| Feature | I-LAND (S1 - ENHYPEN) | I-LAND 2: N/a (izna) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | BELIFT LAB (HYBE/CJ) | WakeOne (CJ) | | Main Producer | Bang Si-hyuk, Pdogg | Teddy Park (The Black Label) | | Voting System | Global fan votes + producer scores | 100% global fan votes (final episode only) | | Debut Number | 7 members (ENHYPEN) | 6 members (izna) | | The "Test" | Signal Song missions | "I-LAND Ver." missions (original songs) |
| Rank | Name | Nationality | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Jeemin | South Korean | Center; former HYBE trainee | | 2 | Jiyoon | South Korean | Main vocal candidate | | 3 | Koko | Japanese | Main dancer | | 4 | Sarang | South Korean | All-rounder, former child actress | | 5 | Jungeun | South Korean | Lead vocal | | 6 | Saebi | South Korean | Maknae, variety star | i - land 2
For now, I-LAND 2 remains a fascinating case study: a survival show that successfully debuted a talented group but struggled to escape the shadow of its predecessor. I-LAND 2: N/a is worth watching for fans of The Black Label’s production style and those interested in how Mnet adapted the format for a post-IZ*ONE, post-Kep1er world. The resulting group, izna, has potential but will need a stronger musical identity in their first comeback to truly distinguish themselves from the crowd of 5th-generation girl groups. | Feature | I-LAND (S1 - ENHYPEN) |
This article will cover the development, format changes, notable contestants, and the final debut lineup of what is widely considered the true I-LAND 2 . After ENHYPEN debuted in November 2020, rumors of a female I-LAND circulated for years. However, internal restructuring at HYBE and CJ ENM led to a split in responsibilities. By 2023, CJ ENM announced that the next I-LAND would be produced independently through its subsidiary, WakeOne Entertainment (home to Kep1er and ZEROBASEONE), rather than in direct partnership with HYBE. This article will cover the development, format changes,
Following the massive success of I-LAND (which birthed ENHYPEN) and I-LAND 2: N/a (which formed izna), the landscape of survival shows has shifted. While the original I-LAND was a male-dominated affair under the joint venture of CJ ENM and HYBE, I-LAND 2 took a radically different turn.
It is crucial to clarify a common point of confusion: Instead, the spiritual and official sequel—often referred to by fans as I-LAND 2 —is the 2024 female version titled I-LAND 2: N/a , which produced the group izna under WakeOne Entertainment.
The debut lineup: