INI (Japanese boy group)

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INI
INI in March 2023
INI in March 2023
Background information
OriginJapan
GenresJ-pop, K-pop[1]
Years active2021 (2021)–present
LabelsLapone Entertainment
Members
  • Masaya Kimura
  • Hiromu Takatsuka
  • Shogo Tajima
  • Kyosuke Fujimaki
  • Takumi Ozaki
  • Hiroto Nishi
  • Jin Matsuda
  • Xu Fengfan
  • Rihito Ikezaki
  • Yudai Sano
  • Takeru Goto
Websiteini-official.com

INI (Japanese: アイエヌアイ, Aienuai) is a Japanese boy band formed through the reality competition show Produce 101 Japan 2. The group is composed of eleven members: Masaya Kimura, Hiromu Takatsuka, Shogo Tajima, Kyosuke Fujimaki, Takumi Ozaki, Hiroto Nishi, Jin Matsuda, Xu Fengfan, Rihito Ikezaki, Yudai Sano and Takeru Goto. Like the winners of the first season of Produce 101 Japan, INI is intended to be a permanent group. The group is managed by Lapone Entertainment, a joint company between Yoshimoto Kogyo and CJ ENM.[2]

They made their debut on November 3, 2021, with the single A.[3]

Name[edit]

INI official logo.

The group's name, INI, was chosen by Lapone Entertainment among all the suggestions given by the viewers through Produce 101 Japan's official website. The name was announced during the final episode of the show.[4]

The official meaning of the name is "the 11 of us (me/I) who met on Produce 101 Japan Season 2 connect (Network) with you (I)".[5][4]

Career[edit]

Pre-debut: Formation through Produce 101 Japan Season 2[edit]

See also: Produce 101 Japan season 2

In November 2020, applications for the second season of Produce 101 Japan, the Japanese spin-off of the South Korean Produce 101 franchise, opened.[6] The series began airing in April 2021, with the finale broadcast live on TBS on June 13, where the final 11 members of the group were decided. Unlike other groups made from the Produce 101 series, INI, like their predecessors JO1, are a permanent group.[7]

Prior to their debut, each of the 11 members had varying degrees of experience in the entertainment industry. Kimura and Nishi worked as back-up dancers while Tajima had been a trainee at Cube Entertainment for 2 years prior to his appearance in the show.[8][9] Ozaki was previously under Avex Management, Fujimaki was active on TikTok and had amassed over 190,000 followers, and Xu was previously a trainee in China.[10]

2021: Debut with A[edit]

On September 4, Masaya was selected as the group's leader,[11] and on the 8th, the group's fan club name was announced as "Mini".[12]

Following the end of Produce 101 Japan Season 2, the group flew to South Korea to start preparing for their debut. On September 18, plans for their debut single A were announced, with its release scheduled for November. Teasers for the songs "Rocketeer" and "Brighter" were released and it was announced that the title track would be decided by fan voting.[13] On September 25, it was announced that "Rocketeer" was voted as the single's title track, and on the 26th the music videos for both singles were released.[14]

On October 18, the group's first TV show INI Station began streaming on GyaO!. The show followed the group's 3-month long training programme in South Korea and the recording of their debut single.[13][15]

On November 3, the group's debut single A was released.[16] It debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Singles Chart and sold over 500,000 copies in its first week,[17][18] making it the fifth highest first-week sales record for a debut single of all time.[19] On the 13th and 14th, the group held their first fan meeting at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama with an audience of 240,000 fans.[16][20]

2022: I, first arena tour, and studio album Awakening[edit]

On January 7, the group's first radio show From INI was aired on Tokyo FM and JFN stations.[21] On the 15th, their TV programme INI Road ~Road to Global Expansion~ started airing on Music On! TV and finished after 4 episodes.[22] On February 28, the group filmed the continuation of the programme titled INI Road ~Road to Global Expansion~ #2.[23]

