Into1 Explained

Into1
Origin:China
Years Active:2021–2023
Label:Wajijiwa
Past Members:

Into1 (pronounced as Into One) was a multi-national Chinese boy group, formed through the 2021 reality show Produce Camp 2021 (Chuang 2021) on Tencent Video. The group consists of eleven members: Liu Yu, Santa, Rikimaru, Mika, Nine, Lin Mo, Bo Yuan, Zhang Jiayuan, Patrick, Zhou Keyu, Liu Zhang.[1] [2] [3]

The group officially disbanded on April 24, 2023, after expiration of their contract.

History

Pre-debut

Before Produce Camp 2021 began, all of the members of Into1 were previously active in the entertainment industry. Liu Yu debuted as an actor in the 2020 series "Dear Herbal Lord" and in 2018, participated in iQiyi’s national cultural talent contest, The Chinese Youth, placing 2nd. Bo Yuan is a member of the Chinese boy group 'ZERO-G' and was a contestant on Youth With You (season 1). Rikimaru and Santa are members of the Japanese-Chinese boy group 'WARPs Up'. Mika is a member of the Japanese boy group 'INTERSECTION'. Patrick made his acting debut in the Thai GMMTV series .[4] Nine made his acting debut in the Thai series 2 Moons 2: The Series as well as became a member of the Thai boy project group 'OXQ'. Lin Mo is a member of the Chinese boy group 'YiAn Music Club'. Zhou Keyu is a member of 'BEST' as well as made his acting debut in 'Remember that Boy'. Zhang Jiayuan is a member of 'Galaxy Band'. Liu Zhang was a contestant on 'Rap for Youth'.

2021-2023: Produce Camp 2021, and The Storm Center

Into1 was formed through the reality television show Chuang 2021 aired from February 17 to April 24, 2021. On the live broadcast of the finale, it was announced that Liu Yu placed first, followed by Santa, Rikimaru, Mika, Nine, Lin Mo, Bo Yuan, Zhang Jiayuan, Patrick, Zhou Keyu and Liu Zhang respectively.[5]

The group officially debuted on the final episode of Produce Camp 2021 on April 24, 2021, and is expected to promote for around 2 years with the management rights handled by Wajijiwa Entertainment.

From May to June 2021, the group started active promotion and performed stages at various music festivals. On July 15, 2021, the group released its first EP, The Storm Center, with the lead single "Into The Fire". The group also announced the group's two-year development plan, named "Into1's Wonderland".

The group officially disbanded on April 24, 2023, after expiration of their contract.

Members

Discography

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsSales
The Storm Center (风暴眼)
  • CHN: 300,000+[6]
Go Further (万里)
  • Released: December 17, 2021
  • Label: Tencent
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Into The Clouds (冲天志)
  • Released: July 12, 2022
  • Label: Tencent
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

TitleYearPeak
(TME Uni Chart)
CHNScore
-"INTO1"2021
"Chuang To-Gather, Go"
"The Storm Center"
"Into the Fire"
"Born To Fly"2022
"Dancing On The Moon"
"Grown Up"2023

Promotional Singles

TitleYearPeak
(TME Uni Chart)
CHNScore
-"Echoes of Ancient Shu"
Promotional song for Sanxingdui Cultural Site
2021
"Burning Youth"
Promotional song for military documentary
"New Era, Winter Olympics"
Promotional song for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
2022
"Warm Blood Makes the Ink"
Promotional song for Henan TV New Year Eve Gala
2023

Soundtrack Appearances

Concerts

Standalone Concerts

Concert Tours

Filmography

Reality shows

YearShow TitlesNetworkNotes
2021Produce Camp 2021Tencent, WeTVSurvival show determining Into1 members
Unknown Weekly! Into1Weekly vlog episodes
Lucky Into1Mini weekly variety shows
Int ChannelMini vlog episodes
Into MilesOfficial documentary
2022 All Kinds Of INTO1 To The SeaGroup's variety show
Fresh OneMini weekly variety shows
All Kinds Of INTO1 To The SkyGroup's variety show

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyAwardsResult
202128th Chinese Top Ten Music AwardsNew Trending GroupPotential Newcomers Group
3rd Tencent Music Entertainment AwardsNew Trending Group of the Year
Sina Fashion Style AwardsBest Group of the Year
Sohu Fashion Night Most Popular Group of the Year
IFeng Fashion ChoiceBest Group of the Year
2022Tencent Entertainment White Paper GalaNew Trending Group of the Year
CCTV Dream Chinese Music Singing CenterBest Group
Top 10 New Single of Mid-year
Asian Pop Music AwardsBest Group
InStyle Icon AwardsMost Popular Group of the Year
2022 WeTV AwardsBest Variety Show (Into The Sea)
Best Variety Show (Into The Sky)
Best Variety Show (INTO MILES)
2023Chinese Singing Center Annual MusicMost Popular Group of the Year
Top 10 Golden Songs of the Year
Weibo Music Awards 2022Breakthrough Group of the Year
Weibo Night 2022Weibo Breakthrough Group of the Year

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-04-24. "Chuang 2021" Final Rankings, Group Name is INTO1. Cpop Home.
  2. Web site: 2021-04-24. "CHUANG 2021" Debuts 11 Member International Boy Group, INTO1. 2021-04-24. 38JieJie.
  3. Web site: 2021-04-24. Chuang 2021 Winners: Here Are the Members of Produce Camp 2021's International Boy Group. International Business Times.
  4. Web site: ประวัติ แพทริค INTO1 หรือ แพทริค ณัฐวรรธ์ เด็กไทยสู่บอยแบนด์จีน. October 20, 2022. trueid.net. th.
  5. Web site: June 8, 2019. 冠軍足足贏了第二名2300萬票! 《創造營2019》最終11人名單出爐. Yahoo. zh.
  6. Web site: Total Chinese Music sales - The Storm Center. April 14, 2022.