Mir (singer)
Mir | |
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![]() Mir (MBLAQ) at the press conference of KBS Joy Hello Baby, on January 18, 2012 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Bang Cheol-yong |
Born | Bukha-myeon, Jangseong County , South Korea | March 10, 1991
Genres | K-pop |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2009–2016 |
Labels | J. Tune Camp |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 방철용 |
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Revised Romanization | Bang Cheol-yong |
McCune–Reischauer | Pang Ch'ŏlyong |
Stage name | |
Hangul | 미르 |
Revised Romanization | Mireu |
McCune–Reischauer | Mireu |
Bang Cheol-yong (born March 10, 1991), better known by his stage name Mir, is a South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and actor. He is a member of guy group MBLAQ. He enlisted in the army on 2016.[1] He was discharged on July 2018.[2]
Early life
Mir was born in Bukha-myeon, Jangseong County , South Korea in the country side.
Career
MBLAQ (2009–2015)
Mir is the rapper and youngest member of the group MBLAQ. In 2011, Mir had injured himself, he had to go under a spinal disc surgery, but arrived to perform with the group after being inactive due to his injury.[3] During the time with MBLAQ, Mir wrote the lyrics to "You're my +" and "Can't Come Back" alongside G.O around the year 2011.[4][5]
In February 2012 Mir shared a picture on his Twitter of G.O working really hard on a new album (BLAQ%Ver.) for MBLAQ. On March 1, MBLAQ started their promotions for Run on M! Countdown.[6] Also in 2012 Mir and G.O made a sub unit song where they both sang the song "Wild" for their Asia tour.
In 2013 Mir described their song Smoky Girl as an addictive song with sexy choreography. during the release of the album "Sexy Beat" during a photo shot for Cosmopolitan Korea.
Solo Activities (2010–present)
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, MTV Korea created a program called Idol United, where members of male idol groups formed a soccer team to compete against other soccer teams.[7] The fourteen-member team consisted of members from U-KISS, ZE:A, F.Cuz, and The Boss (Dae Guk Nam Ah), with MBLAQ members being Seungho, Lee Joon and Mir.
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On February 21, 2010 Mir was featured on the song "Bad Person" by former member of Baby Vox Re.V, Ahn Jin Kyung. Where she performed the song on Inkigayo.[8] On August 19, 2014 Mir has said that he is thinking of making a solo debut but nothing has been planned at the moment.[9] During the same time of 2010 he collaborated with Kan Mi-youn on the song "Going Crazy" which also featured Lee Joon of MBLAQ.[10] As of July 14, 2016 Mir has enlisted himself into the army to do his time. This came to a surprise to all fans out their who were trying to understand about him and the group's activity. He says "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner. As the time comes for all the men in Korea to enlist, it also makes me think that isn't this that time for me too? I hope that you do not worry or be upset".[11]
Acting Career (2012–present)
On November 11, 2012 Mir was in the reality TV show called The Romantic and Idol. He shared the screen time with Jun. K of 2PM, Park Hyung-sik of ZE:A, JB of JJ Project/Got7, and Seung Ah of Rainbow, Jei of Fiestar, Nam Ji-hyun of 4Minute, and Hyejeong of AOA. All were part of the first season.[12] Around 2012 he was on the second season of Law of the Jungle and was known as the 3rd idol on the show.[13] On August 11, 2015 Mir was on the kids musical program called "The Fairies in My Arms" alongside Spica's Yang Ji-won and GFriend Sinb, He plays a hero who saves weak children.[14]
Personal life
His sisters are Go Eun-ah and Ban Hyo-sun. His parents are Han Sung-sook and Bang Ki-soon.[15]
Discography
Solo Artist
Year | Song | Album | With |
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2012 |
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Non-album singles | G.O |
Featured Artist
Year | Song | Album | Artists |
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2010 | "Bad Person" (feat. Mir) | Non-album singles | Ahn Jin Kyung |
