X:IN (Korean: 엑신; RR: Eksin) is a multinational girl group based in South Korea.[1] Managed by Escrow Entertainment, the group consists of five members: E.sha, Nizz, Nova, Hannah and Aria.[2][3] They made their debut on April 11, 2023, with single "Keeping the Fire".[1]
X:IN (엑신) | |
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 X:IN in May 2024 From L-R: Nova, Nizz, E.sha, Aria and Hannah | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2023–present |
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| Members |
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| Website | xin |
Name
editIn an interview, one of the members, Aria, revealed that she came up with the term "EXIN" as it is derived from a Latin which means "furthermore". This term was later evolved into the stylized form "X:IN" where X symbolises an unknown variable, as seen in mathematics, representing the group's mission to convey concepts beyond standard definition through their uniqueness and talent.[4]
History
edit2022-23: Pre-debut activities
editBefore joining X:IN, E.sha was member of groups like Rusty.G and LAONZENA.[5][unreliable source?]
Nova was part of the dance cover team Dalcom, where she performed K-pop dance covers in public. She also worked as a voice actress, dubbing characters in Russian. Nova joined Escrow Entertainment through online auditions and underwent only four months of training before debuting.[6]
Aria, known as an Indian K-pop idol, was a former child actress. She appeared in Malayalam movies such as Melvilasom.[7] Like Nova, she joined Escrow Entertainment through online auditions.
Roa debuted as a soloist on April 24, 2017, and was also a pre-debut member of DAILY.
Similarly, Chi.U made her solo debut in November 2021 and was a member of the dance team Majesty. Additionally, she appeared in Episode 2 of Dreamcatcher's Why Not Me.
April 2023: Debut and Introduction
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On April 11, 2023, they made their debut with single "Keeping the Fire". This marked their official entry in K-pop. On May 17, 2023, they named their fandom "READY (레디)" by voting.[8]
July 2023 : Line-up Change
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Due to personal circumstances, Chi.U departed the group in June 2023, followed by Roa in July 2023. In July 2023, the company announced a lineup change, introducing two new Korean members, Nizz and Hannah.[5]
Members
editCurrent
- E.sha (이샤)
- Nizz (니즈)
- Nova (노바)
- Hannah (한나)
- Aria (아리아)
Former
- Roa (로아)
- Chi.U (치유)
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Album details | Peak art positions | Sales |
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| KOR [9] | |||
| Synchronicity |
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46 |
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| The Real |
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51 |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Who Am I" | 2023 | Non-album singles |
| "Keeping the Fire" | ||
| "Synchronize" | Synchronicity | |
| "No Doubt" | 2024 | The Real |
| "Seoul - Moskva" (with TSOY) | Non-album single |
Filmography
edit- X:IN On & Off (2023) [12]
Endorsements
editIn September 2023, It was announced that X:IN will be new brand ambassador of Mixsoon.[13][unreliable source?]
References
edit- ^ a b "'찐 글로벌 그룹' 엑신 "빌보드, 저희가 접수하겠습니다" [인터뷰]" ["True global group" X:IN, "Billboard, we're taking over" [Interview]]. E Daily (in Korean). May 11, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "엑신, 새 미니 '더 리얼' 예판 개시...'특별 컴백' 선언" [Pre-orders start for X:IN's new mini album "The Real"..."Special comeback" announced]. Joongdo Ilbo (in Korean). February 8, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Parekh, Aayushi (November 1, 2023). "X:IN were showered with love and energy in Bengaluru, and they loved the fans!". Hindustan Times. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ KPC (KoreanPizzaClub) (November 28, 2023). Being a Foreign member of a K-pop idol group 🇮🇳🇷🇺 (X:IN Aria & Nova) | Korean Pizza Club | EP.23. Retrieved December 19, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Sai, Aishwarya. "All you need to know about X:IN k-pop girl group". Sportskeeda.
- ^ Edwards, Hermione. "Who is Nova? X:IN's Russian k-pop idol". Harper's Bazaar Arabia.
- ^ "A movie with a definite 'Melvilasam". The Hindu. June 12, 2011. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020.
- ^ Alan, Varsha (May 17, 2023). "X:IN announces official fandom name". Namaste Hallyu.
- ^ Circle Album Chart positions:
- Synchronicity: "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 35". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- The Real: "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 09". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 35". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative sales of The Real:
- "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 09". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 15". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ X:IN (2023). "X:IN ON & OFF". Youtube. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Quickly getting Deals after their Debut: Fifth Generation Rookie K-pop Groups and their Endorsements". allkpop. February 13, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.