Infinite is a seven member South Korean pop boy group under Woollim
Entertainment, which is also home to other talents such as Baby Soul, Jisun ,
Tasty, and Nell. The group consists of 7 members: Sunggyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun,
Hoya, Sungyeol, L, and Sungjong. The group is known for their highly
synchronized dancing as well as the 'Scorpion Dance' in their "Before The
Dawn" MV. Since their commercial breakthrough in 2011, Infinite continues
to rise in popularity in both South Korea and Japan, and their releases prove
to be consistent commercial hits. Their most recent mini-album, New Challenge,
has sold over 160,000 copies in Korea alone and is currently the fourth
biggest-selling album of the year so far.
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→ Brief Background ←
Infinite was first introduced before their debut by Epik High member
Tablo's official Twitter, as the Hip-Hop group helped with the production of
Infinite's debut mini-album First Invasion, and later through their own TV-show
Infinite! You Are My Oppa!!.
Also prior to their debut, in March 2010, four Infinite' members, L, Sung Jong, Woo Hyun and Sung Kyu, appeared on Epik High's "Run" music video.
Two months after the release of their debut mini-album, the song "She's Back" was released as a digital re-cut single including a remix of the song. In early 2011, Infinite released their second mini-album Evolution.
Only a few days after their second mini-album release, the group debuted in Japan with the release of a rental only single "TO-RA-WA". The single included their Korean debut song, "Dasi Dorawa", however, it was re-titled for the Japanese release. A second rental only single was released on February 2011, "She's Back".
One month later, on March 17, the group released their first Korean single "INSPIRIT", which included two new songs and a remix. Only one day earlier, on March 16, Infinite also released their third Japanese rental-only single "BTD (Before the Dawn)", which featured their second mini-album's, Evolution, lead track.
A fourth Japanese rental-only single, "Hysterie", was released on April 20. The single featured the second lead track from their second mini-album's, Evolution.
Infinite released their first full-length album Over the Top on July 21st with "Be Mine" being their lead song. The group had their first music program win on September 1st on Mnet M Countdown. They released a repackaged album titled PARADISE on September 26th along with the music video.
They made their official Japanese debut with a Japanese rendition of their hit song "BTD" on November 19.
Infinite had their first solo live concert in Seoul titled Second Invasion on February 11th and 12th of 2012 at the South Korea Olympic Park Handball Arena. Due to their rising popularity in Japan, they hosted Second Invasion in Japan on February 25th and 26th at the Tokyo International Forum. Tickets to their Korean and Japanese concerts were sold out under ten minutes. Due to the popular demand of their successful concert, INFINITE held an encore concert on April 1st titled Second Invasion Evolution. Tickets were also sold out immediately.
The group made their Korean comeback with their third mini-album, Infinitize and its title song, "Chugyeokja" in May 2012, achieving six consecutive #1's on various music programs. Right after promotion, they started yet another concert series titled That Summer Concert 2012 starting from August 8 to August 12. They held their first Japanese Arena tour from October to November in eight different cities.
Towards the second half the year, Infinite members started solo and sub-unit activities. Member Hoya made his acting debut in Reply 1997 drama, Woo Hyun and Sung Kyu in The Thousandth Man, and L participated in What is Mom?. In November, leader Sung Kyu debuted as a solo artist with a rock-themed mini-album titled Another Me. Hip-Hop sub-unit INFINITE H, consisting of members Dong Woo and Hoya, released their long-anticipated mini-album FLY HIGH in January 2013.
Infinite released their 4th mini album in March 2013 and came back with their title song "Man in Love." It was announced in April 2013 that Infinite will be releasing their first full-length Japanese album, Koi ni Ochiru Toki in June. On their 3rd anniversary, they announced that they will embark on their first world tour, One Great Step, stopping by over 20 cities in not only the Asian regions but Europe and the Americas as well.
The group is set to comeback with their 2nd single album in July 2013.
Also prior to their debut, in March 2010, four Infinite' members, L, Sung Jong, Woo Hyun and Sung Kyu, appeared on Epik High's "Run" music video.
