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X:IN
X:IN in May 2024
X:IN in May 2024
From L-R: Nova, Nizz, E.sha, Aria and Hannah
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2023 (2023)–present
Labels
  • Escrow Entertainment
Members
  • E.sha
  • Nizz
  • Nova
  • Hannah
  • Aria
Past members
  • Chi.U
  • Roa
Websitexin.bstage.in

X:IN (Korean: 엑신; RR: Eksin; stylized in all caps) is a multinational girl group based in South Korea.[1] Managed by Escrow Entertainment, the group consists of five members: E.sha, Nizz, Nova, Hannah and Aria.[2][3] They made their debut on April 11, 2023, with single "Keeping the Fire".

Name

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X:IN, the stylized form of EXIN, is derived from a Latin word meaning furthermore where "X" symbolizes an unknown variable, a concept used in mathematics, representing the group's aim to explore limitless possibilities in music and performance.[4]

History

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2022–2023: Pre-debut activities

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Nova, was part of the dance cover team Dalcom, where she performed K-pop dance covers. She also worked as a voice actress, dubbing characters in Russian. Nova joined Escrow Entertainment through online auditions and underwent only four months of training before debuting.[5][6][7]

Aria, also known as Gauthami, was a child actress who appeared in Malayalam movies such as Thank You and Melvilasom.[8][9] Like Nova, she joined Escrow Entertainment through online auditions.[10]

Chi.U made her solo debut in November 2021 and was a member of the dance team Majesty. Additionally, she appeared in episode two of Dreamcatcher's Why Not Me. After leaving X:IN, she made her debut in girl group I:MOND.[11][12]

On March 15, 2023, they made their first appearance on an online broadcast show K-stage, where they performed their pre-debut song "Who Am I".[13]

2023–2024: Debut with Keeping the Fire, line-up changes, Synchronicity, and The Real

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They made their debut on April 11, 2023 as a five-member group consisting of Roa, E.sha, Chi.U, Nova and Aria, with digital single "Keeping the Fire" and performed it on Simply K-pop Con-tour, Inkigayo and Music Bank. [1][14]

New lineup of X:IN

Due to personal circumstances, Chi.U left in June 2023, followed by Roa in July 2023. In July 2023, the company introduced two new Korean members, Nizz and Hannah.[15]

On August 5, 2023, Escrow Entertainment released a poster announcing the release of their first extended play album titled Synchronicity, released on August 30, 2023. The album features a blend of pop and dance genres, with "Synchronize" serving as the title track..[16]

On February 5, 2024, X:IN announced their second extended play through releasing a poster, The Real, which was officially released on February 25, 2024, under Escrow Entertainment. The album features four tracks, with title track "NO DOUBT" filmed in Cebu, Philippines. Prior to the album's release, the group dropped the pre-release single "My Idol" on February 19, 2024.[17] The album was described by leader E.Sha as a reflection of the member's personal experiences, capturing their emotions and struggles on their journey as idols.[18][19]

In May 2024, they visited Moscow, Russia, where they served as judges at the Asian Dragon Fest, performed a concert, and held a fan signing event.[20][21] During this visit, they collaborated with Russian artist Anatoly Tsoy, known professionally as TSOY, to record the single "Seoul – Moskva."[22] The song, featuring lyrics in Russian, English, and Korean, was released on October 25, 2024. TSOY expressed excitement about this groundbreaking collaboration, noting that it was the first of its kind between a Russian artist and a K-pop group. He joined X:IN on stage during their second visit to Russia, performing live at their concerts in Moscow on November 2, 2024, and in St. Petersburg on November 3, 2024.[23][24] This marked the first live performances of their collaboration.[22][25]

2025-present: Departure from Escrow Entertainment

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Members

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Current

  • E.sha (이샤)
  • Nizz (니즈)
  • Nova (노바)
  • Hannah (한나)
  • Aria (아리아)

Former

  • Roa (로아)
  • Chi.U (치유)

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak art positions Sales
KOR
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Synchronicity
  • Released: August 30, 2023
  • Label: Escrow Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "SYNCHRONIZE"
  2. "겁이나 (Close my eyes)"
  3. "Cat&Tiger"
  4. "Close my eyes (겁이나 Eng Ver.)"
  5. "SYNCHRONIZE (Inst.)"
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The Real
  • Released: February 25, 2024
  • Label: Escrow Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "NO DOUBT"
  2. "MY IDOL"
  3. "WITHDRAW"
  4. "NEVER SORRY"
  5. "NO DOUBT (Inst.)"
  6. "MY IDOL (Inst.)"
  7. "WITHDRAW (Inst.)"
  8. "NEVER SORRY (Inst.)"
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Singles

