:I.N
{{Short description|South Korean singer}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = I.N
| image = I.N of Stray Kids, March 2, 2025.png
| caption = I.N in March 2025
| birth_name = Yang Jeong-in
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|02|8}}
| birth_place = Busan, South Korea
| years_active = 2017–present
| citizenship =
| education = School of Performing Arts Seoul
| occupation = Singer
| father =
| mother =
| relatives =
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre = {{hlist|K-pop|hip hop|electronica|EDM}}
| instrument = Vocals
| label = JYP
| current_member_of = Stray Kids
| website =
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| module2 = {{Infobox Korean name
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| hangul = 양정인
| hanja =
| rr = Yang Jeongin
| mr = Yang Chŏngin
| hangulstage = 아이엔
| hanjastage =
| rrstage = Aien
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| signature = I.N Signature 02.png
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Yang Jeong-in ({{korean|양정인}}; born February 8, 2001), known professionally as I.N, is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017.
I.N made his acting debut in the final episode of the web series A-Teen 2 in 2019.
Early life and education
Yang Jeong-in was born on February 8, 2001,{{Cite web |title=I.N |url=https://straykids.jype.com/Default/Profile |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920201240/https://straykids.jype.com/Default/Profile |archive-date=September 20, 2024 |access-date=October 28, 2024 |website=JYP Entertainment}} in Busan, South Korea.{{Cite web |last=Naco |date=February 7, 2024 |title=【Stray Kids アイエン編】祝23歳!"アギパン"から"セクシーパン"に成長⁉︎ スキズの愛されマンネI.Nのヘアメイク遍歴 |trans-title=[Stray Kids IEN Edition] Celebrating 23 years old! From "Agipan" to "Sexypan"?! Stray Kids' beloved maknae IN's hair and makeup journey |url=https://www.elle.com/jp/beauty/celebbeauty/g40660066/straykids-in-2207/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407082916/https://www.elle.com/jp/beauty/celebbeauty/g40660066/straykids-in-2207/ |archive-date=April 7, 2024 |access-date=October 28, 2024 |website=Elle Japan}} He graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in February 2021.{{cite news|last=Yoon|first=Sang-geun|title=방예담·레이첼·아이엔·여진 오늘(5일) 서울공연예술高 졸업|trans-title=Bang Yedam, Rachel, I.N, Yeojin graduated from Seoul Performing Arts School today (5th)|url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2021020508133610623|date=February 5, 2021|work=Star News Korea|access-date=October 22, 2024|language=ko}} When he was young, he developed a passion for singing through performing trot songs at church.{{Cite news |last=Lim |first=Joo-hee |date=July 18, 2020 |title= |script-title=ko:'최애 엔터테인먼트' 스트레이키즈 막내 아이엔 등장! 장윤정 "트롯에 대한 진지한 마음이 보였다" |trans-title='Favorite Entertainment' Stray Kids' youngest member I.N appears! Jang Yoon-jeong "Serious heart for trot was shown" |url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/288246 |access-date=November 1, 2024 |work=MBC eNews}}
Career
= 2017-present: Stray Kids and solo music =
File:200117 I.N in Pop Quiz by Marie Claire Korea.jpg
I.N trained at JYP Entertainment and participated in the Stray Kids survival program in late 2017.{{cite news|title=JYP 리얼리티 쇼 'Stray Kids'|trans-title=JYP Reality Show 'Stray Kids'|url=https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=3559918|work=KBS News|location=South Korea|language=ko|author=|date=October 17, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2023|archive-date=December 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228021605/https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=3559918|url-status=live}} He debuted with Stray Kids with the EP I Am Not on March 25, 2018, through a debut showcase at Jangchung Arena.{{cite news|last=Yoon|first=Min-sik|title=JYP's Stray Kids to officially debut on March 25|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/article/1605041|work=The Korea Herald|date=March 6, 2018|access-date=March 7, 2018|archive-date=March 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306051017/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180306000529|url-status=live}}
