Missing IZ*ONE? Here's What The Members Have Been Up To!
Brought to you from the survival show “Produce 48,” beloved girl group IZ*ONE still has fans all over the world. With hits like “Secret Story of the Swan” and “Panorama,” their discography is full of bangers—and the members are still in the entertainment industry showing off their skills! If you’re new to IZ*ONE or are just curious as to what the members have been up to since the group disbanded, keep reading.
Kwon Eun Bi
A successful soloist widely recognized for her performances at the annual WATERBOMB festival, former IZ*ONE leader Kwon Eun Bi has regular comebacks and a long discography of fantastic tracks. With her solo debut back in 2021, she’s a fully-fledged solo artist now. Kwon Eun Bi is also a judge for the ENA audition program “Undercover,” bringing her career full circle, and she is also forming a project band group with JaeJae and Choi Ye Na on the YouTube channel MMTG!
Sakura
For those who might not know, Sakura made her Korean debut as an IZ*ONE member! She’s now the oldest member of hit girl group LE SSERAFIM, adding to her years of experience as an industry veteran. She’s proving that she’s a completely versatile artist! Recently, Sakura was also confirmed to join JTBC’s new pilot variety show “Knowing Foreign Language High School” (literal translation), and she launched her crochet merch line kkurochet!
Kang Hye Won
Former IZ*ONE rapper and celebrated visual Kang Hye Won is doing it all—she released a special album in 2021 called “W” and starred as an actress in the 2023 drama “Boyhood.” She has even modeled in magazines for several brands, making her a true entertainment all-rounder. Kang Hye Won is also currently starring in the on-air drama “Friendly Rivalry”!
Choi Ye Na
If you want to see a soloist forging her own path in the industry, Choi Ye Na is doing it! With her unique but fun discography, she’s a successful solo artist who stands out. Although a rapper in IZ*ONE, she’s flexing her powerful vocals on her albums too! In addition to the project group with Kwon Eun Bi and JaeJae for MMTG, Choi Ye Na will also be starring in the upcoming sitcom “Nation of Villains” (literal translation)!
Lee Chae Yeon
One of the most well-regarded dancers in the K-pop industry, Lee Chae Yeon has also had a successful solo career thus far. She had a stint on popular dance contest show “Street Woman Fighter” and continues to release solo albums with fun and unique dance challenges. Not to mention, Lee Chae Yeon is starring on “Shooting Stars,” and she opened her own youtube channel, often featuring appearances from fellow IZ*ONE members.
Watch Lee Chae Yeon on “Shooting Stars” below:
Kim Chae Won
Another LE SSERAFIM member that got her start with IZ*ONE—it’s Kim Chae Won! She’s now the leader of LE SSERAFIM and continues to have a great career in the industry. She’s one of the generation’s most-recognizable female idols and a fantastic performer. Recently, Kim Chae Won wowed with her duet performance of “Love Is An Open Door” with Joo Won at the 2024 Asia Artist Awards.
Kim Min Ju
If you watched “The Forbidden Marriage” and thought you saw a face you recognize among the cast, you’d be right—former IZ*ONE member Kim Min Ju is now a successful actress! In addition to being an MC on “Music Core” from 2020 to 2023, she has been busy with several acting credits piling up, starring in the recent film “Hear Me: Our Summer” and the upcoming drama “Undercover High School.” She is also in talks for the drama “Shining” (literal title) with Rowoon!
Also watch Kim Min Ju in “The Forbidden Marriage”:
Yabuki Nako
After IZ*ONE’s disbandment, Yabuki Nako returned to Japan to a career in girl group HKT48 and graduated from the group in April 2023. She has since been actively pursuing her career as an actress in Japanese dramas, currently starring in the TBS drama “Mikami Sensei.”
Honda Hitomi
Returning to Japan after IZ*ONE’s disbandment, Honda Hitomi was a member of AKB48 and starred in Japanese drama “Hokuo Kojirase Nikki.” She left her singing and acting career behind in Japan to debut again with K-pop group SAY MY NAME in 2024, now the leader of the rookie team. She’s been booked and busy!
Jo Yu Ri
If you watched the second round of “Squid Game,” you might have been shocked to see Jo Yu Ri in the cast! A successful solo singer, she branched out into acting and later scored a role in the hit drama “Squid Game 2.” Her career is blossoming into that of an entertainment superstar!
Watch Jo Yu Ri in “Mimicus” below:
An Yu Jin
Now the leader of mega-hit girl group IVE, An Yu Jin is putting in the work as a contributing songwriter for the group and has also been active on variety shows. She is a fixed member of the variety show “Earth Arcade,” which is currently gearing up for its third season. This past Christmas, she hosted the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon and also showcased a fiery collaboration together with aespa’s Karina.
Watch the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon below:
Jang Won Young
Last but not least, former IZ*ONE center Jang Won Young is now one of the most-recognizable faces in K-pop thanks to her spot in IVE and numerous brand ambassadorships. She’s one of K-pop’s “It Girls” and stays busy with IVE’s activities and her MC positions with different music award shows.
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