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In December, the group announced that they will be releasing a special mini-album for the winter.<ref name="The Winter Tale">{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/12/btob-reveal-track-list-for-mini-album-the-winters-tale/|title=BTOB Releases "The Winter Tale" Album Tracklist|accessdate=December 15, 2014|last=|first=}}</ref> On December 22, they released the music Video for 'You Can Cry' on YouTube as well as the release of the EP the following day.
In December, the group announced that they will be releasing a special mini-album for the winter.<ref name="The Winter Tale">{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/12/btob-reveal-track-list-for-mini-album-the-winters-tale/|title=BTOB Releases "The Winter Tale" Album Tracklist|accessdate=December 15, 2014|last=|first=}}</ref> On December 22, they released the music Video for 'You Can Cry' on YouTube as well as the release of the EP the following day.


=== 2015:''Future, first full length album - "Complete", Summer Color MY GIRL, October Comeback'' ===
===2015: Japanese singles, ''Complete'', and ''I Mean'' ===


In early February, it was announced that BTOB would be releasing their first original Japanese single on March 25, titled 'Future (未来(あした)) [Mirai (Ashita)]'.<ref>{{Cite web|title = BTOB to Release First Original Japanese Single in March|url = http://www.soompi.com/2015/02/10/btob-to-release-first-original-japanese-single-in-march/|website = Soompi|accessdate = 2015-09-19}}</ref> BTOB released a short PV for their Japanese single, 未来(あした) [Mirai (Ashita)] on March 21 through their Japanese agency, Kiss Entertainment.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qg9MM2e3YE</ref>
In early February, it was announced that BTOB would be releasing their first original Japanese single on March 25, titled "Future".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/87122/btob-to-release-first-original-japanese-single-album-in-march |title=BTOB to Release First Original Japanese Single Album in March |author=Lee, Ji Young |others=Translated by Yeawon Jung |date=10 February 2015 |work=CJ E&M eNewsworld |website=Mwave |accessdate=11 October 2015}}</ref> BTOB released a short PV for their single on March 21 through their Japanese agency, Kiss Entertainment. After their single release, it and recorded sales of about 70,000 and ranked second on Japan's Oricon Singles Chart. On the same day, their single charted first on the weekly overall chart for Tower Records, Japan's largest scale records store. They continued promoting throughout Japan (Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo) through concerts and various events until March 30.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 비투비, 일본서 통했다..9만장 팔아치우며 타워레코드 1위|url = http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110113865|accessdate =2015 September 2015}}</ref>


In mid-June, Cube Entertainment announced that BTOB will be coming back with their first full-length album in the later part of the month. On June 28, 2015, BTOB performed on Naver's 'Starcast on Air' with their title track "It's Okay" for the first time, before the track was officially released. They also performed various other songs such as "Second Confession" and "Summer Romance". On June 29, 2015, BTOB released the music video for "It's Okay" followed by the release of the their first full-length album titled "Complete".
On March 25, BTOB released their single, 未来(あした) [Mirai (Ashita)], and recorded sales of about 70,000 and ranked no.2 on Japan's Oricon Singles Chart. On the same day, BTOB took no.1 on the weekly overall chart for Tower Records, Japan's largest scale records store. They continued promoting throughout Japan (Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo) through concerts and various events until March 30.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 비투비, 일본서 통했다..9만장 팔아치우며 타워레코드 1위|url = http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110113865|accessdate = 2015-09-19}}</ref>


Their third Japanese single, "夏色 MY GIRL" (Summer Color MY GIRL)", was released on August 19, 2015, after the conclusion of their Korean promotions.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 次世代K-POP アイドル『BTOB』日本3rd. シングル『夏色 MY GIRL』発売決定!!|url = http://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000009426.html|accessdate =19 September 2015|website = PRTimes}}</ref>
In mid-June, Cube Entertainment announced that BTOB will be coming back with their first full-length album in the later part of the month.<ref>{{Cite web|title = BTOB Drop Details of Upcoming First Full-Length Comeback Album "Complete"|url = http://www.soompi.com/2015/06/15/btob-drop-details-of-upcoming-first-full-length-comeback-album-complete/|website = Soompi|accessdate = 2015-09-19}}</ref>
On June 28, 2015 at 11:00 PM KST, BTOB performed on Naver's 'Starcast on Air' with their title track "It's Okay" for the first time, before the track was officially released. They also performed various other songs such as "Second Confession" and "Summer Romance".


