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In this Korean name, the family name is Yang.
I.N
I.N in September 2024
Born
Yang Jeong-in

(2001-01-08) January 8, 2001 (age 23)
Busan, South Korea
EducationSchool of Performing Arts Seoul
OccupationSinger
Years active2017–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelsJYP
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
양정인
Revised RomanizationYang Jeongin
McCune–ReischauerYang Chŏngin
Stage name
Hangul
아이엔
Revised RomanizationAien
McCune–ReischauerAien

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

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Yang Jeong-in was born on February 8, 2001,[1] in Busan, South Korea.[2] He graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in February 2021.[3] When he was very young, he developed a passion for singing through performing trot songs at church.[4]

Career

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2017-present: Stray Kids and solo music

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I.N in January 2020

I.N trained at JYP Entertainment and participated in the Stray Kids survival program in late 2017.[5] He debuted with Stray Kids with the EP I Am Not on March 25, 2018, through a debut showcase at Jangchung Arena.[6]

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.[7] On September 21, 2019, he appeared as a special MC on Show! Music Core.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10][11]

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.[12] In 2022, he released his solo track "Hug Me", a song he co-wrote, as part of Stray Kids' SKZ-Record series.[13] 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.[14][15] Additionally, during Stray Kids' Maniac World Tour, he collaborated with fellow member Lee Know to perform a cover of Harry Styles' song "Falling".[16]

Billboard ranked I.N ninth in their 2024 K-Pop Artist 100 chart.[17]

Influences

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I.N draws inspiration from artists like Charlie Puth and Bruno Mars, with the latter being his role model.[17]

Other ventures

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Fashion

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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.[18] In May 2024, I.N made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger.[19] In the same month, I.N appeared on the cover of W Korea's Vol. 6, wearing Alexander McQueen's first collection.[20] 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.[21]

Philanthropy

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I.N donated ₩100 million (US$76,590) 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.[22][23] 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.[24][25]

Discography

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For I.N's dicography with Stray Kids, see Stray Kids discography.

Songs

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List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album title
Title Year Peak Album
KOR
DL
[14] 		US
World
[11]
"You"
(with Changbin and Hyunjin) 		2018 — — I Am You
"My Universe"
(with Seungmin featuring Changbin) 		2020 — 21 In Life
"Gone Away"
(with Han and Seungmin) 		2021 25 — Noeasy
"Waiting For Us" (피어난다)
(with Bang Chan, Lee Know and Seungmin) 		2022 25 — Oddinary
"Can't Stop" (나 너 좋아하나봐)
(with Seungmin) 		31 — Maxident
"Hug Me" (안아줄게요) — — SKZ-Replay
"Maknae On Top" (막내온탑)
(feat. Bang Chan and Changbin) 		— —
"Untitled" (미제)
(feat. Hyunjin) 		2024 — — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Filmography

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Television shows

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List of TV shows, showing year aired and notes
Year Title Roles Notes Ref.
2017 Stray Kids Contestant Debuted with Stray Kids [26]
2020 Favourite Entertainment Contestant Eliminated in Audition [27]
2023 King of Mask Singer Contestant
as Catnip 		Eliminated in Round 2 [28]

Web shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 A-Teen 2 Cha Ah-hyun's friend Cameo (Ep. 16) [7]

Hosting

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Show! Music Core Special MC [8]

