Infinite (group)
{{short description|South Korean boy band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| image = 20230801 INFINITE (인피니트).jpg
| caption = Infinite in August 2023
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| origin = Seoul, South Korea
| genre = {{flatlist|
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = {{hlist|Woollim|Infinite Company|Universal D}}
| spinoffs = {{hlist|Infinite H|Infinite F}}
| website = {{URL|https://infinite.bstage.in/}}
| current_members = * Sungkyu
| past_members = *Hoya
}}
Infinite ({{Korean|hangul=인피니트|rr=Inpiniteu}}; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010 by Woollim Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Sungkyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Sungyeol, L, and Sungjong. Originally a seven-piece group, Hoya departed from the group on August 30, 2017.{{Cite web |title=인피니트 측 "호야 계약만료 탈퇴, 6인 체제 재정비"[공식입장 전문] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=117&aid=0002950738 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=entertain.naver.com |language=ko}}
Infinite debuted in June 2010 with their EP First Invasion. In 2012, the single "The Chaser" was named Billboard{{'}}s third best K-pop song of the 2010s decade{{cite magazine|date=November 25, 2019|title=The 100 Greatest K-Pop Songs of the 2010s: Staff List|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/8544710/best-k-pop-songs-2010s-top-100|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128190649/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/8544710/best-k-pop-songs-2010s-top-100|archive-date=November 28, 2019|access-date=January 3, 2022|magazine=Billboard|language=en}} and was included in Rolling Stone{{'}}s list of 75 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time in 2020.{{Cite magazine|date=2020-07-24|title=75 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/boy-band-songs-greatest-1033317/|access-date=2021-12-19|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}} Billboard subsequently launched their K-pop column "K-Town" with Infinite in January 2013.{{Cite magazine |last=Benjamin |first=Jeff |date=January 29, 2013 |title=Meet Infinite: Video Q&A With the Rising K-Pop Superstars |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/meet-infinite-video-qa-with-the-rising-k-pop-superstars-1535974/ |access-date=May 9, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} In March of that year, Infinite's fourth EP New Challenge sold over 160,000 copies in South Korea alone, making it among the best-selling albums of 2013, with the single "Man in Love" also experiencing success.{{Cite web |title=인피니트 Man In Love 차트 올킬 '대세 입증' |url=http://www.interview365.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=50912 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=인터뷰365 - 대한민국 인터넷대상 최우수상 | date=March 22, 2013 |language=ko}}{{Cite web |date=April 7, 2013 |title=인피니트 '남자가 사랑할때' 방송4사 그랜드슬램 |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2013/04/265382/ |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=스타투데이 |language=ko}} Shortly after this, Infinite became the first Korean artist to obtain permission to film at Universal Studios Hollywood for their second single album Destiny.{{Cite web |date=May 28, 2013 |title=INFINITE Films at Universal Studios in California for Next Music Video ⋆ The latest kpop news and music {{!}} Officially Kmusic |url=https://officiallykmusic.com/infinite-films-at-universal-studios-in-california-for-next-music-video/ |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=The latest kpop news and music {{!}} Officially Kmusic |language=en-US}} In 2014, Infinite became the first Korean act to top Billboard{{'}}s Emerging Artists Chart.{{cite web|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|title=Infinite Become First Korean Act to Top Twitter Emerging Artist Chart, Enter Top Tracks|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6251240/infinite-no-1-billboard-twitter-emerging-artist-top-tracks-chart-last-romeo|date=September 11, 2014|publisher=Billboard|access-date=September 28, 2014|archive-date=September 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927191245/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6251240/infinite-no-1-billboard-twitter-emerging-artist-top-tracks-chart-last-romeo|url-status=live}}
Infinite are known for their highly synchronized dancing and choreography{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2018 |title='주간아이돌' 원조 칼군무돌 인피니트, '마법의 안무' 도전에 '멘붕' |url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/3203051 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=뉴스1 |language=ko}}{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2018 |title='원조 칼군무돌' 인피니트, Ask In A Box 토크쇼서 입담 선보여 |url=http://www.m-i.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=377535 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=매일일보 |language=ko}}{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2018 |title=[포토] 인피니트, '원조 칼군무돌' |url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/201801087237H |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=The Korea Economic Daily |language=ko}} as well as their live vocals.{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2015 |title=인피니트, 첫 라이브 앨범+올라이브 밴드 공연 MV 공개 |url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=312456 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=뉴스인사이드 |language=ko}}{{Cite web |title=[스타캐스트] "밴드는 처음이지?"…인피니트, 미리보는 월드투어 |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=420&aid=0000002440 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=entertain.naver.com |language=ko}} They have also endorsed several brands including Samsung and Pepsi,{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2013 |title=인피니트, 삼성전자 갤럭시 뮤직프로젝트 싱글 'Request' 티저 공개 |url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=201497 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=뉴스인사이드 |language=ko}}{{Cite web |date=July 26, 2013 |title='역시 대세' 인피니트, 무대 넘어 광고계도 칼군무로 장악 |url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/374897 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=TV리포트 |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203072918/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/374897 |url-status=dead }} and were the ambassadors for UNICEF's 2012 Birthday Campaign.{{Cite web |title=인피니트, 생일선물 남주세요…유니세프 |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0004552791 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=entertain.naver.com |language=ko}} The group placed within the top 20 on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 rankings in 2013 and 2014.
