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Arts and entertainment
I.M, South Korean rapper and singer; member of boy band Monsta X
"I.M" (song), a song by Israeli singer Michael Ben David
Iron Maiden, a British heavy metal band
Iron Man, a comic book superhero
Businesses
IM Global, an American film and TV company
Immediate Music, a music composition company
Menajet (IATA: IM), a Lebanese airline
IM Motors, Chinese NEV brand of SAIC Motor
Military and government
Indian Mujahideen, an India-based militant Islamist group
Inoffizieller Mitarbeiter, an informant for the Stasi of East Germany
Mythology
Im (jötunn), a giant in Norse mythology
IM, a cuneiform sign used as a logogram to represent names of weather gods, including Mesopotamian Ishkur/Adad, Hurrian Teshub and Hittite Tarhunna
Names
Im (Korean surname)
Yan (surname) (Cantonese romanization: Im), a surname
Places
IM postcode area, for the Isle of Man
Isle of Man (FIPS country code)
Science and technology
= Biology and medicine
=Infectious mononucleosis, a disease
Internal medicine, a medical speciality
IM injection, or intramuscular injection
Imipramine, by the trade name IM
Intermediate metabolizer, an individual with reduced metabolic activity
= Computing
=.im, an Internet country code for the Isle of Man
Information management
Input method, a component that allows users to enter an expanded set of characters and symbols
Instant messaging, a form of real-time communication online using typed text
= Other uses in science and technology
=Im function in mathematics, where Im(z) denotes the imaginary part of a complex number z
Intermodulation, the amplitude modulation of signals containing two or more different frequencies
Induction motor
Im, a subtype of irregular galaxy
Sports
Individual medley, a type of swimming race
International Master, a title in chess
Intramural sports
Other
Independent Methodist (disambiguation)
Scion iM, a Japanese-American compact car
See also
I Am (disambiguation) including uses of "I'm"
LM (disambiguation)
1M (disambiguation)
.im is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Isle of Man. It is administered by the Government of the Isle of Man and managed on a day-to-day basis by Domicilium, an offshore Internet Service Provider based on the Isle of Man.
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Second-level domain names
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.org.im, intended for nonprofit organisations
See also
.uk
References
External links
IM Domain Registry
IANA .im whois information
Domicilium
Im Chang-kyun (Korean: 임창균; born January 26, 1996), better known by the stage name I.M, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of South Korean boy group Monsta X under Starship Entertainment. In 2021, he made his solo debut with the EP Duality.
Early life
I.M was born in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea and Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju as his hometown on January 26, 1996. He spent most of his early years living abroad due to his father's work as a scientist, including living in Boston, Massachusetts, where I.M gained fluency in English, while his father worked at Harvard University. English was the first language he learned, he only started learned Korean language when he entered elementary school.
Career
= 2015–2020: Debut, Monsta X, and solo work
=Between 2013 and 2014, he became part of the boy group Nu'bility under Special K Entertainment but never officially debuted despite holding several events and performances.
I.M was a late addition to the Mnet's survival show No.Mercy, becoming the thirteenth competitor. 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.
In May 2015, I.M debuted with Monsta X with their first EP Trespass, on which he has five writing credits.
In May 2016, I.M released his first mixtape through Starship Entertainment's YouTube channel, titled "Who Am I?" featuring Yeseo.
On October 20, he released another mixtape titled "Madeleine" with Brother Su that featured J.Han.
In July 2017, I.M released a mixtape titled "Be My Friend", alongside group member Joohoney.
In February 2018, he released another solo mixtape titled "Fly With Me".
In April 2019, I.M released his mixtape, with the lead single "Horizon", which was a collaboration with the American artist ELHAE. He also released the song "Scent" as the B-side of the single.
In May 2020, I.M collaborated with ELHAE again, releasing the single "Need to Know". He also made his first solo appearance on the talk show Talk Talk Information Brunch.
= 2021–present: Solo debut 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. His first official release was announced to be an extended play titled Duality, which was released on February 19, with its lead single "God Damn". 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. 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.
In July, he and other Monsta X members' Shownu and Hyungwon, took part in Pepsi's Taste of Korea summer campaign, releasing a promotional single "Summer Taste", with Rain, Brave Girls members' Yujeong and Yuna, and Ateez members' Hongjoong and Yunho.
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.
On September 4, I.M released the single "Loop", as part of his work for Welcome To My Baverse, in which he contributed to the production and composition. On September 6, I.M became a new DJ for Naver Now's radio program Midnight Idol, alongside group member Kihyun.
In December, he appeared as one of the special judges in the Mnet's dance survival program Street Dance Girls Fighter's fourth mission, alongside group members Hyungwon and Joohoney, for Monsta X's B-side song "Autobahn".
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.
In November, he signed an exclusive contract with Sony Music Korea for his solo activities.
In February 2023, I.M and Joohoney had a pictorial and an interview with the fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue Korea.
