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'''B.A.P''' (Korean: 비에이피; acronym for '''Best Absolute Perfect''') is a six-member hip hop [[South Korea]]n [[K-pop]] [[boy band]] formed by [[TS Entertainment]] in 2012. The group consists of [[Bang Yong Guk]], [[Himchan|Kim Him Chan]], [[Daehyun|Jung Dae Hyun]], [[Youngjae|Yoo Young Jae]], [[Jong Up|Moon Jong Up]] and [[Zelo|Choi Joon Hong (Zelo)]]. Prior to their debut, TS Entertainment had undergone different marketing strategies to promote the group with projects such as Yong Guk's solo activities and B.A.P's sub-unit, Bang & Zelo. On January 26, 2012 the group officially debuted with the release of the single, "Warrior". The song and its music video earned them much critical acclaim with their debut marked as "powerful and charismatic". <ref name=StarNews1>{{ko icon}}{{cite web|title= 2012년 빛낼 아이돌 출격 임박..'신고 합니다!'|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012012514080949217|publisher=Star News|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref><ref name=MTVK2>{{cite web|title= B.A.P MAKES LONG AWAITED DEBUT WITH “WARRIOR”|url=http://mtvk.com/2012/01/25/b-a-p-makes-long-awaited-debut-with-warrior/|last=Xu|first=Tina|date=January 25,2012|accessdate=January 26, 2012|work=MTV Korea|publisher=Viacom International Inc.|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> In March 2012, B.A.P released "Secret Love" as the follow up single for "Warrior".<ref name="10asiae B.A.P to go on stage with follow-up song in March">{{cite web|title=B.A.P to go on stage with follow-up song in March|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=&a_id=2012022313580795173|last=Suk|first=Monica|date=2012-02-27|accessdate=2012-02-28|work=10asiae News|publisher10asiae (ⓒ 10아시아 )}}</ref> The song displayed a different style and theme from their previous single as it showcased a mature and sensitive image of the group.<ref name="10asiae B.A.P selects Secret Love as follow-up song">{{cite web|title=B.A.P selects "Secret Love" as follow-up song|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=&a_id=2012022719174910818|last=Suk|first=Monica|date=2012-02-27|accessdate=2012-02-28|work=10asiae News|publisher10asiae (ⓒ 10아시아 )}}</ref> According to TS Entertainment, the group will have a comeback some time in April, 2012.
'''B.A.P''' (Korean: 비에이피; acronym for '''Best Absolute Perfect''') is a six-member hip hop [[South Korea]]n [[K-pop]] [[boy band]] formed by [[TS Entertainment]] in 2012.


