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Infinite H
Infinite H in Yongsan, February 2015
Infinite H in Yongsan, February 2015
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2013–2017
Labels
Spinoff of
Past members
WebsiteInfinite H

Infinite H (Korean: 인피니트H) was the first official sub-unit of South Korean boy band Infinite formed under Woollim Entertainment in 2013. The sub-group consisted of Infinite member Dongwoo and ex-Infinite member Hoya. The sub-unit debuted with their mini album titled Fly High in January 2013.[1]

History

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2012: Pre-debut

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Prior to their debut as a subgroup, the duo had performed new songs such as "Crying" and "You Look Good" during Infinite's concerts and had already received much attention. Although they had been releasing new songs during concerts, Woollim Entertainment only announced that they will be promoting as a sub-unit in 2013 after finishing up with Infinite's activities in Japan.[2] They also performed, "Without You", a song from their debut album at the “Infinite Concert That Summer” on August 8, 2012. On December 20, 2012, they performed for the first time as a duo on M Countdown for a special stage.

2013–14: Debut with Fly High

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On January 11, 2013, their debut EP Fly High was officially released. The duo started promotions for the album on January 10, 2013, on M! Countdown.

On February 28 and March 1, 2014, during Infinite's encore concert, "One Great Step Returns", Infinite H performed their new song Alone, which written by them.[3] The song was later added to Infinite's second full album, Season 2.[4]

2015-2017: Fly Again and Hoya's Departure

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On January 26, 2015, their made comeback after two-years with released their second EP, Fly Again.[5] They also held a press conference and a showcase on the same day at AX Korea, in Seoul.[6][7] Promotions for the album started on January 31, on M Countdown.

In August 2017, Hoya left Infinite and Infinite H. The future of Infinite H remains in doubt.

Members

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Discography

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See also: Infinite discography

Albums

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Mini-albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[9]
Fly High 2
Fly Again
  • Released: January 26, 2015
  • Label: Woollim Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[9] 		KOR
Billboard 		JPN
Billboard
"Special Girl"
(featuring Bumkey) 		2013 5 6 11 Fly High
"Pretty" (예뻐) 2015 2 - - Fly Again

Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Gaon
[9] 		KOR
Billboard
"Victorious Way" 2013 59 - Fly High
"Without U" (니가 없을 때; Niga Eopseul Ttae) 22 22
"I Can't" (못해; Mothae) 29 -
"Fly High"
(featuring Baby Soul) 		50 -
"Fly Again"
(featuring DJ IT) 		2015 58 - Fly Again
"Go Nowhere" (어디 안 가; Eodi An Ga)
(featuring Yang Da-il) 		30 -
"Bump It" (부딪쳐; Buditchyeo)
(featuring Sujeong of Lovelyz) 		27 -
"Sorry, I'm Busy" (바빠서 Sorry; Bappaseo Sorry)
(featuring Swings and Champagne of Champagne & Candle) 		33 -
"Jekyll & Hyde" (지킬 앤 하이드)
(featuring Taewan) 		35 -
"Crazy" (니가 미치지 않고서야; Niga Michiji Ankoseoya)
(featuring Sanchez of Phantom) 		32 -

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Network
2015 Infinite H Self Story Naver Starcast

Awards and nominations

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See also: List of awards and nominations received by Infinite

References

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  1. ^ "INFINITE's Dongwoo and Hoya to promote next year as INFINITE H with release of album". Allkpop.
  2. ^ 인피니트 동우·호야, 힙합유닛 결성해 신곡 공개 ‘활동은?’. Nate (in Korean). August 7, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "인피니트, 귀여운 새 유닛 인피니트F 출격..콘서트서 첫공개". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. 28 February 2014.
  4. ^ 인피니트, 2집에 스윗튠 등 참여..신곡 13곡 (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. May 15, 2014.
  5. ^ "INFINITE H to 'Fly Again'". Kpop Herald.
  6. ^ "Infinite H Unveils 'Fly Again' Poster and Showcase Information". Mwave. January 16, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  7. ^ "인피니트H 동우, 리더 성규에게 감사인사 전해… "성규 형이 가사에 도움 줬다"" (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. January 26, 2015. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  8. ^ a b "Infinite biography". Woollim Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  9. ^ a b c "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  10. ^ 2013년 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  11. ^ "Circle Chart's Observation Note #1 [Album Sales]". OK POP!! (오케이팝!!) on YouTube (in Korean). Circle Music Chart. September 9, 2022. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ^ 2015년 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  13. ^ 2013년 Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  14. ^ Cumulative sales for "Pretty":
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