# X:IN

X:IN (Korean: 엑신; RR: Eksin; stylized in all caps) is a multinational girl group based in South Korea. Managed by Escrow Entertainment, the group consists of five members: E.sha, Nizz, Nova, Hannah and Aria. They made their debut on April 11, 2023, with single "Keeping the Fire".

## Name

X:IN, the stylized form of EXIN, is derived from a Latin word meaning furthermore where "X" symbolizes an unknown variable, a concept used in mathematics, representing the group's aim to explore limitless possibilities in music and performance.

## History
### Pre-debut activities

E.sha, had participated in several pre-debut groups, including MEP-C, LAONZENA, and trained under GBK Entertainment. She chose the stage name E.sha as part of her new career chapter and is recognized for her dance abilities and choreographing her group's songs.
Nova, was part of the dance cover team Dalcom, where she performed K-pop dance covers. She also worked as a voice actress, dubbing characters in Russian. Nova joined Escrow Entertainment through online auditions and underwent only four months of training before debuting.
Aria, also known as Gauthami, was a child actress who appeared in Malayalam movies such as Thank You and Melvilasom. Like Nova, she joined Escrow Entertainment through online auditions.
Chi.U, made her solo debut in November 2021 and was a member of the dance team Majesty. Additionally, she appeared in episode two of Dreamcatcher's Why Not Me. After leaving X:IN, she made her debut in girl group I:MOND.
On March 15, 2023, they made their first appearance on an online broadcast show K-stage, where they performed their pre-debut song "Who Am I" and later released it's performance video on YouTube.

### April 2023–2024: Debut with Keeping the Fire, line-up changes, Synchronicity, The Real, Seoul-Moskva and Acha(%)

They made their debut on April 11, 2023 as a five-member group composed of Roa, E.sha, Chi.U, Nova and Aria, with digital single "Keeping the Fire" and performed it on Simply K-pop Con-tour, Inkigayo and Music Bank.
Due to personal circumstances, Chi.U left in June 2023, followed by Roa in July 2023. In July 2023, the company introduced two new Korean members, Nizz and Hannah.
On August 5, 2023, Escrow Entertainment released a poster announcing the release of their first extended play album titled Synchronicity, released on August 30, 2023. The album features a blend of pop and dance genres, with "Synchronize" serving as the title track..
On February 5, 2024, X:IN announced their second extended play through releasing a poster, The Real, which was officially released on February 25, 2024, under Escrow Entertainment. The album features four tracks, with title track "NO DOUBT" filmed in Cebu, Philippines. Prior to the album's release, the group dropped the pre-release single "My Idol" on February 19, 2024. The album was described by leader E.Sha as a reflection of the member's personal experiences, capturing their emotions and struggles on their journey as idols.
In May 2024, they visited Moscow, Russia, where they served as judges at the Asian Dragon Fest, performed a concert, and held a fan signing event. During this visit, they collaborated with Russian artist Anatoly Tsoy, known professionally as TSOY, to record the single "Seoul – Moskva." The song, featuring lyrics in Russian, English, and Korean, was released on October 25, 2024. TSOY expressed excitement about this groundbreaking collaboration, noting that it was the first of its kind between a Russian artist and a K-pop group. He joined X:IN on stage during their second visit to Russia, performing live at their concerts in Moscow on November 2, 2024, and in St. Petersburg on November 3, 2024. This marked the first live performances of their collaboration.
X:IN released their digital single "Acha(%)" on December 13, 2024, which conveys a message about confidently embracing individuality, overcoming obstacles, and letting go of toxic influences while staying true to oneself. This was preceded by the release of "Keeping the Fire Rock Ver." on December 12, 2024.

### 2025-present: Departure from Escrow Entertainment
## Members

Current
* E.sha (이샤)
* Nizz (니즈)
* Nova (노바)
* Hannah (한나)
* Aria (아리아)
Former
* Roa (로아)
* Chi.U (치유)

## Discography
### Extended plays

| Title | Album details | Peak art positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| Synchronicity | Released: August 30, 2023 Label: Escrow Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing "SYNCHRONIZE" "겁이나 (Close my eyes)" "Cat&Tiger" "Close my eyes (겁이나 Eng Ver.)" "SYNCHRONIZE (Inst.)" | 46 | KOR: 1,921 |
| The Real | Released: February 25, 2024 Label: Escrow Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing "NO DOUBT" "MY IDOL" "WITHDRAW" "NEVER SORRY" "NO DOUBT (Inst.)" "MY IDOL (Inst.)" "WITHDRAW (Inst.)" "NEVER SORRY (Inst.)" | 51 | KOR: 3,062 |

### Singles

| Title | Year | Album |
| "Who Am I" | 2023 | Non-album singles |
| "Keeping the Fire" | 2023 | Non-album singles |
| "Synchronize" | 2023 | Synchronicity |
| "No Doubt" | 2024 | The Real |
| "Seoul - Moskva" (with TSOY) | 2024 | Non-album single |
| "Acha(%)" | 2024 | Non-album single |

## Filmography

* X:IN On&Off (2023)