In2It (; stylized as IN2IT, pronounced as "In to It") is a South Korean
boy band
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consisting of six members, Yoo Ji-ahn, Jung Yeon-tae, Hwang In-ho, Han Hyun-uk, Lee In-pyo, and Isaac Voo, who previously participated in
Mnet
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's 2016 survival show ''
Boys24
Boys24 ( 'Sonyeon Ishipsa', stylized as BOYS24) was a South Korean pre-debut boy band formed by CJ E&M through a 2016 survival show with the same name. There were twenty-seven members in the group divided into four units. The group performed reg ...
''.
Originally an eight-member boygroup, they debuted on October 26, 2017 with ''Carpe Diem'' and the lead single, "Amazing". Kim Ri-ho, formerly known as Jin-sub, left the group in March 2018 for health reasons, while Kim Sung-hyun left on September 4, 2019, for personal reasons.
The group name, In2It, gives a direct meaning "Intuit" as well the phrase "In to it" which bring together the meaning "the boys will make fans fall into their intuitive charms".
History
Pre-debut: ''Boys24''
All of the members of In2It came from the pre-debut program ''
Boys24
Boys24 ( 'Sonyeon Ishipsa', stylized as BOYS24) was a South Korean pre-debut boy band formed by CJ E&M through a 2016 survival show with the same name. There were twenty-seven members in the group divided into four units. The group performed reg ...
'', who made a total of 260 concert performances during their one-year and six months Mesa Hall Concert performance and training period from early 2016 till late 2017. In early 2016, a total of 5,500 applicants had auditioned for ''Boys24'', to which only a small number of less than thirty people were selected as ''Boys24'' members to enroll in the program for one year and six months, before eight members were selected to debut in the group In2It.
Debut with ''Carpe Diem'' and Ri-ho's departure
In2It debuted with their
EP ''Carpe Diem'' which signifies the shift from 'boy' to 'man'. The first mini album, which was released on October 26, 2017, consists of songs from composer
Duble Sidekick
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,
Cha Cha Malone
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and
Paul Rein
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. The lead single, "Amazing", is a dance-pop song with chill trap sounds in tropical beat. The music video for the lead single "Amazing" was filmed in Kolsai Lake National Park, Kazakhstan, on September 13, 2017.
In2It made their debut on ''
M Countdown
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Bro ...
'' on October 26, 2017 with the song "Amazing" from the album ''Carpe Diem'', and on November 9 the song charted fifth place on the ''M Countdown'' Chart. In2It held 'In2It showcase "Carpe Diem" in Japan' from December 3 to 10, 2017. In2It held four concerts called "In2It Winter Paradise" in South Korea on December 24 and 25, 2017. In2It attended "2018 Taipei High City" New Year's Eve Countdown Party on December 31, 2017. In2It make their first Asia Tour to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia on February 2, February 4 and 10, 2018.
On March 26, 2018 MMO Entertainment announced, that Kim Ri-ho would not be continuing with the group as he has been suffering from
Ménière's disease
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.
"Snapshot", "Into The Night Fever" and Sunghyun's departure
On April 19, 2018, In2It made their comeback with a single titled "Snapshot". In2It performed the song "Snapshot" as well as "Be Bop Baby" in KCON Japan on April 15, 2018 ahead of their comeback. They further performed in "Power of K Live" in Japan on April 30, and in "Dream Concert" held in Seoul World Cup Stadium on May 12, 2018.
In2It released their second single titled "Into The Night Fever" featuring three songs "Sorry For My English", "Geronimo" and "It's U" on July 26, 2018. In2It performed in Korea Music Festival held in Sky Gocheok Stadium on August 1, 2018. In2It performed in KCON LA on August 11, 2018
On September 4, 2019, it was announced Sunghyun would leave the group.
Departure from MMO
After discussions with both the members and their agency, the group's contract was terminated on January 31, 2020, and the group is to move forward independently.
Activities during Covid pandemic
Due to Covid-19, the Korean members decided to fulfill their mandatory military service together while their foreign member Isaac stayed in his home country Malaysia for the time being. Their leader Inpyo returned from military on May 8th, 2022 right after finishing his last performance for the military musical "A Song Of Meissa" where he participated alongside fellow In2it member Hyunuk and EXO's Chanyeol.
Jiahn, Inpyo, and Hyunuk held an online and offline fanmeeting while Isaac was still in Malaysia preparing for his solo debut after signing a solo contract with Prodigee Asia. Yeontae has finished his military service in August 2022, while Inho still has to finish his military service in September 2022.
Members
* Yoo Ji-ahn (유지안)
* Jeong Yeon-tae (정연태)
* Hwang In-ho (황인호)
* Han Hyun-uk (한현욱)
*Isaac Voo (아이젝, 邬凯名/鄔凱名)
* Lee In-pyo (이인표)
Former members
* Kim Ri-ho (김리호)
* Kim Sung-hyun (김성현)
Discography
Extended plays
Single albums
Singles
Soundtrack appearances
Concerts & Tours
Asia Showcase Tour
IN2IT X ION Tour
Filmography
In2It has filmed some professional filmography. The professional shot film are as listed below.
* ''Get In2It'' (
Naver
Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is a South Korean online platform operated by the Naver Corporation. It was launched in 1999 as the first web portal in South Korea to develop and use its own search engine. It was also the world's first operator to in ...
/V Live, 2017)
* ''In2It X LieV'' (
Naver
Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is a South Korean online platform operated by the Naver Corporation. It was launched in 1999 as the first web portal in South Korea to develop and use its own search engine. It was also the world's first operator to in ...
/V Live, 2017)
* ''Game Life Bar'' (a tvN digital original) (
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YouTube
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Facebook
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, 2017)
* ''It's your first time in Hell, Right'' (
Mnet
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Facebook
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/MNET VOD, 2017)
* ''In2It X Rooftop Live'' (
Naver
Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is a South Korean online platform operated by the Naver Corporation. It was launched in 1999 as the first web portal in South Korea to develop and use its own search engine. It was also the world's first operator to in ...
/V Live, 2018)
* ''Genie Idol - In2It (Idol Show K-rush3)''(
KBS World
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History
The foreign-language radio broadcast from KBS (before its restructure into a ...
, 2018)
* ''In2It X Casper Radio'' (
Naver
Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is a South Korean online platform operated by the Naver Corporation. It was launched in 1999 as the first web portal in South Korea to develop and use its own search engine. It was also the world's first operator to in ...
/V Live, 2018)
* ''
ops in Seoul
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Iconography
In Ops' statues and coins, she is figured sitting down, as Chtho ...
Come on! In2It (인투잇)'s Spin The Roulette'' (
Naver
Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is a South Korean online platform operated by the Naver Corporation. It was launched in 1999 as the first web portal in South Korea to develop and use its own search engine. It was also the world's first operator to in ...
/Arirang K-pop, 2018)
* ''
dol League
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Come On! In2It (인투잇)! (Stark) (
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Twitter
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YouTube
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, 2018)
References
External links
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Official Japanese Website
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