Episode 1
Episode 1
1h 19m
A game of survival to become the next-generation global artist begins in I-LAND, a colossal structure with a groundbreaking system for the future superstars to 'live, train, and perform'.
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TV series
I-LAND
20202 seasons8.3 / 10
I-LAND (아이랜드) is a South Korean boy group reality survival show produced by Mnet and organized by Belift Lab, which at the time of airing was a joint venture between entertainment companies CJ ENM and HYBE. It premiered on June 26, 2020 and broadcasted every Friday at 11 p.m. KST on Mnet. A second season, I-Land 2, was expected to premiere in the first half of 2022 featuring female trainees; however, on July 15, 2022, it was announced that it would be postponed. Instead in 2023, HYBE partnered with JTBC to produce R U Next? featuring trainees who would debut in Illit, signing with Belift Lab, becoming labelmates with Enhypen. On July 24, 2023, Mnet announced the second season titled I-Land 2: N/⍺, not in affiliation with Hybe or Belift Lab, featuring female trainees. The show started airing in April 2024, and is collaborating with The Black Label, with the final lineup debuting in WakeOne.
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I-LAND premiered June 26, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
I-LAND (아이랜드) is a South Korean boy group reality survival show produced by Mnet and organized by Belift Lab, which at the time of airing was a joint venture between entertainment companies CJ ENM and HYBE. It premiered on June 26, 2020 and broadcasted every Friday at 11 p.m. KST on Mnet. A second season, I-Land 2, was expected to premiere in the first half of 2022 featuring female trainees; however, on July 15, 2022, it was announced that it would be postponed. Instead in 2023, HYBE partnered with JTBC to produce R U Next? featuring trainees who would debut in Illit, signing with Belift Lab, becoming labelmates with Enhypen. On July 24, 2023, Mnet announced the second season titled I-Land 2: N/⍺, not in affiliation with Hybe or Belift Lab, featuring female trainees. The show started airing in April 2024, and is collaborating with The Black Label, with the final lineup debuting in WakeOne.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
1h 25m
I-LANDERS join for a vote 4 applicants who will be sent home from I-LAND. As the 4 applicants leave I-LAND, the remaining 12 realizes they must work together to survive. I-LAND
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Episode 3
Episode 3
1h 20m
After the first test, 6 I-LANDERS are sent to GROUND. Who will revive from GROUND and return to I-LAND?
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Episode 4
Episode 4
1h 23m
I-LAND VS GROUND! It's a face-off with their destiny on the line! The applicants do their talking on the stage, as the third test
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Episode 6
Episode 6
1h 2m
I-LANDERS perform 'I&credible', the mission song for the 'Final 12'. Who will be the final 12 who will remain in I-LAND and continue their challenge to become the final debutants? And how will the global vote from 171 countries turn out?
Episode credits
Guest stars JooE, Kim Nam-joo, Hwang Kwang-hee
Episode 7
Episode 7
1h 43m
As 12 applicants who will continue to I-LAND Part 2 are revealed. And BTS makes their entrance in I-LAND for an agenda of their own.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bae Yoon-jung, Jin, V, SUGA, RM, Jimin, Jung Kook, j-hope
Episode 8
Episode 8
1h 42m
The first test of Part 2 is 'BTS Test'. Who will be the next I-LANDER who will leave I-LAND?
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Episode 9
Episode 9
1h 18m
The second test of Part 2 is 'Chemistry Test'. And this time, it's the global fans who will decide who goes home.
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Episode 10
Episode 10
1h 28m
The result of the second test, decided by the global fans' vote, is revealed. The third test of Part 2, 'Concept Test' goes underway, and SEVENTEEN makes a surprise visit to give some tips and tricks for 'HIT' and 'Pretty U', the two missions to settle on the units.
Episode credits
Guest stars Hoshi, Dino, Jun, The8
Episode 11
Episode 11
1h 36m
The third test of Part 2, 'Concept Test' delivers the performances with a cool and explosive vibe. Who will be the 9 I-LANDERS who will continue to the final live performance?
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Episode 12
Episode 12
2h 49mfinale
A new song 'Calling (Run To You) and 'Into the I-LAND' sang by 22 I-LAND applicants are unveiled. Out of the 9 I-LANDERS in the final, live episode, who will be the final 7 who will achieve their dream of debuting on the world stage?
Episode credits
Guest stars Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Huening Kai, Jin, V, SUGA
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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More about I-LAND
Cast
Song KangSelf - Storyteller
Namkoong MinSelf - Narrator
Bang Si-hyukSelf - Producer
RainSelf - Producer
ZicoSelf - Producer
PdoggSelf - DirectorSon Sung-deukSelf - Director
KSelf - ContestantCredits
- Created by
- Bang Si-hyuk
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 23
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 아이랜드
Networks & production
tvNSouth Korea
MnetSouth Korea
CJ ENMSouth Korea
Studio Take OneSouth Korea
HYBESouth Korea
MNETSouth Korea
Themes
&teamauditionboy groupgirl groupidol groupk-popk-pop groupmusic competition