INI (Japanese boy group)
INI | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Japan |
Genres | J-pop, K-pop[1] |
Years active | 2021 | –present
Labels | Lapone Entertainment |
Members |
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Website | ini-official |
INI (Japanese: アイエヌアイ, Aienuai) is a Japanese boy band formed through the reality competition show Produce 101 Japan 2. The group is composed of eleven members: Masaya Kimura, Hiromu Takatsuka, Shogo Tajima, Kyosuke Fujimaki, Takumi Ozaki, Hiroto Nishi, Jin Matsuda, Xu Fengfan, Rihito Ikezaki, Yudai Sano and Takeru Goto. Like the winners of the first season of Produce 101 Japan, INI is intended to be a permanent group. The group is managed by Lapone Entertainment, a joint company between Yoshimoto Kogyo and CJ ENM.[2]
They made their debut on November 3, 2021, with the single A.[3]
Name[edit]
The group's name, INI, was chosen by Lapone Entertainment among all the suggestions given by the viewers through Produce 101 Japan's official website. The name was announced during the final episode of the show.[4]
The official meaning of the name is "the 11 of us (me/I) who met on Produce 101 Japan Season 2 connect (Network) with you (I)".[5][4]
Members[edit]
- Masaya Kimura (木村 柾哉)
- Hiromu Takatsuka (髙塚 大夢)
- Shogo Tajima (田島 将吾)
- Kyosuke Fujimaki (藤牧 京介)
- Takumi Ozaki (尾崎 匠海)
- Hiroto Nishi (西 洸人)
- Jin Matsuda (松田 迅)
- Xu Fengfan (許 豊凡)
- Rihito Ikezaki (池﨑 理人)
- Yudai Sano (佐野 雄大)
- Takeru Goto (後藤 威尊)
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |
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JPN [6] |
JPN Hot [7] | ||||
Awakening |
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1 | 1 |
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Match Up |
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1 | 1 |
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Singles[edit]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album |
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JPN [11] | |||||
A | 2021 | 1 |
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Awakening |
I | 2022 | 1 |
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M | 1 |
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Drop That | 2023 | 1 |
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Match Up |
Tag Me | 1 |
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Frame | 2024 | TBA |
Promotional singles[edit]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album |
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JPN Hot [22] | |||||
"Rocketeer" | 2021 | 2 |
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A |
"Brighter" | —[A] | ||||
"Call 119" | 2022 | 1 |
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I |
"We Are" | 86 | ||||
"Password" | 1 |
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M | |
"Spectra" | 16 | Awakening | |||
"Fanfare" | 2023 | 2 |
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Drop That | |
"Hana" (HANA_花) | 2 |
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Tag Me | ||
"Legit" | 2024 | 27 |
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Match Up | |
"Whatever Happens" | 62 |
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Non-album single | ||
"Loud" | TBA | The Frame | |||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Star Entertainer Awards | 2024 | The Best Performance (Japan) | INI | Won | [34] |
Japan Gold Disc Award | 2022 | Best 5 New Artist | Won | [35] | |
Japan Record Awards | 2021 | Best New Artist | Won | [36] | |
Line Music 2021 Trend Award | 2021 | Trend Artist | Won | [37] | |
Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2021 | Favorite Asian Artist | Won | [38] | |
MAMA Awards | 2023 | Favorite Asian Male Group | Won | [39] |
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "From J-pop to K-pop and back to J-pop once more". Korea JoongAng Daily. August 26, 2001. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ Naoko, Yokota (September 22, 2019). "韓国の人気オーディション番組 吉本と組んで日本上陸" [Popular Korean audition show landed in Japan in partnership with Yoshimoto.]. Nikkei Sports (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 27, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ "INI debut single "A" will be released on Wednesday, November 3, 2021!". INI Official. September 18, 2021. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "11人のメンバーで構成のグローバルグループ"INI"(アイエヌアイ)11月3日デビュー決定!" [The 11-member global group INI will debut on 3 November!]. Screen Online (in Japanese). September 8, 2021. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ "【INI】メンバーの年齢、身長、出身地、メンバーカラーなどプロフィールを紹介!" [[INI] Profile of members, including age, height, hometown and member colours!]. More (in Japanese). June 21, 2023. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricon Albums Chart:
- "Awakening". Oricon (in Japanese). December 12–18, 2022. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- "Match Up". Oricon (in Japanese). February 12–18, 2024. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums Chart:
- Awakening: "Hot Albums – Week of December 12, 2021". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- Match Up: "Hot Albums – Week of February 21, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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- "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2022-12" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- "Oricon Weekly Album Ranking: August 21, 2023" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ "Japanese album certifications – INI – Awakening" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 19, 2023. Select 2022年12月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ 月間 アルバムランキング 2024年02月度 [Oricon Monthly Album Ranking – February 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricon Singles Chart:
- "INIのシングル売上". Oricon (in Japanese). March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- "A (Rocketeer/Brighter)". Oricon (in Japanese). November 1–7, 2021. Archived from the original on October 20, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- "I (Call 119/We Are)". Oricon (in Japanese). April 18–24, 2022. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- "M (Password)". Oricon (in Japanese). August 22–28, 2022. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- "Tag Me (Hana)". Oricon (in Japanese). October 9–15, 2023. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ 月間 シングルランキング 2021年11月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking – November 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Japanese single certifications – INI – A" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved May 13, 2022. Select 2021年11月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ Cumulative sales of I:
- 月間 シングルランキング 2022年04月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking – April 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- 月間 シングルランキング 2022年05月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking – May 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on June 8, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Japanese Triple Platinum certifications – INI – I" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 19, 2023. Select 2022年4月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ Cumulative sales of M:
- 月間 シングルランキング 2022年08月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking – August 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- 月間 シングルランキング 2022年09月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking – September 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Japanese single certifications – INI – M" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 19, 2023. Select 2022年8月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ Accumulated Sales on Oricon Chart:
- オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2023年05月22日~2023年05月28日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking May 22, 2023 – May 28, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- オリコン月間 シングルランキング 2023年06月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking June, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Japanese single certifications – INI – Drop That" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved November 10, 2023. Select 2023年10月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ Accumulated sales on Oricon Chart:
- 月間 シングルランキング 2023年10月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking – October 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- 月間 シングルランキング 2023年11月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking – November 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Japanese single certifications – INI – Tag Me" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved December 8, 2023. Select 2023年11月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "INI Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard Japan. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2021年11月15日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – November 15, 2021]. Oricon (in Japanese). November 1–7, 2021. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – INI – Rocketeer" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved April 23, 2024. Select 2024年3月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Download Songs [2021/09/29 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2022年05月02日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – May 2, 2022]. Oricon (in Japanese). April 18–24, 2022. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – INI – Call 119" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 26, 2022. Select 2022年6月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2022年09月05日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – September 5, 2022]. Oricon (in Japanese). August 22–28, 2022. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – INI – Password" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved November 10, 2023. Select 2023年2月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ Total sales of "Fanfare":
- "週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2023年05月29日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – May 29, 2023]. Oricon (in Japanese). May 15–21, 2023. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- "週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2023年06月05日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – June 5, 2023]. Oricon (in Japanese). May 22–28, 2023. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2023年10月23日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – October 23, 2023]. Oricon (in Japanese). October 9–15, 2023. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2024年02月19日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – February 19, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). February 5–11, 2024. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2024年04月15日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – April 15, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). April 1–7, 2024. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Ha-na (April 10, 2024). "대상 주인은 스트레이 키즈, TXT 4관왕→트레저·더보이즈 3관왕(종합][ASEA 2024]" [Grand Prize winner is Stray Kids, TXT 4 wins → Treasure and The Boyz 3 wins (Overall)[ASEA 2024]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "第36回日本ゴールドディスク大賞". 日本ゴールドディスク大賞 (in Japanese). Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ "【レコ大】INI、新人賞受賞に「イエーイ」 30日生放送は「感謝の気持ちを込めて」 | ORICON NEWS". December 8, 2021. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
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- ^ "JO1が「BEST ASIAN ARTIST JAPAN」、INIが「FAVORITE ASIAN ARTIST」をそれぞれ受賞!<2021 MAMA>". Model Press (in Japanese). December 11, 2021.
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External links[edit]
- official website (in Japanese)