In 2019, I.N made his acting debut with a cameo appearance in the final episode of the web series A-Teen 2, alongside fellow Stray Kids member Hyunjin.{{Cite news |last=Ji |first=Yeon-ju |date=June 21, 2019 |title='아이돌라디오' 스트레이키즈, 연기→자작곡 못하는 게 뭐야? |trans-title='Idol Radio' Stray Kids, Acting→Self-producing What Can't They Do? |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201906210029011110 |access-date=June 13, 2024 |work=Newsen |language=ko |archive-date=September 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924145910/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201906210029011110 |url-status=live }} On September 21, 2019, he appeared as a special MC on Show! Music Core. Additionally, he appeared as a contestant on episode 3 of the MBC entertainment program Favorite Entertainment, which aired on July 18, 2020, where he gave a trot music performance.{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Ji-hyun |date=July 17, 2020 |title= |script-title=ko:'최애 엔터테인먼트' MJ-후이-아이엔-여원-이예준, 더 치열해진 '공개채용' 현장 |trans-title='Favorite Entertainment' MJ-Hui-I.N-Yeowon-Lee Ye-Jun, 'Open Recruitment' Site Gets More Fierce |url=https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2020-07-17/202007180100166310011297 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309073649/https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2020-07-17/202007180100166310011297 |archive-date=March 9, 2024 |access-date=November 1, 2024 |work=Sports Chosun}} In September 2020, I.N collaborated with bandmate Seungmin to release the song "My Universe", which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart for the week of 20-26 September.{{cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyH3PqBQY3Y |title=My Universe (Seungmin, I.N Feat. Changbin) |date=September 14, 2020 |publisher=Stray Kids |access-date=October 29, 2024 |via=YouTube |archive-date=October 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021081437/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyH3PqBQY3Y |url-status=live }}
On 15 January 2021, I.N released his debut solo song, "Maknae on Top", through the SKZ-Player series, featuring fellow bandmates Bang Chan and Changbin.{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Crystal |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Stray Kids Member I.N Releases Confident Anthem "Maknae on Top" |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/stray-kids-in-releases-confident-anthem-maknae-on-top |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508104909/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/stray-kids-in-releases-confident-anthem-maknae-on-top |archive-date=May 8, 2024 |access-date=September 21, 2024 |website=Teen Vogue}} In 2022, he released his solo track "Hug Me", a song he co-wrote, as part of Stray Kids' SKZ-Record series.{{cite news |last=Young |first=Hana |date=December 21, 2022 |title=스트레이 키즈, 멤버 전원이 직접 작업한 솔로곡 수록한 디지털 앨범 발매 |trans-title=Stray Kids releases digital album featuring solo songs written by all members |url=https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2022/12/21/5COQOHQ4K3MCLKON2JRS4S4W7E/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319060528/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2022/12/21/5COQOHQ4K3MCLKON2JRS4S4W7E/ |archive-date=March 19, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024 |work=Chosun Biz |language=ko}} In October, he again collaborated with Seungmin to release the song "Can't Stop", which was featured on the group's seventh EP, Maxident. The song ranked sixth on Billboard's review of the EP and peaked at number 31 on the Circle Download Chart for the week of October 2–8, 2022.{{Cite magazine |last=Benjamin |first=Jeff |date=October 13, 2022 |title=Every Song Ranked on Stray Kids' 'Maxident': Critic's Picks |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/stray-kids-maxident-tracks-ranked-review-critics-picks/circus-korean-ver/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326023939/https://www.billboard.com/lists/stray-kids-maxident-tracks-ranked-review-critics-picks/circus-korean-ver/ |archive-date=March 26, 2023 |access-date=October 19, 2024 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Additionally, during Stray Kids' Maniac World Tour, he collaborated with fellow member Lee Know to perform a cover of Harry Styles' song "Falling".{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Crystal |date=September 16, 2022 |title=Stray Kids Profile: SKZ on Touring, Connection, and Bringing "Genuine" Energy to the Stage |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/stray-kids-touring-connection-bringing-genuine-energy-to-the-stage-maniac-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007191752/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/stray-kids-touring-connection-bringing-genuine-energy-to-the-stage-maniac-interview |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024 |website=Teen Vogue}}
Billboard ranked I.N ninth in their 2024 K-Pop Artist 100 chart.
