Earlier this week, INFINITE‘s Woohyun revealed the story behind their old dorm, and shared some details about their new place on SBS‘s ‘Strong Heart’. On September 30th, additional info was released by the members during an interview backstage at ‘Music Bank’.
After achieving their 1st win, the members were finally granted a new dorm by the CEO of Woollim Entertainment. The boys made their move on Sunday, September 25th to Joosang Bok Hap Apartments. When asked about their new dorm, the members didn’t hesitate in sharing their feelings.
According to the members, the new spacious dorm consists of 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms. The roommate assignments are Sunggyu and Woohyun, and Hoya and Sungjong. While those four get the smaller rooms, Dongwoo, Sungyeol, and L, have to share the big room with their manager.
Woohyun expressed, “Everything has gotten better. The old dorm is on the level of a haunted house if you compared it to the new one. The walls are soundproof so we can listen to all the music we want and practice.” Sungyeol revealed, “To preserve the cleanliness of our room, we decided to throw away everything [that was] on the floor.” Dongwoo added, “We didn’t have a closet in our old dorm, but here we have a built-in closet, so it’s easy to organize.”
“We’ll think of this as a fresh start and work hard,” said L.
Although it’s almost been a week since they moved in, the members confessed that they still haven’t been able to unpack everything. With their jam-packed schedule, they’ve been unpacking little by little each day. Hoya explained, “It has now started to take the form of a home, but there is still a lot to organize.”
Hilariously, a few of the members passionately declared that they would never go back to their old dorm. Sungjong expressed, “Whenever we leave our house now, we can see the old dorm [along the way]. I pledged never to go back there again.” Sunggyu said, “Even though we lived in our old dorm for 3 years, I have no lingering affections for that place. I have zero attachment to it. I never want to go back. Also, even though we were able to move dorms, there are still a lot of other things we have to change, such as our car. We still have a long way to go.”
INFINITE is currently in the midst of promoting their 1st repackaged album. With their title track,“Paradise”, they’ve been sweeping both the digital and physical album sales charts, as well as becoming the #1 searched term on various portal sites and reaching #1 on Olleh Music‘s ‘Social Chart‘.
26 September:
INFINITE, who has experienced a tremendous surge in popularity lately and referred to as ‘trend-idols’, is forewarning an all-kill in the music industry with the release of their new song, “Paradise”.
On September 26th, INFINITE’s 1st repackaged album was released with 10 tracks from the original 1st official album and 3 new tracks – bringing up the total to 13 exciting songs that are sure to capture the hearts of music fans. With the release of the album, “Paradise” reached 2nd on Mnet, 1st on Olleh Music, 2nd on Soribada, 1st on Cyworld, and 2nd on Bugs Music.
“Paradise” is the work of the famous producer duo team, Sweetune (Han Jae Ho and Kim Seung Soo), they’ve created yet another addictive song for INFINITE.
“Paradise” removes an excessive use of synthesizer, while incorporating the use of guitar and base, and the supporting harmony of the strings produce a grand, yet edgy melody that has already gained much interest.
In addition, in “Cover Girl”, INFINITE’s characteristic robust and bright personalities can be felt through the refreshing pop song. Member Sungyeol showcases his rapping skills for the first time, and joins in on the Hoya and Dongwoo rapper line. The harmony of Sungyeol and Dongwoo’s rap make up the sentimental points of the song.
With their 1st win on a music program after a year since their debut, with their 1st official album, and record breaking sales for their sold out Japan concerts – INFINITE has definitely proved themselves worthy of their ‘trend-idols’ nickname. With “Paradise”, they will continue their popularity to reach their peak.
Through the teaser photos and music video revealed for this new album, their stylish charisma is evident by their facial expression to the looks in their eyes. Anticipation and interest are rising for their stage performances that will go along with the new track.
Fans commented, “INFINITE’s music never disappoints,” “Paradise has me addicted after hearing the song once,” “I think this Fall will be colored with INFINITE’s ‘Paradise’.”
INFINITE will start their promotions for their repackaged album this week, so stay tuned to allkpop for more details!
25 September:
Over the past few days, idol group INFINITE has been unveiling photo teasers one-by-one for their repackaged album. The jaw-dropping visuals all came to a head today when they released the music video for their new song, “Paradise“.
