Group Profile
- Group Name: IZNA (이즈나)
- Debut: Nov 25, 2024
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2024–present (2 years)
- Entertainment Company: WakeOne and The Black Label
- Fandom: naya
- Group Color: N/A
- Members: Mai, Bang Jeemin, Koko, Ryu Sarang, Choi Jungeun, Jeong Saebi
- Oldest Member: Mai
- Youngest Member: Jeong Saebi
- Most Popular Member: Choi Jungeun
- Notable Albums: N/a, Not Just Pretty
- Country: South Korea
- Generation: A 5th Generation K-pop group (Gen 5)
- Leader: N/A
Izna is a South Korean girl group active in the K-pop industry. Managed by WAKEONE Entertainment, the group debuted on November 25, 2024, with their first mini-album titled N/a. Izna currently consists of six members: Mai, Bang Jeemin, Koko, Ryu Sarang, Choi Jungeun, and Jeong Saebi. The group was formed through Mnet’s survival show I-LAND 2, a collaboration between WAKEONE and THE BLACK LABEL.
Meaning of the Name
The group name izna (이즈나) is intentionally styled entirely in lowercase to create a sense of closeness and cuteness, reflecting the writing culture commonly used by younger audiences on today’s social media.
The name originates from the program I-LAND 2: N/α, where the members were selected, and reflects the belief that anything can be defined as “N/α” (meaning “I” in Korean), expressing bold self-confidence. At the same time, the name is also derived from the words “Anytime, Anywhere, Anything,” conveying the group’s message of confidence and assurance.
Fandom and Lightstick
izna’s official fandom name, “naya” (나야), was announced on August 8, 2024. In Korean, the word “naya” translates to “it’s me,” symbolizing the sentiment that “the person who loves and supports izna is me.”
The official izna lightstick, featuring a charming ribbon-shaped design, was unveiled in November 2025. It is accompanied by a light band, both of which showcase the group’s signature ribbon motif. The products support wireless control and display izna’s official colors.
Popularity
Izna has garnered significant attention in the Asian market, particularly in Japan and Indonesia. In Japan, their debut album N/a reached number 1 on Rakuten Music and ranked in the Top 10 on the iTunes Top Albums charts in 14 countries and regions. The group also recorded second place on the Spotify Japan Rising chart and seventh on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs chart.
On social media platforms, Izna has approximately 2.19 million followers on Instagram and nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube, with a total of 462 million views. Their debut music video, “IZNA,” has amassed over 17 million views on YouTube since its release. The members were selected through global voting from 217 countries and territories via I-LAND 2.
Izna’s debut album, N/a, released on November 25, 2024, reached 250,000 pre-orders. Their second album, Not Just Pretty, released on September 30, 2025, recorded 150,279 copies on its first day, surpassing the 109,411 copies sold of their debut album. The group possesses a large young fan base in Indonesia and Japan.
Awards
Izna made their first appearance at the 2024 MAMA Awards on November 22, 2024, at the Kyocera Dome Osaka, Japan, performing their debut song before its official release. The group received the Best Performance award at the 40th Golden Disc Awards in January 2026. The group also secured their second music show win with the song “SIGN” on SBS M’s The Show. Izna was honored with the Best Music award and is recognized as a rising star.
Musical Style
Izna utilizes a musical concept that combines R&B and hip hop with a minimalist style. Their debut track “IZNA” features a strong beat and trap-style percussion, where the members showcase their rapping and vocal abilities in an intentionally flat yet captivating manner. Their second album, Not Just Pretty, carries an EDM synth-pop sound, ranging from retro synth-pop to the bold track “Mamma Mia,” which features minimalist instrumentals combined with repetitive chanted vocals.
B-side tracks like “Supercrush” showcase the members’ harmonized layered vocals, while “In the Rain” offers an atmospheric and ethereal style with a saxophone outro. The track “Racecar” utilizes distorted vocals over a repetitive melody, creating a powerful drop effect. Izna’s musical style follows current experimental trends in K-pop, focusing on minimalist instrumentals and distinct song structures rather than traditional pop-rock.
