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Iz*One (/ˈz wʌn/ EYEZ-wun; Korean: 아이즈원; RR: Aijeuwon; Japanese: アイズワン, romanizedAizuwan; stylized in all caps) was a South Korean–Japanese girl group formed through the Mnet reality competition show Produce 48. The group was composed of twelve members: Jang Won-young, Sakura Miyawaki, Jo Yu-ri, Choi Ye-na, An Yu-jin, Nako Yabuki, Kwon Eun-bi, Kang Hye-won, Hitomi Honda, Kim Chae-won, Kim Min-ju, and Lee Chae-yeon. They were managed by Off the Record and Swing Entertainment.

Iz*One made their official debut on October 29, 2018, with their first extended play (EP) Color*Iz. The EP was commercially successful upon release, selling over 225,000 units and peaking at number two on the South Korean Gaon Album Chart. In addition, the EP and its lead single "La Vie en Rose" charted on Billboard World Albums and World Digital Songs, respectively. The early success subsequently earned them as the New Artist of the Year title at several awards ceremonies, including Golden Disc Awards and Seoul Music Awards.

The group's Japanese debut single, "Suki to Iwasetai", was released on February 6, 2019, under the Universal Music Group subsidiary EMI Records. Peaking at number two on Oricon Singles Chart and with over 250,000 unit sales, the single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

Iz*One released two studio albums (one Korean and one Japanese) and seven extended plays (four Korean and three Japanese). Despite initial talks of a possible contract extension, the group officially disbanded on April 29, 2021.

The group's name, Iz*One (stylized in all caps), was suggested by netizens through the official Produce 48 website and chosen by CJ ENM. "IZ" is a numeronym for the number 12, a homage to their twelve members, while "One" implies their unity as a group. The asterisk between "IZ" and "One" symbolizes the astrological signs of the zodiac.

Iz*One was formed through the reality competition show Produce 48, which aired on Mnet from June 15 to August 31, 2018. The show was billed as a collaboration between the Korean Produce 101 franchise and the Japanese idol AKB48 Group. Out of ninety-six initial contestants, the final twelve were announced via live television broadcast.

Prior to appearing on the show, several members had been active in the entertainment industry. Hitomi Honda previously made her debut as a member of AKB48. Sakura Miyawaki appeared in a Shiki Theatre Company musical production of The Lion King (2008–2009) prior to joining HKT48, while Nako Yabuki played roles in the 2005 film Touch and various Japanese television dramas and commercials. Kwon Eun-bi previously debuted with Ye-A in 2014 under the stage name Kazoo, but later left the group. Kang Hye-won was a potential member for the groups DayDay and the Ark.[unreliable source?] Lee Chae-yeon previously competed in SBS' K-pop Star 3 and JYP Entertainment's reality competition show Sixteen. Jo Yu-ri was a contestant on the 2017 Mnet competition show Idol School, where she placed fifteenth. Kim Min-ju had appeared as an actress in music videos and Korean dramas, notably the 2018 MBC television series Tempted, in which she portrayed the young Choi Soo-ji (Moon Ga-young). An Yu-jin had also appeared as an actress in commercials and music videos, most notably in an Acuvue Vita commercial.

In September 2018, Off the Record announced that they would be taking over the management of Iz*One from Stone Music and Pledis Entertainment. All three Japanese members took hiatuses from their respective groups to promote with Iz*One.

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