As promised, the boys donned a ‘cold city man’ look that matched perfectly with their ‘dark’ sound.
Check out their hot new music video below!
Source: allkpop
INFINITE enjoyed their greatest success thus far with their very first album, “Over The Top“, and to celebrate, they released a repackaged version for their fans!
The repackaged album comes with three new songs, including their title track “Paradise“.
We’ve got the new tracks below, but don’t forget to support the boys by purchasing their album here!
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< “Paradise” >
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< “Cover Girl” >
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< “Be Mine (REMIX)” >
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TRACKLIST:
01. Over The Top
02. Be Mine
03. Paradise
04. Cover Girl
05. 1/3
06. Tic Toc
07. Julia
08. Because (Sungkyu Solo)
09. Time
10. Amazing
11. Crying (Infinite H) (feat. Baby Soul)
12. Real Story
13. Be Mine (Remix ver.)
02. Be Mine
03. Paradise
04. Cover Girl
05. 1/3
06. Tic Toc
07. Julia
08. Because (Sungkyu Solo)
09. Time
10. Amazing
11. Crying (Infinite H) (feat. Baby Soul)
12. Real Story
13. Be Mine (Remix ver.)
Source: allkpop
23 September:
Rising boy group INFINITE hinted at their upcoming Japanese debut earlier this month, and now they’ve confirmed a release date!
According to Japan’s Oricon News on September 24th, INFINITE performed at the Yokohama Blitz the day before, where they announced that their debut Japanese single would be “BTD“. The boys then revealed that it would be released on November 19th.
The upcoming single will contain a total of four songs, including the Japanese versions of “BTD (Before the Dawn)”, from their 2nd mini-album, ‘Evolution‘, and “Can U Smile“, from their 3rd single, ‘Inspirit‘.
Check back with allkpop for more updates on INFINITE’s upcoming Japanese debut!
21 September:
INFINITE has enjoyed their strongest success to date with their first album, “Over The Top“, and it’s inspired them to release a repackaged version as a thank you gift for their fans.
The boys have been releasing photo teasers over the past few days and today, instead of a photo teaser, they’ve released a video teaser!
Check out the “Paradise” video teaser below!
Source: INFINITE’s official website - allkpop
16 September:
With the end of their “Be Mine” promotions from their 1st official album ‘Over The Top’, INFINITE fans have been eagerly awaiting news of their repackaged album.
On September 15th, the release date of their repackaged album was announced through INFINITE’s official fan cafe.
“Hello.This is INFINITE’s fanclub manager.I have an announcement regarding the good news that INSPIRITs have been waiting for.September 26th, 2011!!!!! INFINITE’s ‘Repackaged Album’ will be released.With its level of completion and musicality, INFINITE’s 1st official album was received well by many!!This repackaged album will contain the original songs that were so loved as well as hot new tracks that are ready to receive good feedback from all of you.INFINITE’s 1st repackaged album was ambitiously prepared during the down time in between busy promotions for “Be Mine”!!If INFINITE showcased a sexy and charismatic masculine image during “BE MINE”, the 7 members will show you a colder and even stronger transformation this time around, so have high expectations!We will strive to receive even more love than the immense amount of love you showed us during the 1st official album.We ask for INSPIRITs’ interest and support.Thank you.”
There’s no let up as INFINITE will be back to promote once more with a new track off their repackaged album, before leaving for Japanese promotions in November. The new track will also be produced by the composing team, Sweetune (Han Jaeho and Kim Seung Soo), the producers behind “Be Mine” andKARA‘s “Step”.
Source: INFINITE’s official fancafe - allkpop11 September:
On September 9th, pictures of Sungjong and Dongwoo surfaced on an internet message board. Showing off their cute poses, the boys gave us a peek at their softer side, which contrasts dramatically with their strong stage image.
Fans commented, “Thanks to you oppas, I think I will spend an enjoyable Chuseok”, “The couple hanboks are so pretty”, and “I think I’m going to melt from that heart”.
Source + Photos: Herald - allkpop9 September:
Last week, INFINITE grabbed their very first #1 win through Mnet‘s ‘M! Countdown‘, and were finally allowed to move into a new dorm!
A source close to INFINITE revealed to OSEN that “The current dorm has already been put up on the market. The new dorm that they’ll move into is a new apartment. I found it was quite nice when I went to check it out.” The source also revealed that the members were incredibly excited over this long-awaited move, and couldn’t hold back their glee.
