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I.M

January 26, 2023

In this article, the surname is Im.
For the song by Michael Ben David, see I.M (song). For other uses, see IM (disambiguation).

Im Chang-kyun (Korean: 임창균; born January 26, 1996), known by the stage name I.M or mononymously as Changkyun, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter. In 2015, he debuted in the South Korean boy group Monsta X, through the Mnet's survival show No.Mercy, under Starship Entertainment. He made his solo debut with the EP Duality in February 2021.

I.M
I.M at KBS in October 2016
Born
Im Chang-kyun

(1996-01-26) January 26, 1996 (age 26)
Suwon, South Korea
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015–present
Labels
Member ofMonsta X
Korean name
Hangul임창균
Hanja任創均
Transcriptions
Revised RomanizationIm Chang-gyun
McCune–ReischauerIm Ch'anggyun
Stage name
Hangul
아이엠

Career

Early life and debut

He was born on January 26, 1996 in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea and Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju as his hometown.[1][2] He spent most of his early years living abroad due to his father's work as a scientist, including living in Boston, Massachusetts, where he then gained fluency in English, while his father worked at Harvard University.[3][4]

In 2013 and 2014, I.M became part of the boy group Nu'bility under Special K Entertainment. The group never officially debuted despite holding several events and performances.[5]

I.M was a late addition to Mnet's survival show No.Mercy, becoming the thirteenth competitor.[5][6] Despite his late addition, he was one of the seven contestants chosen to debut in Starship Entertainment's new hip-hop boy group Monsta X.[7][8]

2015–2020: Monsta X and solo work

In May 2015, I.M debuted with Monsta X with their first EP Trespass, on which he has five writing credits.[5][9]

In May 2016, I.M released his first mixtape through Starship Entertainment's YouTube channel, titled "Who Am I?" featuring Yeseo.[10][11]

On October 20, I.M released another mixtape titled "Madeleine" with Brother Su that featured J.Han.[12]

In July 2017, I.M released a mixtape titled "Be My Friend", alongside group member Joohoney.[13]

In February 2018, I.M released another solo mixtape titled "Fly With Me".[14]

In April 2019, I.M released his mixtape, with the lead single "Horizon", which was a collaboration with the American artist ELHAE.[15] He also released the song "Scent" as the B-side of the single.[16][17]

In May 2020, I.M collaborated with ELHAE again, releasing the single "Need to Know".[18] I.M also made his first solo appearance on the talk show Talk Talk Information Brunch.[19]

2021–present: Duality and other solo endeavors

In January 2021, I.M announced the solo work he had been preparing in 2020, would be released as his first solo album, with an intended release later in 2021.[20][21] His first official release was announced to be an extended play titled Duality, which was released on February 19 with the lead single "God Damn".[22][23][24] For his first EP, I.M was commended for showing a wider diversity of skill with the EP, with a noted difference in rap-style from his work in Monsta X as well as showcasing his abilities as singer-songwriter and composer.[25] All five songs from the album charted on the weekly Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, occupying twenty percent of the entire World Songs chart.[26][27]

In July, I.M with other Monsta X members' Shownu and Hyungwon joined Pepsi's Taste of Korea summer campaign, releasing a promotional single "Summer Taste", alongside Rain, Brave Girls members' Yujeong and Yuna, and Ateez members' Hongjoong and Yunho.[28]

In August, I.M was part of Baverse Studio's Welcome To My Baverse, which is a documentary where he can show his thoughts as a musician and as an idol group member.[29][30] In September, I.M released the song "Loop" as part of his work for Welcome To My Baverse. He also contributed to the producing and composing of the song, as well as the production of the album cover image work.[31][32] I.M also became a new DJ for Naver Now's radio program Midnight Idol, alongside group member Kihyun.[33]

In August 2022, I.M decided not to renew his contract with Starship Entertainment but will still continue to participate in the group's future plans.[34]

In November, I.M signed an exclusive contract with Sony Music Korea for his solo activities.[35]

