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Formed by Mnet’s “Produce 101,” I.O.I united 11 talented idols — Im Na-young, Kim Chung-ha, Kim Se-jeong, Jung Chae-yeon, Zhou Jieqiong, Kim So-hye, Yoo Yeon-jung, Choi Yoo-jung, Kang Mi-na, Kim Do-yeon, and Jeon So-mi — debuting on May 4th, 2016.
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Their debut mini album, “Chrysalis,” featured the lead single “Dream Girls,” followed by the stellar success of their second mini album “miss me?” with its hit track “Very Very Very”. I.O.I’s emotional final single “Downpour,” released on January 18th, 2017, topped music charts, marking their disbandment after their last concert “I.O.I Time Slip” on January 31st, which left fans in tears.
Post-disbandment, the members rejoined their original or new groups, promoting independently as DIA’s Jung Chae-yeon, WJSN’s Yoo Yeon-jung, gugudan’s Kim Se-jeong and Kang Mi-na, Pristin’s Lim Na-young and Zhou Jieqiong, and Weki Meki’s Choi Yoo-jung and Kim Do-yeon.
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However, following successive disbandments of Pristin, gugudan, and DIA between 2019-2022, and a period of inactivity from Weki Meki after their 2021 “Siesta” promotion, Weki Meki has finally announced their own disbandment. Their digital single “CoinciDestiny,” set to release on June 12th, will be their last.
WJSN, meanwhile, renewed their contracts in March 2023, keeping I.O.I’s spirit alive as the only group with former I.O.I talent still active. Fans hope for an eventual I.O.I reunion despite the continued disbandment of related groups.
FAQ Section
When did I.O.I officially debut?
I.O.I made their official debut on May 4, 2016.
What was the name of I.O.I’s last single?
The last single released by I.O.I was “Downpour,” which quickly climbed to No.1 on music charts upon release.
Which groups did the I.O.I members join post-disbandment?
Members of I.O.I joined various groups such as DIA, WJSN, gugudan, Pristin, and Weki Meki.
Which group with former I.O.I members is still active?
As of the latest information, WJSN is the only group with former I.O.I members that remains active.
Has there been any talk of an I.O.I reunion?
Although fans have been hoping for a reunion, there hasn’t been any official announcement regarding an I.O.I reunion.
When did Weki Meki announce their disbandment?
Weki Meki announced their disbandment leading up to the release of their final digital single “CoinciDestiny” which is scheduled to come out on June 12th.