2010 | "Going Crazy" (feat. Mir and Lee Joon of MBLAQ) | Kan Mi-youn | |
2011 | "Even in My Dreams" (feat. Mir) | GO | |
2012 | "Do You Remember" (feat. Mir and Lee Joon of MBLAQ) | Kim Jo-han |
OST's (Original Sound Track)
Year | Song | Albums | With |
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2012 | "I Knew" | Strongest K-POP Star Survival OST Part 1 | G.O |
"Because It's Heaven (Winter Rain)" | The King of Dramas OST Part 4 | ||
2013 | "What a fool I am" | Iris II OST Part 5 |
Songwriting credits
Year | Album | Song | Lyrics | Music | ||
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Credited | With | Credited | With | |||
2011 | BLAQ Style | "You're My +" | Yes | Rado, Ji-in, Won-taek | No | Rado, Ji-in & Won-taek |
"Can't Come Back" | Yes | N/A | No | G.O | ||
2012 | BLAQ Memories | "You're My +" (Japanese Version) | Yes | Rado, Ji-in, Won-taek | No | Rado, Ji-in & Won-taek |
2013 | Sexy Beat | "R U OK?" | Yes | G.O | No | G.O & Primary |
"Pretty Girl" (소녀) | Yes | MAYBEE | No | Kim Kun-woo & Seo Jung-mo | ||
"Dress Up" | Yes | Cheondung, AB&Co | No | Cheondung & Seo Jung-hwan | ||
Love Beat | "Prayer" (기도 (NEW), preview on MBLAQ's Idol Manager Episode 11) | Yes | G.O & Bukgeukgom | No | G.O & Bukgeukgom | |
2014 | Broken | "Be a Man" | Yes | Wheesung | No | Wheesung, Lee Ki, Youngbae |
"Between Us" | Yes | S Kim | No | S Kim | ||
"12 Months" | Yes | Cheondung, Super Cheongdam | No | Cheondung, Super Cheongdam | ||
"Because There are Two" | Yes | G.O, Avengers | No | G.O, Avengers, Radio Galaxy | ||
2014 | Winter | "Spring, Summer, Autumn And..." | Yes | G.O, Retro Funky | No | G.O, Retro Funky |
Filmography
Music Videos
Year | Song | Artist/Group | Role |
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2010 | "Bad Person" | Ahn Jin Kyung | Himself |
2010 | "Going Crazy" | Kan Mi-youn |
Dramas
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2012 | "The Romantic & Idol" | Himself | TvN |
Television
Year | Title | Notes | Network |
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2009 | "Idol Show" | Himself | MBC |
2012 | "KPOP Best Survival" | Himself | |
Law of the Jungle 2 | Himself | TvN | |
2013 | "Immortal Song 2" | Himself | KBS |
2015 | "The Fairies in My Arms” | Himself | MBC |
Performance
Date | Song | With | Title | Network |
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February 21, 2010 | Bad Person | Ahn Jin Kyung | Inkigayo | SBS |
References
- ^ 11, C. Hong July; 2016 (July 11, 2016). "MBLAQ's Mir Officially Enlists in Mandatory Military Service". Soompi. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
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- ^ "MBLAQ's new song first performance today, 'injured' Mir will join". Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "Daum – 원하시는 페이지를 찾을 수가 없습니다". media.daum.net (in Korean). Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "'엠블랙' 한터차트 1위 기염 '남성그룹 명성 이어간다'". 네이트뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "엠블랙, 분신술에 검무까지…'RUN' 퍼포먼스 화제". 종합일간지 : 신문/웹/모바일 등 멀티 채널로 국내외 실시간 뉴스와 수준 높은 정보를 제공 (in Korean). Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "Music Videos, MTV Playlists, Reality TV, Artist News, Contests | MTV Korea" (in Kanuri). MTV. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "MBLAQ's Mir is a bad person to Ahn Jin Kyung? | allkpop.com". allkpop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ KpopStarz (August 19, 2014). "MBLAQ Mir, "Preparing For Solo Music"". KpopStarz. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ AznSamManTV (June 30, 2010), Kan Mi Youn | Going Crazy (ft. MBLAQ's Mir & Lee Joon) [HD:MV] (ENG SUB), retrieved August 18, 2017
- ^ "MBLAQ's Mir to enlist in the military on July 14th". Daily K Pop News. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "The Romantic and Idol, We Can't Get Enough Dating". seoulbeats. November 26, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "'Laws of the Jungle 2' reveals finalized cast members including MBLAQ's Mir | allkpop.com". allkpop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "MBLAQ's Mir stars in children's musical drama". Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "Who are MBLAQ?". November 1, 2012. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2019.