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Title Year Album
"Who Am I" 2023 Non-album singles
"Keeping the Fire"
"Synchronize" Synchronicity
"No Doubt" 2024 The Real
"Seoul - Moskva" (with TSOY) Non-album single
"Acha(%)"

Filmography

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  • X:IN On&Off (2023)[29]

References

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  1. ^ a b '찐 글로벌 그룹' 엑신 "빌보드, 저희가 접수하겠습니다" [인터뷰] ["True global group" X:IN, "Billboard, we're taking over" [Interview]]. Edaily [ko] (in Korean). May 11, 2023. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  2. ^ 엑신, 새 미니 '더 리얼' 예판 개시...'특별 컴백' 선언 [Pre-orders start for X:IN's new mini album "The Real"..."Special comeback" announced]. Joongdo Ilbo (in Korean). February 8, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Parekh, Aayushi (November 1, 2023). "X:IN were showered with love and energy in Bengaluru, and they loved the fans!". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  4. ^ KPC (KoreanPizzaClub) (November 28, 2023). Being a Foreign member of a K-pop idol group 🇮🇳🇷🇺 (X:IN Aria & Nova) | Korean Pizza Club | EP.23. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Edwards, Hermione. "Who is Nova? X:IN's Russian k-pop idol". Harper's Bazaar Arabia.
  6. ^ "Korean girl group X:IN with Russian vocalist to give two concerts in Russia". Российская газета (in Russian). October 31, 2024. Archived from the original on November 4, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  7. ^ "Russian woman tells how she got into k-pop group X:IN". Известия (in Russian). May 15, 2024. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  8. ^ "A movie with a definite 'Melvilasam". The Hindu. June 12, 2011. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020.
  9. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Will Indian K-pop idol Aria from X:IN act in K-dramas? Star spills beans in new interview". PINKVILLA. May 17, 2023. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  10. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Why did X:IN's Aria change her name from Gauthami? Indian K-pop star shares hidden relation to BTS". PINKVILLA. May 18, 2023. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  11. ^ "Seventeen's Jeonghan x Wonwoo subunit debut, Everglow 5th, Riize 1st mini and other June 2024 K-pop releases confirmed". Hindustan Times. May 26, 2024. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  12. ^ Cherrysushiroll (June 7, 2023). Unexpected departure of X:IN Member Chi.U. Retrieved February 27, 2025 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ www.etnews.com (March 13, 2023). 벌써부터 글로벌 관심 뜨겁다! 엑신(X:IN), K-STAGE로 'WHO AM I' 프리 데뷔. 미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문 (in Korean). Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  14. ^ 기자, 이은미 (April 7, 2023). 엑신(X:IN), '쇼! 음악중심' 출격 확정...'新 글로벌 걸그룹' 지상파 '감격 데뷔'. 데일리스포츠한국 (in Korean). Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  15. ^ 다국적 걸그룹 엑신 "우린 퍼포먼스 강자다"[화보] : 네이트 연예. 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  16. ^ www.etnews.com (August 11, 2023). 엑신, '싱크로나이즈'로 컴백...트랙리스트 오픈. 미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문 (in Korean). Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  17. ^ "X:IN goes viral for name-dropping BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, SHINee, 2NE1, and more seniors in new song MY IDOL". PINKVILLA. February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  18. ^ Dutta, Debashree (March 8, 2024). "'It's Telling Our Personal Stories,' X:IN on Their New Album 'THE REAL'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  19. ^ "From mafia to midsummer, X:IN hopes to try every musical concept". Korea JoongAng Daily. May 15, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  20. ^ "СИ ПИ ЭЛ ДЖИ Пульман представляет в России K-POP группу X:IN". licensing-in-russia.com. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  21. ^ "Asian Dragon Fest |12МАЯ | ATMOSPHERE MOSCOW". atmo.moscow. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  22. ^ a b "Певец TSOY выпустит сингл с K-pop-группой X: IN". go.zvuk.com (in Russian). Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  23. ^ "К-рор группа X: IN выступила в Петербурге и поделилась впечатлениями о городе". 78.ru (in Russian). Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  24. ^ Listok (December 11, 2024). "[ЭКСКЛЮЗИВ] Музыка без границ: интервью с участницами X:IN - YesAsia.ru" (in Russian). Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  25. ^ "Анатолий Цой и к-поп-группа X:IN представили первую международную коллаборацию". dixinews.ru. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  26. ^ Circle Album Chart positions:
  27. ^ "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 35". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  28. ^ Cumulative sales of The Real:
  29. ^ 엑신(X:IN)의 '온앤오프 : 11월 10일 (금) 첫 방송, 새로운 리얼리티의 시작 [X:IN's 'ON&OFF': Premiering on November 10, The Beginning of a New Reality Series]. 퍼블릭뉴스 (in Korean). November 9, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
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