Background
Prior to Infinite's debut, Woollim Entertainment was a small company that housed only alternative artists, primarily depending on the activities of indie-rock band Nell and popular hip-hop group Epik High.{{Cite web |date=2009-08-03 |title=[SS칼럼] 힙합 뮤지션들, 음악계에 활력 불어넣다! |url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=58567 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=뉴스인사이드 |language=ko}} Woollim's plans to debut their first idol group, which were first revealed in early 2010, came after Epik High's departure from the agency in 2008{{Cite web |date=2010-01-25 |title=에픽하이, 전 소속사 울림엔터테인트와 재결합 |url=https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/4154325 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=No Cut News}} and a noticeable increase in popularity of K-pop at the time.{{Cite web |last=이 |first=은정 |title=아이돌, 4년째 가요계 장악..명암 뒤따라 |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0003087934 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=entertain.naver.com |language=ko}} Attention was first drawn to Infinite before their debut when it was announced that Epik High had merged their new independent label with Woollim and were playing an active role in the debut of the new idol group.{{Cite web |last=이 |first=은정 |title=에픽하이 레이블, 전 소속사와 합병 |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0003089659 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=entertain.naver.com |language=ko}} Infinite was marketed as a group that, despite being a K-pop idol band, would remain close to Woollim's roots of alternative music by releasing songs with a unique genre that can be differentiated from other singers in the industry.{{Cite web |date=2010-06-09 |title=인피니트 데뷔곡 공개‥'아브라카타브라' 다시한번? |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/view/2010/06/296959/ |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=매일경제 |language=ko}}
The name "Infinite" was initially suggested by MC the Max member J.Yoon, and was ultimately chosen as the group's official name amongst other options including "Big Dipper", "Blackberry", and "Super Sonic".{{Cite web |title=[V Live] [선공개] 북두칠성과 오장육부의 탄생 비화? |url=https://www.vlive.tv/post/1-18351777 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=www.vlive.tv |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=tenasia.hankyung.com |first=Digital |date=2010-08-02 |title=인피니트│My name is...2 |url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2020012287164 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=텐아시아 연예뉴스 |language=ko}} "Infinite" can be understood to convey the limitless possibilities of Infinite, representing the fact that Infinite will continue to grow and develop endlessly, without being restrained by any boundaries.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}
History
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=2010: Debut=
Prior to their debut, Infinite participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics by providing vocals in the chorus of Epik High's supporting song.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Hyeon-woo|script-title=ko:에픽하이, 벤쿠버 응원송 UCC 공개|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/view/2010/02/82242/|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|publisher=Maekyung Media Group|access-date=February 23, 2021|language=ko|date=February 16, 2010|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223113124/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/view/2010/02/82242/|url-status=live}}
L, Sungkyu, Woohyun, and Sungjong appeared in Epik High's music video "Run" while Hoya and Dongwoo served as backup dancers during music shows performances.{{cite web|last=Hong|first=Dong-hee|script-title=ko:에픽하이, 그들이 돌아왔다…9일 새 음반 공개|url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201003030094|website=Herald Economy|publisher=Herald Corporation|access-date=February 23, 2021|language=ko|date=March 29, 2010|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223113156/http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201003030094|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Su-hyeon|script-title=ko:신예 인피니트, 데뷔전 에픽하이 무대로 첫선|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010031710100861500|website=Starnews|access-date=February 23, 2021|language=ko|date=March 17, 2010|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223113308/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010031710100861500|url-status=live}} From April to May, Infinite appeared on Mnet's reality television show You Are My Oppa, where the members were introduced to a female high school student (Lovelyz's Yoo Jiae) at their residence and were tasked to provide her packed meals and help her with homework.{{cite web|last=Baek|first=Ji-eun|script-title=ko:타블로가 키운 인피니트, 여고생 동거 리얼리티로 데뷔신고식|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=/news/entertainment/201004/20100410/a4j77138.htm|website=Sports Chosun|publisher=The Chosun Ilbo Company|access-date=February 23, 2021|language=ko|date=April 9, 2010|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223113345/https://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=%2Fnews%2Fentertainment%2F201004%2F20100410%2Fa4j77138.htm|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Choi|first=Ji-eun|script-title=ko:<인피니트! 당신은 나의 오빠>, 인피니트를 아세요?|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/drama/article/2020012167844|website=Ten Asia|publisher=Korea Entertainment Media|access-date=February 23, 2021|language=ko|date=April 13, 2010|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223113433/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/drama/article/2020012167844|url-status=live}} Epik High co-starred on the program.{{cite web|last=Jeon|first=So-yeong|script-title=ko:미쓰라진 "저흰 인피니트 제작자 NO, 형들일 뿐"|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010042909314377272|website=Starnews|access-date=February 23, 2021|language=ko|date=April 29, 2010|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223113533/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010042909314377272|url-status=live}}
Infinite released their debut mini-album First Invasion and its lead single "Come Back Again" on June 9, 2010.{{Cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201006091807141002|script-title=ko:포토엔,인피니트,긴장되는 첫 무대~|date=June 9, 2010|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|access-date=March 15, 2011|archive-date=July 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714175056/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201006091807141002|url-status=live}} Retrieved March 15, 2010. They also promoted the song "She's Back" from the same album.
=2011: ''Over the Top'' and advancement into Japan=
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The group's second mini album Evolution was released on January 7. The group promoted it with the lead single "Before the Dawn (BTD)". The group entered the Music Bank K-chart for the first time.
Infinite made their comeback with their first single album Inspirit. In the music charts, the group finally ran from the top 30 to the top 40, and also went up to the top 10 in the Music Bank K-chart.
Their first studio album Over the Top was released on July 21 along with the music video of their title track "Be Mine". They received their first music show first place award at M Countdown on September 1 and received a "Double Crown" for winning two consecutive #1 places at M! Countdown. Following the success of "Be Mine", Infinite re-released Over the Top as a repackaged album titled Paradise, along with its title track of the same name, on September 26. On October 9, Infinite came first on Inkigayo for Paradise. They then won their second trophy with Paradise on October 13 on M! Countdown.
