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In February 2011, [[Cho PD]] announced that he would be spending $1.4 million USD to create a seven-member hip hop group under his "Creating Korea's Eminem Project" <ref>{{cite web |title=Creating Korea's Eminem Project|publisher=Nate |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20110216n19541 |language=Korean}}</ref> He added that this septet have been mentored by other hip hop artists, including Verbal Jint, Skull, and Rhymer. He announced for them to debut in April 2011. The group garnered explosive interest both in Korea and overseas prior to their debut. |
In February 2011, [[Cho PD]] announced that he would be spending $1.4 million USD to create a seven-member hip hop group under his "Creating Korea's Eminem Project" <ref>{{cite web |title=Creating Korea's Eminem Project|publisher=Nate |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20110216n19541 |language=Korean}}</ref> He added that this septet have been mentored by other hip hop artists, including Verbal Jint, Skull, and Rhymer. He announced for them to debut in April 2011. The group garnered explosive interest both in Korea and overseas prior to their debut. |
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On April 13, 2011, their debut [[music video]] for "Freeze" was released. On April 15, 2011, the group made their live debut on KBS Music Bank<ref>{{cite web |title=KBS Music Bank Debut |publisher=BNT News |url=http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=201104152212103&mode=sub_view |language=Korean}}</ref>. The group followed up with another track off their single, "Wanna B." |
On April 13, 2011, their debut [[music video]] for "Freeze" was released. On April 15, 2011, the group made their live debut on KBS Music Bank<ref>{{cite web |title=KBS Music Bank Debut |publisher=BNT News |url=http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=201104152212103&mode=sub_view |language=Korean}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Music Bank Debut|publisher=Naver |url= http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=277&aid=0002591361 |language=Korean}}</ref>. The group followed up with another track off their single, "Wanna B." |
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Block B has made several appearances on both radio and variety shows, including "Younha's Starry Night" <ref>{{cite web |title=Younha's Starry Night|publisher=Allkpop |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/04/block-b-shows-off-their-charms-on-starry-night |language=English}}</ref> and "100 Points Out of 100." |
Block B has made several appearances on both radio and variety shows, including "Younha's Starry Night" <ref>{{cite web |title=Younha's Starry Night|publisher=Allkpop |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/04/block-b-shows-off-their-charms-on-starry-night |language=English}}</ref> and "100 Points Out of 100."<ref>{{cite web |title=100 Points Out of 100.|publisher=TV REPORT |url=http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=113457 |language=Korean}}</ref> |
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Their first mini album "New Kids on the Block" was released on June 23, 2011. |
Their first mini album "New Kids on the Block" was released on June 23, 2011. |
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Block B (블락비) is a South Korean boy group created by Cho PD under his label Brand New Stardom. On April 15, 2011, they made their debut on KBS Music Bank with their promotional single, "Freeze" ("그대로 멈춰라!").
The group consists of 7 members: Zico (Woo Jiho), Lee Taeil, B-Bomb (Lee Minhyuk), Ahn Jaehyo, U-Kwon (Kim Yukwon), Park Kyung, and P.O (Pyo Jihoon). The members of Block B have dancing, rapping, composing, and singing experience. Their debut single, titled "Do You Wanna B?" consists of three tracks.
Block B is short for the term Blockbuster, with the group having high hopes of making it big in the music industry. The group has its roots in hip hop, but have interest in branching out into different genres.
Their official fanclub name is called BBC (Block B Club).
History
2011: Debut
In February 2011, Cho PD announced that he would be spending $1.4 million USD to create a seven-member hip hop group under his "Creating Korea's Eminem Project" [1] He added that this septet have been mentored by other hip hop artists, including Verbal Jint, Skull, and Rhymer. He announced for them to debut in April 2011. The group garnered explosive interest both in Korea and overseas prior to their debut.
On April 13, 2011, their debut music video for "Freeze" was released. On April 15, 2011, the group made their live debut on KBS Music Bank[2] [3]. The group followed up with another track off their single, "Wanna B."
Block B has made several appearances on both radio and variety shows, including "Younha's Starry Night" [4] and "100 Points Out of 100."[5]
Their first mini album "New Kids on the Block" was released on June 23, 2011.
On June 22, 2011, the first episode of MTV's Match Up![6] was aired. It features Block B and B1A4. The first episode revealed Block B's MV for their first mini album's title track, "Tell Them". The show will allow both groups to show off their musical talents and personalities through weekly missions and behind-the-scenes footage. The program will have eight episodes.
Members
Woo Jiho (우지호) (born September 14, 1992, in Mapo, Seoul, South Korea), better known under his stage name Zico (지코), is the leader, producer, and rapper. Zico has recorded several mixtapes with his friends (Kyung, Mino, Hanhae).[7] He was made leader by Cho PD due to his experience in the music industry. He is Co-Ed School's Woo Taewoon brother.
Lee Taeil (이샤크) (born September 24, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea), is the lead vocalist of Block B. He was formerly on MBC's audition program 위대한 탄생.[8]
Lee Minhyuk (이민혁) (born December 14, 1990), better known as B-Bomb, is one of Block B's four vocalists and Lead Dancer. B-Bomb previously trained to become a member of Infinite and made an appearance in Cho PD's 'Korea City' MV.
Ahn Jaehyo (안재효) (born December 23, 1990, in Busan, South Korea), is a vocalist. He is also an internet ulzzang who also appeared on Mnet 꽃미남 아롱사태 with actor Song Joong-ki.[9] He studied in Youngdong High School, and has the hobby of watching movies and not closing his mouth. Former trainee for BEAST.[10]
Kim Yukwon (김유권) (born April 9, 1992, in Suwon, Gyeongg, South Korea). He is known as U-Kwon, and is the main vocalist. He is the second Lead Dancer, and is known as the "smile" on the group. His hobbies include reading One Piece, shopping and playing instruments.
Park Kyung (박경) (born July 8, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea), is one of Block B's three rappers. He has participated in Zico's mixtapes and studied abroad in New Zealand before debuting with Block B; he is the only member who speaks fluent English.
Pyo Jihoon (표지훈) (born February 2, 1993), better known as P.O, is the maknae (youngest member) and a rapper.
Discography
| Single | Date Release | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Do You Wanna B? | April 13, 2011 | N/A |
| New Kids on the Block | June 23, 2011 | N/A |
References
- ^ "Creating Korea's Eminem Project" (in Korean). Nate.
- ^ "KBS Music Bank Debut" (in Korean). BNT News.
- ^ "Music Bank Debut" (in Korean). Naver.
- ^ "Younha's Starry Night". Allkpop.
- ^ "100 Points Out of 100" (in Korean). TV REPORT.
- ^ "MTV's Match Up!". MTVK.
- ^ "지코의 믹스테입 [ZICO on the Block] 힙플 독점 공개" (in Korean). hiphopplaya.
- ^ "'위대한탄생' 이태일, 조PD가 키운 그룹 '블락비'로 데뷔" (in Korean). 리뷰스타 REVIEW STAR.
- ^ "꽃미남, 잘 생겼으니까 만질 수 있는대로 만져요" (in Korean). NWS.
- ^ "Cho PD states that there is a BEAST trainee in Block B? Interests" (in Korean). NATE. Retrieved 2011-04-15.