Public image and impact

I.M, as an individual and a member of Monsta X, showed outstanding musical growth that shined into a unique world of music. Also, his musical ability not only broke the prejudice of being an "idol", but became a musician that brings out genuine music. I.M has built his own identity through the release of various mixtapes, which showed off a different, yet original music color, and developed his skills through steady music work. In addition to music, he has also conducted exclusive interviews with famous overseas media, such as the Chicago Tribune and the BBC, with his fluent English skills, as well as playing an active role in leading the early overseas promotions of the group, becoming their practical spokesperson, as what Forbes had evaluated. I.M has established himself as an unprecedented artist who goes back and forth between groups and solos, while showing his outstanding musicality as an "all-round artist".[36][37]

I.M dominates domestic and international charts with his solo releases, drawing hot global response, by topping on Melon, Bugs!, iTunes, Amazon, and Billboard, surpassing world-famous pop artists, including Ariana Grande, Moguai, Adele, and Coldplay, while occupying multiple spots on the charts, which is a rare feat, and one that only the biggest names in the business can muster.[27][38]

Other ventures

Endorsements

In June 2021, I.M became the new model for the Italian luxury fashion brand Versace's Eros Fragrance Perfume through the Korean fashion, beauty, and life magazine Singles.[39][40] On July 14, he joined Pepsi's "Taste of Korea" summer campaign, along with Rain, Monsta X members' Shownu and Hyungwon, Brave Girls members' Yujeong and Yuna, and Ateez members' Hongjoong and Yunho.[28]

Philanthropy

In January 2022, I.M donated ₩500,000 through the idol fandom community service My Favorite Idol, for his birthday. It will be delivered to the Miral Welfare Foundation and used as a fund for the disabled who are isolated due to COVID-19.[41]

Production

In February 2019, I.M narrated an audiobook, Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince, which was released through Naver's Audioclip.[42] Later that year, he narrated two more audiobooks, Edgar Allan Poe's Annabelle Lee and William Wordsworth's My Heart Leaps Up, alongside group member Shownu, which were also released through Naver's Audioclip.[43]

Discography

See also: Monsta X discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[44]
Duality — Undisclosed
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, showing year released, chart positions, sales and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[45]		 US
World
[46]
"Feedback"[47]
(with Kisum, Bora, Lil Cham and Jace) 		2015 18 — Non-album single
"Interstellar"[49]
(with Hyungwon and Jooheon feat. Yella Diamond) 		— — Undisclosed Trespass
"God Damn"[24] 2021 —[a] 9 Duality
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, chart positions, sales and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[45]
"0 (Young)"[51]
(Jooyoung, Mad Clown and Giriboy feat. No.Mercy contestants) 		2015 71 No.Mercy OST Part 3
"Flower Cafe"[53]
(Jooheon feat. I.M and Sam Ock) 		— Undisclosed Flower Cafe
"Distance"[54]
(Heize feat. I.M) 		2022 —[b] Undo
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year released, chart positions, sales and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[45]		 US
World
[46]
"Summer Taste"[c]
(with Rain, Shownu, Hyungwon, Yujeong and Yuna (Brave Girls), Hongjoong and Yunho (Ateez)) 		2021 —[d] — Undisclosed Taste of Korea
"Loop"[e] — 20 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
US
World
[46]
"Howlin'" 2021 17 Undisclosed Duality
"Burn" 21
"Happy to Die" 19
"시든 꽃" (Flower-ed) 20

Mixtapes

Title Year Album Artist(s) Ref.
"Who Am I?" 2016 Non-album single I.M feat. Yeseo [10]
"Madeleine" I.M and Brother Su feat. J.Han [12]
"Be My Friend" 2017 I.M and Jooheon [13]
"Fly With Me" 2018 I.M [14]
"Horizon" 2019 Horizon I.M and ELHAE [15]
"Scent" I.M [16]
"Need to Know" 2020 Non-album single I.M and ELHAE [18]

Music videos

See also: Monsta X discography § Music videos
Title Year Artist Director Ref.
"Fly With Me" 2018 I.M Shot Monster [58]
"Horizon" 2019 I.M and ELHAE Highqualityfish [59]
"God Damn" 2021 I.M [60]
"Summer Taste" I.M, Rain, Shownu, Hyungwon, Yujeong and Yuna (Brave Girls), Hongjoong and Yunho (Ateez) Choi Young-ji (PinkLabel Visual) [61]
"Loop" I.M Yeji Margo Lee (RGB House) [62]

Filmography

See also: Monsta X § Filmography

TV appearances

Year Show Role Ref.
2014–2015 No.Mercy Contestant [7]

