K-pop Group

IZ*ONE

아이즈원

IZ*ONE (아이즈원) was a 12-member South Korean-Japanese girl group formed through Mnet's survival show Produce 48. Managed by Off the Record Entertainment and Swing Entertainment, the project group debuted on October 29, 2018 with "La Vie en Rose" and disbanded on April 29, 2021. Jang Wonyoung, who placed first on Produce 48, served as the group's center.

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Overview

IZ*ONE (아이즈원) was a South Korean-Japanese girl group of twelve members, formed through the 2018 Mnet survival show Produce 48 and managed by Off the Record Entertainment and Swing Entertainment. The group debuted on October 29, 2018 with the EP Color*Iz and its single “La Vie en Rose,” becoming one of the most commercially successful project groups of its era before disbanding on April 29, 2021.

Its members were Kwon Eunbi (leader), Sakura Miyawaki, Kang Hyewon, Choi Yena, Lee Chaeyeon, Kim Chaewon, Kim Minju, Nako Yabuki, Hitomi Honda, Jo Yuri, An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung. Wonyoung, who finished first on Produce 48, was the group’s center. Several members went on to major careers, including An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung in IVE and Kim Chaewon in Le Sserafim.

Members

Kwon Eunbi Leader / Former / Leader
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Sakura Member / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Kang Hyewon Member / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Yena Member / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Lee Chaeyeon Member / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Kim Chaewon Member / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Kim Minju Member / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Nako Member / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Hitomi Honda Member / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Jo Yuri Vocalist / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
An Yujin Member / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021
Jang Wonyoung Center / Former
October 29, 2018 - April 29, 2021

Member notes and career references

Kwon Eunbi

Kwon Eunbi (권은비) is a South Korean singer and actress who was the leader of the project group IZ*ONE. Since the group's 2021 disbandment she has pursued a solo career and acting; in 2026 she signed with RBW.

Birth name
Kwon Eun-bi
Born
September 27, 1995
Birthplace
Seoul, South Korea
Nationality
South Korean
  • IZ*ONE / Leader / 2018-10-29 / 2021-04-29
  • She was the leader of IZ*ONE, having placed seventh on Produce 48. Wikipedia — Kwon Eun-bi
  • She debuted as a soloist on August 24, 2021 with the mini-album Open. Wikipedia — Kwon Eun-bi
  • After her contract with Woollim Entertainment ended in March 2026, she signed with RBW in April 2026. Soompi
Kang Hyewon

Kang Hyewon (강혜원) is a South Korean actress and former singer who was a member of the project group IZ*ONE. Since the group disbanded she has focused on acting; she signed with PEACE Entertainment in 2025.

Birth name
Kang Hye-won
Born
July 5, 1999
Birthplace
South Korea
Nationality
South Korean
  • IZ*ONE / Member / 2018-10-29 / 2021-04-29
Yena

Yena (Choi Ye-na) is a South Korean singer who was a member of the project group IZ*ONE. She has had an active solo career since 2022 under her debut agency (renamed YH Entertainment in 2025).

Birth name
Choi Ye-na
Born
September 29, 1999
Birthplace
Seoul, South Korea
Nationality
South Korean
  • IZ*ONE / Member / 2018-10-29 / 2021-04-29
Lee Chaeyeon

Lee Chaeyeon (이채연) is a South Korean singer and dancer, known as one of IZ*ONE's strongest dancers and the older sister of ITZY's Lee Chaeryeong. She has pursued a solo career since 2022; in 2025 she signed with DOD Entertainment.

Birth name
Lee Chae-yeon
Born
January 11, 2000
Birthplace
Yongin, South Korea
Nationality
South Korean
  • IZ*ONE / Member / 2018-10-29 / 2021-04-29
Kim Minju

Kim Minju (김민주) is a South Korean actress and former singer who was a member of the project group IZ*ONE. Since 2022 she has pursued acting under Management SOOP.

Birth name
Kim Min-ju
Born
February 5, 2001
Birthplace
Seoul, South Korea
Nationality
South Korean
  • IZ*ONE / Member / 2018-10-29 / 2021-04-29
Nako

Nako (Yabuki Nako) is a Japanese entertainer and former idol who was a member of the project group IZ*ONE. A former HKT48 member, she graduated in 2023 and now works as an actress under Twin Planet.

Birth name
Yabuki Nako
Born
June 18, 2001
Birthplace
Tokyo, Japan
Nationality
Japanese
  • IZ*ONE / Member / 2018-10-29 / 2021-04-29
Hitomi Honda

Hitomi Honda (Honda Hitomi) is a Japanese singer and a member of the project group IZ*ONE. A former AKB48 member, she returned to K-pop in 2024 as the leader of the girl group SAY MY NAME under iNKODE Entertainment.

Birth name
Honda Hitomi
Born
October 6, 2001
Birthplace
Tochigi, Japan
Nationality
Japanese
  • IZ*ONE / Member / 2018-10-29 / 2021-04-29
  • SAY MY NAME / Leader / 2024-10-16
Jo Yuri

Jo Yuri (조유리) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress who was a vocalist of the project group IZ*ONE. She has a solo career under WakeOne Entertainment and has taken on acting roles, including in Squid Game.

Birth name
Jo Yu-ri
Born
October 22, 2001
Birthplace
Busan, South Korea
Nationality
South Korean
  • IZ*ONE / Vocalist / 2018-10-29 / 2021-04-29
  • She was a vocalist of IZ*ONE, having placed third on Produce 48. Wikipedia — Jo Yuri
  • She debuted as a soloist on October 7, 2021 with the single album Glassy, and appeared in Squid Game seasons 2 and 3 (2024-2025). Wikipedia — Jo Yuri

Key Releases

Color*Iz Debut EP; lead single "La Vie en Rose".
2018 / Ep
Heart*Iz Lead single "Violeta".
2019 / Ep
Bloom*Iz First studio album; lead single "Fiesta".
2020 / Album
One-reeler / Act IV Lead single "Panorama".
2020 / Ep

Facts

IZ*ONE was formed through Mnet's Produce 48 and debuted on October 29, 2018; Jang Wonyoung placed first in the finale and became the group's center.
The debut EP Color*Iz sold over 34,000 copies on its first day, a first-day sales record for a debuting girl group at the time, and IZ*ONE earned a music-show win about 10 days after debut.
The group disbanded on April 29, 2021 at the end of its planned two-and-a-half-year run.