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I.N
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I.N

I.N (아이엔), born Yang Jeong-in (양정인) on February 8, 2001, in Busan, is the maknae and vocalist of Stray Kids, the self-producing powerhouse under JYP Entertainment that became the first act in Billboard 200 history to debut at number one with their first six charting albums. I.N trained at JYP and debuted with the group on March 25, 2018, after surviving their 2017 Mnet reality show. His bright vocal tone has been a constant in the group's genre-fluid catalog, and his growing confidence as a performer has tracked alongside Stray Kids' own rise from rookies to stadium headliners. Solo cuts like "Maknae on Top" (2021) and "Hug Me" (2022) showed personality and warmth. "HALLUCINATION," released as part of the SKZHOP Hiptape HOP in December 2024, charted on Billboard World Digital Song Sales and the Circle Download Chart. His 2025 singles "Burnin' Tires" and "Genie" both landed on Billboard WDSS and NZ Hot Singles, establishing a solo presence well beyond SKZ-Player one-offs. His OST "Start!" for tvN's Resident Playbook (2025), recorded alongside Lee Know and Seungmin, proved his vocal range extends comfortably beyond the group's harder-edged sound. Off stage, I.N has quietly built one of the strongest fashion profiles in the group. He attended Alexander McQueen's Paris Fashion Week show twice, made his Met Gala debut in May 2024 as Tommy Hilfiger's guest, and sat front row at Bottega Veneta's Milan Fashion Week spring 2025 show next to A$AP Rocky and Kendall Jenner. In January 2025, Bottega Veneta named him brand ambassador. Luxury jewelry house Damiani followed with a global ambassadorship in May 2025. W Korea, DAZED Korea, Rolling Stone UK, and Arena Homme+ Korea have all featured him on their covers. Billboard ranked I.N ninth on their 2024 K-Pop Artist 100 chart. He has donated over ₩200 million to children's charities, becoming the youngest member of the Green Noble Club at 23. At 25, he is no longer the kid brother of Stray Kids. He is one of its most bankable members.
4 articles13 creditsDebut: March 25, 2018South Korean

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Discography

2026
The Little Things (행복 뭐 별거 없네요)Single
2025
Burnin TiresSingle
Solo Artist
2025
GenieSingle
Solo Artist
2025
Start! (Resident Playbook OST)OST
Unit (with Lee Know, Seungmin)
2024
HALLUCINATIONSingle
Solo Artist
2022
Hug MeSingle
Solo Artist
2022
Cant StopSingle
Unit (with Seungmin)
2021
Maknae on Top (feat. Bang Chan, Changbin)Single
Solo Artist
2021
Gone AwaySingle
Unit (with Seungmin)
2020
My UniverseSingle
Unit (with Seungmin, Changbin)

Brand Partnerships

2025
Bottega VenetaEndorsement
Brand Ambassador
2025
DamianiEndorsement
Global Ambassador

Other Credits

2019
A-Teen 2Drama
Cameo

Fans Also Ask

Who is I.N from Stray Kids?
I.N (아이엔), born Yang Jeong-in (양정인) on February 8, 2001, in Busan, South Korea, is the maknae and vocalist of Stray Kids under JYP Entertainment. He is one of the three members who joined the group through the 2017 Mnet survival show Stray Kids, alongside Bang Chan and the final nine-member lineup that debuted in 2018.
When did I.N debut with Stray Kids?
I.N debuted with Stray Kids on March 25, 2018, with the extended play Mixtape under JYP Entertainment. Before the group's official launch, he participated in the Stray Kids pre-debut Mnet survival program in 2017, where the group's final lineup was determined.
What is I.N's role in Stray Kids?
I.N is the maknae (youngest member) and a vocalist of Stray Kids. As the youngest in the group, he has grown from a pre-debut trainee into a fully established performer, contributing to Stray Kids' vocal arrangements and developing original compositions as part of the group's creative process.
What solo work has I.N released?
I.N has participated in Stray Kids sub-unit tracks and released self-composed content within the group's framework. In 2023, he contributed to the side project song White Wind with fellow members Seungmin and Hyunjin, and has released individual tracks through the group's various fan-dedicated releases.
Where is I.N from and what is his background?
I.N was born and raised in Busan, South Korea, making him one of the Korean-born members of Stray Kids. Born Yang Jeong-in on February 8, 2001, he joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee before being selected as part of the Stray Kids lineup through the 2017 survival program.

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