, 2023). “안녕하세요. 에스크로 엔터테인먼트입니다.” [Hello, this is Escrow Entertainment.]. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Instagram
- ^ @escrow_ent_official (July 8, 2023). “안녕하세요. 에스크로 엔터테인먼트입니다.” [Hello, this is Escrow Entertainment.]. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Instagram
- ^ Lee, Seol (August 10, 2023). [https://star.fnnews.com/article/202308100944473564 엑신이 돌아온다! 컴백 미니 '싱크로니시티' 스케줄러 공개 [X:IN is back! Mini Album Comeback ‘Synchronicity' schedule revealed .]. fnstar News (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "엑신(X:IN) 컴백!…'THE REAL' 커밍 순 포스터 공개". star.fnnews.com (in Korean). February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Jeong Yeon (September 16, 2023). ‘믹순(mixsoon)’, 글로벌 K-POP 걸그룹 ‘엑신(X:IN)’ 모델 발탁 [Global K-POP girl group ‘X:IN’ selected as model for 'mixsoon'.]. Sisun News (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Choi, Gyu Chun (November 22, 2023). 엑신, '대한민국을 빛낸 10인 대상 시상식' 신인상 수상 [X:IN Won the Rookie of the Year Award at the '10 People Who Shined in Korea Awards Ceremony'.]. Metro (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2024.