In late September, a representative from their label announced that the group is targeting to make a comeback on mid-October with another ballad track and said that the group is currently rushing for preparations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003164479 |script-title=[단독] 비투비, 10월 발라드로 컴백 확정..대세 굳힌다 |work=Osen |date=25 September 2015 |publisher=Naver |accessdate=11 October 2015}}</ref> On October 12, BTOB released their seventh mini-album, titled ''I Mean'', and the the music video for their title song, "Way Back Home" (집으로 가는 길).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chicnews.mk.co.kr/article.php?aid=144457831072382007 |script-title=비투비, 7번째 미니앨범 타이틀곡 '집으로 가는 길' 공개... "꿈 향해 걸어가자" |date=12 October 2015 |website=Chicnews |accessdate=11 October 2015}}</ref>
On June 29, 2015, BTOB released the music video for "It's Okay" onto YouTube followed by the release of the their first full-length album, titled "Complete". Shortly after the EP was released, BTOB's "It's Okay" held the number 1 position for the first time on various major online real-time charts.<ref>{{Cite web|title = BTOB on Charting First Place for the First Time: "We Thought It Was Photoshopped"|url = http://www.soompi.com/2015/06/28/btob-on-charting-1-for-the-first-time-we-thought-it-was-photoshopped/|website = Soompi|accessdate = 2015-09-19}}</ref>

On June 26, It was announced that after BTOB concludes their first full-length album promotions in Korea, they will be returning to Japan with their second original single, 夏色 MY GIRL (Summer Color MY GIRL). Their 3rd Japanese single was released on August 19, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 次世代K-POP アイドル『BTOB』日本3rd. シングル『夏色 MY GIRL』発売決定!!|url = http://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000009426.html|accessdate = 2015-09-19|website = PRTimes}}</ref>

In late September, it was announced by a music representative of Cube Entertainment that BTOB is targeting to make a comeback on mid-October with another ballad track and said that BTOB is currently rushing for preparations.<ref>http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003164479</ref>

On October 12th, BTOB released their 7th Mini Album, titled I Mean, and the the music video for their title song, Way Back Home(집으로 가는 길)<ref>http://chicnews.mk.co.kr/article.php?aid=144457831072382007</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==

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BtoB
File:BtoB, group photo from Korean Music Festival, April 2013.jpg
BtoB in April 2013 at the Korean Music Festival in Los Angeles
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop, R&B, dance-pop
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsCube Entertainment (South Korea)
Universal Music Group (International)
MembersSeo Eunkwang
Lee Minhyuk
Lee Changsub
Lim Hyun-sik
Shin Dong-geun
Jung Il-hoon
Yook Sungjae
Websitebtobofficial.com

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BtoB (/ˈb.t.b/; Korean: 비투비; acronym for Born to Beat) is a South Korean seven member boy group formed in 2012 by Cube Entertainment. The group consists of Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub, Lim Hyun-sik, Peniel, Jung Il-hoon, and Yook Sungjae. The group debuted on March 22, 2012 on M! Countdown with Insane and Imagine.[1]

Career

Pre-debut

The group was formed by Cube Entertainment. It was stated from the start that Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lim Hyunsik, Jung Ilhoon and Lee Minwoo were on the list of original members who are waiting to be debuted under the name of "BtoB". They appeared on the JTBC sitcom "I Live in Cheongdam-dong" as an aspiring boy band working towards their debut.[2] However, Lee Minwoo had dropped out of the list of confirmed members after their first appearance on the sitcom and the fact of him not debuting with BtoB had upset many fans. On March 23, 2012, Cube Entertainment had clarified that there are problems with Minwoo's health resulting in him being unable to blend into the group. Adding on, he would still be a trainee under Cube. If he was to recover, he would still get a chance to debut. Minwoo was confirmed to debut as a C-Clown member under Yedang Entertainment.[3]

2012: Born to Beat, Asia Promotions and Press Play

BtoB in Singapore at Bugis Junction on May 23, 2012

On March 21, the group made their debut in a showcase held in Seoul, which was streamed from their official YouTube channel. They performed their title song "Insane", "Imagine", and various other songs.[4] On March 22, they made their official debut on Mnet's M! Countdown[5] followed by Music Bank, Music Core and Inkigayo. On April 3, 2012 they released their debut album Born to Beat, with songs co-written by Jörgen Elofsson.[6] Their first broadcast was on Mnet's reality program 'Amazon (Idol Master Zone) on April 4.[7] They followed-up with a digital single titled "Father" released on May 3, in conjunction with May being the 'Month of Family'[8] along with a music video. An "Asia Special Edition" of their first mini-album was released on May 23, which contained two new songs: "Father" and "Irresistible Lips", for which a music video was released on the same day.[9]

