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INFINITE is a six-member boy group under INFINITE Company. Formed by Woollim Entertainment and originally as seven, they debuted on June 9, 2010, with the mini album “First Invasion”.
Their debut full-length album, “Over the Top,” hit the shelves on July 1, 2011. The track “Be Mine” secured their first-ever music show win on M Countdown, winning two consecutive weeks. Following that success, the repackage edition, “Paradise,” was released on September 26.
They later made their Japanese debut on November 19, 2011, with the single "BTD (Before the Dawn)".
On June 9th, 2016, INFINITE was in talks of contract renewals with Woollim. It was later revealed that only 6 out of the 7 members renewed their contracts. On August 30, Hoya officially left both the group and the agency after he made the decision to not renew his exclusive contract.
On August 19, 2019, L announced his departure from Woollim. A few years later in 2021, Sungkyu, Dong Woo, and Sungyeol left Woollim on March 6 and March 31, respectively. On January 24, 2022, Sungjong left Woollim. On October 7, 2022, Woohyun decided to leave Woolim. All members made it clear that they were departing from the company rather than the group.
On May 6, INFINITE opened new official social media accounts for the group annnouncing a YouTube broadcast on June 9 to celebrate INFINITE’s 13th debut anniversary with all six members. It was later revealed that leader Sung Kyu had set up INFINITE Company for their upcoming activities. The rights for the trademarks of the group name, their fandom name, and 2017 concert titles were transferred from Woollim to the new company without any conditions or fee for Sung Kyu's birthday.
Korean: 성규
Japanese: スングー
Korean: 동우
Japanese: ドンウ
Korean: 우현
Japanese: ウヒョン
Korean: 성열
Japanese: ソンヨル
Korean: 엘
Japanese: エル
Korean: 성종
Japanese: ソンジョン