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]
Infinite H | |
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 Infinite H in Yongsan, February 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–2017 |
| Labels | |
| Spinoff of | |
| Past members | |
| Website | Infinite H |
History
edit2012: Pre-debut
editPrior 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
edit- Jang Dong-woo (장동우) – main rap[8]
- Hoya (Lee Howon; 이호원) – rap, vocals[8]
Discography
editAlbums
editMini-albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [9] | |||
| Fly High |
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2 | |
| Fly Again |
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1 |
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Singles
edit| 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
edit| 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
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Infinite H Self Story | Naver Starcast |
Awards and nominations
editReferences
edit- ^ "INFINITE's Dongwoo and Hoya to promote next year as INFINITE H with release of album". Allkpop.
- ^ 인피니트 동우·호야, 힙합유닛 결성해 신곡 공개 ‘활동은?’. Nate (in Korean). August 7, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "인피니트, 귀여운 새 유닛 인피니트F 출격..콘서트서 첫공개". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. 28 February 2014.
- ^ 인피니트, 2집에 스윗튠 등 참여..신곡 13곡 (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. May 15, 2014.
- ^ "INFINITE H to 'Fly Again'". Kpop Herald.
- ^ "Infinite H Unveils 'Fly Again' Poster and Showcase Information". Mwave. January 16, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Infinite biography". Woollim Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ 2013년 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ "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) - ^ 2015년 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ 2013년 Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Cumulative sales for "Pretty":
- 2015년 01월 Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- 2015년 02월 Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- 2015년 03월 Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2017.