Meet I-LAND 2's new girl group 'izna': The 7 members, their ranks and possible position
On the other hand, one of the most fan-favourite contestants, FUKO, was not part of the debut lineup, which led to controversy online.
Updated : July 07, 2024 09:36 PM ISTOn the other hand, one of the most fan-favourite contestants, FUKO, was not part of the debut lineup, which led to controversy online.
izna
Mnet's popular survival show 'I-Land 2: N/a' aired its finale on July 4, where 7 participants were announced as winners. The winners will debut as the new group, 'izna,' which was originally supposed to be a six-person group. However, the judges shocked all by announcing that one more member would be added to the group.
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The members included were: Jungeun, Jeemin, Jiyoon, Koko, Sarang, Mai, and Saebi. On the other hand, one of the most fan-favourite contestants, FUKO, was not part of the debut lineup, which led to controversy online.
Now that the group is set, let's meet the members, their ages, the votes and ranks they had received and also the possible position they could have.
Message from izna❣️
— izna (@izna_offcl) July 5, 2024
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Jungeun
Birth Name: Choi Jung Eun
Birthday: August 4th, 2007
Rank: 1 (823,393 points)
[I-LAND2] N/a Profile ver.2 l 최정은 CHOI JUNGEUN
— Mnet I I-LAND2 (@mnetiland) March 30, 2024
"화려한 조명이 나를 감싸네~"
당신의 'I' 를 발견할 시간입니다!💌
〈I-LAND2 : N/a〉
4/18 (목) 저녁 8시 50분 첫 방송#ILAND2 #아이랜드2 #CHOIJUNGEUN #최정은 #Mnet #엠넷 pic.twitter.com/xYPQyjBLsI
The top contestant for most of the show joined WakeOne Entertainment in 2020. The 17-year-old rookie had also participated in the Mnet reality show 'Cap-Teen' before getting the chance to join I-Land. With her top strength is vocals, she could be one of the lead singers of the group.
Jeemin
Birth Name: Bang Jee Min
Birthday: May 8th, 2005
Rank: 2 (591,495 points)
[I-LAND2] N/a Profile ver.2 l 방지민 BANG JEEMIN
— Mnet I I-LAND2 (@mnetiland) March 30, 2024
"다시 무대에 설 수 있는 기회가 생겼으니 매순간 최선을 다해서 데뷔하겠습니다"
당신의 'I' 를 발견할 시간입니다!💌
〈I-LAND2 : N/a〉
4/18 (목) 저녁 8시 50분 첫 방송#ILAND2 #아이랜드2 #BANGJEEMIN #방지민 #Mnet #엠넷 pic.twitter.com/XMOlKx6t9E
She became famous when she appeared in Belift Lab's girl group survival show 'R U Next.' She ranked fourth in the finale and did not make it to the final line-up. However, she joined I-Land 2 as one of the older contestants and was also one of the top-scoring participants. She has always been praised as the centre for her expression, so she could be the face of the group.
Jiyoon
Birth Name: Yoon Ji Yoon
Birthday: July 14th, 2005
Rank: 3 (471,699 points)
[I-LAND2] N/a Profile ver.2 l 윤지윤 YOON JIYOON
— Mnet I I-LAND2 (@mnetiland) March 30, 2024
"잊을 수 없는 독보적인 목소리로 매료시킬게요!"
당신의 'I' 를 발견할 시간입니다!💌
〈I-LAND2 : N/a〉
4/18 (목) 저녁 8시 50분 첫 방송#ILAND2 #아이랜드2 #YOONJIYOON #윤지윤 #Mnet #엠넷 pic.twitter.com/Ww4Q6SIB4x
She joined WakeOne Entertainment in 2024, and within months, the 19-year-old got the chance to participate in I-Land 2. She had previously trained under YG’s sub-agency, TheBlackLabel, which will also be involved in the new group's songs. Her core strength is vocals and she could also get the leading vocalist position in the group.