On April 8, 2025, it was reported that I.N, together with his bandmates Lee Know and Seungmin, will be part of tvN's weekend drama Resident Playbook's original soundtrack.{{cite news|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|title=스트레이 키즈·아이브 안유진·도경수·에스파 윈터 ‘언슬전’ OST 합류|url=https://m.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202504080910460410|work=Newsen|date=April 8, 2025|access-date=April 8, 2025|language=ko}} The song, dubbed "Start!", was released on April 12, 2025.{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Seul-bi |date=April 10, 2025 |title=스트레이키즈, ‘언젠가는 슬기로울 전공의생활’ OST 첫 주자 |url=https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20250410/131386545/1 |access-date=April 12, 2025 |work=Sports Donga}}
Influences
I.N draws inspiration from artists like Charlie Puth and Bruno Mars, with the latter being his role model.{{Cite magazine |last=Benjamin |first=Jeff |date=February 27, 2024 |title=The 2024 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/k-pop-artist-100-list-2024-ranked/yuna/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319093855/https://www.billboard.com/lists/k-pop-artist-100-list-2024-ranked/yuna/ |archive-date=March 19, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
Other ventures
=Fashion=
I.N attended the Alexander McQueen show during Paris Fashion Week twice, with his first appearance at the brand's spring 2024 show in October 2023.{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Maya |date=March 3, 2024 |title=Vogue's best looks from the Alexander McQueen fall/winter 2024 show |url=https://vogue.sg/alexander-mcqueen-fall-winter-2024-show-review/ |access-date=October 14, 2024 |website=Vogue |archive-date=April 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417153357/https://vogue.sg/alexander-mcqueen-fall-winter-2024-show-review/ |url-status=live }} In May 2024, I.N made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger.{{Cite magazine |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |date=May 6, 2024 |title=Stray Kids Met Gala Debut in Tommy Hilfiger |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/stray-kids-met-gala-debut-tommy-hilfiger-1235675324/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906035935/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/stray-kids-met-gala-debut-tommy-hilfiger-1235675324/ |archive-date=September 6, 2024 |access-date=May 6, 2024 |magazine=Billboard}} In the same month, I.N appeared on the cover of W Korea's Vol. 6, wearing Alexander McQueen's first collection.{{cite magazine |last=Kim |first=Shin |date=May 13, 2024 |title=스트레이 키즈 아이엔, 더블유 코리아 Vol.6 커버 |trans-title=Stray Kids I.N, W Korea Vol.6 Cover |url=https://www.wkorea.com/2024/05/13/%ec%8a%a4%ed%8a%b8%eb%a0%88%ec%9d%b4-%ed%82%a4%ec%a6%88-%ec%95%84%ec%9d%b4%ec%97%94-%eb%8d%94%eb%b8%94%ec%9c%a0-%ec%bd%94%eb%a6%ac%ec%95%84-vol-6-%ec%bb%a4%eb%b2%84/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=partnership |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=November 1, 2024 |magazine=W Korea |language=ko}} In September, he made his debut at Milan Fashion Week by attending the Bottega Veneta spring 2025 show, where he sat front row alongside A$AP Rocky and Kendall Jenner. In addition, I.N. was featured in Bottega Veneta for various editorials, including a cover story for Rolling Stone UK.{{Cite web |last=Street |first=Mikelle |date=September 22, 2024 |title=Stray Kids' I.N. Gets Playful in Newsprint Outfit for Front Row at Bottega Veneta's Milan Fashion Week Spring 2025 Show |url=https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/stray-kids-i-n-bottega-veneta-spring-2025-milan-fashion-1236638491/ |access-date=October 14, 2024 |website=WWD |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007115639/https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/stray-kids-i-n-bottega-veneta-spring-2025-milan-fashion-1236638491/ |url-status=live }}
