Izna

Izna (Korean: 이즈나; RR: Ijeuna; MR: Ijŭna; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean girl group under WakeOne, produced by Teddy Park, that was formed through the Mnet survival show I-Land 2: N/a. The group consists of seven members: Mai, Jeemin, Jiyoon, Koko, Sarang, Jungeun, and Saebi.^[1] They debuted on November 25, 2024, with the extended play (EP) N/a.

Izna
Izna in November 2024 L–R: Koko, Mai, Ryu Sa-rang, Bang Jee-min, Yoon Ji-yoon, Choi Jung-eun, and Jeong Sae-bi.
Background information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years active	2024 (2024)–present
Labels	WakeOne
Members	Mai Bang Jee-min Yoon Ji-yoon Koko Ryu Sa-rang Choi Jung-eun Jeong Sae-bi
Website	wake-one.com/en/artists/izna

Name

Izna is a name that was created from I-Land 2: N/a after finalized 'I2(N/a)'. "Anytime, anywhere, anything is me" is the meaning behind the name.^[2]

History

Formation through I-Land 2: N/a and other activities

Main article: I-Land 2: N/a

Izna was formed through Mnet's reality competition show I-Land 2, which aired from April 18 to July 4, 2024.^[3][4] The show brought contestants from Korea, Japan, and Malaysia, underneath WakeOne Entertainment, to compete and to debut in a multinational girl group, the first non-temporary girl group underneath WakeOne Entertainment. Out of a small pool of 24 contestants, only seven would be chosen to make the final lineup. All the members were announced in the finale episode, which was broadcast live on July 4, 2024, where they'll be active for about seven years.

Before appearing on the program, several members had already been active in the entertainment industry. In 2020, Choi Jung-eun participated in the CJ ENM survival show Cap-Teen but she was eliminated relatively quickly, in the first episode. In, 2023, Bang Jee-min participated in the Belift Lab survival show R U Next but she was eliminated in the final episode, ranking 7th place, barely missing out on the chance to join Illit. Additionally, several other trainees received training underneath other entertainment companies. From 2018 to 2021, Bang Jee-min was a trainee underneath Source Music, then from 2021 to 2023, she was a Belift Lab trainee. From 2022 to 2023, Yoon Ji-yoon was a trainee underneath The Black Label. Lastly, Koko was a trainee underneath Avex Entertainment.

2024–present: Introduction and debut

In July 2024, Izna were announced as models for skincare brand HK Inno.N [ko].^[5]

In November 2024, WakeOne revealed that Izna would officially debut on November 25 with their first EP, N/a.^[6][7] On November 22, the group showcased their debut performance during the second day at 2024 MAMA Awards at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.^[8]

Members

• Mai (마이)
• Bang Jee-min (방지민)
• Yoon Ji-yoon (윤지윤)
• Koko (코코)
• Ryu Sa-rang (유사랑)
• Choi Jung-eun (최정은)
• Jeong Sae-bi (정세비)

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures

Title	Details	Peak chart positions		Sales
		KOR [9]	JPN [10]
N/a	Released: November 25, 2024 Label: WakeOne Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	3	17	KOR: 266,071[11] JPN: 14,354[12]

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR DL [13]
"Izna"	2024	19	N/a

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR DL [13]
"Timebomb"	2024	45	N/a
"Iwaly" (Izna version)		48
"Drip"		49
"Fake It"		46

Videography

Music videos

Title	Year	Director	Ref.
"Izna"	2024	Paranoid Paradigm (VM Project Architecture)	[14]

Filmography

Television shows

Year	Title	Notes	Ref.
2024	I-Land 2: N/a	Reality competition show determining Izna's members	[15]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee / Work	Result	Ref.
Hanteo Music Awards	2024	Rookie of the Year – Female	Izna	Nominated	[16]
		Global Artist – Africa		Nominated	[17]
		Global Artist – Asia		Nominated
		Global Artist – Europe		Nominated
		Global Artist – North America		Nominated
		Global Artist – Oceania		Nominated
		Global Artist – South America		Nominated
		WhosFandom Award – Female		Nominated	[18]