After securing 1st place two weeks in a row on ‘M! Countdown’, INFINITE experienced a boost in star power and have been labeled as the new idol group to be watched. They’ve been receiving an unceasing flow of requests to appear on music shows, as well as various broadcast programs.
INFINITE’s old dorm is famous amongst fans as an old two-story house located in Manwondong. Described to be an old and shabby place, the boys have been calling it ‘home’ since their trainee days. The members even had to share one bathroom between them.
The group had previously revealed, “If the members are talking inside the house, all the fans outside can hear what they’re talking about as well.”
INFINITE’s management, Woollim Entertainment, had promised the members a new dorm if they were able to secure a 1st place win on a music program, which added fuel to their burning desire to succeed.
Congratulations, boys!
4 September:
After working tirelessly to attain their place in the sun, INFINITE finally secured their first music program win on September 1st through Mnet‘s ‘M! Countdown‘. Experiencing a sudden surge of interest, the group decided that now was the right time to announce their plans of officially expanding into Japan.
INFINITE’s management told Star News on the 4th, “Even though promotions have not yet begun, the current reaction in Japan is positive,” and expressed their confidence by stating,“In the later half of this year with promotions going on in both Korea and Japan, INFINITE will be able to establish a color unique to them.”
INFINITE have already started to segue into Japan thanks to member L, who participated in the popular Japanese drama, ‘Jiu’. The drama has been recording high viewer ratings as well as extensive media coverage from Japan — the achievement is all the more noteworthy because the drama airs during the late Friday night time slot.
INFINITE plans to reveal the Japanese version of “BTD” this coming November, and are determined to secure their place as the next generation of Hallyu stars.
The positive atmosphere that surrounds the group at the moment seems to bode well for the good things awaiting them. The members shared their thoughts about their emotional 1st win while shedding tears.
Leader Sung Gyu was overcome with emotion stating, “Being more tense than I had ever been in my whole life, I couldn’t think”.
Woo Hyun commented, “I couldn’t believe that this moment was the first 1st place of my life. I had blanked out to the point that I didn’t even realize tears were coming out of my eyes”. Sung Jong added,“I wasn’t sure whether it was reality or a dream. All the difficult times from the past scanned through my head. This win had a especially big meaning being that it was our 1st win with our 1st album after 1 year of debut. I’m thankful to the fans”.
The song that won them the award, “Be Mine“, is an intense synth-pop dance song produced bySweetune (made up of Han Jae Ho and Kim Seung Soo), the brains behind KARA’s hit songs.
Stay tuned to allkpop for more updates on INFINITE’s upcoming Japanese advancement!
2 September:
Member Sung Yeol gushed, “To our INFINITE Inspirits, I love you. President of Woollim, I love you. To our parents who gave birth to the 7 of us, I love you. Sweetune family, I love you. To all the staff, I love you.”
Woo Hyun also wrote, “To our loveable INFINITE members and Inspirits, whom I’m so happy to have been with, I’ll take care of you until the end ♥” (quoting a line from their hit song, “Be Mine”). Woo Hyun also uploaded a picture taken with the other members to commemorate this long-sought win.
Hoya chimed in with a short, but sweet message, “Inspirits, thank you”.
In addition to expressing his gratitude towards their choreographer, stylist, and vocal instructor, LeaderSung Gyu added, “Inspirits, you know even if I don’t say it, right? I love you, my people,” saying what he was not able to say on stage.
Although they made their debut with “Come Back” last June, and followed up with hits like “She’s Back,” “BTD,” and “Nothing’s Over,” INFINITE hasn’t scored a single #1 win on music programs. Both their personal fans and K-Pop enthusiasts have watched over their growth, and recognized that these boys possessed a talent that unfortunately got swept under the rug every time.
Thanks to their persistence, however, INFINITE was finally able to clinch 1st place on a music program, just one year after their debut.
18 August:
On August 17th, INFINITE finally held their official fanclub inauguration for ‘Inspirits‘ at the Dom Art Hall in Neungdong Children’s Park!
The boys not only performed their hit tracks, but they also engaged in honest talk sessions with their fans.
