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Yes, I love it! We are I.O.I! Hello! |
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| —I.O.I | ||
I.O.I (아이오아이; IOI) was a group of the 11 highest ranking members on the finale of Produce 101 Season 1.
Members
- Jeon Somi (Center)
- Kim Sejeong (Main Vocalist)
- Choi Yoojung
- Kim Chungha (Main Dancer)
- Kim Sohye
- Zhou Kyulkyung (Visual)
- Jung Chaeyeon (Visual)
- Kim Doyeon
- Kang Mina
- Im Nayoung (Leader) (Main Rapper)
- Yu Yeonjung (Main Vocalist)
Career & History
After Produce 101, the predebut track "Crush" was released on April 5th. A music video for the song was released on the same day. However, after small controversies on screen time for the members, the video was taken down and a different version with small changes were uploaded in its place.
I.O.I debuted May 4th, 2016 with EP Chrysalis and its title track "Dream Girls".
On August 9th, 2016 they released their single "Whatta Man". Only 7 of the original 11 members participated in this single due to some of the members debuting or continuing promotions with groups under their company. Sejeong, Mina, Yeonjung, and Jung Chaeyeon were the members unable to participate.
On January 18th, 2017 I.O.I released their final single, "Downpour". I.O.I won 1 music show with "Downpour". They officially disbanded, but promised fans they would come back as a group for a reunion in the future.
In September of 2019, there were talks that I.O.I would be having a comeback later in the year. It was said that Somi and Yeonjung would be left out of the comeback due to their schedules. However, as time went on, the comeback date was pushed back, Yoojung went on hiatus, Kyulkyung announced she would be unable to participate due to her activities in China, and fans' doubt grew.
It has been revealed that the members will reunite on May 4 to celebrate their 5th anniversary called "I.5.I - Yes, I Love It!". However, Kyulkyung and Mina will not attend at the reunion, since Kyulkyung is in China and Mina is filming for a upcoming TV drama.
Controversy
See: Mnet Vote Manipulation Investigation
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Gaon Weekly Album Chart Peak | Korean Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis | May 4th, 2016 | 4 | 87,026 |
| Miss Me? | October 17th, 2016 | 2 | 106,439 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Gaon Weekly Album Chart Peak | Korean Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Crush" | 2016 | 12 | 387,588 | Chrysalis |
| "Dream Girls" | 2016 | 7 | 652,321 | Chrysalis |
| "Whatta Man" | 2016 | 2 | 371,336 | Whatta Man |
| "Hand In Hand" | 2016 | 139 | 4,039 | Non-album Single |
| "Very Very Very" | 2016 | 1 | 1,319,944 | Miss Me? |
| "Downpour" | 2017 | 3 | 1,112,589 | Non-album single |
Filmography
Music Videos
- Crush (2016)
- Dream Girls (2016)
- Whatta Man (2016)
- Very Very Very (2016)
- Downpour (2016)
Television
- Produce 101 Season 1 (2016)
- Standby I.O.I (2016)
- LAN Cable Friends I.O.I (2016)
- I Miss You Very Very Very Much Show (2016)
Awards
Music Shows
| Date | Song | Show | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160816 | Whatta Man | MTV The Show | 9012 |
| 160817 | Whatta Man | Show Champion | N/A |
| 160818 | Whatta Man | M!Countdown | 8158 |
| 160819 | Whatta Man | Music Bank | 7128 |
| 10830 | Whatta Man | MTV The Show | 7142 |
| 161026 | Very Very Very | Show Champion | N/A |
| 161027 | Very Very Very | M!Countdown | N/A |
| 170129 | Downpour | Inkigayo | 5,558 |
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