References

1. Lee, Jae-hoon (July 5, 2024). 코코·윤지윤·방지민·최정은·유사랑·마이·정세비, 테디·엠넷 걸그룹 데뷔조 [Coco, Yoon Ji-yoon, Bang Ji-min, Choi Jeong-eun, Yoo Sa-rang, Mai, Jung Se-bi, Teddy, Mnet Girl Group Debut Team]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Naver.
2. Kim, Soo-young (July 5, 2024). '아이랜드2' 7인조 걸그룹 이즈나 탄생...테디 프로듀싱 ['I-Land 2' 7-member girl group Izna is born... Produced by Teddy] (in Korean). The Korea Economic Daily. Retrieved January 5, 2025 – via Naver.
3. "Mnet '아이랜드2', 4월 18일 첫방송...송강 스토리텔러 출격". Edaily [ko] (in Korean). March 11, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
4. Ahn, Ji-yong (July 5, 2024). '포스트 블랙핑크' 이즈나 멤버 7명 확정 ['Post Blackpink' Izuna 7 members confirmed]. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 6, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Naver.
5. Jeong, Hye-won (July 5, 2024). '아이랜드2' 이즈나, 데뷔 전부터 광고모델...화보 러브콜까지 ['I-Land 2' Izna, advertising model before debut... even pictorial love call]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Naver.
6. Lee, Tae-soo (November 4, 2024). 엠넷 '아이랜드2' 걸그룹 이즈나, 오는 25일 데뷔 [Mnet 'I-Land 2' Girl Group Izuna to Debut on the 25th] (in Korean). Yonhap News. Retrieved November 4, 2024 – via Naver.
7. "'I-LAND 2' Girl Group IZNA to Debut with Mini Album 'N/a'". K-Vibe. Yonhap News Agency. November 25, 2024. Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via Naver.
8. Yoon, Seung-jin (November 4, 2024). "Girl group izna set to make official debut on Nov. 25". Korea JoongAng Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via Naver.
9. Circle Album Chart:

   • "N/a (2024)". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 5, 2024.
10. 週間 アルバムランキング 2024年12月09日付 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking December 9, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 2. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
11. Cumulative sales of N/a on Circle Chart:

    • "Circle Album Chart – November, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
    • "Circle Album Chart – December, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
    • "Circle Album Chart – Week 49, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 12, 2024.
    • "Circle Album Chart – Week 50, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2024.
    • "Circle Album Chart – Week 52, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 2, 2025.
    • "Circle Album Chart – Week 5, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 12, 2025.
12. Total Japan sales for N/a:

    • Physical (13,993) :
      • 週間 アルバムランキング 2024年12月09日付 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking December 9, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 2. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
      • 週間 アルバムランキング 2024年12月16日付 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking December 16, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 2. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
      • 週間 アルバムランキング 2024年12月23日付 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking December 23, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 3. Archived from the original on December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
    • 週間 アルバムランキング 2024年12月30日～2025年01月05日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking December 30 to January 5, 2025] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 5. Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
    • Digital (361):
      • 週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2024年12月09日付 [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking December 9, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 1. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
13. Circle Download Chart:

    • Songs from N/a: "Circle Download Chart – Week 48, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 5, 2024.
14. @vm_project (November 25, 2024). "@izna_offcl "izna" N/a ⚡️📸✨🫥". Instagram. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
15. Hwang, Jae-ha (July 5, 2024). 엠넷 '아이랜드2' 일곱 멤버 확정...걸그룹 '이즈나'로 데뷔 [Mnet 'I-Land 2' Seven Members Confirmed... Girl Group 'Izuna' to Debut]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024 – via Naver.
16. Lee, Sung-mi (December 20, 2024). 'HMA 2024', 부문별 본상 투표 시작→팝업까지...다채로운 이벤트 진행 ['HMA 2024' Starts Voting for Main Prize by Sector → Up to Pop-Up...Various events are held]. Biz Enter (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
17. Han, Hae-jin (November 27, 2024). '한터뮤직어워즈 2024', '후즈팬덤상' 투표 시작..TOP 40 아티스트 발표 ['Hanteo Music Awards 2024' and 'Who's Fandom Awards' voting begins... Top 40 artists announced]. Star News Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
18. Han, Hae-jin (November 27, 2024). '한터뮤직어워즈 2024', '후즈팬덤상' 투표 시작..TOP 40 아티스트 발표 ['Hanteo Music Awards 2024' and 'Who's Fandom Awards' voting begins... Top 40 artists announced]. Star News Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2025.

External links

• Official website
• Izna at IMDb