Imfact

IMFACT
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active 2016 (2016)–present
Labels Star Empire Entertainment
Website imfact.net
Members
  • Jeup
  • Taeho
  • Jian
  • Sang
  • Ungjae

IMFACT (Hangul: 임팩트, a mixture of I'm Fact and Impact) are a South Korean boy band formed by Star Empire Entertainment in 2016. The group debuted on January 27, 2016, with their single album "Lollipop". The group consists of five members: Jeup, Taeho, Jian, Sang, and Ungjae.

History

Pre-debut

Sang was spotted by Star Empire Entertainment, when he was three years old.[1]

Prior to debut, Jian worked as a backup dancer for B1A4 and Juniel. Jeup learned Taekwondo and had even been a member of the national team when he was in highschool. Before training under Star Empire Entertainment, Taeho had trained under several other labels such as MBK Entertainment and Happy Face Entertainment.[2]

2016: Debut with Lollipop and Revolt

Imfact released their debut single album Lollipop on January 27, 2016. The single contains four tracks with the title track being Lollipop, and it was produced by the members.[3] The group officially debuted, on stage, on January 28 on the music program M Countdown.[4] Imfact held their first fanmeeting on June 19.[5]

On August 13, they held a live broadcast on Naver V App to celebrate their 200th day since debut and announced their fanclub name IF.[6]

On October 21, it was reported that Imfact will be making a comeback on the second week of November.[7] On October 31, Imfact dropped a comeback trailer and a teaser image. Their second single album Revolt will be released on November 11.[8] On November 11, they came back with the single album Revolt with the title track "F,S,G Feel so Good".[9]

2017: IMFACTORY, The Unit

Imfact announced their 2017 project entitled IMFACTORY to their fans on a launching show on January 7. IMFACTORY is a mix of "IMFACT Factory and Story" The project consist of monthly releases, mini fan meetings and mini concerts.[10] The group began their first monthly "In The Club" released on January 25 at 12 a.m. KST.[11]

Their hold '2017 IMFACT Project IMFACTORY Mini Concert Part 2' on February 25.[12] The second monthly song "Please Be My First Love" released on February 27 at 12 a.m. KST.[13]

They continue to hold mini concert as a part of IMFACTORY project.[14] Their third monthly song "Tension Up" was released on April 5. The song is a fast tempo EDM about wanting to have fun and get crazy for the night.[15]

On August 24, they were confirmed to join KBS Idol Rebooting Project The Unit.[16] On September 19, Star Empire announced 4 members: Jian, Jeup, Taeho and Ungjae will participate the show.[17] Jeup was finished in the 11th place in the final round and not entered to TOP9 debut team, Ungjae and Taeho was eliminated in the 26th and 27th place before final round[18] while Jian was eliminated in the 49th place in the first elimination.[19]

2018: The Light and NANANA

On April 9, it was reported that Imfact will be making a comeback on the third week of April. On April 17, they came back with the digital single The Light

Members

  • Jeup (Hangul: 제업)
  • Taeho (태호)
  • Jian (지안)
  • Leesang (이상)
  • Ungjae (웅재)[20]

Discography

Extended Plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[21]
Lollipop 6
Revolt
  • Release: November 11, 2016
  • Label: Star Empire Entertainment, KT Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Prism (반란/斑爛)
  2. Feel So Good
  3. Mirrorz
  4. Woo
  5. Feel So Good (Inst.)
 13

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[21]
"Lollipop" (롤리팝) 2016 —
  • KOR: 20,928+
 Lollipop
"F,S,G (Feel So Good)" 105
  • KOR: 23,015+
 Revolt
"In The Club" (니가 없어) 2017 112
  • KOR: —
 Non-album single
"Please Be My First Love" (첫사랑을 부탁해) —
  • KOR: —
"Tension Up" (텐션업) —
  • KOR: —
"The Light" (빛나) 2018 —
  • KOR: —
"NANANA" (나나나) 2018 —
  • KOR: —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References

  1. ↑ "IMFACT's Leesang was discovered by Star Empire when he was three years old". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  2. ↑ "New boy group IMFACT poses for 'International bnt'". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  3. ↑ "New group Imfact releases tracklist show off their talents on debut tracklist". Allkpop. January 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ "iKON win #1 + performances from January 28th 'M! Countdown'!". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  5. ↑ "IMFACT to hold their first fan meeting!". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  6. ↑ "IMFACT Announces Fan Club Name On 200th Day Since Debut". Soompi. 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  7. ↑ "IMFACT to make a comeback in November?". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  8. ↑ "Update: IMFACT Dials Up The Smolder In New Group Teaser For Comeback". Soompi. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  9. ↑ "IMFACT Makes Fiery Comeback With "Feel So Good" MV". Soompi. 20 November 2016.
  10. ↑ http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20170109/82241391/1
  11. ↑ https://www.soompi.com/2017/01/24/watch-imfact-drops-first-2017-monthly-release-club-mv/
  12. ↑ http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000946048
  13. ↑ "IMFACT To Release New Songs Monthly For Their 2017 Project". Soompi. 12 February 2017.
  14. ↑ https://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/03/imfact-preview-new-song-tension-up-at-their-march-imfactory-mini-concert
  15. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/04/imfact-bring-the-tension-up-for-aprils-imfactory
  16. ↑ http://m.entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=311&aid=0000767416
  17. ↑ http://cafe.daum.net /IMFACTofficial/a4d2/77
  18. ↑ https://www.soompi.com/2018/02/03/unit-announces-rankings-results-3rd-elimination-finale/
  19. ↑ https://www.soompi.com/2017/12/09/unit-reveals-current-rankings-35-eliminated-contestants
  20. ↑ "[My Name] 임팩트 (1) 지안, 제업" (in jo). Ten Asia.
  21. 1 2 "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  22. ↑ "2016년 01월 (First half of 2016) Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  23. ↑ "2016년 012월 (Second half of 2016) Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
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