On March 13, teasers for "Call 119" and "We Are" were released. As for first single, the title track for their second single I was voted by fans, and on the 20th, "Call 119" was selected.[24] The music video was also released on the same day.[13] On April 1, the second season of the group's first TV show INI STATION was aired on GyaO!.[25] On the 20th their second single I was released and 500,000 copies were sold within two days,[26] making them the first group in Oricon history to have two consecutive singles sell over 500,000 copies in their first week.[27]

On July 1, the group broadcasted "INI First Anniversary Live" on their official YouTube channel where they announced that they plan to release their third single M and hold the group's first arena tour in four cities across Japan.[28] On August 10, the group held their first exhibition "INI museum" where all members were involved in creating exhibits. It was held at 7 hmv museum venues nationwide.[29] M was released on the 30th and became their third consecutive single to place first on the Oricon SIngles Chart.[30]

On 3 September, INI performed at the WANIMA presents 1CHANCE FESTIVAL 2022 organised by the rock band Wanima at Kumamoto Prefecture's country park. There they performed the song "Hero", which was written by Wanima.[31] It was used as the theme song of the KTV drama "Convenience Store Heroes ~Anata no SOS, Itadakishita!!~" starring member Ozaki, and the song was released for distribution on October 17.[32] On the 18th, Kimura, Tajima, Takatsuka, Fujimaki and Matsuda appeared in the TBS drama I Will Be Your Bloom where they played the role of CHAYNEY, the rival of idol group 8LOOM.[33] On the 23rd, their TV show "INI no Oshigoto desu!" began airing on Nippon TV and Hulu.[34]

On December 14, their first album Awakening was released, which included the title tracks of the singles A, I and M. Nishi and Tajima contributed to writing the lyrics of the title tracks "Spectra" and "Runaway".The album sold 241,000 copies in its first week and reached No. 1 on the Oricon Albums Chart.[35] On the 17th the group started their tour 2022 INI 1ST ARENA LIVE TOUR [BREAK THE CODE] at the at Aichi Sky Expo Hall A in Aichi Prefecture. The group toured five venues in four cities across Japan: Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka and Fukuoka. A total of 13 shows were held and 120,000 people attended, with an additional show added in Nippon Budokan on January 7 and 8, 2023.[36] Documentary videos of the live tour were sequentially released the group's official YouTube channel from March 15.[37][38]

2023: Drop That, Tag Me, and second arena tour[edit]

On January 19, the group appeared in a commercial for the retail company Aoyama, with their song "New Day" used as the accompanying music. The song was available from January 30 and a performance video was released on February 6 on the official YouTube channel.[39][40]

On May 2, Takatsuka was chosen to star in the Japanese dub version of the 2018 Ukrainian animated film The Stolen Princess.[41] On July 17, INI's song "My Story" was written for the film with Takatsuka contrbuting to the lyrics. The film was released on September 22.[42] On May 24, their fourth single "Drop That" was released. It topped both the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts and exceeded 300,000 sales in its first week on Oricon,[43] with Billboard Japan recording 520,000 first-week sales.[44] The single's lead track is "Fanfare", with Fujimaki writing the lyrics for "Let's Escape" and Nishi contributing to the song "Drop".[45]

On June 8, they made their first appearance on Mnet's M Countdown in South Korea, performing the Korean version of "Fanfare", marking their Korean debut.[46] In July, their song "Moment" was used as the theme song for Virtual Adventure King 2023, a virtual event organised by Fuji TV and NTT QONOQ. The song was choreographed by Kimura[47] and was performed for the first time at Mezamashi Live on August 7.[48] It was released for distribution on August 14.[47] On the 30th their first photo book Chrono was released.[49] The photo book ranked first on Oricon's Weekly Book Ranking.[50]

On September 12, the group sang the OST "Busterz" for Mnet's dance survival show Street Woman Fighter 2.[51][52] On October 11, their fifth single "Tag Me" was released. It debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon Singles Charts selling 306,000 copies in its first week.[53] They then made their first appearance on SBS' Inkigayo on the 22nd, where they performed the Korean version of "Hana".[54]