On January 23, 2025, Bottega Veneta announced I.N as its new brand ambassador.{{Cite web |last=Luisa |first=Zargani |date=January 23, 2025 |title=Bottega Veneta Names Stray Kids Member I.N a Brand Ambassador |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/bottega-veneta-stray-kids-member-i-n-brand-ambassador-1236864980/ |access-date=January 23, 2025 |website=WWD |archive-date=January 23, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123060742/https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/bottega-veneta-stray-kids-member-i-n-brand-ambassador-1236864980/ |url-status=live }} I.N became global ambassador for luxury jewelry brand Damiani since May 8, 2025.{{cite news|first=Martino|last=Carrera|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/damiani-stray-kids-in-global-brand-ambassador-1237687617/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Damiani Names Stray Kids' I.N as Global Brand Ambassador|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250508043507/https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/damiani-stray-kids-in-global-brand-ambassador-1237687617/|date=May 8, 2025|access-date=May 8, 2025|archive-date=May 8, 2025}}
= Philanthropy =
I.N donated {{KRWConvert|100|m|lk=on|year=2023|showdate=no|r=-1}} for the healthy growth of underprivileged children in Korea, as reported on June 7, 2024. He became the youngest member of the 'Green Noble Club' by Green Umbrella.{{cite news|author=|title=스트레이 키즈 멤버 아이엔, 최연소 1억 이상 기부 클럽에|trans-title=Stray Kids Member I.N Becomes the Youngest Person to Donate Over 100 Million Won to the Club|url=https://www.chosun.com/national/obituary-personnel/2024/06/08/EUUCXL7QLNB2NEOKOEQB44ZYAY/|access-date=August 20, 2024|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=June 8, 2024|language=ko|archive-date=July 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718075250/https://www.chosun.com/national/obituary-personnel/2024/06/08/EUUCXL7QLNB2NEOKOEQB44ZYAY/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news |last=Hwang |first=Hye-jin |date=June 7, 2024 |title= |script-title=ko:스트레이 키즈 아이엔, 취약계층 위해 1억 기부...최연소 고액기부자 |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202406071133170410 |access-date=November 1, 2024 |work=Newsen}} In October, he took part in W Korea's "Love Your W" charity event to support breast cancer awareness, promoting a positive influence and helping to raise awareness about the cause.{{Cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Ja-hye |last2=Jeong |first2=Hye-mi |last3=Jang |first3=Jin-young |date=October 21, 2024 |title=Love Your W 2024 Celebrities Who Joined Spreading Good Influence – Part 3 |url=https://www.wkorea.com/2024/10/21/love-your-w-2024-%ec%84%a0%ed%95%9c-%ec%98%81%ed%96%a5%eb%a0%a5-%ec%a0%84%ed%8c%8c%ec%97%90-%eb%8f%99%ec%b0%b8%ed%95%9c-%ec%85%80%eb%9f%bd%eb%93%a4-part-3/ |access-date=November 1, 2024 |website=W Korea |archive-date=November 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241108214416/https://www.wkorea.com/2024/10/21/love-your-w-2024-%EC%84%A0%ED%95%9C-%EC%98%81%ED%96%A5%EB%A0%A5-%EC%A0%84%ED%8C%8C%EC%97%90-%EB%8F%99%EC%B0%B8%ED%95%9C-%EC%85%80%EB%9F%BD%EB%93%A4-part-3/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Jae-ha |date=October 14, 2024 |title= |script-title=ko:스트레이키즈 아이엔, 자체발광 멋짐 [포토엔HD] |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202410141849221510 |access-date=November 1, 2024 |work=Newsen}}
