Infinite F ( ko, 인피니트F; stylized as INFINITE F) is the second sub-group of South Korean

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formed by

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in 2014. The sub-group consists of Infinite vocalists: Sungyeol, L and Sungjong. The sub-group made their simultaneous Japanese and Korean debuts with the single albums ''Koi no Sign'' and ''Azure''.

History

2011–2014: Formation and debut

Infinite F first performed as an unofficial unit at Infinite's 1st Inspirit Inauguration on August 17. The trio did a cover of

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" which was well received by fans. Infinite F was officially announced at the One Great Step Returns encore concert, held February 28 and March 1. They also performed the song "Heartthrob" for the first time. The song was eventually revealed to be the main OST for the KBS drama ''

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'', starring group member Sungyeol and Infinite fellow member

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. The unit would have their first official release on Infinite's second Korean studio album, ''

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''. The song "Going Crazy" was composed by Konan of indie

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group Rocoberry. On October 14, Woollim Entertainment officially announced that Infinite F will be debuting in Japan with ''Koi no Sign'' on November 19.

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, provided illustrations for the album jacket. ''Koi no Sign'' debuted on the Oricon Weekly Chart at #6, selling 31,287 copies. The album was later released in Korean version titled ''Love Sign''. As part of Japanese promotions, a

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from November 17 to 30, selling various Infinite F goods and clothing items. In addition, the sub-group did a five-show showcase tour, performing in

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. On November 5, the album cover for ''Azure'' was revealed, closely followed by the announcement that Infinite F would be debuting in Korea the following week. ''Azure'' and its music video for "Heartthrob" was released on December 2. The sub-group made their official music show debut on

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on December 5. On December 12, Infinite F became the first Infinite sub-group or solo to be nominated for first place on a music show.

Discography

Single albums

Singles

Other charted songs

Awards and nominations

References

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