I.N
As the youngest member of Stray Kids, his powerful vocals provide the soaring, stable foundation for the group's explosive sound.
Born 2001 (age 25)·South Korean singer·Birthday: February 8·Generation Z
Biography
Yang Jeong-in, known to fans worldwide as I.N, entered the spotlight as the maknae (youngest member) of JYP Entertainment's self-producing powerhouse, Stray Kids. Born in 2001, he was thrust into the intense trainee system as a teenager, where his distinctive vocal tone—a blend of warmth and striking power—set him apart. Debuting in 2017, I.N grew up in public view, evolving from the group's cheerful baby to a crucial vocal anchor. His voice often delivers the climactic high notes and emotional resonance in their genre-defying music, which spans aggressive hip-hop to melodic pop. Beyond the stage, his playful, dependable personality has made him a beloved pillar within the group and among the band's massive global fandom, known as STAY.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
I.N was born in 2001, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When I.N Was Born
The biggest hits of 2001
#1 Movie
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Best Picture
A Beautiful Mind
#1 TV Show
Survivor
I.N's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2001Born
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2006Started school
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2014Became a teenager
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Could drive
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2019Could vote
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2022Turned 21
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 25 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as the youngest member of Stray Kids, a group that has achieved multiple number-one albums on international charts.
- Contributes as a main vocalist to a discography known for its complex musicality and self-production.
- Performed in sold-out arenas worldwide as part of the group's ambitious international tours.
Did You Know?
His stage name, I.N, stands for 'I'm Normal,' a concept he has playfully contradicted with his exceptional talent.
He is known for his love of bread, often mentioning it in broadcasts and fan interactions.
He was the last member to join the Stray Kids lineup prior to their official debut.
“My voice is my color on our canvas.”