== Career ==
== Career ==
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===2012: Debut and rising popularity===
===2012: Debut and rising popularity===
In January 2012, the group starred on their first reality show, ''Ta-Dah, It's B.A.P'' aired on [[SBS MTV]].<ref name="New boy band B.A.P's debut documentary to air in 8 Asian countries">{{cite web|title=New boy band B.A.P's debut documentary to air in 8 Asian countries|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=daily2&a_id=2012010614364498036|last=Hong|first=Lucia|date=2012-01-26|accessdate=2012-02-28|work=10asiae News|publisher10asiae (ⓒ 10아시아 )}}</ref> The show focused on how the six members play the role of aliens from a different planet who worked together to debut as B.A.P.<ref name="New boy band B.A.P's debut documentary to air in 8 Asian countries"/> The show follows the members through their daily schedule, giving fans insight on the group prior to their debut. [[SBS MTV]] announced that ''Ta-Dah, It’s B.A.P'' will make its premiere simultaneously in Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore on January 8.<ref name="New boy band B.A.P's debut documentary to air in 8 Asian countries"/> On January 14, 2012, Bang & Zelo held a fanmeet event in [[Sungei Wang Plaza]] in [[Kuala Lumpur]].<ref name=FanMeetMalaysia>{{cite web|title=Bang Yong Guk and Zelo to hold fanmeeting in Malaysia early next year|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/12/bang-yong-guk-and-zelo-to-hold-fanmeeting-in-malaysia-early-next-year|publisher=6Theory Media|accessdate=23 January 2012}}</ref>
In January 2012, the group starred on their first reality show, ''Ta-Dah, It's B.A.P'' aired on [[SBS MTV]].<ref name="New boy band B.A.P's debut documentary to air in 8 Asian countries">{{cite web|title=New boy band B.A.P's debut documentary to air in 8 Asian countries|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=daily2&a_id=2012010614364498036|last=Hong|first=Lucia|date=2012-01-26|accessdate=2012-02-28|work=10asiae News|publisher10asiae (ⓒ 10아시아 )}}</ref> The show focused on how the six members play the role of aliens from a different planet who worked together to debut as B.A.P.<ref name="New boy band B.A.P's debut documentary to air in 8 Asian countries"/> The show follows the members through their daily schedule, giving fans insight on the group prior to their debut. [[SBS MTV]] announced that ''Ta-Dah, It’s B.A.P'' will make its premiere simultaneously in Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore on January 8.<ref name="New boy band B.A.P's debut documentary to air in 8 Asian countries"/> On January 14, 2012, Bang & Zelo held a fanmeet event in [[Sungei Wang Plaza]] in [[Kuala Lumpur]].<ref name=FanMeetMalaysia>{{cite web|title=Bang Yong Guk and Zelo to hold fanmeeting in Malaysia early next year|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/12/bang-yong-guk-and-zelo-to-hold-fanmeeting-in-malaysia-early-next-year|publisher=6Theory Media|accessdate=23 January 2012}}</ref> The jacket photos for members Yong Guk and Daehyun were revealed on January 15, 2012. Subsequently, jacket photos for Zelo and Jong Up were revealed on January 16 and jacket photos for Himchan and Youngjae on January 17. On January 19, 2012, the music video teaser for their debut single, "Warrior" was released. The concept of the song was deemed as strong and fierce as it features a skull, sledgehammer and flames.<ref>{{cite web|title=B.A.P. Releases MV Teaser for “Warrior”|url=http://www.soompi.com/news/bap-releases-mv-teaser-for-warrior|publisher=Soompi Media|accessdate=23 January 2012}}</ref> On January 26, 2012, Yong Guk won the Best Hip Hop Artist award on [[Allkpop]] 2011 Awards. <ref name=AKPwinners>{{cite web|title= Winners of the 2011 allkpop awards + video messages from the winners!|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/winners-of-the-2011-allkpop-awards-video-messages-from-the-winners|publisher= 6Theory Media|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref>

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On January 26, 2012 the group officially debuted with the release of the single, "Warrior". The song and its music video earned them much critical acclaim with their debut marked as "powerful and charismatic". <ref name=StarNews1>{{ko icon}}{{cite web|title= 2012년 빛낼 아이돌 출격 임박..'신고 합니다!'|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012012514080949217|publisher=Star News|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref><ref name=MTVK2>{{cite web|title= B.A.P MAKES LONG AWAITED DEBUT WITH “WARRIOR”|url=http://mtvk.com/2012/01/25/b-a-p-makes-long-awaited-debut-with-warrior/|last=Xu|first=Tina|date=January 25,2012|accessdate=January 26, 2012|work=MTV Korea|publisher=Viacom International Inc.|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> In March 2012, B.A.P released "Secret Love" as the follow up single for "Warrior".<ref name="10asiae B.A.P to go on stage with follow-up song in March">{{cite web|title=B.A.P to go on stage with follow-up song in March|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=&a_id=2012022313580795173|last=Suk|first=Monica|date=2012-02-27|accessdate=2012-02-28|work=10asiae News|publisher10asiae (ⓒ 10아시아 )}}</ref> The song displayed a different style and theme from their previous single as it showcased a mature and sensitive image of the group.<ref name="10asiae B.A.P selects Secret Love as follow-up song">{{cite web|title=B.A.P selects "Secret Love" as follow-up song|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=&a_id=2012022719174910818|last=Suk|first=Monica|date=2012-02-27|accessdate=2012-02-28|work=10asiae News|publisher10asiae (ⓒ 10아시아 )}}</ref> On January 26, 2012, Yong Guk won the Best Hip Hop Artist award on [[Allkpop]] 2011 Awards. <ref name=AKPwinners>{{cite web|title= Winners of the 2011 allkpop awards + video messages from the winners!|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/winners-of-the-2011-allkpop-awards-video-messages-from-the-winners|publisher= 6Theory Media|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref>


