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=== 2012: Debut ===
=== 2012: Debut ===


On March 24, 2012, Cube Entertainment announced the release of BTOB's debut album will be on April 3, 2012, titled "[[Born TO Beat]]", they are also making a name of being "the best rookies of 2012.<ref name="url비투비, 데뷔 앨범 본투비트 전격 발매 기대감↑ :: THE STAR">{{cite web |url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/03/28/2012032800907.html |title=비투비, 데뷔 앨범 '본투비트' 전격 발매 '기대감↑' :: THE STAR |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> BTOB's first mini album 'Born to Beat' preorder sales has grasped first place on online marketing sites such as Kyobo Book Store Hot Tracks in just one day after it started. BTOB are also garnering interest due to their cooperation with [[Britney Spears]]'s composer known as [[Jörgen Elofsson]].<ref name="urlTVREPORT :: 방송전문인터넷미디어">{{cite web |url=http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=211318 |title=TVREPORT :: 방송전문인터넷미디어 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> BTOB was chosen as the new group in order to show their competitiveness and their survival strategies for being known as 'performance-dols' within the competition of the music world for cable Mnet's reality program 'Amazon (Idol Master ZONE) for their first broadcast to be on the 4 April, 2012 which marks BTOB first reality program.<ref name="url신인그룹 비투비, 리얼리티 프로그램 입성 아마존 전격 출연 : 네이트 뉴스">{{cite web |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120402n20756 |title=신인그룹 비투비, 리얼리티 프로그램 입성 '아마존' 전격 출연 : 네이트 뉴스 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> It was stated from the start that Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Hyunshik, Jung Ilhoon and Lee Minwoo (이민우) were on the list of original members who are waiting to be debuted under the name of "BTOB". 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 will still be a trainee under cube. If his health is to recover, he might still get a chance to debut.<ref name="url청담불패 이민우, 비투비 빠진 이유는? _enews24.net">{{cite web |url=http://www.enews24.net/news/03/2500203_1164.html |title=청담불패 이민우, 비투비 빠진 이유는? _enews24.net |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref>
On March 24, 2012, Cube Entertainment announced the release of BTOB's debut album will be on April 3, 2012, titled "[[Born TO Beat]]", they are also making a name of being "the best rookies of 2012.<ref name="url비투비, 데뷔 앨범 본투비트 전격 발매 기대감↑ :: THE STAR">{{cite web |url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/03/28/2012032800907.html |title=비투비, 데뷔 앨범 '본투비트' 전격 발매 '기대감↑' :: THE STAR |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> BTOB's first mini album "[[Born TO Beat]]" preorder sales has grasped first place on online marketing sites such as Kyobo Book Store Hot Tracks in just one day after it started. BTOB are also garnering interest due to their cooperation with [[Britney Spears]]'s composer known as [[Jörgen Elofsson]].<ref name="urlTVREPORT :: 방송전문인터넷미디어">{{cite web |url=http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=211318 |title=TVREPORT :: 방송전문인터넷미디어 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> BTOB was chosen as the new group in order to show their competitiveness and their survival strategies for being known as 'performance-dols' within the competition of the music world for cable Mnet's reality program 'Amazon (Idol Master ZONE) for their first broadcast to be on the 4 April, 2012 which marks BTOB first reality program.<ref name="url신인그룹 비투비, 리얼리티 프로그램 입성 아마존 전격 출연 : 네이트 뉴스">{{cite web |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120402n20756 |title=신인그룹 비투비, 리얼리티 프로그램 입성 '아마존' 전격 출연 : 네이트 뉴스 |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref> It was stated from the start that Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Hyunshik, Jung Ilhoon and Lee Minwoo (이민우) were on the list of original members who are waiting to be debuted under the name of "BTOB". 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 will still be a trainee under cube. If his health is to recover, he might still get a chance to debut.<ref name="url청담불패 이민우, 비투비 빠진 이유는? _enews24.net">{{cite web |url=http://www.enews24.net/news/03/2500203_1164.html |title=청담불패 이민우, 비투비 빠진 이유는? _enews24.net |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-04-07}}</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==

Revision as of 15:21, 7 April 2012

BTOB
비투비
Also known asBorn TO Beat
OriginSouth Korea
GenresPop, Dance, dance-pop, K-Pop, R&B
Years active2012 (2012) – Present
LabelsCube Entertainment (South Korea)
MembersSeo Eunkwang
Lee Minhyuk
Lee Changsun
Lim HyunSik
Shin Peniel D.
Jung Ilhoon
Yook Sungjae
Past membersLee MinWoo
WebsiteOfficial Website

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BTOB (/[invalid input: 'icon']ˈbtwɒb/; Korean: 비투비; the acronym stands for Born TO Beat) is a seven-member male vocal group from South Korea. They were formed in 2012 by Cube DC, a sub-label of Cube Entertainment. Born TO Beat has the connotations of, "They were born for music" and "To win and prevail".[1] Their members are Seo Eunkwang (서은광), Lee Minhyuk (이민혁), Lee Chang Sub (이창섭), Lim Hyunsik (임현식), Peniel D. Shin (신동근), Jung Ilhoon (정일훈) and Yook Sungjae (육성재). The group debuted on March 22, 2012 on M! Countdown with two title tracks, "Imagine" (a ballad track) and "Insane" (a dance track).[2]