On November 4, they embarked on their second arena tour 2023 INI 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR [READY TO POP!], which started at Ariake Arena, Tokyo, and consisted of 15 shows in seven cities across Japan. On December 21, the final show of the was held at Osaka-jo Hall. The tour attracted 130,000 people.[55][56] On November 27, it was announced that their second studio album Match Up would be released on February 14, 2024.[57]

On December 9 and 15, the group's special programme 1st Live INI was broadcast on TV Asahi, in which the group attempted their first self-produced live show. The programme was also streamed on Telasa, and a video following the process behind the making of the live performance was also available after the show ended.[58][59]

2024–present: Second album Match Up and Frame[edit]

On February 7, the title track "Legit" was made available for download prior to the release of their second album, with Nishi contributing to the lyrics.[60] On the 12th, the music video was released[105] and their second album Match Up was released on the 14th. The album debuted at the No. 1 on the album charts of both Oricon and Billboard Japan. First-week sales exceeded the previous album on both charts, with Billboard Japan reporting over 300,000 copies sold.[61][62] On the 24th and 25th, they held their first solo dome concert, INI 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR [READY TO POP!] IN KYOCERA DOME OSAKA at Kyocera Dome Osaka, attracting 35,000 people for one concert and 70,000 people over two days. This recorded a total of 200,000 attendees for the entire tour.[63]

On March 15, it was announced that their song "Whatever Happens" would be used as the opening theme for the anime Touken Ranbu Kaze -Kyoden Kennuru Honnouji-. The song was released for distribution on 3 April, the day after the first broadcast of the anime.[64][65]

On April 23, it was announced that the group's sixth single "Frame" will be released on June 26 with the title track "Loud".[66]

Members[edit]

  • Masaya Kimura (木村 柾哉) – leader[11]
  • Hiromu Takatsuka (髙塚 大夢)
  • Shogo Tajima (田島 将吾)
  • Kyosuke Fujimaki (藤牧 京介)
  • Takumi Ozaki (尾崎 匠海)
  • Hiroto Nishi (西 洸人)
  • Jin Matsuda (松田 迅)
  • Xu Fengfan (許 豊凡)
  • Rihito Ikezaki (池﨑 理人)
  • Yudai Sano (佐野 雄大)
  • Takeru Goto (後藤 威尊)

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
JPN
[67] 		JPN
Hot
[68]
Awakening
  • Released: December 14, 2022
  • Label: Lapone Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 1 1
  • JPN: 266,814 (phy.)[69]
Match Up
  • Released: February 14, 2024
  • Label: Lapone Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 1 1
  • JPN: 269,020 (phy.)[71]

Singles[edit]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album
JPN
[72]
A 2021 1
  • RIAJ: 2× Platinum (phy.)[74]
 Awakening
I 2022 1
  • RIAJ: 3× Platinum (phy.)[76]
M 1
  • RIAJ: 3× Platinum (phy.)[78]
Drop That 2023 1
  • RIAJ: 2× Platinum (phy.)[80]
 Match Up
Tag Me 1
  • RIAJ: 2× Platinum (phy.)[82]
Frame 2024 TBA

Promotional singles[edit]

List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album
JPN
Hot
[83]
"Rocketeer" 2021 2
  • JPN: 18,304 (dig.)[84]
  • RIAJ: Platinum (st.)[85]
 A
"Brighter" —[A]
"Call 119" 2022 1
  • JPN: 5,000 (dig.)[87]
  • RIAJ: Platinum (st.)[88]
 I
"We Are" 86
"Password" 1
  • JPN: 1,846 (dig.)[89]
  • RIAJ: Gold (st.)[90]
 M
"Spectra" 16 Awakening
"Fanfare" 2023 2
  • JPN: 9,343 (dig.)[91]
 Drop That
"Hana" (HANA_花) 2
  • JPN: 5,883 (dig.)[92]
 Tag Me
"Legit" 2024 27
  • JPN: 2,008 (dig.)[93]
 Match Up
"Whatever Happens" 62
  • JPN: 5,774 (dig.)[94]
 Non-album single
"Loud" TBA The Frame
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations[edit]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) and the result of the award
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2024 The Best Performance (Japan) INI Won [95]
Japan Gold Disc Award 2022 Best 5 New Artist Won [96]
Japan Record Awards 2021 Best New Artist Won [97]
Line Music 2021 Trend Award 2021 Trend Artist Won [98]
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021 Favorite Asian Artist Won [99]
MAMA Awards 2023 Favorite Asian Male Group Won [100]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Brighter" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart, but peaked at number 57 on the component Download Chart.[86]