Infinite unofficially debuted in Japan with their first Japanese single "To-Ra-Wa"{{cite web |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/news/view.html?gid=G1101280306 |title=인피니트, 日 강타 'To-Ra-Wa' 벨소리 1위 기염 |date=January 28, 2011 |publisher=Osen |language=ko |access-date=March 15, 2011 |archive-date=February 1, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110201235404/http://osen.mt.co.kr/news/view.html?gid=G1101280306 |url-status=live }} Retrieved January 29, 2011. on January 26, which was a Japanese version of their Korean debut song, "Come Back Again". Immediately after its release, their Evolution mini album hit #3 on real-time charts for sales in Korea.{{cite web |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20110107n20130 |script-title=ko:인피니트 '에볼루션' 발매 즉시 한터 실시간 차트 3위 '기염' |date=January 7, 2011 |publisher=Nate News |language=ko |access-date=March 15, 2011 |archive-date=April 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428165141/https://news.nate.com/view/20110107n20130 |url-status=live }} Retrieved January 7, 2011. The song was the top downloaded ringtone on the daily charts of the K-Pop section of Japan's top mobile website. Infinite released various rental singles including "She's Back", "BTD (Before The Dawn)", and "Nothing's Over" before they officially debuted in Japan.
Infinite made their official Japanese debut with the release of the Japanese version of "BTD" on November 19. The B-side for the single is "Can U Smile", a remake of a track from their 2nd mini album Evolution. It is the third track of their first single album Inspirit.
On December 5, Infinite released their first Christmas song, "White Confession".
=2012: First concert and ''Infinitize''=
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Infinite held their first concert 2012 Infinite Concert "Second Invasion" in Seoul's Olympic Stadium on February 11–12 and in Tokyo International Forum on February 25–26. The encore concert, 2012 Infinite Concert "Second Invasion Evolution", was held in Seoul's Olympic Stadium on April 1.
The group's second Japanese single album was released on April 18. It included the Japanese version of their song "Be Mine" as its title track, as well as a Japanese version of "Julia". The single peaked at #2 in both the Oricon Daily and Weekly Charts.{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2012 |title=인피니트 '비 마인', 日 오리콘 주간차트 2위 '쾌거' |url=http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1335329631311553011 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=tvdaily.co.kr}} Total reported sales amounted to at least 54,218 copies.
On May 15, the group's third mini album Infinitize was released. The lead single "The Chaser" swept domestic music charts upon release and achieved a digital all-kill.{{Cite web |date=May 16, 2012 |title=인피니트 '추격자' 음원차트 6개 1위 올킬 '대세돌 대공습 시작' |url=http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1337142846327228010 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=tvdaily.co.kr}} On June 14, Infinite obtained their first triple crown with "The Chaser" on M! Countdown.{{Cite web |date=June 14, 2012 |title=인피니트, '엠카' 두 번째 트리플 크라운 달성 |url=http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201206142202181130 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=mydaily.co.kr}} At the end of the year, Billboard named "The Chaser" the number one K-pop song of the year.[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1481268/20-best-k-pop-songs-of-2012-bigbang-psy-2ne1-more#/column/year-in-music-2012/20-best-k-pop-songs-of-2012-bigbang-psy-1008059902.story 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2012: Bigbang, Psy, 2NE1 & More] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402045453/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1481268/20-best-k-pop-songs-of-2012-bigbang-psy-2ne1-more#/column/year-in-music-2012/20-best-k-pop-songs-of-2012-bigbang-psy-1008059902.story |date=April 2, 2019 }} Billboard (December 21, 2012). Retrieved on December 12, 2014.
=2013–2014: ''New Challenge'', first world tour and ''Season 2''=
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On March 21, the group released their fourth mini album New Challenge. The lead single was titled "Man in Love", which took seven trophies on music shows during its promotion period.{{cite news|last=Jeon|first=Seonha|title='뮤뱅' 인피니트, 달콤하게 돌아왔다 '맨인러브'|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109561569|access-date=May 27, 2013|newspaper=interview365|date=March 22, 2013|archive-date=March 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311080104/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109561569|url-status=live}}
The group released their first Japanese debut album, Koi ni Ochiru Toki, on June 6.{{cite web|url=http://www.universal-music.co.jp/infinite/news/2013/03/20130329/|title=Infinite|work=Universal Music Japan|date=March 29, 2013|access-date=November 24, 2014|archive-date=December 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221135502/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/infinite/news/2013/03/20130329/|url-status=live}} It took the #1 place on the Oricon's albums chart for the week of June 3 to 9 with 69,647 copies sold.{{cite web |last1=Hwang |first1=Mi-hyun |title=인피니트, 오리콘 일간 이어 주간 차트도 1위 '쾌거' |url=https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1109617337 |website=osen.co.kr |publisher=OSEN |language=ko |date=13 June 2013}}
The group then released their second single, "Destiny", on July 16.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000239519 |title=인피니트 'Destiny'로 컴백, '칼군무의 재림' 선언 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329133502/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000239519 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000351183 |title=인피니트 'Destiny', 칼군무의 진수로 돌아오다 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329133458/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000351183 |url-status=live }}{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1764404/infinites-destiny-music-video-watch-the-edm-influenced-singles |title=Infinite's 'Destiny' Music Video: Watch the EDM-Influenced Single's Blockbuster Visual |magazine=Billboard |date=July 17, 2013 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=December 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227103821/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1764404/infinites-destiny-music-video-watch-the-edm-influenced-singles |url-status=live }} The group first performed "Destiny" at the 2013 Mnet 20's Choice Awards on July 18 and began promotional performances on MBC's July 20 episode of Show! Music Core and various music programs.
On August 9, Infinite began their first world tour named One Great Step in Seoul's Olympic Gymnastics Arena. The tour included shows in over 20 cities and 10 countries across Asia, North America, and Europe to audiences totalling over 250,000.