The release of the Born to Beat 'Asia Special Edition' album marked the official start of their Asia promotions. They kick-started their promotions with a press conference in Singapore along with a promotional event in Bugis Square which attracted a crowd of 800 people.[10] The following day, they performed at Clarke Quay for "Music Matters Live 2012", a five-night festival that featured 40 bands from 18 countries.[11] A month later, they resumed their Asia promotions in Indonesia, participating in an interview with OneTV Asia. In addition, they held their first Indonesian showcase at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jakarta on June 21, performing for both fans and media officials.[12] They made their debut in Japan with a performance at the "K-Dream Live" concert at Tokyo Dome on July 29 alongside 5 other groups.[13] In addition, the group performed at Sapporo Dome on August 1 for the "K-Pop Nonstop Live 2012 In Sapporo" concert.[14]

Starting September 4, Cube Entertainment released various teaser images and videos for their comeback title track "Wow" and second mini-album.[15][16][17][18] On September 11, 2012 the group released the music video for "Wow" and their second mini album Press Play the day after.[19] On October 18, they started promoting "I Only Know Love" as the follow-up single on M! Countdown [20] followed by performances on other music programs. A music video for the song was released on October 22,[21] which consisted of a montage of the promotional events the group undertook throughout the year.

Following the end of their promotions for "I Only Know Love", the group commenced their overseas activities once again. They started off in Singapore on December 1, performing as part of a line-up for "Sundown Festival 2012", an event that invited solo and group acts from South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.[22] On December 11, the group performed as the opening act for the "2012 Asia Super Showcase" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Kenanga Wholesale City.[23] The group became the first Korean artist to perform at the Thai Supermodel Concert on December 13 at the Bangkok Convention Center, and later held a press conference with around 70 media outlets.[24]

2013: United Cube Concert, 2nd Confession, Thriller

On February 2, 2013, the group participated in their first United Cube Concert alongside their Cube Entertainment label-mates. The concert took place in Seoul’s Jamsil Indoor Stadium, and attracted over 7,000 fans, local and international.[25] An additional concert was held in Yokohoma, Japan, in which the group sang a cover of Japanese band V6's "Feel Your Breeze" along with their other songs in front of more than 8,000 fans.[26]

On April 3, Cube Entertainment released hints of their second comeback through their official Twitter account, posting pictures from an music video set. Later, their comeback was confirmed, with a release of a digital single on April 10 titled "2nd Confession".[27]

On April 10, the group held their first fan-meet in Taiwan for over 1,000 fans. The set-list included a cover of Jay Chou's song "Rainbow".[28] Following their promotions for "2nd Confession", they held two additional fan-meets in Thailand and Cambodia, meeting with around 2,000 fans in total.[29][30]

On August 23, Cube Entertainment released concept pictures for their pre-release track, "When I Was Your Man".[31] with a special music video for the song released a few days later.[32] Their first comeback stage was confirmed to be on September 4's episode of MBC Music's Show Champion, prior to the release of their 3rd mini-album titled Thriller on September 9.[33]

2014: Beep Beep, Move, 1st Solo Concert "Hello Melody", Japan Debut, and The Winter Tale

On January 2014, BTOB released an image with the words "Ddui Ddui Bbang Bbang" (which refers to sounds of cars and horn noise), hinting their comeback in February. On February 11, 2014, the first teaser of their title song Beep Beep was uploaded onto their official YouTube channel followed by the second and third teaser, which were uploaded on February 12 and 13 respectively.[34] On February 16, 2014, the music video for Beep Beep was released onto YouTube followed by the release of the EP the following day.[35][36] Shortly after the EP was released, BTOB's Beep Beep was number 1 on Hanteo’s real-time charts at 3:00 PM KST.[37] Their EP was also ranked in the top three positions on major online real-time charts such as Bugs and Soribada.[38]

BTOB began promotional appearances on Mnet's M!Countdown on February 20, 2014 and also on other various music programs.[39]

Cube Entertainment announced the release of BTOB's 5th mini album "Move" on September 29 with new logo image. The logo image has heart shaped symbols that represent two capital B’s for BTOB, expressing BTOB’s love for the fans and its desire to present heart touching music.[40]