Izna Members
Mai
- Full Name: Tomioka Mai
- Native Name: 富岡 茉衣
- Alias: Mama-chan, Jasmine, Impact Princess
- Birthday: Oct 28, 2004 (21 years old)
- Blood type: N/A
- Height: 167 cm (5'6")
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- MBTI: ISTP
- Place of Birth: Gotō, Nagasaki, Japan
- Country: Japanese
- Language Skills: Japanese, Korean, English
- Position: Vocalist, Visual, Dancer
- Training period: 1 year 4 months
- Representative Color: Dazzling Red
- Representative Animal: 🦊 (Fox)
Before her debut, Mai participated in an idol training program at Acopia World Academy. She passed the WAKEONE audition in the fall of 2022. Mai debuted with the group on November 25, 2024, with their first mini album titled N/a.
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Bang Jeemin
- Full Name: Bang Jeemin
- Native Name: 방지민
- Alias: Bang Jimin
- Birthday: May 08, 2005 (20 years old)
- Blood type: B
- Height: 172.5 cm (5'8")
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- MBTI: INFP
- Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: English, Korean, Japanese
- Position: Center, Visual
- Training period: 6 year
- Representative Color: Moonlight Navy
- Representative Animal: Bear
In 2018, Bang Jeemin began her trainee period at Source Music. She later transferred to Belift Lab before joining WAKEONE Entertainment. On November 25, 2024, Jeemin debuted as a group member.
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Koko
- Full Name: Narai Koko
- Native Name: 楢井瑚々
- Alias: Narai, Ko-jjang, Sera (English)
- Birthday: Nov 14, 2006 (19 years old)
- Blood type: O
- Height: 174 cm (5'9")
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- MBTI: ESFJ
- Place of Birth: Imabari, Ehime, Japan
- Country: Japanese
- Language Skills: Japanese, Korean, English
- Position: Main Dancer
- Training period: 3 years
- Representative Color: Goldenrod-Yellow
Koko was born on November 14, 2006, in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. She began studying dance at the age of three. Before coming to South Korea, Koko was a trainee at AVEX Entertainment in Japan.
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Ryu Sarang
- Full Name: Ryu Sarang
- Native Name: 유사랑
- Alias: N/A
- Birthday: Apr 18, 2007 (18 years old)
- Blood type: A
- Height: 162 cm (5'4")
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- MBTI: INFP
- Place of Birth: Garak-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, English
- Position: Lead Vocal, Lead Dancer, Rapper (unofficial)
- Training period: 2 years 3 months
- Representative Color: Fairy Yellow
Ryu Sarang served as a child dancer for the group H.O.T. and received training at Red Stage Dance Academy prior to pursuing a career as an idol. On November 25, 2024, Ryu Sarang debuted as a member of izna with the release of the group's debut extended play (EP) N/a.
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Choi Jungeun
- Full Name: Choi Jungeun
- Native Name: 최정은
- Alias: N/A
- Birthday: Aug 04, 2007 (18 years old)
- Blood type: O
- Height: 170 cm (5’7”)
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Leo ♌
- MBTI: ISFJ
- Place of Birth: Dangsan-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, English, Japanese
- Position: Main Vocalist, Dancer
- Training period: 3 years 5 months
- Representative Color: Dreamers-Blue
In 2024, Choi Jungeun debuted with izna on November 25 with the mini album N/a and the title track "IZNA." The album peaked at number 4 on the Circle Album Chart during its first week of release.
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Jeong Saebi
- Full Name: Jeong Saebi
- Native Name: 정세비
- Alias: Jeong Sae-vage, Ddong-Gang
- Birthday: Jan 22, 2008 (18 years old)
- Blood type: O
- Height: 173 cm (5'8")
- Weight: N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- MBTI: ENFP
- Place of Birth: Mullae-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Country: South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, English
- Position: Sub-vocalist, dancer, maknae
- Training period: 3 years and 8 months at WakeOne (about 5 years in total, including before WakeOne)
- Representative Color: Misty-Green
- Representative Animal: Rabbit
Saebi passed Super Audition Vol. 3 in 2018, trained in dance at NY Dance Academy (Seoul), uploaded cover videos on YouTube, then joined WAKEONE Entertainment and trained for 3 years and 8 months, the longest among izna at the company.
→ [Read more about Jeong Saebi]