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  40. ^ "Aoyama's new CM "INI suit change edition" character appointment & tie-up song "New Day" will be digitally distributed on January 30 (Monday)!". INI Official Site. Lapone Entertainment. January 18, 2023. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  41. ^ "INI高塚大夢が吹替版で主演、ウクライナのアニメ映画が今秋公開" [INI Hiromu Takatsuka stars in a dubbed version of a Ukrainian animated film to be released this autumn.]. Natalie (in Japanese). May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  42. ^ "映画「ストールンプリンセス」主題歌はINIの新曲「My Story」、高塚大夢が作詞手がける" [The theme song for the film Stallion Princess is INI's new song 'My Story', with lyrics by Hiromi Takatsuka.]. Natalie (in Japanese). July 14, 2023. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  43. ^ "INI、デビューから4作連続「シングル」1位 初週売上はいずれも30万枚超え【オリコンランキング】" [INI ranked No. 1 for four consecutive 'singles' since their debut, all of which sold over 300,000 copies in the first week [Oricon Ranking].]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. May 30, 2023. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  44. ^ "【ビルボード】INI『DROP That』初週52万枚でシングル・セールス首位" [Billboard] INI 'DROP That' tops singles sales with 520,000 in first week]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). May 29, 2023. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  45. ^ "INIニューシングル「DROP That」西洸人と藤牧京介が作詞参加" [INI new single 'DROP That' with lyrics by Hiroto Nishi and Kyosuke Fujimaki.]. Natalie (in Japanese). April 1, 2023. Archived from the original on June 24, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  46. ^ "INI、韓国音楽番組「Mカ」初出演 西洸人の美腹筋にも注目集まる" [INI's first appearance on the Korean music programme 'M Countdown']. Model Press (in Japanese). June 9, 2023. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  47. ^ a b "INI、木村柾哉が振付を手がけた新曲「Moment」ダンスプラクティス動画公開" [INI release new song 'Moment' dance practice video choreographed by Masaya Kimura.]. Natalie (in Japanese). August 14, 2023. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  48. ^ "INI新曲「Moment」がバーチャル冒険王テーマソングに めざましライブで初披露へ「お楽しみに」" [INI's new song 'Moment' to be premiered as Virtual Adventure King theme song at Mezamashi Live]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. July 20, 2023. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  49. ^ "INIの1st写真集『Chrono』、タイで撮影された様々な表情／座談会／30の質問など176ページ" [INI's first photo book 'Chrono', 176 pages including various looks shot in Thailand / roundtable discussion / 30 questions.]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 30, 2023. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  50. ^ "INI、1st写真集がBOOKランキング1位【オリコンランキング】" [INI, 1st photo book ranked No. 1 in Book Ranking [Oricon Ranking]]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. September 8, 2023. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  51. ^ "INI、韓国人気番組「STREET WOMAN FIGHTER2」OSTに参加。韓国語曲"Busterz"音源配信スタート" [INI participated in the OST of the popular Korean TV programme 'STREET WOMAN FIGHTER2'. Korean-language song 'Busterz' available for download now.]. Tower Records Japan (in Japanese). September 13, 2023. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  52. ^ "INIが「STREET WOMAN FIGHTER2」OST参加、新曲「Busterz」がファイトテーマ曲に" [INI joins 'STREET WOMAN FIGHTER2' OST with new song 'Busterz' as theme song for the fight]. Natalie (in Japanese). September 12, 2023. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  53. ^ "INI、デビューシングルから5作連続1位 5作連続初週売上30万枚超え【オリコンランキング】" [INI, No. 1 for five consecutive singles since its debut single, with five consecutive singles selling over 300,000 copies in the first week [Oricon Ranking]]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. October 17, 2023. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  54. ^ ""INI" 韓国の地上波番組「SBS 人気歌謡」に初出演! ＆5TH SINGLE『TAG ME』タイトル曲 'HANA_花' Image Lip Video公開!" ["INI" First appearance on the Korean terrestrial programme "Inkigayo"! 5TH SINGLE "TAG ME" Title song "Hana" Image Lip Video released!]. Fany Magazine (in Japanese). October 23, 2023. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  55. ^ "INI、自身最大規模の全国アリーナ・ツアー「READY TO POP!」完走。来年2月に京セラドーム大阪での追加公演も決定" [INI complete their biggest national arena tour "READY TO POP! An additional show at Kyocera Dome Osaka will be added in February next year.]. Tower Records Japan (in Japanese). December 26, 2023. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  56. ^ "INI、クリスマス衣装で自身最大規模の全国アリーナツアー完走「どんどん大きな夢が叶っている」" [INI completes their biggest national arena tour in Christmas outfits: 'Bigger and bigger dreams are coming true']. Model Press (in Japanese). December 22, 2023. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  57. ^ "INI、2ndアルバム『MATCH UP』発売決定 1年2ヶ月ぶりアルバムのコンセプト発表" [INI to release second album MATCH UP, first album in a year and two months, concept announced.]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. November 27, 2023. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  58. ^ "INI、初セルフプロデュースライブ挑戦 唯一無二のステージ披露" [INI's first attempt at a self-produced live show, showcasing a one-of-a-kind stage]. Model Press (in Japanese). December 9, 2023. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  59. ^ "INI、完全セルフプロデュースステージが今夜放送 「TELASA」では"ライブが出来るまで"の様子を公開" [INI's completely self-produced stage will be broadcast tonight, and "TELASA" will show "how the live show is made"]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. December 9, 2023. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  60. ^ ""INI" 2ND ALBUM 『MATCH UP』発売に先駆けタイトル曲「LEGIT」のデジタル配信スタート!" ["INI" Start of digital distribution of the title track "LEGIT" ahead of the release of the 2nd album "MATCH UP"!]. Fany Magazine (in Japanese). February 7, 2024. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  61. ^ "INI、2ndアルバムが2作連続となる1位獲得 自己最高の初週売上【オリコンランキング】" [INI's second album reaches No. 1 for the second consecutive year, its highest first-week sales [Oricon Ranking].]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. February 20, 2024. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  62. ^ "【ビルボード】INI『MATCH UP』初週30万枚超えでアルバム・セールス首位獲得" [[Billboard] INI 'MATCH UP' tops album sales with over 300,000 copies in its first week]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 19, 2024. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  63. ^ "INI、初ドーム公演でファンからサプライズも 佐野雄大「走馬灯に残せるぐらい最高の思い出に」＜［READY TO POP！］IN KYOCERA DOME OSAKA＞" [INI surprise fans at their first dome concert, Yudai Sano: "It's such a great memory that I can leave in my mind" <[READY TO POP!]IN KYOCERA DOME OSAKA>]. Model Press (in Japanese). February 24, 2024. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  64. ^ "アニメ「刀剣乱舞廻」本予告公開、OPテーマはINI　EDテーマは12振りキャラソン" [Anime 'Sword Dance Mawaru' main trailer released, OP theme is INI ED theme is 12 character songs]. Natalie (in Japanese). March 15, 2024. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  65. ^ "INIがアニメ「刀剣乱舞廻」のオープニングテーマ担当、切なくも温かい新曲「Whatever Happens」" [INI takes charge of the opening theme for the anime 'Sword Dance Mawari', with a sad but warm new song 'Whatever Happens'.]. Natalie (in Japanese). March 15, 2024. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  66. ^ "結成3周年を迎える今年初のシングル発売決定！"INI"（アイエヌアイ）6TH SINGLE 『THE FRAME』2024年6月26日(水)発売決定！" [First single to be released this year on the third anniversary of the band's formation! "INI" 6TH SINGLE "THE FRAME" will be released on Wednesday 26 June 2024!]. Crea Magazine (in Japanese). April 23, 2024. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  67. ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricon Albums Chart:
    • "Awakening". Oricon (in Japanese). December 12–18, 2022. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
    • "Match Up". Oricon (in Japanese). February 12–18, 2024. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  68. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums Chart:
  69. ^
  70. ^ "Japanese album certifications – INI – Awakening" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 19, 2023. Select 2022年12月 on the drop-down menu