On January 27, 2012 B.A.P performed their debut stage live on [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]'s ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/b-a-p-makes-a-fierce-debut-with-warrior-on-music-bank|title=B.A.P debuts on Music Bank|date=January 27, 2012|publisher=allkpop.com|accessdate=January 27, 2012}}</ref> The group also performed "Warrior" on various music shows in South Korea such as [[MBC (Korea)|MBC]]'s [[Music Core]], [[JTBC]]'s [[Music On Top]] and [[SBS (Korea)|SBS]]'s [[Inkigayo]]. On January 28, 2012, the group held its debut showcase concert in Jangchung Gymnasium, [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]] with over 3,000 people attended the show.<ref name=Enews2>{{cite news|url=http://www.enewsworld.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=3032&idxType=News|title=B.A.P Brings in Big Crowds for Its Debut Showcase|last=Park|first=HyunMin|work=enewsworld|publisher=CJ E&M|date=January 30, 2012|accessdate=February 1, 2012}}</ref> Their debut single met them critical acclaim as various media outlets dubbed the song and its music video, "powerful and charismatic".<ref name=StarNews1/> <ref name=MTVK2/> On February 03, 2012, "Warrior" debuted on [[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'s World Albums Chart at #10.<ref name=Billboard1>{{cite web|title=Billboard World Albums Chart (Week of February 12, 2012)|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums#/charts/world-albums?chartDate=2012-02-12|last=|first=|date=February 3, 2012|accessdate=February 4, 2012|work=[[Billboard charts|Billboard]]|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> In South Korea, B.A.P's debut album, "Warrior" sold over 10,000 copies in just two days upon its release. <ref name=TVreport10,000>{{ko icon}}{{cite web|title= B.A.P, 데뷔 앨범 1만장 발매 이틀만에 '완판' [B.A.P’s debut album ‘Warrior’ sells 10,000 copies in 2 days]|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012012514080949217|publisher=TV Report|accessdate=12 February 2012}}</ref>
On January 27, 2012 B.A.P performed their debut stage live on [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]'s ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/b-a-p-makes-a-fierce-debut-with-warrior-on-music-bank|title=B.A.P debuts on Music Bank|date=January 27, 2012|publisher=allkpop.com|accessdate=January 27, 2012}}</ref> The group also performed "Warrior" on various music shows in South Korea such as [[MBC (Korea)|MBC]]'s [[Music Core]], [[JTBC]]'s [[Music On Top]] and [[SBS (Korea)|SBS]]'s [[Inkigayo]]. On January 28, 2012, the group held its debut showcase concert in Jangchung Gymnasium, [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]] with over 3,000 people attended the show.<ref name=Enews2>{{cite news|url=http://www.enewsworld.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=3032&idxType=News|title=B.A.P Brings in Big Crowds for Its Debut Showcase|last=Park|first=HyunMin|work=enewsworld|publisher=CJ E&M|date=January 30, 2012|accessdate=February 1, 2012}}</ref> Their debut single met them critical acclaim as various media outlets dubbed the song and its music video, "powerful and charismatic".<ref name=StarNews1/> <ref name=MTVK2/> On February 03, 2012, "Warrior" debuted on [[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'s World Albums Chart at #10.<ref name=Billboard1>{{cite web|title=Billboard World Albums Chart (Week of February 12, 2012)|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums#/charts/world-albums?chartDate=2012-02-12|last=|first=|date=February 3, 2012|accessdate=February 4, 2012|work=[[Billboard charts|Billboard]]|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> In South Korea, B.A.P's debut album, "Warrior" sold over 10,000 copies in just two days upon its release. <ref name=TVreport10,000>{{ko icon}}{{cite web|title= B.A.P, 데뷔 앨범 1만장 발매 이틀만에 '완판' [B.A.P’s debut album ‘Warrior’ sells 10,000 copies in 2 days]|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012012514080949217|publisher=TV Report|accessdate=12 February 2012}}</ref>

