IZ*ONE

IZ*ONE (stylized in all caps, pronounced "Eyes One") was a highly successful South Korean-Japanese project girl group formed in 2018 through Mnet's reality competition show Produce 48. The 12-member group was co-managed by Off The Record Entertainment and Swing Entertainment. They were active for two and a half years before officially disbanding in April 2021.The Name MeaningThe name IZ*ONE carries a specific meaning for the members and their fans:IZ: A numeronym for 12, representing the twelve members.ONE: Represents the members and fans uniting as one.*** (Asterisk):** Symbolizes the astrological signs of the zodiac, representing their destined togetherness.Fandom Name: Wiz*One, combining "We are one" with the idea of creating special memories with the group.The MembersThe group consisted of twelve carefully selected trainees and established idols from both South Korean agencies and Japan's AKB48 group:Kwon Eun-bi (Leader)Miyawaki SakuraKang Hye-wonChoi Ye-naLee Chae-yeonKim Chae-wonKim Min-juYabuki NakoHonda HitomiJo Yu-riAn Yu-jin