  71. ^ 月間　アルバムランキング 2024年02月度 [Oricon Monthly Album Ranking – February 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  72. ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricon Singles Chart:
  73. ^ 月間　シングルランキング 2021年11月度 [Oricon Monthly Single Ranking – November 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  74. ^ "Japanese single certifications – INI – A" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved May 13, 2022. Select 2021年11月 on the drop-down menu
  75. ^ Cumulative sales of I:
  76. ^ "Japanese Triple Platinum certifications – INI – I" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 19, 2023. Select 2022年4月 on the drop-down menu
  77. ^ Cumulative sales of M:
  78. ^ "Japanese single certifications – INI – M" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 19, 2023. Select 2022年8月 on the drop-down menu
  79. ^ Accumulated Sales on Oricon Chart:
  80. ^ "Japanese single certifications – INI – Drop That" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved November 10, 2023. Select 2023年10月 on the drop-down menu
  81. ^ Accumulated sales on Oricon Chart:
  82. ^ "Japanese single certifications – INI – Tag Me" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved December 8, 2023. Select 2023年11月 on the drop-down menu
  83. ^ "INI Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard Japan. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  84. ^ "週間　デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2021年11月15日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – November 15, 2021]. Oricon (in Japanese). November 1–7, 2021. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  85. ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – INI – Rocketeer" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved April 23, 2024. Select 2024年3月 on the drop-down menu
  86. ^ "Download Songs [2021/09/29 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  87. ^ "週間　デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2022年05月02日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – May 2, 2022]. Oricon (in Japanese). April 18–24, 2022. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  88. ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – INI – Call 119" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 26, 2022. Select 2022年6月 on the drop-down menu
  89. ^ "週間　デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2022年09月05日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – September 5, 2022]. Oricon (in Japanese). August 22–28, 2022. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  90. ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – INI – Password" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved November 10, 2023. Select 2023年2月 on the drop-down menu
  91. ^ Total sales of "Fanfare":
  92. ^ "週間　デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2023年10月23日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – October 23, 2023]. Oricon (in Japanese). October 9–15, 2023. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  93. ^ "週間　デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2024年02月19日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – February 19, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). February 5–11, 2024. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  94. ^ "週間　デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2024年04月15日付" [Weekly Digital Singles Ranking – April 15, 2024]. Oricon (in Japanese). April 1–7, 2024. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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  96. ^ "第36回日本ゴールドディスク大賞". 日本ゴールドディスク大賞 (in Japanese). Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  97. ^ "【レコ大】INI、新人賞受賞に「イエーイ」 30日生放送は「感謝の気持ちを込めて」 | ORICON NEWS". December 8, 2021. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  98. ^ "LINE MUSIC 2021 トレンドアワード発表！". December 1, 2021.
  99. ^ "JO1が「BEST ASIAN ARTIST JAPAN」、INIが「FAVORITE ASIAN ARTIST」をそれぞれ受賞！＜2021 MAMA＞". Model Press (in Japanese). December 11, 2021.
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