Leader Sunggyu began by saying, “We’re all so moved to have an official fanclub just a year into our debut. We’ll be promoting in Japan in October, so we hope to win #1 on a music program before then. It was because of all of our fans that we were able to grow and improve this much. We’re all so proud to have such a strong support base, so please keep looking forward to our growth.”
Hosted by MC Park Kyung Lim, the boys also sat down for a round of questions. When asked about their ideal types, member L replied with a shy smile, “I actually have an ideal type in one of the girl groups currently promoting today. A hint is that she’s in a five member girl group. They also won #1.”
Once fans began to show their discontent with his answer, so he quickly added, “But of course, my love is all of my fans.”
INFINITE went on to perform “Be Mine“, “Before the Dawn“, “Come Back“, girl group parodies, and individual stages consisting of raps and ballads. Since it’s their first ever fanclub event, the boys touched their fans by continually thanking them for their support.
14 August:
Woollim Entertainment revealed, “There were over 2,000 seats available for the event, all of which had sold out just one minute after ticket sales opened. We are currently receiving many requests for additional tickets from fans who weren’t able to catch them the first time. We are very thankful for the interest.”
At the ceremony, the boys will be performing their hit tracks as well as special individual stages prepared beforehand. The ceremony will take place on August 17th.
11 August:
The boys of INFINITE recently returned to the music scene with a masculine transformation for “Be Mine“.
After a successful run of promotions and performances, Woollim Entertainment has decided to release a dance practice video for “Be Mine”, check it out below!
10 August:
On August 9th, INFINITE guested on “Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time” radio for its summer special corner called, ‘I Need a Best Friend‘. During a segment where the INFINITE members talked about their friendship index, Choi Hwa Jung asked, “If you were to choose between 4minute’s HyunA and f(x)’s Krystal, which one?” Surprisingly, five out of the seven members chose Krystal.
When asked for a reason, the five members replied, “We like HyunA too, but Krystal’s stage manners are good.” On the other hand, Sung Jong, who picked HyunA, danced to “Bubble Pop!” right on the spot and caused everyone in the studio to laugh.
Additionally, INFINITE received an overwhelming turnout during their fans’ support message corner, and member Nam Woo Hyun revealed his abs through the visible radio camera.
1 August:
After sweeping the daily music charts with their official comeback album, ‘Over the Top‘, INFINITE is proving to be a formidable force in this month’s rush of comebacks, as they’ve also topped Hanteo’s weekly album sales!
The boys had experienced much difficulty during the printing process of their album, as well as had their teaser leaked, so clearing out 20,000 sales immediately after its release is all that more meaningful.
The album is still going strong, as it has a history of ranking first on online portal sites, live sales charts, and now to add to the list, weekly charts. Woollim Entertainment said, “This first album is the product of INFINITE’s sweats and efforts. We’re glad that their hard work has been properly delivered to their fans. We promise INFINITE will continue to work hard to improve.”
Source: OSEN via Naver - allkpop
The boys of INFINITE returned two weeks ago with a masculine transformation for “Be Mine“.
After a successful two week run of promotions and performances, Woollim entertainment has decided to release a dance version MV of “Be Mine”, check it out below!
23 July:
Just days into the release of INFINITE’s first official album, ‘Over the Top‘, the boys are not only sweeping the charts, but album sales as well.
They’ve ranked first on various digital music charts, but perhaps the most special feat is ranking first on music analyst site Hanteo’s real time chart, for achieving top album sales. Especially considering the rush of comebacks and debuts this month, the boys and the fans are ecstatic over this news.
The album has been garnering considerable attention from experts, as Noh Jun Young, a music critic, praised, “INFINITE has definitely made a place for themselves in the music industry with a music and performance style all their own. INFINITE will soon become one of the leaders in creating K-Pop history.”
Fans commented, “Let’s make a daebak!”, “The best album, totally worth it to have”, and “I become more surprised the more I listen.”
Source: Naeil News via Nate via allkpop20 July:
Earlier, we reported that INFINITE suffered a frustrating setback when they discovered a print error in their first batch of albums, forcing them to trash 30,000 units. However, that didn’t force them to change the release date as INFINITE’s 1st album, “OVER THE TOP” was officially released on July 21st.
INFINITE has prepared 10 songs and they all sound amazing. Check out some of the select tracks below and remember to support them by purchasing the music.
After dropping their teaser for “Be Mine” earlier in the week, the boys of INFINITE are finally back with the release of the MV!