Radio shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2021–2022 Midnight Idol DJ [33][63]

Audiobook narrator

Songwriting

Main article: List of songs written by I.M

Awards and nominations

See also: List of awards and nominations received by Monsta X
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, recipient of the award and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
Brand Customer Loyalty Award[f] 2022 Most Influential Live Streaming Show DJ Midnight Idol (with Kihyun) Nominated [65]

Notes

  1. ^ "God Damn" did not enter on the Digital Chart but appeared at number 72 on the component Download chart.[50]
  2. ^ "Distance" did not enter on the Digital Chart but appeared at number 45 on the component Download chart.[55]
  3. ^ "Summer Taste" was released as a promotional single in collaboration with Pepsi.[28]
  4. ^ "Summer Taste" did not enter on the Digital Chart but appeared at number 54 on the component Download chart.[56]
  5. ^ "Loop" was released as a promotional single in collaboration with Baverse Studio.[57]
  6. ^ Co-organized by the Korean Customers Council and Brand Keys, this event recognizes the most influential brands in society and culture, as determined through consumer research.[64]

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this, article, surname, song, michael, david, song, other, uses, disambiguation, chang, kyun, korean, 임창균, born, january, 1996, known, stage, name, mononymously, changkyun, south, korean, rapper, singer, songwriter, 2015, debuted, south, korean, group, monsta,. In this article the surname is Im For the song by Michael Ben David see I M song For other uses see IM disambiguation Im Chang kyun Korean 임창균 born January 26 1996 known by the stage name I M or mononymously as Changkyun is a South Korean rapper singer and songwriter In 2015 he debuted in the South Korean boy group Monsta X through the Mnet s survival show No Mercy under Starship Entertainment He made his solo debut with the EP Duality in February 2021 I MI M at KBS in October 2016BornIm Chang kyun 1996 01 26 January 26 1996 age 26 Suwon South KoreaOccupationsRappersingersongwriterMusical careerGenresK pophip hoptrapInstrument s VocalsYears active2015 presentLabelsStarshipSony Music KoreaMember ofMonsta XKorean nameHangul임창균Hanja任創均TranscriptionsRevised RomanizationIm Chang gyunMcCune ReischauerIm Ch anggyunStage nameHangul아이엠TranscriptionsRevised RomanizationAi emMcCune ReischauerAiem Contents 1 Career 1 1 Early life and debut 1 2 2015 2020 Monsta X and solo work 1 3 2021 present Duality and other solo endeavors 2 Public image and impact 3 Other ventures 3 1 Endorsements 3 2 Philanthropy 3 3 Production 4 Discography 4 1 Extended plays 4 2 Singles 4 2 1 As lead artist 4 2 2 As featured artist 4 2 3 Promotional singles 4 3 Other charted songs 4 4 Mixtapes 4 5 Music videos 5 Filmography 5 1 TV appearances 5 2 Radio shows 5 3 Audiobook narrator 6 Songwriting 7 Awards and nominations 8 Notes 9 References 10 External linksCareer EditEarly life and debut Edit He was born on January 26 1996 in Suwon Gyeonggi do South Korea and Gwangsan gu Gwangju as his hometown 1 2 He spent most of his early years living abroad due to his father s work as a scientist including living in Boston Massachusetts where he then gained fluency in English while his father worked at Harvard University 3 4 In 2013 and 2014 I M became part of the boy group Nu bility under Special K Entertainment The group never officially debuted despite holding several events and performances 5 I M was a late addition to Mnet s survival show No Mercy becoming the thirteenth competitor 5 6 Despite his late addition he was one of the seven contestants chosen to debut in Starship Entertainment s new hip hop boy group Monsta X 7 8 2015 2020 Monsta X and solo work Edit In May 2015 I M debuted with Monsta X with their first EP Trespass on which he has five writing credits 5 9 In May 2016 I M released his first mixtape through Starship Entertainment s YouTube channel titled Who Am I featuring Yeseo 10 11 On October 20 I M released another mixtape titled Madeleine with Brother Su that featured J Han 12 In July 2017 I M released a mixtape titled Be My Friend alongside group member Joohoney 13 In February 2018 I M released another solo mixtape titled Fly With Me 14 In April 2019 I M released his mixtape with the lead single Horizon which was a collaboration with the American artist ELHAE 15 He also released the song Scent as the B side of the single 16 17 In May 2020 I M