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Izna
Izna in September 2025
L–R: Koko, Mai, Ryu Sa-rang, Bang Jee-min, Choi Jung-eun, Jeong Sae-bi
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024 (2024)–present
LabelsWakeOne
Members
  • Mai
  • Bang Jee-min
  • Koko
  • Ryu Sa-rang
  • Choi Jung-eun
  • Jeong Sae-bi
Past members
  • Yoon Ji-yoon
Websitewake-one.com/artists/izna

Izna (Korean: 이즈나; RR: Ijeuna; MR: Ijŭna; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean girl group under WakeOne, produced by Teddy Park, that was formed through the Mnet survival show I-Land 2: N/a. The group consists of six members: Mai, Bang Jee-min, Koko, Ryu Sa-rang, Choi Jung-eun, and Jeong Sae-bi.[1] They debuted on November 25, 2024, with the extended play (EP) N/a. Originally a 7-member group, Yoon Ji-yoon departed from the group on August 19, 2025.

Name

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Izna is a name that was created from I-Land 2: N/a after finalized 'I2(N/a)'. "Anytime, anywhere, anything is me" is the meaning behind the name.[2]

History

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Formation through I-Land 2: N/a and other activities

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Main article: I-Land 2: N/a

Izna was formed through Mnet's reality competition show I-Land 2, which aired from April 18 to July 4, 2024.[3][4] The show brought contestants from Korea, Japan, and Malaysia, under WakeOne Entertainment, to compete and to debut in a multinational girl group, the first non-temporary girl group under WakeOne Entertainment.[5] Out of a small pool of 24 contestants, only seven would be chosen to make the final lineup. All the members were announced in the finale episode, which was broadcast live on July 4, 2024, where they'll be active for about seven years.[6][7]

Before appearing on the program, several members had already been active in the entertainment industry. In 2020, Choi Jung-eun participated in the CJ ENM survival show Cap-Teen but she was eliminated relatively quickly, in the first episode.[8] In 2023, Bang Jee-min participated in the Belift Lab survival show R U Next but she was eliminated in the final episode, ranking 7th place, barely missing out on the chance to join Illit.[9][8] Additionally, several other trainees received training under other entertainment companies. From 2018 to 2021, Bang Jee-min was a trainee under Source Music, then from 2021 to 2023, she was a Belift Lab trainee. From 2022 to 2023, Yoon Ji-yoon was a trainee under The Black Label. Lastly, Koko was a trainee under Avex Entertainment.

2024–present: Introduction, debut and Yoon Ji-yoon's departure

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In November 2024, WakeOne revealed that Izna would officially debut on November 25 with their first EP N/a.[10][11] On November 22, the group showcased their debut performance during the second day of the 2024 MAMA Awards at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.[12]

On March 31, 2025, Izna released their first digital single "Sign". Member Yoon Ji-yoon was not involved in this release due to hiatus.[13] On April 15, the group won their first music broadcast trophy since debut on The Show with "Sign".[14] On May 22, the group announced that they will release the digital single "Beep" on June 9, without member Yoon Ji-yoon due to her ongoing hiatus.[15] On August 19, WakeOne confirmed the departure of member Yoon Ji-yoon due to health reasons.[16][17] The group released their second EP Not Just Pretty on September 30.[18]

Endorsements

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In July 2024, Izna were announced as models for skincare brand HK Inno.N.[19]

Members

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Timeline

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[20] 		JPN
[21]
N/a 3 17
Not Just Pretty
  • Released: September 30, 2025
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Supercrush"
  2. "Mamma Mia"
  3. "Racecar"
  4. "In the Rain" (빗속에서)
  5. "Sign" (Remix)
 2 17

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[26] 		JPN
Heat.
[27]
"Izna" 2024 —[A] — N/a
"Sign" 2025 86 7 Non-album singles
"Beep" 105 —
"Mamma Mia" 90 — Not Just Pretty
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[28]
"Timebomb" 2024 45 N/a
"Iwaly" (Izna version) 48
"Drip" 49
"Fake It" 46
"Supercrush" 2025 54 Not Just Pretty
"Racecar" 47
"In The Rain" (빗속에서) 65
"Sign (Remix)" 72

Videography

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Music videos

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Title Year Director Ref.
"Izna" 2024 Paranoid Paradigm
(VM Project Architecture) 		[29]
"Sign" 2025 725
(SL8 Visual Lab) 		[30]
"Beep" [31]
"Mamma Mia" Yuann [32]

Live performances

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Music festivals

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Event Date City Country Venue Performed song(s) Ref.
SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer July 26, 2025 Goyang South Korea KINTEX [33]

Awards shows

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Event Date City Country Venue Performed song(s) Ref.
2025 MAMA Awards November 29, 2025 Kai Tak Stadium Hong Kong China TBA [34]

Filmography

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Television shows

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2024 I-Land 2: N/a Reality competition show determining Izna's members [35]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Hanteo Music Awards 2024 Rookie of the Year – Female Izna Nominated [36]
Global Artist – Africa Nominated [37]
Global Artist – Asia Nominated
Global Artist – Europe Nominated
Global Artist – North America Nominated
Global Artist – Oceania Nominated
Global Artist – South America Nominated
WhosFandom Award – Female Nominated [38]
Seoul Music Awards 2025 Rookie of the Year Nominated [39]
Popularity Award Nominated
K-Wave Special Award Nominated
K-pop World Choice – Group Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ "Izna" did not enter Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 19 on the Download Chart.[28]

References

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  20. ^ Circle Album Chart:
  21. ^ Peaks on the Oricon Albums Chart:
  22. ^ Cumulative sales of N/a on Circle Chart:
  23. ^ Total Japan sales for N/a:
  24. ^ Cumulative Sales of Not Just Pretty:
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  26. ^ Circle Digital Chart:
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  28. ^ a b Circle Download Chart:
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