On January 16, 2014 Mnet released a preview for the group's new reality show, This is INFINITE. The show aired on February 6.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000709950 |title=인피니트 자체 콘텐츠 '클락' 공개 "올해 다양하게 팬 찾을 것" |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329133121/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000709950 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/310/0000024965 |title=디스 이즈 인피니트, 5년차 아이돌의 셀프디스 리얼리티…'기대만발' |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329133109/https://n.news.naver.com/article/310/0000024965 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/011/0002462808 |title=디스 이즈 인피니트, 아이돌의 폭로 디스전…'기대' |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329133114/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/011/0002462808 |url-status=live }}
On February 28 and March 1, Infinite returned to the Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Arena for One Great Step Returns, their first world tour encore.{{cite web |last1=Cho |first1=Jeong-won |title=[이슈현장] 인피니트, 첫 월드투어..기다렸던 팬들과 돌아온 일곱 남자(종합) |url=https://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20140228001410 |website=헤럴드경제 |date=February 28, 2014 |access-date=29 March 2024}}
On April 10, 2014, Infinite released their instrumental album The Origin. Prior to this release, Infinite released the instrumental music video for their song "BTD (Before the Dawn)", which featured never-before-seen footage from the original "BTD" music video.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/008/0003236515 |title=인피니트, 인스트루멘탈 앨범 10일 발매 '국내 최초' |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329133832/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/008/0003236515 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0002757366 |title=인피니트, 오늘(10일) 인스트루멘탈 버전 앨범 '디오리진' 발매 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329133834/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0002757366 |url-status=live }}
On May 12, Woollim Entertainment confirmed in an interview with Newsen that Infinite's second studio album, Season 2, would be released on May 21.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/65515/infinite-confirms-on-comeback-date|title=Infinite Confirms Comeback Date for New Album ′Season 2′|publisher=M Wave|date=May 12, 2014|access-date=May 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050323/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/65515/infinite-confirms-on-comeback-date|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=dead}} Prior to the release of the album, Infinite held a showcase in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan, titled 1.2.3. The group held the first showcase in Japan on May 19 and Taiwan on May 20 before performing in South Korea on May 21.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/003/0005853742 |title=인피니트, 쇼케이스 먼저 앨범 나중…일본·대만·한국 '1.2.3' |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329135238/https://n.news.naver.com/article/003/0005853742 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0002782988 |title=인피니트, '시즌2' 컴백 아시아 최대 규모 쇼케이스 '스타트' |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329135234/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0002782988 |url-status=live }} On May 21, their second studio album with title Last Romeo was released.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000102164 |title=인피니트 '라스트 로미오' Mv 공개, 칼군무에 남성미 더한 무대…'여심자극' |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329135239/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000102164 |url-status=live }} Following the album release, Infinite held a showcase at the Jamsil Student Gymnasium in Seoul.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/015/0003087687 |title=인피니트, 2집 앨범 '시즌2'로 정한 이유는… |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329135238/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/015/0003087687 |url-status=live }} A repackaged edition for Season 2 titled Be Back was released on July 22.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000362624 |title=인피니트, 리패키지 음반 'Be Back' 발표…총 15곡 수록 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329135235/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000362624 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/016/0000506983 |title=인피니트 상남자 변신 신곡 'Back' 서정에서 격정으로 무드 물씬 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329135239/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/016/0000506983 |url-status=live }}
Infinite held their second summer concert 2014 Infinite Concert: That Summer 2 in Seoul's Blue Square Samsung Card Hall with the expected total audience of 15.000 fans.{{cite web|title=Infinite to hold a small-theater concert series 'That Summer 2' this August|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/06/infinite-to-hold-a-small-theater-concert-series-that-summer-2-this-august|publisher=Allkpop|access-date=June 30, 2014|archive-date=July 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140706233426/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/06/infinite-to-hold-a-small-theater-concert-series-that-summer-2-this-august|url-status=live}} It consisted of 7 shows starting from August 7–10, 2014 and August 14–16, 2014 respectively.{{cite web|title=2014 Infinite Concert [그 해 여름2] 안내|url=http://www.woolliment.com/board/newsView.wol?oidThread=6512&oidBoard=1|publisher=Woollim Entertainment|access-date=July 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022130325/http://www.woolliment.com/board/newsView.wol?oidThread=6512&oidBoard=1|archive-date=October 22, 2014|url-status=dead}}
On September 11, the group had their first Billboard No. 1, with their single "Last Romeo" topping the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists chart, becoming the first Korean act to do so. "Last Romeo" also hit No. 33 on Billboard Twitter Top Tracks.
On December 18, Infinite released the music video their new Japanese single, "Dilemma", composed by renowned Japanese musician and guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0002929291 |title=인피니트, 日 톱 기타리스트 호테이 토모야스와 작업..내달 24일 발표 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329135236/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0002929291 |url-status=live }} The single was subsequently released on December 24 and used as the centerpiece of their upcoming Dilemma Tour in Japan in early 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaboo.com/video/infinite-teases-fans-for-upcoming-dilemma-tour-in-japan/|title=Infinite teases fans for upcoming "Dilemma" tour in Japan|publisher=koreaboo|date=January 23, 2015|access-date=March 15, 2015|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402120752/http://www.koreaboo.com/video/infinite-teases-fans-for-upcoming-dilemma-tour-in-japan/|url-status=live}}
=2015: ''Reality'' and second world tour=
