IZ*ONE

IZ*ONE was a twelve-member project girl group formed through the Mnet survival show "Produce 48," a collaboration between Korean and Japanese entertainment industries, debuting in October 2018. The group combined members from Korean agencies and Japan's AKB48 system, including future stars Jang Wonyoung, An Yujin, Kim Chaewon, and Miyawaki Sakura. Their debut mini-album "COLOR*IZ" broke sales records for a K-pop girl group at the time.

During their two-and-a-half-year contract, IZ*ONE became one of the best-selling girl groups in K-pop history, with releases like "La Vie en Rose," "Violeta," and "Fiesta" achieving critical and commercial success. Despite the "Produce" series vote manipulation scandal casting a shadow over their formation, the group's talent was undeniable. IZ*ONE disbanded in April 2021 as planned, but their members went on to lead some of the biggest acts in K-pop's fourth generation, including IVE, LE SSERAFIM, and more. Their fandom, WIZ*ONE, remains active and nostalgic.