Infinite H | |
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| π Infinite H in Yongsan, February 2015 Infinite H in Yongsan, February 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013β2017 |
| Label | |
| Spinoff of | |
| Past members | |
| Website | Infinite H |
Infinite H (Korean: μΈνΌλνΈH) was the first official sub-unit of South Korean boy band Infinite formed under Woollim Entertainment in 2013. The sub-group consisted of Infinite member Dongwoo and ex-Infinite member Hoya. The sub-unit debuted with their mini album titled Fly High in January 2013.[1]
History
[edit]2012: Pre-debut
[edit]Prior to their debut as a subgroup, the duo had performed new songs such as "Crying" and "You Look Good" during Infinite's concerts and had already received much attention. Although they had been releasing new songs during concerts, Woollim Entertainment only announced that they will be promoting as a sub-unit in 2013 after finishing up with Infinite's activities in Japan.[2] They also performed, "Without You", a song from their debut album at the βInfinite Concert That Summerβ on August 8, 2012. On December 20, 2012, they performed for the first time as a duo on M Countdown for a special stage.
2013β14: Debut with Fly High
[edit]On January 11, 2013, their debut EP Fly High was officially released. The duo started promotions for the album on January 10, 2013, on M! Countdown.
On February 28 and March 1, 2014, during Infinite's encore concert, "One Great Step Returns", Infinite H performed their new song Alone, which written by them.[3] The song was later added to Infinite's second full album, Season 2.[4]
2015-2017: Fly Again and Hoya's Departure
[edit]On January 26, 2015, their made comeback after two-years with released their second EP, Fly Again.[5] They also held a press conference and a showcase on the same day at AX Korea, in Seoul.[6][7] Promotions for the album started on January 31, on M Countdown.
In August 2017, Hoya left Infinite and Infinite H. The future of Infinite H remains in doubt.
Members
[edit]- Jang Dong-woo (μ₯λμ°) β main rap[8]
- Hoya (Lee Howon; μ΄νΈμ) β rap, vocals[8]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Mini-albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [9] | |||
| Fly High |
|
2 | |
| Fly Again |
|
1 |
|
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [9] |
KOR Billboard |
JPN Billboard | ||||
| "Special Girl" (featuring Bumkey) |
2013 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
|
Fly High |
| "Pretty" (μλ») | 2015 | 2 | - | - |
|
Fly Again |
Other charted songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon [9] |
KOR Billboard | |||
| "Victorious Way" | 2013 | 59 | - | Fly High |
| "Without U" (λκ° μμ λ; Niga Eopseul Ttae) | 22 | 22 | ||
| "I Can't" (λͺ»ν΄; Mothae) | 29 | - | ||
| "Fly High" (featuring Baby Soul) |
50 | - | ||
| "Fly Again" (featuring DJ IT) |
2015 | 58 | - | Fly Again |
| "Go Nowhere" (μ΄λ μ κ°; Eodi An Ga) (featuring Yang Da-il) |
30 | - | ||
| "Bump It" (λΆλͺμ³; Buditchyeo) (featuring Sujeong of Lovelyz) |
27 | - | ||
| "Sorry, I'm Busy" (λ°λΉ μ Sorry; Bappaseo Sorry) (featuring Swings and Champagne of Champagne & Candle) |
33 | - | ||
| "Jekyll & Hyde" (μ§ν¬ μ€ νμ΄λ) (featuring Taewan) |
35 | - | ||
| "Crazy" (λκ° λ―ΈμΉμ§ μκ³ μμΌ; Niga Michiji Ankoseoya) (featuring Sanchez of Phantom) |
32 | - | ||
Filmography
[edit]Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Infinite H Self Story | Naver Starcast |
Awards and nominations
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "INFINITE's Dongwoo and Hoya to promote next year as INFINITE H with release of album". Allkpop.
- ^ μΈνΌλνΈ λμ°Β·νΈμΌ, νν©μ λ κ²°μ±ν΄ μ 곑 κ³΅κ° βνλμ?β. Nate (in Korean). August 7, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "μΈνΌλνΈ, κ·μ¬μ΄ μ μ λ μΈνΌλνΈF μΆκ²©..μ½μνΈμ 첫곡κ°". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. 28 February 2014.
- ^ μΈνΌλνΈ, 2μ§μ μ€μν λ± μ°Έμ¬..μ 곑 13곑 (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. May 15, 2014.
- ^ "INFINITE H to 'Fly Again'". Kpop Herald. 26 January 2015.
- ^ "Infinite H Unveils 'Fly Again' Poster and Showcase Information". Mwave. January 16, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ^ "μΈνΌλνΈH λμ°, 리λ μ±κ·μκ² κ°μ¬μΈμ¬ μ ν΄β¦ "μ±κ· νμ΄ κ°μ¬μ λμ 쀬λ€"" (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. January 26, 2015. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ^ a b "Infinite biography". Woollim Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ 2013λ Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ "Circle Chart's Observation Note #1 [Album Sales]". OK POP!! (μ€μΌμ΄ν!!) on YouTube (in Korean). Circle Music Chart. September 9, 2022. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ 2015λ Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ 2013λ Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Cumulative sales for "Pretty":
- 2015λ 01μ Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- 2015λ 02μ Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- 2015λ 03μ Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
