Imfact

Imfact (Korean: 임팩트, a mixture of I'm Fact and Impact) is a South Korean boy band formed by Star Empire Entertainment in 2016. The group debuted on January 27, 2016, with their single album "Lollipop". The group consists of five members: Jeup, Taeho, Jian, Sang, and Ungjae.

Imfact
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2016 (2016)–present
LabelsStar Empire
Websiteimfact.net
Members
  • Jeup
  • Taeho
  • Jian
  • Sang
  • Ungjae

History

Pre-debut

Sang was spotted by Star Empire Entertainment, when he was three years old.

Prior to debut, Jian worked as a backup dancer for B1A4 and Juniel. Before training under Star Empire Entertainment, Taeho had trained under several other labels such as MBK Entertainment and Happy Face Entertainment.

2016: Debut with Lollipop and Revolt

Imfact released their debut single album Lollipop on January 27, 2016. The single contains four tracks with the title track being "Lollipop", and was produced by the members. The group officially debuted on January 28 on the music program M Countdown.

Their second single album Revolt with the title track "F,S,G Feel so Good" was released on November 11.

2017: Imfactory and The Unit

Imfact announced their 2017 project entitled Imfactory on a launching show on January 7. The project consisted of monthly releases, mini fan meetings and mini concerts.[1] The group released their first monthly song, titled "In The Club", on January 25.

They held their '2017 Imfact Project Imfactory Mini Concert Part 2' on February 25.[2] Their second monthly song "Please Be My First Love" was released on February 27. Their third monthly song "Tension Up" was released on April 5.

On August 24, they were confirmed to join KBS Idol Rebooting Project The Unit.[3] On September 19, Star Empire announced that four members (Jian, Jeup, Taeho and Ungjae) would participate in the show. During the Fourth Mission, Ungjae and his team performed a newly produced song, placed second with “Question”, and got a special video. Jeup finished in the eleventh place in the final round and did not enter the debut team. Ungjae, Taeho and Jian were eliminated before the final round.

2018: The Light and Nanana

In 2018, Imfact made a comeback on April 17 with the digital single "The Light". They performed at the KCON 2018 in Los Angeles, making it their first U.S. performance.[4]

On August 16, the group dropped a music video for their digital single "Nanana". The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Taylor Glasby of Dazed magazine praised "Nanana" for "its hooky title refrain jumps into a deep house chorus, with cranking EDM beats beneath the verses and bridge."[5] Dazed also ranked it at number 13 in its list of the 20 best K-pop songs of 2018.[5]

2019: Only U and World Tour

On January 16, it was confirmed that the boys will make their comeback with a song called Only U on the 24th of that same month.

A day later through their social networks, they released the first teaser photos for their new comeback with a renewed and more mature concept. On January 24, the MV was released for their return and that same day they made their return to the stages in the Mnet program for their first presentation of the year, having a more mature concept. [6]

During 2019, it was announced that the group would be doing their first world tour, visiting countries in Europe, Asia and North America.

2020: Lie and L.L

On April 12 the group revealed through their Twitter and Instagram that they would be returning after a year and three months with their fifth digital single Lie on the 21st of the same month, which touches on the theme that all the promises that are they are at some point a lie, but it does not mean that a parting is a lie.

It was also reported that the group would be releasing their first mini album, which includes the song Lie, with the help of the We X Project on April 28. Said album will be specially produced by the members of the group. [7]

Members
  • Jeup (Korean: 제업)
  • Taeho (태호)
  • Jian (지안)
  • Leesang (이상)
  • Ungjae (웅재)[8]

Discography

Extended plays
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[9]
L.L 14

Single albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[9]
Lollipop 6
Revolt
  • Release: November 11, 2016
  • Label: Star Empire Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 13
Only U
  • Release: January 24, 2019
  • Label: Star Empire Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 44

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[9]
"Lollipop" (롤리팝) 2016 —
  • KOR: 20,928+
 Lollipop
"F,S,G (Feel So Good)" 105
  • KOR: 23,015+
 Revolt
"In The Club" (니가 없어) 2017 112
  • KOR: —
 Non-album single
"Please Be My First Love" (첫사랑을 부탁해) —
  • KOR: —
"Tension Up" (텐션업) —
  • KOR: —
"The Light" (빛나) 2018 —
  • KOR: —
 Only U
"NANANA" (나나나) —
  • KOR: —
"Only U" 2019 —
  • KOR: —
"Lie" 2020 —
  • KOR: —
 L.L
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References
  1. "월간 임팩트=임팩토리, 매월 신곡+미니 콘서트". sports.donga.com (in Korean). January 9, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  2. "임팩트의 '첫사랑을 부탁해'". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). February 15, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  3. "[단독] 임팩트 '더유닛' 출연…'제아 동생 그룹' 명예회복 노린다". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). August 24, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  4. Herman, Tamar (July 9, 2018). "KCON 2018 LA Finalizes Lineup With Dreamcatcher, IMFACT & Mia". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  5. Glasby, Taylor (December 17, 2018). "The 20 best K-pop songs of 2018". dazeddigital.com. Dazed. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  6. Soompi, Soompi (January 17, 2019). "IMFACT Previews Comeback With "Only U" MV Teaser". allkpop.com. Soompi. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  7. Allkpop, Allkpop (April 12, 2020). "IMFACT surprises fans with a release plan for their new mini album". allkpop.com. Allkpop. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  8. [My Name] 임팩트 (1) 지안, 제업 (in Korean). Ten Asia.
  9. "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  10. 2020년 04월 [First half of 2020 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  11. 2016년 01월 [First half of 2016 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  12. 2016년 012월 [Second half of 2016 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  13. 2019년 03월 [First half of 2019 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
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