BtoB(비투비)
BtoB (pron.: /ˈbiː.tuː.biː/; Korean: 비투비; acronym for Born to Beat) is a seven member male group from South Korea formed in 2012 by Cube Entertainment. The group consists of Seo Eunkwang, Lee Min Hyuk, Lee Changsub, Lim Hyunsik, Peniel D. Shin/Shin Dong-geun, Jung Ilhoon and Yook Sungjae. The group debuted on March 22, 2012 on M! Countdown with Insane and Imagine.
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 (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 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 (Crown Clown) member under Yedang Entertainment.
2012-Present: Born To Beat and Press Play
On April 3, 2012 they released their debut album Born to Beat, with songs co-written by Jörgen Elofsson.Their first broadcast was on Mnet's reality program 'Amazon (Idol Master ZONE) on 4 April 2012.
On September 12, 2012 the group released their second mini album "Press Play" with the song "Wow" as the lead single.
On October 18, 2012 they started promoting "I Only Know Love" as the follow-up single.
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 (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 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 (Crown Clown) member under Yedang Entertainment.
2012-Present: Born To Beat and Press Play
On April 3, 2012 they released their debut album Born to Beat, with songs co-written by Jörgen Elofsson.Their first broadcast was on Mnet's reality program 'Amazon (Idol Master ZONE) on 4 April 2012.
On September 12, 2012 the group released their second mini album "Press Play" with the song "Wow" as the lead single.
On October 18, 2012 they started promoting "I Only Know Love" as the follow-up single.
Members
Seo Eun Kwang
Birth Name: Seo Eun Kwang
Stage Name: Eunkwang
Birthday: November 22, 1990
Position: Main Vocalist, Leader
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Education: Dongshin University – Applied Music
Specialties: Vocals, piano
Stage Name: Eunkwang
Birthday: November 22, 1990
Position: Main Vocalist, Leader
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Education: Dongshin University – Applied Music
Specialties: Vocals, piano
Lee Min Hyuk
Birth Name: Lee Min Hyuk
Stage Name: Minhyuk
Birthday: November 29, 1990
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Face of The Group
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 61 kg
Blood Type: A
Education: Dankook University – Musical
Specialties: Writing lyrics, composing music, rap making, exercising, acrobatics.
Stage Name: Minhyuk
Birthday: November 29, 1990
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Face of The Group
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 61 kg
Blood Type: A
Education: Dankook University – Musical
Specialties: Writing lyrics, composing music, rap making, exercising, acrobatics.
Lee Chang Sub
Birth Name: Lee Chang Sub
Stage Name: Changsub
Birthday: February 26, 1991
Position: Vocalist
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Education: Howon University – Applied Music
Specialty: Piano, drums
Stage Name: Changsub
Birthday: February 26, 1991
Position: Vocalist
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Education: Howon University – Applied Music
Specialty: Piano, drums
Lim Hyun Sik
Birth Name: Lim Hyun Sik
Stage Name: Hyunsik
Birthday: March 7, 1992
Position: Vocalist, Dancer
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Education: Howon University – Applied Music
Specialties: Vocal, Composition, Lyrics, Guitar, Piano
Stage Name: Hyunsik
Birthday: March 7, 1992
Position: Vocalist, Dancer
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Education: Howon University – Applied Music
Specialties: Vocal, Composition, Lyrics, Guitar, Piano
Shin Dong Geun
Birth Name: Shin Dong Geun
Stage Name: PENIEL D. Shin
Birthday: March 10, 1993
Position: Vocalist, Dancer
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Education: Hanyang University – International Studies
Specialties: Acting, guitar
Facts: He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Another former trainee of JYPE.
Stage Name: PENIEL D. Shin
Birthday: March 10, 1993
Position: Vocalist, Dancer
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Education: Hanyang University – International Studies
Specialties: Acting, guitar
Facts: He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Another former trainee of JYPE.
Jung Il Hoon
Birth Name: Jung Il Hoon
Stage Name: Ilhoon
Birthday: October 4, 1994
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Education: Hanlim Arts High School
Specialties: Rap, Writing lyrics, Composition
Stage Name: Ilhoon
Birthday: October 4, 1994
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Education: Hanlim Arts High School
Specialties: Rap, Writing lyrics, Composition
Yook Sung Jae
Birth Name: Yook Sung Jae
Stage Name: Sungjae
Birthday: May 2, 1995
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Education: Hanlim Arts High School
Specialties: Vocals, snowboarding
Stage Name: Sungjae
Birthday: May 2, 1995
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Education: Hanlim Arts High School
Specialties: Vocals, snowboarding
Discography
Extended plays
Born to Beat (2012)
Press Play (2012)
Special Edition
Born to Beat Special Asia Edition (2012)
Singles
Insane (2012)
Father (2012)
Irresistible Lips (2012)
WOW (2012)
Born to Beat (2012)
Press Play (2012)
Special Edition
Born to Beat Special Asia Edition (2012)
Singles
Insane (2012)
Father (2012)
Irresistible Lips (2012)
WOW (2012)
Filmography
Variety
2012: The Show 2 (Lee Minhyuk and Yook Sungjae)
2012: Mnet Wide "BtoB Amazon"
2012: SBS MTV "Diary"
2012: Weekly Idol
2012: SBS MTV "Studio C" (Seo Eunkwang) [8]
2012: MBC Idol QTV Miracle on 7th Street (Lee Minhyuk and Yook Sungjae)
2012: SBS MTV "B+ Diary"
Guest Appearances
2012: KBS2 Let's Go! Dream Team (Seo Eunkwang and Lee Minhyuk)
2012: Olive TV K-POP Tasty Road
2012: GURUPOP (Episode 11)
2012: KBS2 Let's Go! Dream Team (Seo Eunkwang,Yook Sungjae and Lee Minhyuk)
2012: Romantic and Idol (Lee Minhyuk)
2012: The Show 2 (Lee Minhyuk and Yook Sungjae)
2012: Mnet Wide "BtoB Amazon"
2012: SBS MTV "Diary"
2012: Weekly Idol
2012: SBS MTV "Studio C" (Seo Eunkwang) [8]
2012: MBC Idol QTV Miracle on 7th Street (Lee Minhyuk and Yook Sungjae)
2012: SBS MTV "B+ Diary"
Guest Appearances
2012: KBS2 Let's Go! Dream Team (Seo Eunkwang and Lee Minhyuk)
2012: Olive TV K-POP Tasty Road
2012: GURUPOP (Episode 11)
2012: KBS2 Let's Go! Dream Team (Seo Eunkwang,Yook Sungjae and Lee Minhyuk)
2012: Romantic and Idol (Lee Minhyuk)