Two months after the release of their debut mini-album, the song "She's Back" was released as a digital re-cut single including a remix of the song. In early 2011, Infinite released their second mini-album Evolution.
Only a few days after their second mini-album release, the group debuted in Japan with the release of a rental only single "TO-RA-WA". The single included their Korean debut song, "Dasi Dorawa", however, it was re-titled for the Japanese release. A second rental only single was released on February 2011, "She's Back".
One month later, on March 17, the group released their first Korean single "INSPIRIT", which included two new songs and a remix. Only one day earlier, on March 16, Infinite also released their third Japanese rental-only single "BTD (Before the Dawn)", which featured their second mini-album's, Evolution, lead track.
A fourth Japanese rental-only single, "Hysterie", was released on April 20. The single featured the second lead track from their second mini-album's, Evolution.
Infinite released their first full-length album Over the Top on July 21st with "Be Mine" being their lead song. The group had their first music program win on September 1st on Mnet M Countdown. They released a repackaged album titled PARADISE on September 26th along with the music video.
They made their official Japanese debut with a Japanese rendition of their hit song "BTD" on November 19.
Infinite had their first solo live concert in Seoul titled Second Invasion on February 11th and 12th of 2012 at the South Korea Olympic Park Handball Arena. Due to their rising popularity in Japan, they hosted Second Invasion in Japan on February 25th and 26th at the Tokyo International Forum. Tickets to their Korean and Japanese concerts were sold out under ten minutes. Due to the popular demand of their successful concert, INFINITE held an encore concert on April 1st titled Second Invasion Evolution. Tickets were also sold out immediately.
The group made their Korean comeback with their third mini-album, Infinitize and its title song, "Chugyeokja" in May 2012, achieving six consecutive #1's on various music programs. Right after promotion, they started yet another concert series titled That Summer Concert 2012 starting from August 8 to August 12. They held their first Japanese Arena tour from October to November in eight different cities.
Towards the second half the year, Infinite members started solo and sub-unit activities. Member Hoya made his acting debut in Reply 1997 drama, Woo Hyun and Sung Kyu in The Thousandth Man, and L participated in What is Mom?. In November, leader Sung Kyu debuted as a solo artist with a rock-themed mini-album titled Another Me. Hip-Hop sub-unit INFINITE H, consisting of members Dong Woo and Hoya, released their long-anticipated mini-album FLY HIGH in January 2013.
Infinite released their 4th mini album in March 2013 and came back with their title song "Man in Love." It was announced in April 2013 that Infinite will be releasing their first full-length Japanese album, Koi ni Ochiru Toki in June. On their 3rd anniversary, they announced that they will embark on their first world tour, One Great Step, stopping by over 20 cities in not only the Asian regions but Europe and the Americas as well.
The group is set to comeback with their 2nd single album in July 2013.
○ MEMBERS ○
Name: Kim Sung
Gyu / 김성규
Stage Name: Sunggyu
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Date of Birth: April 28, 1989
Blood Type: A
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Hobbies: Watching Movies, Listening to music
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Date of Birth: April 28, 1989
Blood Type: A
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Hobbies: Watching Movies, Listening to music
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Name: Jang Dong
Woo / 장동우
Stage Name: Dongwoo
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer , Vocalist
Date of Birth: November 22, 1990
Star Sign: Scorpio
Blood Type: A
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Hobbies: Skateboarding