Koko
Birth Name: Narai Koko
Birthday: November 14th, 2006
Rank: 4 (320,124 points)
[I-LAND2] N/a Profile ver.2 l 코코 KOKO
— Mnet I I-LAND2 (@mnetiland) March 30, 2024
"꼭 데뷔해서 전 세계 사람들에게 존재와 매력을 알릴 수 있도록 노력하겠습니다!"
당신의 'I' 를 발견할 시간입니다!💌
〈I-LAND2 : N/a〉
4/18 (목) 저녁 8시 50분 첫 방송#ILAND2 #아이랜드2 #KOKO #코코 #Mnet #엠넷 pic.twitter.com/R5hzaGEQ3y
The girl from Japan joined WakeOne Entertainment in 2024 after previously training under AVEX Management. With her core strength in dancing and her talent for rapping, she could take the main rapper's or main dancer's position in the new group.
Sarang
Birth Name: Ryu Sa Rang
Birthday: April 18th, 2007
Rank: 5 (319,693 points)
[I-LAND2] N/a Profile ver.2 l 유사랑 RYU SARANG
— Mnet I I-LAND2 (@mnetiland) March 30, 2024
"사랑이의 ♥사랑♥스러운 매력 많이 보여드릴게요"
당신의 'I' 를 발견할 시간입니다!💌
〈I-LAND2 : N/a〉
4/18 (목) 저녁 8시 50분 첫 방송#ILAND2 #아이랜드2 #RYUSARANG #유사랑 #Mnet #엠넷 pic.twitter.com/imdDacZaxH
She joined WakeOne in 2024 and I-Land 2 was her first survival show. She was almost eliminated from the show, but was saved and moved to the finale. Her core strength is her visual presence, but in the final stage, she showcased her rap style and could be one of the rappers in the group.
Mai
Birth Name: Tomioka Mai
Birthday: October 28th, 2004
Rank: (Producers' choice)
[I-LAND2] N/a Profile ver.2 l 마이 MAI
— Mnet I I-LAND2 (@mnetiland) March 30, 2024
"내가 왔다~ 마이의 매력 기대해주세요!'
당신의 'I' 를 발견할 시간입니다!💌
〈I-LAND2 : N/a〉
4/18 (목) 저녁 8시 50분 첫 방송#ILAND2 #아이랜드2 #MAI #마이 #Mnet #엠넷 pic.twitter.com/HNBQFC5IWu
This girl from Japan joined WakeOne Entertainment in 2022, and after two years of training, she participated in I-Land 2. The producers decided to include her even though the fans did not choose her, citing the potential value of her visuals. The 19-year-old has shown glimpses of her abilities in singing, rapping, and dancing, but she could mostly be the face of the group.
Saebi
Birth Name: Jeong Sae Bi
Birthday: January 22nd, 2008
Rank: (Producers' choice - surprise addition)
[I-LAND2] N/a Profile ver.2 l 정세비 JEONG SAEBI
— Mnet I I-LAND2 (@mnetiland) March 30, 2024
"★이 우주를 정복하겠습니다★"
당신의 'I' 를 발견할 시간입니다!💌
〈I-LAND2 : N/a〉
4/18 (목) 저녁 8시 50분 첫 방송#ILAND2 #아이랜드2 #JEONGSAEBI #정새비 #Mnet #엠넷 pic.twitter.com/BwPGDQLxuL
The contestant was not selected as one of the first six, but the producers surprised everyone by making her the seventh member. She will be the maknae of the group. The 16-year-old has been training under WakeOne Entertainment for four years. She is an all-rounder and could also be the centre of the group.
About izna:
The name comes from the words "Anytime, Anywhere, Anything". It means to convey confidence and assurance. The girls are said to make their debut in 2024, and reports claim they will have an existing contract of seven years.
Soon after the group was announced, their social media accounts were opened, here is where you can follow the girls, who don't have their personal accounts.
Website: wake-one.com/artists/izna
Instagram: @izna_offcl
X (Twitter): @izna_offcl / (Japan): @izna_offcl_jp
TikTok: @izna_offcl
YouTube: izna