5 Interesting Facts Behind INFINITE's Career Journey, Idol Group with More than One Agency

Kapanlagi.com - INFINITE is one of the successful idol groups from the second generation. Since their debut on June 9, 2010, INFINITE immediately caught attention. At that time, INFINITE debuted with 7 members, namely Sunggyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Hoya, Sungyeol, L, and Sungjong, under Woollim Entertainment.

However, a few years later, negative issues also colored INFINITE's career journey. One of them was Hoya leaving INFINITE in August 2016. Years later, INFINITE was also hit by disbandment rumors as members left the agency one by one. However, these rumors were eventually confirmed to be false, and INFINITE continued to work until now.

Despite these negative issues, during their 11 years of activity, INFINITE has gone through and achieved many things. Various proud moments that make Inspirit, INFINITE's fandom, love their idols even more.

To commemorate and look forward to their full member comeback, let's KLovers take a look at some facts about INFINITE's career journey.

1. Meaning of the Name INFINITE

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INFINITE is not just a cool-sounding name to be used as the name of an idol group. Behind the cool-sounding name, there is also a deep meaning. The meaning of the name INFINITE is in accordance with the word or term infinite itself which means 'limitless'.

In one occasion, Sunggyu of INFINITE explained that with that name, they hope to never set limits on every possibility. So as a group, INFINITE will continue to grow and always make progress.

2. Achieving Success Since the Beginning of their Career

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INFINITE can be considered as one of the idol groups that have achieved success since the beginning of their career. INFINITE started to gain attention when they appeared on the reality show YOU ARE MY OPPA which was aired on Mnet. Then, INFINITE gained even more attention after their debut with the mini album First Invasion on June 9, 2010.

At that time, success seemed to always follow INFINITE. Finally, on January 7, 2011, INFINITE released their second mini album titled Evolution. This mini album further strengthened INFINITE's success in the Korean music industry. Thanks to their achievement of reaching the 3rd place on the real-time chart in South Korea.

3. Debut in Japan

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Having achieved great success in South Korea, INFINITE is expanding its wings internationally. The momentum of entering the international market is marked by their debut in the land of Sakura, Japan. INFINITE released their first Japanese single titled To-Ra-Wa. This single is another version of the song Come Back Again.

Not only that, INFINITE also released a Japanese version of the song Before The Dawn. This work then successfully opened the gates of success for INFINITE in Japan. In fact, this song managed to reach the seventh position on the Oricon chart. Moreover, Be Mine, which also released its Japanese version, managed to reach the second position on the same chart.

4. Already Held World Tour Twice

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In addition to success in terms of single and album releases, throughout their career, INFINITE has also successfully held several concerts. Among the many concerts held, two of them were World Tours in 2013 and 2015. INFINITE has held a series of World Tours in 15 countries, including Indonesia. How about it, KLovers, did you get a chance to watch?

5. Idol Group with Multiple Agencies

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INFINITE is one of the big idol groups in South Korea that is managed by more than one agency. Yes, as KLovers may already know, one by one, the members of INFINITE have left their agency, Woollim Entertainment. Currently, it is known that only Woohyun and Sungjong are still under that agency. Meanwhile, Sunggyu is under the agency Double H TNE. L and Sungyeol is under Management 2Sang.

Those are some of the facts about INFINITE's career journey. How about it, KLovers, are you becoming even more of a fan of this idol group? Let's pray for INFINITE's increasing success, KLovers!

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