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer , Vocalist
Date of Birth: November 22, 1990
Star Sign: Scorpio
Blood Type: A
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Hobbies: Skateboarding
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Name: Nam Woo
Hyun / 남우현
Stage Name: Woohyun
Position: Main Vocalist
Date of Birth: February 8, 1991
Star Sign: Aquarius
Blood Type: B
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Hobbies: Skiing, Tennis
Position: Main Vocalist
Date of Birth: February 8, 1991
Star Sign: Aquarius
Blood Type: B
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Hobbies: Skiing, Tennis
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Name: Lee Ho Won
/ 이호원
Stage Name: Hoya
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Date of Birth: March 28, 1991
Star Sign: Aries
Blood Type: AB
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Hobbies: Playing Games
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Date of Birth: March 28, 1991
Star Sign: Aries
Blood Type: AB
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Hobbies: Playing Games
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Name: Lee
Seong Yeol / 이성열
Stage Name: Sungyeol
Position: Vocalist
Date of Birth: August 27, 1991
Star Sign: Virgo
Blood Type: B
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 59 kg
Hobbies: Reading, surfing
Position: Vocalist
Date of Birth: August 27, 1991
Star Sign: Virgo
Blood Type: B
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 59 kg
Hobbies: Reading, surfing
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Name: Kim Myung
Soo / 김명수
Stage Name: L
Position: Visual, Vocalist
Date of Birth: March 13, 1992
Star Sign: Pisces
Blood Type: O
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Position: Visual, Vocalist
Date of Birth: March 13, 1992
Star Sign: Pisces
Blood Type: O
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 60 kg
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Name: Lee Sung
Jong / 이성종
Stage Name: Sungjong
Position: Maknae, Vocalist
Date of Birth: September 3, 1993
Blood Type: A
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 54 kg
Hobbies: Collecting Kubrick figures
Position: Maknae, Vocalist
Date of Birth: September 3, 1993
Blood Type: A
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 54 kg
Hobbies: Collecting Kubrick figures
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→ Short Korean Discography ←
1st Mini Album: First
Invasion
1. Infinity
(typeset as ∞)
2. 다시 돌아와 (Come Back Again)
3. She's Back
4. 날개 (Wings)
5. 붙박이 별 (Fixed Star)
6. 맡겨 (Entrust)
2. 다시 돌아와 (Come Back Again)
3. She's Back
4. 날개 (Wings)
5. 붙박이 별 (Fixed Star)
6. 맡겨 (Entrust)
2nd Mini
Album: EVOLUTION
1. Intro
(Evolution)
2. BTD (Before The Dawn) _ 타이틀곡
3. Can U Smile
4. Hysterie
5. 마음으로.. (Voice of my heart)
6. 몰라
2. BTD (Before The Dawn) _ 타이틀곡
3. Can U Smile
4. Hysterie
5. 마음으로.. (Voice of my heart)
6. 몰라
3rd Mini
Album: INFINITIZE
1. INFINITIZE
2. 추격자 (The Chaser)
3. Feel so bad
4. 그 해 여름 (In The Summer)
5. 눈물만 (Only Tears)
6. 니가 좋다 (I Like You)
2. 추격자 (The Chaser)
3. Feel so bad
4. 그 해 여름 (In The Summer)
5. 눈물만 (Only Tears)
6. 니가 좋다 (I Like You)
7. With…
4th Mini Album: NEW CHALLENGE
1. Intro
(Welcome to Our Dream)
2. Man In Love (남자가 사랑할때)
3. 이보다 좋을 순 없다 (Nothing Better Than This)
4. 그리움이 닿는 곳에 (Still I Miss You)
5. Beautiful
6. 60초 "60 seconds" (Infinite ver.)
7. 불편한 진실 (An Inconvenient Truth)
2. Man In Love (남자가 사랑할때)
3. 이보다 좋을 순 없다 (Nothing Better Than This)
4. 그리움이 닿는 곳에 (Still I Miss You)
5. Beautiful
6. 60초 "60 seconds" (Infinite ver.)
7. 불편한 진실 (An Inconvenient Truth)
1st Album:
OVER THE TOP
1. Over The
Top
2. 내꺼하자 (Be Mine)
3. 3 분의 1 (1/3)
4. Tic Toc
5. Julia
6. Because (Sungkyu Solo)
7. 시간아 "Time" (WooHyun solo)
8. Amazing
9. Crying (Infinite H Ft. Baby Soul)
10. Real Story
2. 내꺼하자 (Be Mine)
3. 3 분의 1 (1/3)
4. Tic Toc
5. Julia
6. Because (Sungkyu Solo)
7. 시간아 "Time" (WooHyun solo)
8. Amazing
9. Crying (Infinite H Ft. Baby Soul)
10. Real Story
2nd Single
Album: DESTINY
1. Destiny
2. Inception
3. 너에게 간다 (Going To You)
4. 엄마 (Mother)
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