Infinite embarked on their third Japan concert tour 2015 Japan Tour - Dilemma on February 1 in Fukuoka, following held in Tokyo, Osaka and Aichi.{{cite web|url=http://www.universal-music.co.jp/infinite/news/2015/01/27|title=2015 Infinite Japan Tour -Dilemma- グッズ販売詳細決定|publisher=Universal Music Japan|date=January 27, 2015|access-date=March 15, 2015|language=ja|archive-date=February 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205024332/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/infinite/news/2015/01/27|url-status=live}} On April 29, they a revealed promotional video (PV) for 24 Hours. 24 Hours came in third on the Oricon Weekly Chart with 56,266 copies sold.{{Cite web|title = Infinite's New Japanese Single '24 Hours' Ranks 3rd On Japan's Oricon Weekly Pop Chart|url = http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/199267/20150507/infinite-24-hours.htm|website = KpopStarz|date = May 7, 2015|access-date = December 26, 2015|archive-date = December 21, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151221041859/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/199267/20150507/infinite-24-hours.htm|url-status = live}}
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Infinite released Reality, their fifth extended play, on July 13, 2015. It contains seven tracks, with the lead single titled "Bad".{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/079/0002729637 |title='완전체 컴백' 인피니트, 시작이 좋다 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329140027/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/079/0002729637 |url-status=live }}
The group announced their second solo world tour 2015 Infinite 2nd World Tour "Infinite Effect" in July 2015. Two concerts were held in Seoul at the Olympic Stadium Arena on August 8 and 9.{{Cite web|title = [★Video] Infinite makes zombie transformation in new teaser for "Infinite Effect" world tour|url = http://www.koreaboo.com/concert/infinite-makes-zombie-transformation-in-new-teaser-for-infinite-effect-world-tour/|website = Koreaboo|date = July 21, 2015|access-date = December 26, 2015|language = en-US|archive-date = March 3, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303181642/http://www.koreaboo.com/concert/infinite-makes-zombie-transformation-in-new-teaser-for-infinite-effect-world-tour/|url-status = live}}{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000345162 |title=[리뷰] 세계로 향하는 인피니트, 강력한 퍼포먼스와 올 라이브 밴드 '인피니트 이펙트' |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329140650/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000345162 |url-status=live }}
Infinite's reality show Infinite Showtime at MBC Every1 started on December 10.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000542731 |title=인피니트, '쇼타임' 시즌6 주인공 낙점 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329140647/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000542731 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/408/0000007977 |title=완전체로 귀환! 인피니트, '역대급 리얼리티로 온다!' |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329140648/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/408/0000007977 |url-status=live }}
Infinite released their second Japanese album For You on December 16.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0006932771 |title=인피니트 일본간다, 2nd 정규앨범 'For You' |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329140649/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0006932771 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000158015 |title=인피니트, 2번째 日 정규앨범 '포 유(For You)' 발매 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329140651/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000158015 |url-status=live }}
=2016–2018: ''Infinite Only'', Hoya's departure and ''Top Seed''=
Infinite concluded the Infinite Effect tour with two concerts titled 2015 Infinite 2nd World Tour "Infinite Effect Advance" in Seoul's Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium from February 20–21. Infinite held their summer concert 2016 Infinite Concert: That Summer 3 in Seoul Samsung Card Hall's Blue Square from August 3–8. Prior to the concert, they released the special digital single "That Summer (The Second Story)" on July 8.{{Cite web |title=인피니트, 오늘(8일) 신곡 '그 해 여름 (두 번째 이야기)' 음원 공개 :: |url=http://www.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=103544 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=www.stardailynews.co.kr | date=July 8, 2016 |language=ko}} Infinite released their first best Japanese album Best of Infinite on August 31, 2016. Their sixth extended play Infinite Only was released on September 19. It consists of seven tracks with the lead single "The Eye".
Infinite released their third Japanese album Air on May 24, 2017. On June 9, 2017, Woollim Entertainment announced that the members of Infinite were discussing renewing their contracts with the label.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/06/woollim-entertainment-speaks-about-infinites-contract-renewal|title=Woollim Entertainment speaks about INFINITE's contract renewal|access-date=June 30, 2017|archive-date=June 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623093042/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/06/woollim-entertainment-speaks-about-infinites-contract-renewal|url-status=live}} On June 28, Korean media reported that only 6 out of 7 members had renewed their contracts.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/06/6-out-of-7-members-of-infinite-reportedly-renewed-their-contracts-with-woollim-entertainment|title=6 out of 7 members of Infinite reportedly renewed their contracts with Woollim Entertainment|access-date=June 30, 2017|archive-date=June 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630052713/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/06/6-out-of-7-members-of-infinite-reportedly-renewed-their-contracts-with-woollim-entertainment|url-status=live}} On July 14, member L revealed in an interview{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0009406684|title='군주' 엘 "늘 구부정한 자세, 천민 이선의 위축된 모습 표현"|access-date=July 16, 2017|archive-date=August 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829205104/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0009406684|url-status=live}} that the members were still positively discussing the contract. On August 30, it was announced that Hoya had officially left the group after deciding to not renew his contract with Woollim Entertainment.{{cite web|last1=Ha|first1=Na-yeong|script-title=ko:인피니트 호야, 전속계약 종료…"6인 체제로 그룹 재정비"(공식)|url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/08/30/2017083000986.html|website=The Chosun Ilbo|publisher=The Chosun Ilbo Company|access-date=August 30, 2017|language=ko|date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830055511/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/08/30/2017083000986.html|archive-date=August 30, 2017|url-status=dead}}
