I.N (full name: Yang Jeong In) is the youngest member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, managed by JYP Entertainment. A vocalist in the unit Vocal Racha, he is known for his powerful vocals, radiant smile, and his role as the group's maknae (youngest member). Thanks to his natural charm and impressive growth, he has won the hearts of fans worldwide.
Introducing I.N
- Stage Name: I.N (아이엔)
- Full Name: Yang Jeong In (양정인)
- Group: Stray Kids
- Unit: Vocal Racha
- Position: Vocalist, Maknae
- Date of Birth: February 8, 2001 — Sign: astrological:Aquarius — MBTI: INFJ (former ISFJ → ESFJ)
- Height: 172 cm
- Blood type: A
- Instagram: @i.2.n.8
- Spotify: Stray Kids' Youngest I.N's Favorites
Biography and Career
Origins: I.N was born in Busan, South Korea, one of three boys: he has an older brother and a younger brother 12 years younger than him (as of 2018). He graduated from SOPA (School of Performing Arts) where he studied Applied Music.
Childhood: From the age of seven, he worked as a child model, which gave him his first experience with the stage and the entertainment industry.
Training and Debut: After two years of training with JYP, he officially debuted with Stray Kids on March 25, 2018 as a vocalist and the youngest member of the group.
I.N stands out for his ability to sing various styles, especially trot singing, and for his determination to improve his dancing, especially during the show Kingdom (2021).
Facts Interesting Facts
Family
- Has an older brother and a much younger brother.
- Hyunjin helps him the most on a daily basis, about "ten times a day" according to one interview.
- Hyunjin was also his former roommate.
Hobbies and Talents
- Listens to rock and pop music, as well as ASMR videos.
- Fan of Charlie Puth and Bruno Mars.
- Loves watching mukbang shows.
- Special Ability: Singing trot (traditional Korean songs).
- Likes to eat kalguksu (knife noodles) with Geotjeori (fresh kimchi).
- Food preference: Fried chicken instead of spicy, ketchup instead of mustard for sausages.
- His favorite color is now green (was bright pink).
- His favorite season is winter.
Personal Details
- Nicknames: Desert Fox, Our Maknae, Spoon Worm Yang, Bean Worm.
- Wearing braces for over two years, removed on January 17, 2019.
- He always wakes up first in the dorm.
- He was clumsy and not very good at dancing at first, but has improved tremendously with the help of his hyungs.
- He tends to talk a lot in the dorm.
- When he's not smiling, his face can seem intimidating, which has led him to smile more.
- He used to sleepwalk as a child.
- He likes to spend time introspecting before sleeping.
Accomplishments
- Appeared in the web drama A-Teen Season 2, Episode 16 (2019), alongside Hyunjin.
- Part of the friend group 이즈 (ee-z) with Beomgyu (TXT), Heeseung (Enhypen), and Lim Jimin (Just B).
- Dance team on the show Kingdom (2021), demonstrating his remarkable progress in dancing.
Couple, Type, Crush
- I.N has not disclosed any public relationships.
- If he weren't an idol, he would like to be a singer or a teacher because he loves children.
Official Social Media
- Instagram: @i.2.n.8
- Weverse: Stray Kids — Weverse
- Spotify: Stray Kids' Youngest I.N's Favorites
I.N in Stray Kids
As the youngest member of Stray Kids, I.N embodies the group's freshness and energy. Her clear, powerful vocals are a key element of the unit's ballads and vocal tracks Vocal Racha. His brotherly relationship with Hyunjin and the other members, who constantly support him, is particularly appreciated by fans.
He is also the one who takes care of household chores like laundry, reinforcing his role as a caring maknae.
Music and Solo Projects
- Mixtape: On Track (featuring Stray Kids) — showcasing his emotional vocals.
- Mixtape: OH (featuring Stray Kids) — demonstrating his dynamic vocal abilities.
- Mixtape: Time Out — summer song showcasing the synergy between the members.