Revision as of 02:48, 26 March 2012

B.A.P
비에이피
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop, Hip-hop, R&B
Years active2012–present
LabelsTS Entertainment (Korea)
MembersYong Guk
Him Chan
Dae Hyun
Young Jae
Jong Up
Zelo
WebsiteOfficial website
B.A.P
Hangul
비에이피
Revised RomanizationBi-e-i-pi
McCune–ReischauerPi-e-i-bi

Template:Contains Korean text

B.A.P (Korean: 비에이피; acronym for Best Absolute Perfect) is a six-member hip hop South Korean K-pop boy band formed by TS Entertainment in 2012. The group consists of Bang Yong Guk, Kim Him Chan, Jung Dae Hyun, Yoo Young Jae, Moon Jong Up and Choi Joon Hong (Zelo). Prior to their debut, TS Entertainment had undergone different marketing strategies to promote the group with projects such as Yong Guk's solo activities and B.A.P's sub-unit, Bang & Zelo. On January 26, 2012 the group officially debuted with the release of the single, "Warrior". The song and its music video earned them much critical acclaim with their debut marked as "powerful and charismatic". [1][2] In March 2012, B.A.P released "Secret Love" as the follow up single for "Warrior".[3] The song displayed a different style and theme from their previous single as it showcased a mature and sensitive image of the group.[4] According to TS Entertainment, the group will have a comeback some time in April, 2012.

Career

Pre-debut

Prior to B.A.P's debut, Yong Guk was a rapper in underground hip hop group "Soul Connection" under the stage name of "Jepp Blackman".[5] After being signed to TS Entertainment, he was featured on labelmate Song Jieun's song, "Going Crazy".[6] Yong Guk then went on and made his official solo debut on August 11, 2011 with the single "I Remember", featuring Yang Yo-seob of Beast.[7] Member Himchan, an ulzzang multi-instrumentalist, was first introduced to the public as an MC for a music show program, MTV The Show.[8]

On November 23, 2011, Zelo was introduced to public through a sub-unit with Yong Guk called Bang & Zelo.[9] They debuted with the song "Never Give Up" on December 2, 2011.[10] On 29 December, 2011, TS Entertainment released the official debut teaser.

2012: Debut and rising popularity

In January 2012, the group starred on their first reality show, Ta-Dah, It's B.A.P aired on SBS MTV.[11] The show focused on how the six members play the role of aliens from a different planet who worked together to debut as B.A.P.[11] The show follows the members through their daily schedule, giving fans insight on the group prior to their debut. SBS MTV announced that Ta-Dah, It’s B.A.P will make its premiere simultaneously in Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore on January 8.[11] On January 14, 2012, Bang & Zelo held a fanmeet event in Sungei Wang Plaza in Kuala Lumpur.[12] The jacket photos for members Yong Guk and Daehyun were revealed on January 15, 2012. Subsequently, jacket photos for Zelo and Jong Up were revealed on January 16 and jacket photos for Himchan and Youngjae on January 17. On January 19, 2012, the music video teaser for their debut single, "Warrior" was released. The concept of the song was deemed as strong and fierce as it features a skull, sledgehammer and flames.[13] On January 26, 2012, Yong Guk won the Best Hip Hop Artist award on Allkpop 2011 Awards. [14]

On January 27, 2012 B.A.P performed their debut stage live on KBS's Music Bank.[15] The group also performed "Warrior" on various music shows in South Korea such as MBC's Music Core, JTBC's Music On Top and SBS's Inkigayo. On January 28, 2012, the group held its debut showcase concert in Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea with over 3,000 people attended the show.[16] Their debut single met them critical acclaim as various media outlets dubbed the song and its music video, "powerful and charismatic".[1] [2] On February 03, 2012, "Warrior" debuted on Billboard's World Albums Chart at #10.[17] In South Korea, B.A.P's debut album, "Warrior" sold over 10,000 copies in just two days upon its release. [18]