References

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  1. ^ "I.N". JYP Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Naco (February 7, 2024). "【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" [[Stray Kids IEN Edition] Celebrating 23 years old! From "Agipan" to "Sexypan"?! Stray Kids' beloved maknae IN's hair and makeup journey]. Elle Japan. Archived from the original on April 7, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (February 5, 2021). "방예담·레이첼·아이엔·여진 오늘(5일) 서울공연예술高 졸업" [Bang Yedam, Rachel, I.N, Yeojin graduated from Seoul Performing Arts School today (5th)]. Star News Korea (in Korean). Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Lim, Joo-hee (July 18, 2020). '최애 엔터테인먼트' 스트레이키즈 막내 아이엔 등장! 장윤정 "트롯에 대한 진지한 마음이 보였다" ['Favorite Entertainment' Stray Kids' youngest member I.N appears! Jang Yoon-jeong "Serious heart for trot was shown"]. MBC eNews. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "JYP 리얼리티 쇼 'Stray Kids'" [JYP Reality Show 'Stray Kids']. KBS News (in Korean). South Korea. October 17, 2017. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Yoon, Min-sik. "JYP's Stray Kids to officially debut on March 25". The Korea Herald. Herald Corporation. Archived from the original on March 6, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  7. ^ a b Ji, Yeon-ju (June 21, 2019). "'아이돌라디오' 스트레이키즈, 연기→자작곡 못하는 게 뭐야?" ['Idol Radio' Stray Kids, Acting→Self-producing What Can't They Do?]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Bae, Su-jeong (September 21, 2019). '쇼 음악중심(음중)' 세븐틴X라붐X드림캐쳐 컴백무대... 스페셜 MC 스트레이키즈 아이엔 출격 ['Show Music Core' Seventeen X Dream Catcher Comeback Stage... Special MC Stray Kids I.N appears]. Topstar News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  9. ^ Lee, Ji-hyun (July 17, 2020). '최애 엔터테인먼트' MJ-후이-아이엔-여원-이예준, 더 치열해진 '공개채용' 현장 ['Favorite Entertainment' MJ-Hui-I.N-Yeowon-Lee Ye-Jun, 'Open Recruitment' Site Gets More Fierce]. Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  10. ^ My Universe (Seungmin, I.N Feat. Changbin). Stray Kids. September 14, 2020. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ a b Peaks on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales:
  12. ^ Bell, Crystal (January 15, 2021). "Stray Kids Member I.N Releases Confident Anthem "Maknae on Top"". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on May 8, 2024. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  13. ^ Young, Hana (December 21, 2022). "스트레이 키즈, 멤버 전원이 직접 작업한 솔로곡 수록한 디지털 앨범 발매" [Stray Kids releases digital album featuring solo songs written by all members]. Chosun Biz (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
    • "Gone Away". August 22–28, 2021. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
    • "Waiting For Us". March 13–19, 2022. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
    • "Can't Stop". October 2–8, 2022. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (October 13, 2022). "Every Song Ranked on Stray Kids' 'Maxident': Critic's Picks". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  16. ^ Bell, Crystal (September 16, 2022). "Stray Kids Profile: SKZ on Touring, Connection, and Bringing "Genuine" Energy to the Stage". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Benjamin, Jeff (February 27, 2024). "The 2024 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  18. ^ Menon, Maya (March 3, 2024). "Vogue's best looks from the Alexander McQueen fall/winter 2024 show". Vogue. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  19. ^ "Stray Kids Met Gala Debut in Tommy Hilfiger". Billboard. May 6, 2024. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  20. ^ Kim, Shin (May 13, 2024). "스트레이 키즈 아이엔, 더블유 코리아 Vol.6 커버" [Stray Kids I.N, W Korea Vol.6 Cover]. W Korea (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  21. ^ Street, Mikelle (September 22, 2024). "Stray Kids' I.N. Gets Playful in Newsprint Outfit for Front Row at Bottega Veneta's Milan Fashion Week Spring 2025 Show". WWD. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  22. ^ "스트레이 키즈 멤버 아이엔, 최연소 1억 이상 기부 클럽에" [Stray Kids Member I.N Becomes the Youngest Person to Donate Over 100 Million Won to the Club]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). June 8, 2024. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  23. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (June 7, 2024). 스트레이 키즈 아이엔, 취약계층 위해 1억 기부...최연소 고액기부자. Newsen. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  24. ^ Kim, Ja-hye; Jeong, Hye-mi; Jang, Jin-young (October 21, 2024). "Love Your W 2024 Celebrities Who Joined Spreading Good Influence – Part 3". W Korea. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  25. ^ Lee, Jae-ha (October 14, 2024). 스트레이키즈 아이엔, 자체발광 멋짐 [포토엔HD]. Newsen. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  26. ^ Shin, Mi-rae (October 13, 2017). "스트레이 키즈 한지성·김승민·양정인, JYP 샛별 출격 준비 완료" [Stray Kids Han Ji-sung·Kim Seung-min·Yang Jeong-in, JYP New Star is ready]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  27. ^ Lim Joo-hee (July 11, 2020). '최애 엔터테인먼트' 현직 아이돌들의 동영상 심사! 스트레이 키즈, 아스트로, 펜타곤 지원자들의 특징은?! ['My Love Entertainment' video screening of current idols! What are the characteristics of Stray Kids, Astro, and Pentagon applicants?!]. iMBC. Archived from the original on October 21, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  28. ^ Park, Jin-young (July 14, 2024). "'복면가왕' 캣닢=스트레이 키즈 아이엔...회사 줄게 3라운드行" ['King of Masked Singer' Catnip=Stray Kids I.N...I'll Give You a Company advanced to the Third Round]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
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