BTOB’s first solo concert in Korea, Hello Melody took place over two days on October 31 and November 1, 2014 at Olympic Park’s Olympic Hall.[41]

BTOB signed a contract with a Japanese talent agency called Kiss Entertainment for its activities in Japan. The entertainment company posted details of showcase events for the promotion of the Japanese version of “Wow,” which took place at the Shibuya branch of Tower Records in November.[42]

After announcing the previous week that they have signed a contract with the Japanese talent agency Kiss Entertainment, the 7-member group from BTOB has revealed that they will be releasing their first single in Japan this November. On October 9, BTOB’s agency has revealed more information about the group’s upcoming Japan debut. “BTOB will release their first Japanese single, ‘WOW,’ on November 12 and will begin active promotions.” The single will include the Japanese version of BTOB’s representative song from 2012, “WOW,” as well as the sweet love song “Second Confession.” [43]

In December, the group announced that they will be releasing a special mini-album for the winter.[44] On December 22, they released the music Video for 'You Can Cry' on YouTube as well as the release of the EP the following day.

2015: Japanese singles, Complete, and I Mean

In early February, it was announced that BTOB would be releasing their first original Japanese single on March 25, titled "Future".[45] BTOB released a short PV for their single on March 21 through their Japanese agency, Kiss Entertainment. After their single release, it and recorded sales of about 70,000 and ranked second on Japan's Oricon Singles Chart. On the same day, their single charted first on the weekly overall chart for Tower Records, Japan's largest scale records store. They continued promoting throughout Japan (Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo) through concerts and various events until March 30.[46]

In mid-June, Cube Entertainment announced that BTOB will be coming back with their first full-length album in the later part of the month. On June 28, 2015, BTOB performed on Naver's 'Starcast on Air' with their title track "It's Okay" for the first time, before the track was officially released. They also performed various other songs such as "Second Confession" and "Summer Romance". On June 29, 2015, BTOB released the music video for "It's Okay" followed by the release of the their first full-length album titled "Complete".

Their third Japanese single, "夏色 MY GIRL" (Summer Color MY GIRL)", was released on August 19, 2015, after the conclusion of their Korean promotions.[47]

In late September, a representative from their label announced that the group is targeting to make a comeback on mid-October with another ballad track and said that the group is currently rushing for preparations.[48] On October 12, BTOB released their seventh mini-album, titled I Mean, and the the music video for their title song, "Way Back Home" (집으로 가는 길).[49]

Members

Stage Name Full Name Birthdate
Eunkwang (은광) Seo Eun-kwang (서은광) (1990-11-22) November 22, 1990 (age 33)
Minhyuk (민혁) Lee Min-hyuk (이민혁) (1990-11-29) November 29, 1990 (age 33)
Changsub (창섭) Lee Chang-sub (이창섭) (1991-02-26) February 26, 1991 (age 33)
Hyunsik (현식) Im Hyunsik (임현식) (1992-03-07) March 7, 1992 (age 32)
Peniel (프니엘) Shin Donggeun (신동근) (1993-03-10) March 10, 1993 (age 31)
Ilhoon (일훈) Jung Ilhoon (정일훈) (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 29)
Sungjae (성재) Yook Sungjae (육성재) (1995-05-02) May 2, 1995 (age 29)

Discography

Filmography

Variety shows

Year Title Network Member Note
2012 Amazon Mnet
MTV Diary [50] SBS MTV along MYNAME, JJ Project and VIXX
BTOB Hyunsik's Sik's Sense Cube
2012-2013 The Romantic and Idol Season 2 tvN Minhyuk paired with Jewelry's Yewon
2013 B+ Diary SBS MTV
2013-2014 Manager Self-Camera Cube
2014 BTOB's Black Box Cube
The Beat CUBE TV
Cool Men SBS MTV
Hitmaker MBC every1 Sungjae Big Byung (together with Got7's Jackson, VIXX's N and Hyuk
2014-2015 Real Men MBC Sungjae
2015 Hitmaker Season 2 MBC every1 Sungjae Big Byung (together with Got7's Jackson, VIXX's N and Hyuk
The Beat Season 2 CUBE TV
King Of Masked Singer MBC Sungjae joined as Tired Bumblebee and as LP Boy in special episode
We Got Married MBC Sungjae (with Red Velvet's Joy)
Eunkwang Panel member