collaborated with ELHAE again releasing the single Need to Know 18 I M also made his first solo appearance on the talk show Talk Talk Information Brunch 19 2021 present Duality and other solo endeavors Edit In January 2021 I M announced the solo work he had been preparing in 2020 would be released as his first solo album with an intended release later in 2021 20 21 His first official release was announced to be an extended play titled Duality which was released on February 19 with the lead single God Damn 22 23 24 For his first EP I M was commended for showing a wider diversity of skill with the EP with a noted difference in rap style from his work in Monsta X as well as showcasing his abilities as singer songwriter and composer 25 All five songs from the album charted on the weekly Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart occupying twenty percent of the entire World Songs chart 26 27 In July I M with other Monsta X members Shownu and Hyungwon joined Pepsi s Taste of Korea summer campaign releasing a promotional single Summer Taste alongside Rain Brave Girls members Yujeong and Yuna and Ateez members Hongjoong and Yunho 28 In August I M was part of Baverse Studio s Welcome To My Baverse which is a documentary where he can show his thoughts as a musician and as an idol group member 29 30 In September I M released the song Loop as part of his work for Welcome To My Baverse He also contributed to the producing and composing of the song as well as the production of the album cover image work 31 32 I M also became a new DJ for Naver Now s radio program Midnight Idol alongside group member Kihyun 33 In August 2022 I M decided not to renew his contract with Starship Entertainment but will still continue to participate in the group s future plans 34 In November I M signed an exclusive contract with Sony Music Korea for his solo activities 35 Public image and impact EditI M as an individual and a member of Monsta X showed outstanding musical growth that shined into a unique world of music Also his musical ability not only broke the prejudice of being an idol but became a musician that brings out genuine music I M has built his own identity through the release of various mixtapes which showed off a different yet original music color and developed his skills through steady music work In addition to music he has also conducted exclusive interviews with famous overseas media such as the Chicago Tribune and the BBC with his fluent English skills as well as playing an active role in leading the early overseas promotions of the group becoming their practical spokesperson as what Forbes had evaluated I M has established himself as an unprecedented artist who goes back and forth between groups and solos while showing his outstanding musicality as an all round artist 36 37 I M dominates domestic and international charts with his solo releases drawing hot global response by topping on Melon Bugs iTunes Amazon and Billboard surpassing world famous pop artists including Ariana Grande Moguai Adele and Coldplay while occupying multiple spots on the charts which is a rare feat and one that only the biggest names in the business can muster 27 38 Other ventures EditEndorsements Edit In June 2021 I M became the new model for the Italian luxury fashion brand Versace s Eros Fragrance Perfume through the Korean fashion beauty and life magazine Singles 39 40 On July 14 he joined Pepsi s Taste of Korea summer campaign along with Rain Monsta X members Shownu and Hyungwon Brave Girls members Yujeong and Yuna and Ateez members Hongjoong and Yunho 28 Philanthropy Edit In January 2022 I M donated 500 000 through the idol fandom community service My Favorite Idol for his birthday It will be delivered to the Miral Welfare Foundation and used as a fund for the disabled who are isolated due to COVID 19 41 Production Edit In February 2019 I M narrated an audiobook Oscar Wilde s The Happy Prince which was released through Naver s Audioclip 42 Later that year he narrated two more audiobooks Edgar Allan Poe s Annabelle Lee and William Wordsworth s My Heart Leaps Up alongside group member Shownu which were also released through Naver s Audioclip 43 Discography EditSee also Monsta X discography Extended plays Edit List of extended plays with selected details chart positions and sales Title Details Peak chart positions SalesKOR 44 Duality Released February 19 2021 24 Label Starship Entertainment Formats Digital download streaming audio Undisclosed denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region