The boys have undergone a masculine transformation since their last promotion cycle with “Nothing’s Over”. Do you prefer this look? Judge, by checking out the MV below!
19 July:
Earlier, we reported that INFINITE suffered a frustrating setback when they discovered a print error in their first batch of albums, forcing them to trash 30,000 units.
No word has been revealed on whether or not the boys will be able to stick to their scheduled release date of July 21st, so for now, fans can find a little relief in this official album preview, uploaded throughWoolim Entertainment’s official YouTube channel.
INFINITE has prepared 10 songs, and so far, they sound pretty promising.
Check out the translated track list and preview below!
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01. “Intro – Over the Top”
02. “Be Mine”
03. “One Third”
04. “Tic Toc”
05. “Julia”
06. “Because”
07. “Time”
08. “Amazing”
09. “Crying”
10. “Real Story”
02. “Be Mine”
03. “One Third”
04. “Tic Toc”
05. “Julia”
06. “Because”
07. “Time”
08. “Amazing”
09. “Crying”
10. “Real Story”
Known to be the ‘Formation Dancing Terminators‘, the boys left their spectators in awe with their knife-sharp choreography. INFINITE performed a total of ten songs throughout their showcase.
Not only did they exhibit their powerful, charismatic sides on stage, but they also showed their usual cute and friendly personalities. INFINITE demonstrated to their Japanese fans they are fully capable of being the next generation’s leaders of the Hallyu wave through their fine-tuned music, choreography, outfits and stage composition.
All seven members expressed great enthusiasm in their answers during the showcase’s Q&A session to make it as fun as possible for their fans, which impressed even the Japanese staff.
INFINTE also completed another sold-out showcase on the 19th at the Tokyo ZEPP, where they showed an even more upgraded stage to complement the larger crowd.
Fans expressed, “They’re a jackpot even in Japan!”, “This is very heartwarming to hear”, and “I’m happy that they’re receiving all this interest”, “You guys are Hallyu stars now too!”
17 July:
INFINITE experienced an unexpected hiccup in their comeback plans, as it’s being reported that they were forced to trash 30,000 copies of their upcoming album due to a printing error.
Fans are highly anticipating the group’s first official album, and are worried that the error will cause a delay in their return.
Woollim Entertainment stated, “INFINITE has poured everything into this album, and so we decided to discard all of the incorrectly printed units in order to release only what we can consider to be perfect. We’re doing our best to keep everything on schedule, but nothing is clear at the moment. We will do everything we can to have the album released on July 21st.”
INFINITE are currently busy with showcases in Japan, and plans to take on both domestic and international schedules simultaneously.
15 July:
Earlier in the week, the boys of INFINITE announced that they’ll be making their comeback this month! Along with this information, they also revealed the jacket photo for their first official album, showing off the masculine transformation they’ve made since their last promotion cycle with “Nothing’s Over”. Now, a video teaser for their comeback has been revealed!
The teaser is titled “Be Mine” and looks pretty hot. Check out the teaser below!
Source: allkpop
10 July:
On July 10th, the group revealed a new album jacket photo for their first official album, showing off the masculine transformation they’ve made since their last promotion cycle with “Nothing’s Over”.
Wearing suits of different patterns, the boys are seen with new hair styles that exude a sexier look in comparison to the ‘pretty boys next door’ image they’ve had going on for a while.
A representative of Woollim explained, “Through this album, we hope to show not only INFINITE’s musical side, but their visual and performance spectrum as well. This album jacket photo is the first step to that change, so please look forward to it.”
Their album is scheduled for release mid-July.
10 June:
Today, INFINITE is celebrating their one year anniversary!
The boys celebrated the event with a one hour-long radio program on their official homepage, which was broadcast live from their dorm. Shedding their charismatic images, the members touched the hearts of their fans by showing an honest side to themselves.
Some of the topics the boys covered included behind the scenes stories about their debut, hidden secrets, and even fun games where they were asked to choose a member that became the most handsome, and the one that makes the most live broadcast mistakes.
INFINITE finished the heart warming show by performing their recent hit, “Nothing’s Over“, but with a twist in the lyrics. The boys sang, “You can’t cheat on us~”, and asked fans to remain with them through thick and thin.
