Infinite H

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Infinite H
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Infinite H in Yongsan, February 2015
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2013–2017
Labels
Spinoff of
Past members
Website Infinite H

Infinite H (Korean : 인피니트H) was the first official sub-unit of South Korean boy band Infinite formed under Woollim Entertainment in 2013. The sub-group consisted of Infinite member Dongwoo and ex-Infinite member Hoya. The sub-unit debuted with their mini album titled Fly High in January 2013. [1]

Contents

History

2012: Pre-debut

Prior to their debut as a subgroup, the duo had performed new songs such as "Crying" and "You Look Good" during Infinite's concerts and had already received much attention. Although they had been releasing new songs during concerts, Woollim Entertainment only announced that they will be promoting as a sub-unit in 2013 after finishing up with Infinite's activities in Japan. [2] They also performed, "Without You", a song from their debut album at the “Infinite Concert That Summer” on August 8, 2012. On December 20, 2012, they performed for the first time as a duo on M Countdown for a special stage.

2013–14: Debut with Fly High

On January 11, 2013, their debut EP Fly High was officially released. The duo started promotions for the album on January 10, 2013, on M! Countdown.

On February 28 and March 1, 2014, during Infinite's encore concert, "One Great Step Returns", Infinite H performed their new song Alone, which written by them. [3] The song was later added to Infinite's second full album, Season 2 . [4]

2015-2017: Fly Again and Hoya's Departure

On January 26, 2015, their made comeback after two-years with released their second EP, Fly Again . [5] They also held a press conference and a showcase on the same day at AX Korea, in Seoul. [6] [7] Promotions for the album started on January 31, on M Countdown.

In August 2017, Hoya left Infinite and Infinite H. The future of Infinite H remains in doubt.

Members

Discography

Albums

Mini-albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[9]
Fly High 2
Fly Again
  • Released: January 26, 2015
  • Label: Woollim Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
1

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[9]
KOR
Billboard
JPN
Billboard
"Special Girl"
(featuring Bumkey)
20135611Fly High
"Pretty" (예뻐)20152--Fly Again

Other charted songs

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
Gaon

[9]
KOR
Billboard
"Victorious Way"201359-Fly High
"Without U" (니가 없을 때;Niga Eopseul Ttae)2222
"I Can't" (못해;Mothae)29-
"Fly High"
(featuring Baby Soul)
50-
"Fly Again"
(featuring DJ IT)
201558-Fly Again
"Go Nowhere" (어디 안 가;Eodi An Ga)
(featuring Yang Da-il)
30-
"Bump It" (부딪쳐;Buditchyeo)
(featuring Sujeong of Lovelyz)
27-
"Sorry, I'm Busy" (바빠서 Sorry;Bappaseo Sorry)
(featuring Swings and Champagne of Champagne & Candle)
33-
"Jekyll & Hyde" (지킬 앤 하이드)
(featuring Taewan)
35-
"Crazy" (니가 미치지 않고서야;Niga Michiji Ankoseoya)
(featuring Sanchez of Phantom)
32-

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleNetwork
2015Infinite H Self Story Naver Starcast

Awards and nominations

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