Television shows

Year Title Member Role TV Network
2013 The Heirs BTOB cameo, Episode 4 SBS
2013 Monstar Hyunsik, Changsub, Minhyuk, Sungjae Men In Black, episode 1, 2, 6, 9 Mnet
2013 Reckless Family 2 Minhyuk Himself MBC
2013 SNL Korea 4 BTOB guest appearance, episode 30 tvN
2013 Reply 1994 Sungjae SsukSsuk tvN
2013 When a Man Falls in Love BTOB cameo, episode 8 MBC
2014 SNL Korea 5 Eunkwang Himself tvN
2014 Love and War 2: Her Choice Minhyuk Hyunwoo KBS World
2014 A New Leaf Minhyuk Lee Ji-hyeok MBC
2014 Plus Nine Boys Sungjae Kang Min-gu tvN
2015 Who Are You: School 2015 Sungjae Gong Tae-kwang KBS2
2015 Webtoon Hero: Tundra Show Ilhoon Kim Sungmin MBC Every1
2015 The Village: Achiara's Secret Sungjae Park Woo-jae SBS
2015 Nightmare Teacher Minhyuk Seo Sang-woo Web-drama

Hostings

Year Title Member TV Network Notes
2012 The Show Minhyuk, Sungjae SBS MTV Season 1
2012-2015 Weekly Idol Ilhoon MBC Every1 assistant MC with Apink's Bomi
2013 Arirang's Pops In Seoul Peniel Arirang with Skarf's Tasha and EvoL's Hayana
2014 MNET Wide Custom News Sungjae MNET
2014 A Song For You Season 3 Sungjae KBS World with Super Junior's Kangin and f(x)'s Amber
2015 Inkigayo Sungjae SBS with Kim Yoo-jung and Got7's Jackson

Other guestings as MC

  • Weekly Idol (Sungjae - episodes 130-131, Eunkwang - episodes 163, 172, 184)
  • After School Club (Peniel - episode 177)
  • Super Idol Chart Show (Minhyuk - episode 32)
  • M Countdown (Sungjae - 20th Anniversary special)

Show Guestings

Year Title Member Notes TV Network
2012 Gurupop Show BTOB Episode 11
2012-2015 Weekly Idol BTOB guest at 4minute's episode, episode 43 MBC Every1
BTOB episode 66
BTOB episode 98
BTOB episode 113
BTOB episode 136
Ilhoon episode 147, special appearance for G.NA
BTOB episode 156, with Apink for Weekly Idol 3rd Anniversary Special
Sungjae episode 160, with Big Byung
Sungjae, Ilhoon episode 179, with Big Byung and Apink's Bomi for 4th Weekly Idol Awards
Eunkwang episode 183, special appearance for After School's Lizzy
Sungjae episode 187, with Big Byung and Chamsonyeo
BTOB episode 206
2013-2015 After School Club BTOB episode 23 Arirang
episode 47
episode 65
episode 109
Peniel episodes 65, 66, 72, 74, 86, 90, 91, 92, 128, 171
Hyunsik, Eunkwang episode 86
2013-2014 Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 Eunkwang, Minhyuk Sungjae (episodes 146, 159, 202) (episodes 146, 159, 191, 194, 196, 218, 219, 224, 260) (episode 159) KBS World
2013 We Got Married Global Edition Ilhoon, Minhyuk episode 7-8 for F.T. Island's Lee Hong-gi and Mina Fujii MBC
2013 A Song For You Season 2 BTOB episode 6, with VIXX KBS World
2014 Family's Dignity Full House Ilhoon guest KBS2
2014 Beatles Code 3D Sungjae, Ilhoon, Minhyuk, Eunkwang MNET
2014 A Song For You Season 3 BTOB episode 1 KBS World
episode 17
2015 Star King Minhyuk, Eunkwang episode 399 SBS
2015 I Live Alone Sungjae episode 92 MBC
2015 SM Rookies' Mickey Mouse Club Minhyuk episode 3 Disney Channel Korea

Concert and Tours

  • United Cube Concert (2013) alongside fellow United Cube's artists
  • 1st Concert: Hello Melody in Seoul (2014)
  • 1st Concert: Hello Melody in Busan (2015)
  • Best of Best Concert in the Philippines (2015) with Red Velvet, Super Junior and Girls' Generation
  • The Secret Diary (Japan Tour) (2015)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2012 MTV Best of the Best Best New Artist Nominated
Cyworld Digital Music Awards Rookie of the Month (September) ("WOW") Won[51]
2013 27th Golden Disk Awards[52] Next Generation Star Won
22nd Seoul Music Awards Rookie of the Year Nominated
SBS MTV's Best of the Best Rookie King Nominated

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