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izna

izna is a South Korean girl group formed through the Mnet survival show I-Land 2: N/a, a collaboration involving WakeOne and THEBLACKLABEL.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

izna is a South Korean girl group formed through the Mnet survival show I-Land 2: N/a, a collaboration involving WakeOne and THEBLACKLABEL. The group debuted on 25 November 2024 with the EP N/a and is associated with the K-pop genre.

Formation

izna was created through the Mnet survival show I-Land 2: N/α, which concluded in July 2024. The group was introduced as part of a project involving WakeOne and THEBLACKLABEL.

Debut and releases

The group made its official debut on 25 November 2024 with the extended play N/a. Apple Music lists the act as active in the K-pop genre.

Members

Current members listed in the available sources include Mai, Bang Jeemin, Koko, Ryu Sarang, Choi Jungeun, and Jeong Saebi. Some sources note that the group originally had seven members before Yoon Ji-yoon departed in August 2025.

Name meaning

WakeOne describes the name izna as expressing bold confidence. The name is presented as connected to the idea that everything can be defined as "N/α" meaning "me" in Korean.

Key facts

  • izna was formed on 4 July 2024 through the audition program I-Land 2: N/α.
  • The group is managed by WakeOne and was produced by Teddy Park.
  • izna debuted on 25 November 2024 with the EP N/a.
  • The group is currently described as a six-member act.
  • The name has been explained as reflecting confidence and the idea of being defined as "N/α" or "me".

Frequently asked questions

What is izna?
izna is a South Korean girl group formed through the survival show I-Land 2: N/α.
When did izna debut?
izna debuted on 25 November 2024 with the EP N/a.
Who manages izna?
The group is under WakeOne.
Who produced izna?
The group was produced by Teddy Park.
How many members does izna have?
Available sources describe izna as a six-member group.

References

  1. WakeOne — https://wake-one.com/en/artists/izna/
    Supports: Formation through I-LAND 2: N/α, group name meaning, and member information.
  2. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/pg/artist/izna/1779409310
    Supports: Genre and formation date.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izna
    Supports: Debut date, current members, and departure of Yoon Ji-yoon.
  4. Korean Wikipedia — https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izna
    Supports: Formation date and debut date.