Fans commented back, “Thank you for doing this radio for us”, “You guys were all so friendly, please do it again!”, “10 years, 20 years, we’ll be with you forever”, and “We won’t cheat on you, we’ll be waiting for you patiently.”
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The boys will be holding their Japanese debut this July and will be beginning their promotions in South East Asia soon after.
Through a new video, the boys also announced that they would be opening their official fanclub, INSPIRITS, in celebration of their first anniversary.
Source + Photos: TV Daily via Nate via allkpop
17 Mei:
INFINITE members recently celebrated ‘Coming-of-Age Day’ in Korea and posed for a picture together.
On May 16th, Hoya, Woohyun, and Sungyeol celebrated the fact that they turned 20 years old this year with roses and a cake.
Netizens commented, “We will anticipate your twenties even more” and “INFINITE over flowers“.
Aside from the three members, SNSD’s Seohyun, KARA’s Hara and Nicole, 2NE1’s CL, CNBLUE’sJungshin and Minhyuk, SHINee’s Minho and Key, and 2AM’s Jinwoon all became of age this year.
Fans can expect INFINITE to shed their boyish image in favor of a more mature one, as all the members (besides L and Sungjong) are in their 20’s now.
29 Maret:On March 29th, INFINITE released a rehearsal video featuring the full choreography for “Nothing’s Over.”
Though they were wearing casual streetwear, the boys managed to deliver a romantic transformation because of their three point dances: the ‘fussy dance,’ ’seal dance,’ and the ‘back-side set.’
Despite encountering some setbacks with leaks of their digital songs and first practice video, the boys knew that they could garner a wide fanbase with their strong performances and charisma. Indeed, their rehearsal video alone managed to crash their homepage due to explosive netizen interest.
Without further ado, check out take #2 of “Nothing’s Over”!
The video includes snippets of the members’ mini-interviews, and snaps footage of the boys fooling around. You can also see the boys being sprayed with water in the cold weather while they perform their choreography. Catch the behind-the-scenes action below.
Source: allkpop
17 Maret: The boys of INFINITE are back, and this time, they’re prepared to sweep you off your feet with a sweet, romantic look!
INFINITE donned a dark image for their “Before The Dawn” promotions, but they’ve decided to ditch the black and metallics for light, pastel hues. The guys definitely impressed with their 180-degree transformation, and we can’t wait to see what their comeback stages will be like this week!
Check out their adorable MV below!
Source: allkpop
15 Maret On March 13th, INFINITE guested on KBS 2TV’s “Gag Concert – Super Star KBS” and showed off their gag skills by performing a trot version of their hit track, “Before the Dawn“.
INFINITE’s new single album was recently leaked before the official release, causing their management company Woollim Entertainment to go into distress.
Woollim Entertainment expressed, “On the new single album, the title song ‘Nothing’s Over‘ and three other songs were leaked on an illegal site.”
INFINITE originally had planned to release their album on March 17th, and couldn’t hide their embarrassment due to the leak. Woolim Entertainment continued, “The musicians put so much heart and sweat into an album, and the leak makes them feel like the hard work was stolen from them. We are going to find the initial culprit and handle this situation very seriously.”
On the other hand, INFINITE unleashed their new single album “Inspirit” today, and they are planning to release the music video for “Nothing’s Over”.
Over the course of the past week, INFINITE has been teasing fans with glimpses at their impending comeback with the release of the album jacket photos as well as a music video teaser for their title track‘Nothing’s Over’. Well, now the wait is finally over as INFINITE’s 3rd singles album, “Inspirit” has been released.
As we patiently wait for the release of the MV for Nothing’s Over, you can check out the tracks from Inspirit below. Also remember to support the group by purchasing the music.
Source: allkpop
The group instantly dominated internet search rankings moments after its broadcast, as amused viewers commented about how they enjoyed seeing INFINITE shed their ultra-masculine images for a fun and bright one. The boys ended their performance with a message that read, “Illegal downloading NO.”
Viewers commented, “Even when they’re not being charismatic, they still look cool,” and “I love the trot version of BTD!”
Check it out below!
INFINITE is currently preparing for the release of their third single album, “Inspirit,” on March 17th.
Over the course of the past week, INFINITE has been teasing fans with glimpses at their impending comeback with the release of the album jacket photos as well as a music video teaser. Yesterday, they released a brief teaser on SBS’s Inkigayo and now they’ve released another teaser on Woollim Entertainment’s official youtube channel.
