BtoB (비투비, Born to Beat) is a seven-member South Korean boy group formed in 2012 by Cube DC; a sub-label of Cube Entertainment. The group consists of Seo Eunkwang (leader), Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changseob, Lim Hyunsik, Peniel D. Shin, Jung Ilhoon and Yook Sungjae. They debuted on March 22, 2012 on M! Countdown with two title tracks, “Imagine” (a ballad track) and “비밀 (Insane)” (a dance track). Prior to their debut, Cube Entertainment already announced that they’ll be releasing a seven-member male idol group. Before their debut, the boys made a fictional performance on the sitcom, “I Live in Cheongdamdong”. And on March 13, 2012, Cube Entertainment finally notified that the the name of the new male idol group is BtoB (“B-to-B”) meaning “Born to Beat”. And on the same day, a new teaser site www.btobofficial.com was just opened up minutes revealing an ‘ID FILM’ to announce the name of the new group to the world and also to showcase the dance skills of the members. The members’ profiles were revealed on March 18, 2012 on their official homepage. Also, before their debut, BtoB’s Lee Minhyuk and Yook Sungjae have been named the new MCs for SBS MTV‘s “The Show 2”! On March 20th, the boys participated on their first recording as the new MCs for season two of the popular music show. On March 19 and 20 2012, the first and second music video teaser of their debut single were revealed. On March 21 BTOB released their two debut tracks “Imagine” and “비밀 (Insane)” and shortly after that the group held its debut launch showcase live through the official YouTube channel. And on March 22, 2012, the group revealed their “비밀 (Insane)” music video featuring A Pink’s Park Chorong. On the same day, BtoB had their onstage debut on M! Countdown, performing “Imagine” and “비밀 (Insane)”. They also performed on Music Bank on March 23, Show! Music Core on March 24 and on Inkigayo on March 25. On March 24 Cube Entertainment announced the release of BTOB’s debut album will be on April 2 2012, titled Born TO Beat, with two new tracks, “Monday To Sunday” and “Born TO Beat”. On May 2 BTOB released the digital single “아버지”. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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