The remaining six members continued as a group, releasing their third studio album, Top Seed, in January 2018.{{cite web|url=http://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=104&oid=044&aid=0000196091|title=After long break, Infinite revamps as six-piece with 'Top Seed'|access-date=January 13, 2018|archive-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428165227/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000196091?sid=104|url-status=live}} The album consists of twelve tracks with the lead single "Tell Me".{{cite web|url=http://m.newsfreezone.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=34191#07hq|title=[종합] 6인조로 컴백한 인피니트 (Infinite) "가요계 탑시드 되겠다"|date=January 8, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2018|archive-date=January 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113203042/http://m.newsfreezone.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=34191#07hq|url-status=live}} Despite only having a short two-week promotion, "Tell Me" garnered five music show wins.{{Cite web |title='인기가요' 인피니트, 음방 1위 5관왕 달성… "앞으로도 승승장구" |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20180121010006085 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=경인일보 | date=January 21, 2018 |language=ko}} On May 14, 2018, Sungkyu enlisted for his mandatory military service as an active duty soldier.{{Cite news|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/05/08/0200000000AEN20180508002800315.html|title=INFINITE's Sungkyu to join Army|work=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=May 9, 2018|language=en|archive-date=May 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508053637/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/05/08/0200000000AEN20180508002800315.html|url-status=live}}
=2019–2022: Military enlistments and label departures=
Infinite promoted as five members with release of their single "Clock" on February 13, 2019.{{Cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000954382 |title=인피니트, 오늘(13일) 'Clock' 발표 "음악방송 활동無" [공식입장] |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329131321/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000954382 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.sportsq.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=320937 |title=[인터뷰Q] 10년차 인피니트의 따뜻한 추억 담긴 '클락(Clock)', 성종 "끈기 있는 장수 아이돌 되고 싶어" |date=February 13, 2019 |access-date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=November 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113012438/http://www.sportsq.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=320937 |url-status=live }}
Sungyeol enlisted as an active duty soldier on March 26, 2019, while Dongwoo also enlisted as an active duty soldier on April 15.{{cite web |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/05/732_265835.html |title=Infinite's Sungyeol to enlist on March 26 |last=Dong |first=Sun-hwa |date=March 22, 2019 |website=The Korea Times |access-date=October 24, 2019 |archive-date=October 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024054417/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/05/732_265835.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190415065715775 |title=인피니트 장동우, 오늘(15일) 현역 입대.."만감교차" |language=ko |trans-title=Infinite's Jang Dong-woo joins active duty today (15th) |date=April 15, 2019 |website=Daum |access-date=October 24, 2019 |archive-date=October 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024055111/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190415065715775 |url-status=live }} Sungjong and Woohyun enlisted as public service workers on July 22 and October 24, respectively.{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003252356 |title="미리 말 못해서, 미안해요"…인피니트 성종, 깜짝 입대 발표 '친필편지' [전문] |trans-title="I'm Sorry I Didn't Tell You in Advance," Infinite's Sungjong Announces Surprise Enlistment in Handwritten Letter |language=ko |date=July 29, 2019 |website=Naver |access-date=October 22, 2019 |archive-date=April 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428165141/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003252356 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/08/732_273029.html |title=Infinite's Sungjong starts 'public service' instead of active military duty |last=Dong |first=Sun-hwa |date=July 29, 2019 |website=The Korea Times |access-date=October 24, 2019 |archive-date=October 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024054827/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/08/732_273029.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20191024123123034 |title=인피니트 남우현, 오늘(24일) 군입대..부상으로 사회복무요원 대체복무 [단독] |language=ko |trans-title=Infinite's Nam Woo-hyun enlists in military service today (24th) despite injuries |date=October 24, 2019 |website=Daum |access-date=October 24, 2019 |archive-date=October 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024052830/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20191024123123034 |url-status=live }}
L's exclusive contract with Woollim Entertainment expired on August 18, 2019. He uploaded a handwritten letter the following day onto his Instagram explaining his decision to leave the company "in order to take on new challenges", and that he will continue to be a part of Infinite.{{cite web|last1=An|first1=Yun-ji|script-title=ko:인피니트 엘 "지난주 울림엔터와 계약 만료, 홀로서기 한다"(전문)|url=http://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2019&no=641163|website=MBN Star|publisher=Maeil Broadcasting Network|access-date=August 19, 2019|language=ko|date=August 19, 2019|archive-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428165159/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2019&no=641163|url-status=live}}
Sungkyu completed his military service on January 8, 2020, and held a small fan meeting following his discharge.{{cite web |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20200102111328424 |title=인피니트 김성규, 8일 만기 전역..미니 팬미팅 개최(공식) |language=ko |trans-title=Infinite's Sungkyu to be Discharged on January 8, Will Hold a Mini-Fanmeeting |date=January 2, 2020 |website=Daum |access-date=January 2, 2020 |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102041752/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20200102111328424 |url-status=live }} On June 9, 2020, Sungkyu and L held a special V Live broadcast together to celebrate Infinite's 10th anniversary.{{Cite web |last=tenasia.hankyung.com |first=Digital |date=June 8, 2020 |title='데뷔 10주년' 인피니트, 그들이 이뤄낸 역사 |url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2020060833534 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=텐아시아 연예뉴스 |language=ko}} Sungyeol officially completed his military service on October 27, 2020.{{cite web|title=Infinite's Sungyeol wraps up military service early; to officially be discharged on October 27|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/10/infinites-sungyeol-wraps-up-military-service-early-to-officially-be-discharged-on-october-27|publisher=Allkpop|date=October 5, 2020|access-date=January 14, 2021|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115025626/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/10/infinites-sungyeol-wraps-up-military-service-early-to-officially-be-discharged-on-october-27|url-status=live}} Dongwoo officially completed his military service on November 15, 2020.{{cite web |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20201115125104978 |title=인피니트 동우, 오늘(15일) 제대..성규‧성열 이어 세 번째 군필돌 [MK★체크] |language=ko |trans-title=Infinite Dong-woo, discharged today (15th) |date=November 15, 2020 |website=Daum |access-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115040702/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20201115125104978 |url-status=live }}