This teaser focuses on the date of March 17th, which is the date of their comeback. The teaser also shows the support of fellow boy group members BEAST / B2ST and MBLAQ, check it out below.
Source: allkpop
8 Maret: 
Shedding their dark “Before the Dawn” concept, the boys went with a playful and romantic look to coincide with the upcoming spring season. The boys promised to be experiment more with the color palette for their next round of promotions.
Fans commented, “They all look so cute,” “Totally unexpected, but they’re all looking lovely,” and “I can’t wait for the album!”
Their single album will contain a total of three tracks, including their title track, “Nothing’s Over“, and will be released on March 17th.
Source + Photos: Newsen via Daum, Asia Economy via Daum via allkpop
Out of the seven members of INFINITE, five got accepted into the same college.
On March 7th, Daekyung University announced that INFINITE’s Sungkyu, L, Sungyeol, Hoya, and Dongwoo were accepted to the university’s music department, entering as part of the class of 2011.
The idol group recently wrapped up their promotions for “BTD (Before the Dawn)“, and are currently preparing for their second title song promotion.
Source: Newsen via Nate via allkpop
6 Maret:
Although they’ve yet to officially debut, the group is already garnering favorable signs of success, as their singles “TO-RA-WA” and “She’s Back” ranked first on music.jp’s ringtone charts.
On March 6th, representatives of Woollim Entertainment spoke with Star News and revealed, “They haven’t begun promotions yet, but interest from both Japanese music representatives and fans remains high. One major record store chain has a separate corner made specifically for INFINITE.”
Since their official Japanese album has yet to be released, the group is utilizing Japan’s CD rental system to promote their music. CD rentals are a widespread promotional tactic used by Japanese artists, but INFINITE is the first Korean artist to make use of it. The group aims to spread awareness about their music to both fans and music aficionados alike, particularly since they’ll also be holding their debut Japanese showcase next month.
Woollim continued, “Their modern, pop-style music must’ve worked with the Japanese fans. We decided that we would rather they judge INFINITE through their music [as opposed to other qualities], so we prioritized a rental promotion before their official album release.”
With the Japanese releases of “BTD” and “Hysterie“, INFINITE will be promoting through various showcases and music programs starting April 2nd.
Source + Photos: Star News via Daum via allkpop
21 Februari:
Considering the overall level of perfection found in their comeback track, “Before the Dawn“, one would assume that the song would do better on the charts. In an interview with TV Daily, the reporter joked to INFINITE that “the song would have won #1 on music programs if it was performed by another popular artist.”
INFINITE coolly replied, “We talk about that a lot too. It’s been six months since our debut, and our comeback album’s been released now for a little over a month. Winning #1 is something our CEO must worry over (laughter). All we have to do is focus on the stage. We’ve certainly grown a lot in our mentality, and even matured from boys into men. There’s still some disappointment left, but whenever we feel that, we try to go back to how we felt when we first debuted.”
It’s unusual for rookie groups to carry personal cell phones, but the INFINITE members all own one. They explained, “Each of the members have a different style. It’s harder to control us without cell phones. We once got them taken away for three days, but they eventually gave them back.”
In order to give them that extra push in public recognition, the members were asked to describe a personal charm about themselves.
Leader Sungkyu is known as ‘Honey Sungkyu’, a nickname bestowed upon him by his fans to describe his honey-sweet voice. Woohyun is ‘bolmae‘, a Korean slang term that usually means ‘a person who is more charming by the day‘. In Woohyun’s case, however, the meaning was changed to ‘a person you want to hit more and more by the day‘. Woohyun explained, “You have to see me at least four times to really get a feel of who I am.”
Dongwoo is ‘Smile Man’ for his wide smile, which may be surprising for some since he’s known for his cold, expressionless features. All that changes when he grins, and he’s said to look quite innocent and sincere. Hoya, who’s known as the powerful rapper of the group, is ‘all man,’ meaning he looks like a man through and through.
Sungyeol nicknamed himself as ‘elementary boy’, as the members confirmed, “He talks and acts like a little kid.”
L is known as the quiet one, but but melts fans whenever he smiles with his eyes, which earned him the nickname ‘cold city man.’ Maknae Sungjong is unmistakably known as ’beautiful man.’ But being beautiful doesn’t mean that he’s shallow; the members joked that he was kind-hearted enough to make friends with even ghosts.
