I:MOND (아이몬드) is an independent four-member girl group under their self-founded agency EMMP Company. Formed by Be the max Entertainment, they made their debut on June 4, 2024 with the single album "We Are Gravity".
History[]
Pre-debut[]
On November 29, 2023, it was announced that Be the max Entertainment would debut a new girl group, with their debut scheduled for the first half of 2024.[1]
Initially, they were introduced as Partyence and had five unrevealed members. However, in early February 2024, they changed their group name to I:mond and became a four member group.[2]
On February 7, Be the max Entertainment revealed all four members: E-seol, Miku, A-hyeon, and Youngwon.[3]
On May 5, a "hidden camera" comedy video featuring I:mond was published on YouTuber 장기풍 JKP TV's channel. In the comments section, the group announced that they would be making their debut on May 22.[4]
2024: Name change, debut with "We Are Gravity", fandom name[]
On May 19, 2024, the group's SNS accounts were rebranded from I:mond to I:MOND. That same day they announced that they would debut with the single album "We Are Gravity" on June 3.[5] However, on June 2, it was announced that the release had been pushed back to June 4 due to issues in the distribution process.[6]
On June 10, I:MOND announced their official fandom name to be "Me:ning". The name is a compound word combining "Me" and "Shining." It signifies that the group and their fans shine brightly by their mere existence, emphasizing that they are the reason and significance for each other's existence.[7]
2025: Under My[]
On January 5, 2025, the group officially announced that they will be making their comeback with the first mini album Under My.[8] On January 15, a scheduler was posted, revealing the release date to be February 14.[9]
On January 22, it was reported that their upcoming comeback was entirely self-produced following their departure from Be the max Entertainment in July 2024.[10] On January 27, it was announced that the group had established their own agency EMMP Company.[11]
Members[]
Name | Colors | Position(s)[12] | Years active |
---|---|---|---|
E-seol (이설) | Sheer Lilac | Leader, Lead Vocalist | 2023–present |
Miku (미쿠) | Blazing Orange | Main Dancer | 2023–present |
A-hyeon (아현) | Little Boy Blue | Main Rapper | 2023–present |
Youngwon (영원) | Minion Yellow | Main Vocalist, Maknae | 2023–present |
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
- Under My (2025)
Single albums[]
- "We Are Gravity" (2024)
Concerts[]
Concert participations[]
- 2024 Seoyoung University Paju Campus Hanmaeum Festival (2024) [13]
- 2024 Guri Citizens' Day Festival (2024)[14]
- The 24th Gangwon-do Unification Pollack Festival (2024)[15]
Trivia[]
- E-seol is a former member of the girl group X:IN and a former pre-debut member of MEP-C.
- E-seol previously debuted as a soloist.
- Youngwon is a former member of the girl group Melody Pink and a former pre-debut member of Siesta.
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Miscellaneous[]
(for "We Are Gravity")
(for Under My)
References[]
- ↑ @partyence_official on Instagram (November 29, 2023)
- ↑ @i.mond_official on Instagram (February 6, 2024)
- ↑ @b.t.m_ent_official on Instagram (February 7, 2024)
- ↑ YouTube: 길거리캐스팅 하는척 횟집 알바 캐스팅하기ㅋㅋ(진짜 걸그룹 만남)
- ↑ @Imond_Official on Twitter (May 19, 2024)
- ↑ @Imond_Official on Twitter (June 2, 2024)
- ↑ @Imond_Official on Twitter (June 10, 2024)
- ↑ @Imond_Official on Twitter (January 5, 2025)
- ↑ @Imond_Official on Twitter (January 15, 2025)
- ↑ (KR) News In: 아이몬드 2월 14일 컴백 확정, 신인 걸그룹 최초 자체 제작 앨범으로 새도전
- ↑ (KR) Raon News: 아이몬드, 내달 14일 신보 ‘언더마이’로 컴백…앨범 자체 제작
- ↑ YouTube: [4월데뷔예정] 신인걸그룹 파티엔스 자기소개 및 멘트 직캠 Talk by 240126 Fancam JJAS
- ↑ @Imond_Official on Twitter (October 9, 2024)
- ↑ @Imond_Official on Twitter (October 10, 2024)
- ↑ @Imond_Official on Twitter (October 12, 2024)
Official links[]
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