L enlisted into the Republic of Korea Marine Corps on February 22, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20210122121335648|title=[단독]김명수, 2월 22일 해병대 입대..'진짜 사나이' 된다|date=January 22, 2021|website=Spotv News|language=ko|access-date=February 20, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128134342/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20210122121335648|url-status=live}} Sungkyu left Woollim on March 6,{{cite web|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021030115100224863&type=1&outlink=1|title=[단독]인피니트 김성규, 11년 몸담은 울림엔터 떠난다 "재계약 NO"|website=Star News|date=March 1, 2021|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=March 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310193740/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021030115100224863&type=1&outlink=1|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=tenasia.hankyung.com |first=Digital |date=March 7, 2021 |title=인피니트 성규, 울림 계약만료 "재계약 하지 않기로" |url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2021030799824 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307060543/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2021030799824 |archive-date=March 7, 2021 |access-date=March 7, 2021 |website=텐아시아 연예뉴스 |language=ko}} with Dongwoo and Sungyeol also departing Woollim on March 31.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0004771836|title=울림 측 "인피니트 장동우·이성열 계약 만료" [전문]|website=MK|date=March 31, 2021|access-date=March 31, 2021|archive-date=March 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331055006/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0004771836|url-status=live}} Sungjong completed his military service on May 8,{{cite web |date=May 8, 2021 |title=인피니트 성종, 오늘(8일) 소집 해제 "죄송한 만큼 보답할 것" [공식입장] |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20210508080724911 |access-date=May 8, 2021 |website=Xports News}} and subsequently renewed his contract with Woollim on June 7.{{cite web |date=June 7, 2021 |title=인피니트 이성종, 울림엔터와 재계약..11년 의리 이어간다(공식) |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20210607134340118 |access-date=June 7, 2021 |website=Newsen}} Also on June 7, it was confirmed that Sungyeol had signed with Management 2sang, the same agency L is under.{{Cite web |title=인피니트 이성열, 매니지먼트 이상과 전속계약..엘과 한솥밥(공식) |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/cZYvOgG78e |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Daum News |language=ko}}
On June 9, Sungkyu, Dongwoo, Sungyeol, and Sungjong gathered on V Live to celebrate Infinite's 11th anniversary.{{Cite web |title=인피니트 데뷔 11주년 기념 라이브 방송 예고 (공식) |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/cKvXWrIKUf |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Daum News |language=ko}} Sungkyu had signed with DoubleH TNE in June 14.{{Cite web |title=인피니트 성규, 더블에이치티엔이와 전속계약 체결..김용준과 한솥밥(공식) |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/cP4oNNNbRB |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Daum News |language=ko}} Woohyun completed his military service on August 4, and continued under the management of Woollim Entertainment.{{Cite web |date=August 3, 2021 |title=내일 남우현 소집해제일이에요..💙 |url=https://cafe.daum.net/zoomin62/GN37/2693176?q=남우현 |archive-date= |access-date=August 3, 2021 |website=Cafe Daum}} The active members of Infinite reunited for a special Youtube variety show in celebration of Chuseok, which was uploaded in September.{{Cite web |last=장 |first=진리 |title=[단독]인피니트 5人, 3년만에 한자리…단체 촬영으로 뭉친다 |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/477/0000317858 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Naver News |language=ko}}{{Cite web |title=인피니트, 추석 맞아 한자리에 모였다..오늘(20일) 특집 콘텐츠 공개 |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/k1ZYCaWKQE |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Daum News |language=ko}} On October 1, it was announced that Dongwoo had signed with Big Boss Entertainment.{{Cite web |title=인피니트 장동우, 빅보스 엔터와 전속계약..이종혁과 한솥밥 [공식] |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/kBGmJdEeNx |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Daum News |language=ko}}
On January 24, 2022, it was announced that Sungjong's contract with Woollim Entertainment expired after he decided not to renew it, becoming a free agent.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003524542|author=Kim Ji-hye|title=[팝업★]인피니트 이성종, 울림엔터와 이별..13년 인연 마무리(종합)|trans-title=[Popup★] Infinite Lee Seong-jong, farewell to Woollim Entertainment.. 13-year relationship ends (comprehensive) |publisher=Herald POP|via=Naver|date=January 24, 2022|access-date= January 24, 2022|language=ko}} L was discharged from the military on August 21, thus completing Infinite's military service.{{Cite web |title=매니지먼트 이상 |url=http://www.2sang.kr/news.php?act=1 |access-date=2022-08-21 |website=www.2sang.kr}} On September 5, Sungjong signed an exclusive contract with SPK Entertainment.{{cite web|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/4793234|title=[인피니트 이성종, 에스피케이엔터와 전속계약 체결 [공식] |trans-title=Infinite's Lee Sungjong, signed an exclusive contract with SPK Entertainment [Official]|publisher=News1|via=Naver|date=September 5, 2022|language=ko}} On October 7, it was announced that Woohyun's contract with Woollim Entertainment had expired after deciding not to renew it, thus becoming the final member of Infinite to leave the agency, although he will still participate in group activities.{{cite web|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01948326632490624&mediaCodeNo=258|title=인피니트 남우현, 울림엔터테인먼트 떠난다|trans-title=Infinite's Nam Woohyun leaves Woollim Entertainment|publisher=Edaily|via=Naver|date=October 7, 2022|language=ko}}
= 2023–present: Infinite Company and comeback =
On May 8, 2023, it was announced that the group would establish a new agency, Infinite Company, while preparing for activities as a full group. {{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0013928248|title=인피니트, '인피니트 컴퍼니' 설립…완전체 활동 시동|trans-title=Infinite establishes 'Infinite Company'... Full activity start|publisher=Yonhap News Agency |via=Naver|date=May 8, 2023|language=ko}} Woollim CEO and the group's founder Lee Jung-yeop transferred the trademark rights of Infinite to Sungkyu without any conditions or fee for his birthday. {{Cite web |last=Cho |first=Eun-byeol |date=May 9, 2023 |title=[단독] 인피니트 아버지 울림 이중엽 대표, 조건없이 '인피니트' 상표권 양도 |trans-title=Woollim CEO and Infinite's 'father' Lee Jung-yeop transfers trademark rights to Infinite without any conditions |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000942412 |access-date=August 8, 2023 |website=sportsseoul.com |language=Korean}} On July 7, it was announced that the group would have a comeback on July 31, {{cite web|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12134045|title=인피니트, 5년만에 완전체 컴백 "이달 31일 발매"|trans-title=Infinite, full comeback after 5 years "released on the 31st of this month"|publisher=JTBC News|via=Naver|date=July 7, 2023|language=ko}} with their