Singles Edit As lead artist Edit List of singles showing year released chart positions sales and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Sales AlbumKOR 45 USWorld 46 Feedback 47 with Kisum Bora Lil Cham and Jace 2015 18 KOR 96 633 48 Non album single Interstellar 49 with Hyungwon and Jooheon feat Yella Diamond Undisclosed Trespass God Damn 24 2021 a 9 Duality denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region As featured artist Edit List of singles as featured artist showing year released chart positions sales and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Sales AlbumKOR 45 0 Young 51 Jooyoung Mad Clown and Giriboy feat No Mercy contestants 2015 71 KOR 43 760 52 No Mercy OST Part 3 Flower Cafe 53 Jooheon feat I M and Sam Ock Undisclosed Flower Cafe Distance 54 Heize feat I M 2022 b Undo denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region Promotional singles Edit List of promotional singles showing year released chart positions sales and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Sales AlbumKOR 45 USWorld 46 Summer Taste c with Rain Shownu Hyungwon Yujeong and Yuna Brave Girls Hongjoong and Yunho Ateez 2021 d Undisclosed Taste of Korea Loop e 20 Non album single denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region Other charted songs Edit Title Year Peak chart positions Sales AlbumUSWorld 46 Howlin 2021 17 Undisclosed Duality Burn 21 Happy to Die 19 시든 꽃 Flower ed 20Mixtapes Edit Title Year Album Artist s Ref Who Am I 2016 Non album single I M feat Yeseo 10 Madeleine I M and Brother Su feat J Han 12 Be My Friend 2017 I M and Jooheon 13 Fly With Me 2018 I M 14 Horizon 2019 Horizon I M and ELHAE 15 Scent I M 16 Need to Know 2020 Non album single I M and ELHAE 18 Music videos Edit See also Monsta X discography Music videos Title Year Artist Director Ref Fly With Me 2018 I M Shot Monster 58 Horizon 2019 I M and ELHAE Highqualityfish 59 God Damn 2021 I M 60 Summer Taste I M Rain Shownu Hyungwon Yujeong and Yuna Brave Girls Hongjoong and Yunho Ateez Choi Young ji PinkLabel Visual 61 Loop I M Yeji Margo Lee RGB House 62 Filmography EditSee also Monsta X Filmography TV appearances Edit Year Show Role Ref 2014 2015 No Mercy Contestant 7 Radio shows Edit Year Title Role Ref 2021 2022 Midnight Idol DJ 33 63 Audiobook narrator Edit Year Title Ref 2019 The Happy Prince 42 Annabel Lee 43 My Heart Leaps UpSongwriting EditMain article List of songs written by I MAwards and nominations EditSee also List of awards and nominations received by Monsta X Name of the award ceremony year presented category recipient of the award and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Recipient Result Ref Brand Customer Loyalty Award f 2022 Most Influential Live Streaming Show DJ Midnight Idol with Kihyun Nominated 65 Notes Edit God Damn did not enter on the Digital Chart but appeared at number 72 on the component Download chart 50 Distance did not enter on the Digital Chart but appeared at number 45 on the component Download chart 55 Summer Taste was released as a promotional single in collaboration with Pepsi 28 Summer Taste did not enter on the Digital Chart but appeared at number 54 on the component Download chart 56 Loop was released as a promotional single in collaboration with Baverse Studio 57 Co organized by the Korean Customers Council and Brand Keys this event recognizes the most influential brands in society and culture as determined through consumer research 64 References Edit 퀴즈에 진심인 몬스타엑스 MONSTA X 의 TMI 대방출 아이엠이 집 가면 바로 하는 일은 민혁의 태어난 진짜 출생지는 VOGUE POP MONSTA X s big release of TMI who is serious about quizzes what does I M do right when he gets home Where was Minhyuk s real birthplace VOGUE POP in Korean Vogue Korea February 12 2021 Retrieved February 14 2021 via YouTube Son Hae seon May 5 2020 내 의 고향은 어디 광주 편 Market News in Korean Archived from the original on May 7 2020 Retrieved February 4 2021 Morin Natalie September 7 2019 Up Close amp Personal With The Many Sides of Monsta X Refinery29 Retrieved August 15 2020 Kim Jae ha July 3 2018 Go Away With I M of Monsta X Los Angeles Times Retrieved August 1 2020 a b c Benjamin Jeff April 3 2020 Meet I M from Monsta X from unwanted to invaluable South China Morning Post Retrieved August 1 2020 Oh Hyo jin January 28 2015 노머시 새연습생 I M투입 기존 연습생 텃세 Newsen in Korean Retrieved August 16 2020 a b Park Gyu oh November 13 2014 New idol group to be born through Mnet s No Mercy K pop 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