History

Pre-Debut

Prior to their debut, Cube Entertainment already announced that they'll be releasing a seven-member male idol group. Part of the group members starred in JTBC‘s sitcom ‘I live in Cheongdamdong’ as trainees dreaming to become the next big idol group known as ‘Invincible Cheongdam’. They had their fictional debut song known as I stole those lips in ‘I live in Cheongdamdong’[3] On March 13, 2012, Cube Entertainment finally notified that the name of the new male idol group will be BTOB (“B-to-B”) meaning "Born to Beat" through an ID film. BTOB embodies their determination to show the world a new beat and new performances. The “beat” also stands for their goal to surpass all others, with their name taking on the meaning of – “Born to impress the listeners of the world with music”. [4] BTOB made their first official appearance through "BTOB Premium Launching Show" on March 21, 2012. The launch show itself cost over $100K USD and the event was broadcasted live wordwide via BTOB's official Youtube channel.[5] On March 20, 2012, BTOB’s Lee Minhyuk and Yook Sungjae have been named the new MCs for SBS MTV‘s ‘The Show 2‘! with the first broadcast on March 23, 2012.[6]

2012: Debut

On March 24, 2012, Cube Entertainment announced the release of BTOB's debut album will be on April 3, 2012, titled "Born TO Beat", they are also making a name of being "the best rookies of 2012.[7] BTOB's first mini album "Born TO Beat" preorder sales has grasped first place on online marketing sites such as Kyobo Book Store Hot Tracks in just one day after it started. BTOB are also garnering interest due to their cooperation with Britney Spears's composer known as Jörgen Elofsson.[8] BTOB was chosen as the new group in order to show their competitiveness and their survival strategies for being known as 'performance-dols' within the competition of the music world for cable Mnet's reality program 'Amazon (Idol Master ZONE) for their first broadcast to be on the 4 April, 2012 which marks BTOB first reality program.[9] It was stated from the start that Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Hyunshik, Jung Ilhoon and Lee Minwoo (이민우) were on the list of original members who are waiting to be debuted under the name of "BTOB". 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 will still be a trainee under cube. If his health is to recover, he might still get a chance to debut.[10]

Members

Stage name Date of birth Height Position
Romanized Hangul
Seo Eunkwang 서은광 (1990-11-22) November 22, 1990 (age 33) 173 cm Leader, Main Vocalist
Lee Minhyuk 이민혁 (1990-11-29) November 29, 1990 (age 33) 173 cm Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual
Lee Changsub 이창섭 (1991-02-26) February 26, 1991 (age 33) 177 cm Lead Vocalist
Lim Hyunsik 임현식 (1992-03-07) March 7, 1992 (age 32) 177 cm Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer
Peniel D. Shin 신동근 (1993-03-10) March 10, 1993 (age 31) 175 cm Rapper, Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Jung Ilhoon 정일훈 (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 29) 176 cm Main Rapper, Vocalist
Yook Sungjae 육성재 (1995-05-02) May 2, 1995 (age 29) 180 cm Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae

Discography

Korean Discography

Extended Plays

Filmography

  • 2012: The Show 2 (Lee Minhyuk and Yook Sungjae) [11]
  • 2012: MNET WIDE "BTOB AMA ZONE"

References

  1. ^ "www.segye.com".
  2. ^ "Cube Entertainment Unveils Its Newest Boy Group, BTOB - MNET".
  3. ^ "Cube Entertainment's new boy group completes a successful fictional debut".
  4. ^ "큐브엔터 새 7인조 그룹 비투비 팀명 확정, 22일 출격 예고 - 손에 잡히는 뉴스 눈에 보이는 뉴스 - 뉴스엔".
  5. ^ "[포토엔]비투비 '큐브 소속 신인 보이그룹 베일 벗다' - 손에 잡히는 뉴스 눈에 보이는 뉴스 - 뉴스엔".
  6. ^ "[포토엔]비투비 이민혁 '미소년의 카리스마 눈빛~' - 손에 잡히는 뉴스 눈에 보이는 뉴스 - 뉴스엔".
  7. ^ "비투비, 데뷔 앨범 '본투비트' 전격 발매 '기대감↑' :: THE STAR". Retrieved 2012-04-07.
  8. ^ "TVREPORT :: 방송전문인터넷미디어". Retrieved 2012-04-07.
  9. ^ "신인그룹 비투비, 리얼리티 프로그램 입성 '아마존' 전격 출연 : 네이트 뉴스". Retrieved 2012-04-07.
  10. ^ "청담불패 이민우, 비투비 빠진 이유는? _enews24.net". Retrieved 2012-04-07.
  11. ^ Template:Ko icon "BTOB's Minhyuk and Sungjae chosen as SBS MTV "The Show" new MCs". Nate. March 20, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012.

External links

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