seventh EP 13egin. {{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006916980|title=인피니트, 31일 새 미니앨범 '비긴' 발매…완전체 컴백 시동|trans-title=Infinite releases new mini-album 'Begin' on the 31st... full comeback start|publisher=news 1|via=Naver|date=July 10, 2023|language=ko}} On May 17, 2024 at midnight KST, Infinite released the schedule calendar with all the dates for the teasers they released for their digital single "Flower". According to the teaser chart, Infinite released the first set of concept photos on May 22, continuing until May 31. The group continued to release various teaser content until the single was released on June 9 at 6 PM KST. On their 14th anniversary, Infinite held a YouTube live. Their fan meeting was held from July 13 to 14. {{Cite web|url=https://x.com/IFNT_Official_/status/1791121435924005136|title=Infinite is Ready|publisher=Infinite official|via=Twitter|date=May 16, 2024|language=en}} On October 8, Infinite announced their 15th anniversary concert tour “Limited Edition”. The tour started on December 6 in Seoul and will end on March 1, 2025 in Hong Kong. {{Cite web|url=https://news.koreaherald.com/common/newsprint.php?ud=20241010050507|title=Infinite announces 15th anniversary concert tour|publisher=The Korea Herald|date=October 10, 2024|language=en}} On December 8, Infinite announced a March 2025 comeback at the concert. {{Cite web|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2024/12/infinite-announces-march-2025-comeback-at-concert|title=Infinite announces March 2025 comeback at concert|publisher=ReneeT|date=December 8, 2024|language=en}} On December 23, the group announced a new digital single, "Sad Loop", which was released on December 25. {{Cite web |date=2024-12-23 |title=인피니트, 25일 신곡 '볼 수 있어' 발매…15주년 앨범 선공개곡 |url=https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5640455 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=뉴스1 |language=ko}} On February 10, they announced their eighth EP, Like Infinite, which was released on March 6 {{Cite web |title=INFINITE confirms comeback with 8th mini album 'LIKE INFINITE' |url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/02/infinite-confirms-comeback-with-8th-mini-album-like-infinite |access-date=2025-02-09 |website=allkpop |language=en}} with lead single "Dangerous". {{Cite web |date=2025-03-06 |title=인피니트, 오늘 미니 8집 발매...‘데뷔 15주년’ 완전체 귀환 |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/musics/11256813 |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=스타투데이 |language=ko}} Like Infinite had sold 184,540 copies in Korea making it the groups highest selling EP to date.{{Cite web |title=CIRCLE CHART - 써클차트 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=13&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=circlechart.kr |language=en}}
Members
= Current =
- Kim Sung-kyu (김성규) – leader, vocalist{{Cite web|title=울림엔터테인먼트|url=http://woolliment.phps.kr/artists/about_infinite.php|access-date=March 7, 2021|website=woolliment.phps.kr}}
- Jang Dong-woo (장동우) – rapper{{cite web|title=Infinite – About|url=http://woolliment.phps.kr/artists/about_infinite.php|access-date=November 3, 2017|publisher=Woollim Entertainment|language=ko|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107030051/http://woolliment.phps.kr/artists/about_infinite.php|url-status=live}}
- Nam Woo-hyun (남우현) – vocalist
- Lee Sung-yeol (이성열) – vocalist
- L (엘) – vocalist
- Lee Sung-jong (이성종) – vocalist
=Former=
Sub-units
- Infinite H – Hoya (former member), Dongwoo
- Infinite F – Lee Sungyeol, L, Lee Sungjong
Discography
{{Main|Infinite discography}}
=Korean albums=
- Over the Top (2011)
- Season 2 (2014)
- Top Seed (2018)
=Japanese albums=
- Koi ni Ochiru Toki (2013)
- For You (2015)
- Air (2017)
Tours
=Headlining=
;World tours
- One Great Step (2013)
- Infinite Effect (2015)
- Comeback Again (2023)
- 15th Anniversary Concert - Limited Edition (2024 - 2025)
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|+15th Anniversary Concert - Limited Edition (2024 - 2025) !Date !City !Country !Venue |
December 6, 2024
| rowspan="3" |Seoul | rowspan="3" |South Korea | rowspan="3" |KSPO Dome |
December 7, 2024 |
December 8, 2024 |
December 21, 2024
| rowspan="2" |Taipei | rowspan="2" |Taiwan | rowspan="2" |NTSU Arena |
December 22, 2024 |
January 11, 2025
| rowspan="2" |Macau | rowspan="2" |China | rowspan="2" |Studio City Event Center |
January 12, 2025 |
January 18, 2025
|Indonesia |Tennis Indoor Stadium Senayan |
February 7, 2025
| colspan="2" |Singapore |
February 15, 2025
| rowspan="2" |Yokohama | rowspan="2" |Japan | rowspan="2" |PIA Arena MM |
February 16, 2025 |
February 22, 2025
|Malaysia |Mega Star Arena |
March 1, 2025
|China |AXA x WONDERLAND |
Filmography
=Film=
- Infinite Concert: Second Invasion Evolution the Movie 3D {{Cite web | title = Infinite 3-D film shown in Japan | last = Sunwoo | first = Carla | work = Korea JoongAng Daily | date = September 10, 2012 | access-date = July 12, 2015 | url = http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2959147 | archive-date = July 13, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150713082245/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2959147 | url-status = live }} (2012)
- Grow: Infinite's Real Youth Life (2014)
=Television series=
- Wara Store{{cite news|title=Infinite's L transforms into an animation character|url=http://en.korea.com/infinite/news/infinites-l-transforms-into-an-animation-character/|access-date=May 31, 2015|work=Xports News|publisher=Korea.com|date=January 13, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713082458/http://en.korea.com/infinite/news/infinites-l-transforms-into-an-animation-character/|archive-date=July 13, 2015}}{{Cite news | title = Infinite Members Become Voice Actors for 'Wara! Store' Cartoon | author = Lee, Nancy | work = enewsWorld | access-date = May 31, 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/4887/infinite-records-voiceovers-for-tv-animation | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151215002126/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/4887/infinite-records-voiceovers-for-tv-animation | archive-date = December 15, 2015 | url-status = dead }} (2011)
=Television shows=
- You're My Oppa (2010)
- Japan Days Of Infinite (2010)
- Sesame Player (2011)
- Birth Of A Family (2012)
- Ranking King (2012)
- Infinite Busan Wish Travel (2012)
- 10 Days In Japan Story (2013)
- This Is Infinite (2014)
- Infinite's Showtime (2015–2016)
Awards and nominations
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Infinite}}
Notes
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References
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External links
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- [http://ifnt7.com/ Official Website] {{in lang|ko}}
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Category:Musical groups established in 2010
Category:South Korean boy bands
Category:South Korean dance music groups
Category:Woollim Entertainment artists
Category:Universal Music Japan artists
Category:Japanese-language singers of South Korea
Category:Musical groups from Seoul
Category:Korean Music Award winners