I'MIN (Korean: 아임인; Japanese: アイムイン; also stylized as i'min) is a 6-members South Korean girl group under NIC Entertainment. Formed through the survival show NEXT IN CLASS, as 7, they made their debut on May 13, 2024, with their first mini album This is I.
History[]
Pre-Debut:[]
Prior to the show Yeju, Hyerim, Minhee and Suhyeon were part of KAXX Media's now-canceled new girl group. Gyeoul was a IOE Entertainment trainee and was featured on their I SHOW EVERYTHING video. Rumina was a contestant on the survival show Planetary Girls: The New Saga. Elanor was a QUARTEZ Label trainee.
On September 1, 2023, SLEN Network released the first teaser for their up-coming original survival show NEXT IN CLASS. The show's premise is to create the leaders of the next generation for the K-Pop scene with trainees who are considered all-rounders selected from a pool of over 11.000 trainees. The final group would make their debut under a newly established agency that would be revealed sometime throughout the show. The difference between this show and other survival shows is that nobody will be eliminated until the finale where the final debutants will be revealed.
Debut:[]
NEXT IN CLASS premiered on November 1, 2023. On the finale of the show, aired on January 3, 2024. The final line-up was announced. Starting with the group name I'MIN, with the meaning that the girls made it and are awaiting a new beginning. Shortly after the group name reveal the members were revealed with Hyerim ranking 7th, Minhee ranking 6th, Gyeoul ranking 5th, Yeju ranking 4th, Rumina ranking 3rd, Elanor ranking 2nd and Suhyeon ranking 1st. A final stage performance followed the formation of the group. Shortly after the show was over the official SNS accounts were opened.
After a few days, the managing agency NIC Entertainment, revealed that I'MIN would make their awaited debut sometime in 2024, details have yet to be revealed.
On April 22, 2024, NIC Entertainment announced that I'MIN will make their awaited debut on May 13, 2024, with their first mini album This is I.
2024-present:[]
On October 7, 2024, NIC Entertainment announced that I'MIN will make their first comeback with their second mini album I'm Not Lonely. The mini would be released on November 1, 2024.
On January 24, 2025, NIC Entertainment announced that Minhee would be leaving the group and the agency, they announced that I'MIN would continue promotions as a 6-piece.
On April 19, 2025, NIC Entertainment announced that I'MIN would be making a comeback, the first after Minhee's departure on May 12, 2025, with their third mini album Reincarnation.
Members[]
| Rank | Name | Position(s) | Color | Year(s) Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Yeju (예주; イェジュ) | Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist | True Lavender | 2024-Present |
| 2 | Elanor (엘레노어; エレノア) | Lead Vocalist, Face Of The Group, Visual | Burning Oranges | 2024-Present |
| 7 | Hyerim (혜림; ヘリム) | Main Rapper, Dancer, Sub-Vocalist | Purple Rose | 2024-Present |
| 5 | Gyeoul (겨울; キョウル) | Main Dancer, Vocalist, Sub-Rapper | Green Grass | 2024-Present |
| 1 | Suhyeon (수현; スヒョン) | Center, Visual, Lead Dancer, Vocalist | Crimson Eyes | 2024-Present |
| 3 | Rumina (루미나; ルミナ) | Main Vocalist, Maknae | Banana Bread | 2024-Present |
| Former members | ||||
| 6 | Minhee (민희; ミンヒ) | Leader, Main Vocalist | Peach Blush | 2024-2025 |
Discography[]
Mini Albums[]
- This is I (2024)
- I'm Not Lonely (2024)
- Reincarnation (2025)