On February 26, 2012, the group ended its promotion for "Warrior" in Inkigayo.[3] TS Entertainment announced that "Secret Love", a duet between Song Jieun and B.A.P, will be the follow up single for "Warrior".[4] A representative of TS Entertainment said that "there is going to be a major change in their overall theme including their fashion and hair style".[3] Promotions for the song will start on March 1, through M! Countdown.[3] A snippet of the music video for "Secret Love" has been revealed in B.A.P's reality show, Ta Dah It's B.A.P. [4]

Members

  • Bang Yong Guk (용국, 방용국), leader and main rapper
  • Himchan (힘찬, 김힘찬), singer, rapper
  • Daehyun (대현, 정대현), main singer
  • Youngjae (영재, 유영재), lead singer
  • Jong Up (종업, 문종업), singer, main dancer
  • Zelo (젤로, 최준홍), lead dancer, lead rapper, maknae

Discography

Single albums

Year Album information Peak chart positions Tracklisting Sales
KOR
2012 Warrior

February 2, 2012 (CD)

3
  1. "Burn It Up"
  2. "Warrior"
  3. "Unbreakable"
  4. "비밀연애 (Secret Love)" (feat. Song Jieun of Secret)
 20,000+ [19]

Singles

Year Title Peak positions Album
KOR USA
Gaon
[19] 		Billboard K-pop Hot 100
[20]
2012 "Warrior" 44 49 Warrior
"Secret Love" 132

Filmography

Reality Shows

References

  1. ^ a b Template:Ko icon"2012년 빛낼 아이돌 출격 임박..'신고 합니다!'". Star News. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b Xu, Tina (January 25,2012). "B.A.P MAKES LONG AWAITED DEBUT WITH "WARRIOR"". MTV Korea. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved 26 January 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d Suk, Monica (2012-02-27). "B.A.P to go on stage with follow-up song in March". 10asiae News. Retrieved 2012-02-28. {{cite web}}: Text "publisher10asiae (ⓒ 10아시아 )" ignored (help)
  4. ^ a b c Suk, Monica (2012-02-27). "B.A.P selects "Secret Love" as follow-up song". 10asiae News. Retrieved 2012-02-28. {{cite web}}: Text "publisher10asiae (ⓒ 10아시아 )" ignored (help)
  5. ^ "TS Entertainment reveals past photos of Ji Eun's rapper, Bang Yong Guk". Newsen. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  6. ^ "SECRET's Song Ji Eun releases her "Going Crazy" MV". 6Theory Media. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  7. ^ "Bang Yong Guk unleashes powerful MV for "I Remember"". 6Theory Media. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  8. ^ Park, Anna (August 25, 2011). "Second member of TS Baby revealed through MTV Korea's The Show!". MTV Korea. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  9. ^ "TS Entertainment introduces Zelo, Bang Yong Guk's sub-unit partner". 6Theory Media. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  10. ^ "Bang & Zelo release "Never Give Up" MV". 6Theory Media. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  11. ^ a b c Hong, Lucia (2012-01-26). "New boy band B.A.P's debut documentary to air in 8 Asian countries". 10asiae News. Retrieved 2012-02-28. {{cite web}}: Text "publisher10asiae (ⓒ 10아시아 )" ignored (help)
  12. ^ "Bang Yong Guk and Zelo to hold fanmeeting in Malaysia early next year". 6Theory Media. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  13. ^ "B.A.P. Releases MV Teaser for "Warrior"". Soompi Media. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  14. ^ "Winners of the 2011 allkpop awards + video messages from the winners!". 6Theory Media. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  15. ^ "B.A.P debuts on Music Bank". allkpop.com. January 27, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
  16. ^ Park, HyunMin (January 30, 2012). "B.A.P Brings in Big Crowds for Its Debut Showcase". enewsworld. CJ E&M. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  17. ^ "Billboard World Albums Chart (Week of February 12, 2012)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. February 3, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
  18. ^ Template:Ko icon"B.A.P, 데뷔 앨범 1만장 발매 이틀만에 '완판' [B.A.P's debut album 'Warrior' sells 10,000 copies in 2 days]". TV Report. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  19. ^ a b "Gaon Chart Search" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
  20. ^ "K-Pop Hot 100 (Week of February 11, 2012)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012-02-2. Retrieved 2012-05-2. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
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