The boys of INFINITE concluded, “The charm of INFINITE is that each of the seven members have their own clear and unique tastes. But we’re also like a combined set of presents. If you fall for one member, we’re sure you’ll fall for the rest of us. It’d be so nice if fans fought over who they liked more (laughter). If we continue to think preciously of our fans and work hard to improve ourselves, maybe someday people will remember us.”
Source + Photos: TV Daily via Daum via allkpop
3 Februari:
Sebagai bagian dari promosi comeback ’Before The Dawn‘, INFINITE mengeluarkan rehearsal video INFINITE bustin’ the moves untuk ‘Hysterie’.
21 Januari:
INFINITE comeback bulan ini dengan ‘Before The Dawn’ dan Woollim Entertainment mengeluarkan nama official fan club. Perusahaan mengadakan poling simple untuk nama “Inspirit (인스피릿)” dan dengan voting 70% mengatakan iya, mereka memutuskan menggunakannya sebagai official name.
Hello. It’s Woollim Ent.Setelah merilis music video dan dance rehearsal clips untuk “Before the Dawn“, Woolim Entertainment mengeluarkan ‘dance version’ INFINITE comeback MV.
Infinite’s official fanclub name has finally been picked and we are informing all of you.
Through the ‘yes or no’ voting, ‘Inspirit (인스피릿)’ passed over with 70% and was selected as the official fanclub name.
Thank you.”
The scorpion dance menampilkan members dalam lingkaran dengan legs up seperti spit venom. So sit back and enjoy their dance choreography!
7 Januari:
Woolim Entertainment, menyatakan “We’re searching for a solution. We expect that it’ll all be resolved as we don’t believe that the content is damaging to minors.”
INFINITE mengadakan showcase untuk mini album keduanya, “EVOLUTION,” di Seoul CGV tgl 6. Mereka mendiskusikan tentang rencana debut di Jepang, “We’re planning to enter Japan within this year. Japanese is a language we’ve been learning since our trainee days.”
Mereka berencana merilis lagu “Come Back to Me” dan “She’s Back” di Jepang bulan ini, yang akan diikuti denagn fan meeting bulan April.
“All of the members lost weight to exude a sharper image. We’ve gone through a mature image transformation compared to our first album. The rebellious feel is a lot stronger now.”
Mengenai mini album mereka, “Fans will be able to hear how much our voices have improved. It’s a meaningful album in that all of us participated in the rap making and whatnot. We tried our best to not let anything slip by us.” Dan rencana akan datang untuk debut akting “We’d rather focus on our music careers right now.”
“Since this is our second promotion cycle, we’ll be working hard to show off more music and meet more fans.”
Check it out the MV
INFINITE kembali dengan mini album kedua, “EVOLUTION,” setelah sukses sebagi grup baru tahun lalu.
Lagu mereka, “Before the Dawn,” co-produced oleh Han Jae Ho dan Kim Seung Su (dari KARA “Mister,” “Pretty Girl,” dan Rainbow “A”). Dengan lirik yang membuat hati meleleh, instrumen akustik dan elektrik untuk membuat efek dramatik.
MV untuk lagu tersebut dengan directed Hwang Sua, yang sebelumnya bekerja dengan Brown Eyed Girls‘ “Abracadabra” dan IU “Good Day.” Adegan menampilkan blockbuster-like action scenes dengan koreografi yang impresif.
5 Januari:
Foto grup ini menunjukkan transformasi masing-masing member.
Agensi mereka, Woollim Entertainment, menyatakan, “We focused the photo around expressing each of the different charms between the seven members.”
INFINITE akan merilis digital album mereka pada 6 Januari, diikuti dengan rilis showcase event.
3 Januari:
INFINITE telah merilis preview video individual tracks dari mini-album kedua mereka, “Evolution“.
Preview video menampilkan cuplikan 15 detik dari 6 lagu yang terdapat dalam album mereka, bersama dengan ‘evolution’ member dalam kemampuan musik dan image.
Agensi mereka, Woollim Entertainment, menyatakan, “We’ve worked hard on every song to ensure that each track included has the potential to become a title track.”
INFINITE akan comeback 6 Januari di Seoul CGV.
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