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M.I.B
M.I.B performing in Singapore, on July 1, 2011
Background information
Also known asMost Incredible Busters
OriginSouth Korea
Genres
Years active2011 (2011)–2017
LabelsJungle Entertainment
Past members
WebsiteOfficial website

M.I.B (Korean: 엠아이비; known as Most Incredible Busters) was a South Korean hip hop quartet from Jungle Entertainment. Jungle Entertainment reported that 1.7 million USD was invested for the group's debut album since 2009. The album was personally produced and four tracks were part of a solo spin-off to show that each member can stand on their own. Their self-titled album, Most Incredible Busters,[1] was released on October 25.[2][3]

They officially disbanded on January 4, 2017.[4]

Career

Pre-debut

As part of a spin-off style showcase, each member released the music video of their solo song. Starting with 5zic's "Beautiful Day" on October 6 and ending with Kang Nam's "Say My Name" on October 17. Before their debut performance on M! Countdown, they performed at the Muse Live at Music Hall to showcase their album.

2011–17: Most Incredible Busters, dorm accident, Illusion, and The Maginot Line and disbandment

On October 26, 2011, the group made their debut on M! Countdown with the song "G.D.M." (Girls, Dreams, Money) from their self-titled album Most Incredible Busters.[5][6][7][8][9][excessive citations]

In January 2012, M.I.B. performed as the opening act for the Highlight Festival 2012, in which artists such as Jay Park and Far East Movement performed.[10] M.I.B. also opened for will.i.am at will.i.am's special club performance in Seoul the following month. The group also stated that they were working on an album to be released in March.[11]

On April 5, 2012, a fire broke out in the band's dorm. During the fire, three stylists were killed; two were killed immediately while the other died in the hospital in critical condition after regaining consciousness. As such, their comeback activities were postponed for nearly two months until the release of their EP, Illusion on May 30.[12][13]

In 2013, M.I.B. embarked on their first tour in Japan, selling out concerts in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo. The group also announced that they are working on their debut Japanese album.[14]

On March 31, 2014, M.I.B. released their second studio album, The Maginot Line. The music video for the title track, "Chisa Bounce", was released on the same day.[15][16]

On January 4, 2017, Signal Entertainment announced the disbandment of the group.[17]

Members

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Track listing
KOR
[19]
Korean
Most Incredible Busters 20
Track list
  1. Men Comin’
  2. 모두 다 뻔해
  3. G.D.M
  4. Complicated
  5. Beautiful Day (Feat. BEE) (5zic solo)
  6. Do U Like Me (Cream solo)
  7. Hands Up (SIMS solo)
  8. Say My Name (KangNam solo)
  9. Who Am I
  10. My Way
  11. Who’s Next
The Maginot Line
  • Released: March 31, 2014
  • Label: Jungle Entertainment
  • Distributor: CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
 16
Track list
  1. 놀고들 있네 (So Cocky)
  2. 치사 Bounce (Chisa'Bounce)
  3. 들이대 (Dash (Men In Black))
  4. 너부터 잘해 (Let's Talk About You) (feat. Bomi)
  5. 강강수월래 (Gangkang Suwollae)
  6. Dirty Sexy Money
  7. 담배를 입에 물기 전에 (Let Me Say Before I Smoke) (feat. HIME)
  8. M.I.B가 나.가.신다2 (M.I.B Is Coming2) (feat. TEM)
  9. Skit
  10. 낭독 (Reading)

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Track listing
KOR
[19]
Korean
Illusion
  • Released: May 30, 2012
  • Label: Jungle Entertainment
  • Distributor: CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
 15
Track list
  1. 더치페이 (Dutch Pay) (Feat. Hafsa)
  2. 나만 힘들게 (Only Hard For Me)
  3. Celebrate (Feat. Tasha– 윤미래 (Yoon Mi Rae))
  4. Celebrate (Konrad OldMoney Remix) (Feat. Tasha – 윤미래 (Yoon MiRae)
  5. Celebrate (Dubstep Remix) (Feat. TEM)
  6. G.D.M (Konrad OldMoney Remix) (Feat. Tiger JK, Bizzy)
  7. 낙화/落花 (The Falling Flower)
Money In The Building
  • Released: April 10, 2013
  • Label: Jungle Entertainment
  • Distributor: CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
 14
Track list
  1. Money In the Building
  2. 끄덕여줘! (Nod Along!)
  3. Hello Goodbye (Feat. Tasha– 윤미래 (Yoon MiRae)
  4. 난장판 (Mess) (Feat. MFBTY)
  5. M.I.B가 나.가.신다 (M.I.B is coming)

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales
(digital) 		Album
KOR
[24] 		KOR
Hot 100
[25]
"Beautiful Day" (5Zic solo (feat. BEE)) 2011 — — Most Incredible Busters
"Hands Up" (SIMS solo) — —
"Say My Name" (KangNam solo) 155 —
  • KOR: 31,342+
"G.D.M" 144 —
  • KOR: 42,156+
"Celebrate" 2012 59 69
  • KOR: 117,664+
 Illusion
"Only Hard For Me" 70 —
  • KOR: 83,489+
"Nod Along!" 2013 94 90
  • KOR: 60,213+
 Money In the Building
"Dash" ("Men In Black") 56 54
  • KOR: 142,361+
 The Maginot Line
"Let's Talk About You" (feat. Bomi of A Pink) 38 93
  • KOR: 78,453+
"치사 Bounce" ("Chisa'Bounce") 2014 61 —
  • KOR: 28,646+
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

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