IZONE

IZ*ONE, stylized as IZ*ONE, was a South Korean–Japanese girl group formed through the Mnet reality competition Produce 48 in 2018. The group consisted of twelve members from South Korea and Japan and was active from late 2018 to 2021. IZ*ONE was established as a project group with a contract lasting about two and a half years, coordinating activities through Korean and Japanese entertainment companies.

The group made its debut with the extended play Color*Iz in 2018, headlined by the lead single La Vie en Rose, which achieved commercial success in both South Korea and Japan. They followed with further releases, including the mini-album Bloom*Iz (2019) and the EP Oneiric Diary (2020), along with concert tours, television appearances, and fan events. IZ*ONE gained recognition for polished performances and a broad international fan base, contributing to cross-border promotion of K-pop in Asia.

Disbandment occurred after the completion of the group’s original contract in 2021, at which time members pursued various paths, including solo music activities, acting, or re-debuting in other groups and projects. IZ*ONE’s activities and the Produce 48 program are noted for illustrating collaborative ties between Korean and Japanese entertainment industries and for leaving a lasting impact on fans and the broader landscape of contemporary pop music.