In March, he joined the mobile application Dear U bubble under "Bubble with Stars". I.M also decorated the cover of the fashion magazine 1st Look Korea's 254th issue.
On April 19, Sony Music Korea released a video containing his new logo and announced the opening of his official site on May 16.
In May, he confirmed the release of his second extended play Overdrive on June 23, with the lead single of the same name.
On August 5 and 6, I.M held the Overdrive Showcase Tour in Seoul at Yes24 Live Hall, which sold out within 5 minutes for both days.
On September 3, he performed for Resffect Festival 2023, held at 88 Garden Olympic Park, Seoul.
On October 13, I.M attended the launch event of BOSS' Korea-only capsule collection pop-up store, held at Oud Cafe in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
On December 1, he attended the launch event of Swarovski's flagship store, held at Dosan Park in Seoul. On December 25, I.M performed for 2023 Someday Christmas, held at Hall 3 of BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1 in Busan.
In January 2024, it was announced that he will release a new single on January 23, titled "Slowly" featuring Heize.
On March 12, it was announced that I.M will have an April comeback. On March 13, it was revealed that he will release his third extended play Off the Beat on April 3, with the lead single "Lure". On March 28, I.M attended the boutique reopening of Brioni, held at Hotel Shilla in Jung-gu, Seoul.
On April 17, it was announced that he will be the MC of KBS' web show I.M on the Beat, beginning on April 20. On April 22, it was announced that I.M will have his first world tour Off the Beat, to be held in eighteen cities in ten countries. On April 23, he attended Chanel's "Rouge Allure" pop-up event opening, held in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.
On June 11, I.M attended Jaeger-LeCoultre's "The Adventure Spirit" pop-up event opening, held in Songpa-gu, Seoul. On June 15, he performed for Tone & Music Festival 2024, held at 88 Garden Olympic Park, Seoul. On June 18, it was announced that I.M will be the new DJ of KBS Cool FM's radio program Kiss the Radio, replacing Day6's Young K, beginning on July 1.
On July 19, he attended Diesel's store reopening, held in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. On July 20, I.M performed for Soundberry Festa 24, held at KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
Artistry
= Musical style and influences
=As a producer, I.M has incorporated various genres in his solo releases including trap, deep soul, R&B, and jazz, which are not the typical genre of music that is normally heard in K-pop.
Growing up, I.M was influenced by his father's love for jazz, classical, and old-school pop music, including international artists Norah Jones' and Kenny G's saxophone albums. I.M has also expressed his love for American singer Trevor Daniel's songs.
Public image and impact
I.M has been noted for being the "key figure" in leading Monsta X's early overseas promotions because of his fluent english. He has previously conducted exclusive interviews with media outlets such as Chicago Tribune and BBC, which American magazine Forbes noted by saying "Without I.M leading the group as a bilingual member, it is very likely that Monsta X would not have been able to break through the traditional [language] barriers".
I.M's debut solo EP Duality (2021) was noted for topping numerous music charts including Melon, Bugs!, iTunes, and Amazon, and also occupying five spots on Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, surpassing international artists such as Ariana Grande, Moguai, Adele, and Coldplay, which was considered a "rare feat".
In 2023, the replica of the jacket I.M wore in Monsta X's The Connect World Tour was presented at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds exhibition called "The Art of Performance", which presented art pieces previously worn by international stars including Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Elton John, and Lady Gaga.
I.M had been cited by DKB's member Harry-June and All(H)Ours' Xayden as an inspiration.
Other ventures
= Arts and photography
=In November 2023, I.M released his first photobook Here I.M, which contained his current status, solo career journey, and values regarding music.
= 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. In July, he took part in the global beverage brand Pepsi's "Taste of Korea" summer campaign, with Rain, Monsta X members' Shownu and Hyungwon, Brave Girls members' Yujeong and Yuna, and Ateez members' Hongjoong and Yunho.
In November 2023, I.M collaborated with the English football and rugby sportswear brand Umbro, promoting its 2023 F/W collection through the men's magazine Esquire Korea.
= 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.
= Production
=In February 2019, I.M narrated an audiobook, Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince, which was released through Naver's Audioclip. That same 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, as well as to help the visually impaired people as the main purpose.
In September 2021, I.M was included in the production of the album cover image work and details through the Baverse Studio, as part of his work for Welcome To My Baverse.
In April 2023, he took the lead in the production process of his official logo, which was designed with chrome material to give it a "stylish look", where his "philosophy" and "style" are implied.
Discography
= Extended plays
== Singles
=As lead artist
As featured artist
Promotional singles
= Other charted songs
== Mixtapes
== Music videos
=Filmography
= Television shows
== Web shows
== Radio shows
== Audiobook narrator
=Bibliography
Songwriting
Tours and concerts
= World tours
=Off the Beat World Tour (2024)
Awards and nominations
See also
List of K-pop on the Billboard charts
Notes
References
External links
I.M on Instagram