I.N donated another ₩100 million to Samsung Medical Center to repay the love he received from fans on his birthday, February 8, 2025 as reported on February 10. The donation he made will be used to cover the treatment costs for children with cancer from underprivileged families who are being treated at Samsung Medical Center.{{Cite news |last=Jee |first=Min-kyeong |date=February 10, 2025 |title= |script-title=ko:스트레이 키즈 아이엔, 생일 맞이 1억 기부..소아암 환아 위해 [공식] |url=https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112501732 |access-date=February 10, 2025 |work=Osen |archive-date=February 11, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250211075618/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112501732 |url-status=live }}
Discography
{{for|I.N's discography with Stray Kids|Stray Kids discography}}
=Songs=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |
| scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | KOR DL Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | NZ
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | UK ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | US
|
|---|
| scope="row" | "You" {{small|(with Changbin and Hyunjin)}} | 2018 | — || — || — || — | I Am You |
| scope="row" | "My Universe" {{small|(with Seungmin featuring Changbin)}} | 2020 | — || — || — || 21 | In Life |
| scope="row" | "Gone Away" {{small|(with Han and Seungmin)}} | 2021 | 25 || — || — || — | Noeasy |
| scope="row" | "Waiting For Us" ({{korean|피어난다|labels=no}}) {{small|(with Bang Chan, Lee Know and Seungmin)}} | rowspan="4" | 2022 | 25 || — || — || — | Oddinary |
| scope="row" | "Can't Stop" ({{korean|나 너 좋아하나봐|labels=no}}) {{small|(with Seungmin)}} | 31 || — || — || — | Maxident |
| scope="row" | "Hug Me" ({{korean|안아줄게요|labels=no}})
| — || — || — || — | rowspan="2" | SKZ-Replay |
| scope="row" | "Maknae On Top" ({{korean|막내온탑|labels=no}}) {{small|(feat. Bang Chan and Changbin)}} | — || — || — || — |
| scope="row" | "Untitled" ({{korean|미제|labels=no}}) {{small|(feat. Hyunjin)}} | rowspan="2" | 2024 | — || — || — || — | {{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Hallucination"
| 30 || — || — || 6 | Hop |
| scope="row" | "Burnin' Tires" {{small|(with Changbin)}} | 2025 | 160 || 36 || 41 || 3 |
| colspan="7" style="font-size:85%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region. |
= Soundtrack appearances =
Videography
{{for|I.N's works with Stray Kids|Stray Kids videography}}
=Music videos=
Filmography
=Television shows=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+List of TV shows, showing year aired and notes |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Roles ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2017
| Contestant | Debuted with Stray Kids | style="text-align:center" |{{cite news|last=Shin|first=Mi-rae|title=스트레이 키즈 한지성·김승민·양정인, JYP 샛별 출격 준비 완료|trans-title=Stray Kids Han Ji-sung·Kim Seung-min·Yang Jeong-in, JYP New Star is ready|url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2017&no=677134|access-date=October 11, 2024|work=Maeil Business Newspaper|date=October 13, 2017|language=ko}} |
| scope="row" | 2020
| Favourite Entertainment | Contestant | Eliminated in Audition |
| scope="row" | 2024
| Contestant | Eliminated in Round 2 |
=Web shows=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Role ! scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col"|{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| scope="row" | 2019
| A-Teen 2 | Cha Ah-hyun's friend | Cameo (Ep. 16) |
|---|
= Hosting =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2019
| Special MC | |
Notes
{{Notelist-ua}}
References
{{Reflist}}
{{ref list}}
External links
- {{commons-category inline|I.N}}
- {{imdb name|nm14932654}}
- [https://jyppub.com/ko/Artists/Detail?seq=44 I.N] at JYP Publishing
{{Stray Kids}}
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