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 members of B.A.P from their first album, Warrior (from left to right: Jongup, Youngjae, Daehyun, Himchan, Zelo, and Yongguk) | |
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Debut |
January 26, 2012 |
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Number of Members |
6 |
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Company |
TS Entertainment |
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Fanclub name |
BABY |
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Official Website |
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Official YouTube Channel |
TSENT2008 |
B.A.P, which stands for "Best Absolute Perfect," is a boy band under TS Entertainment, notably the agency of the girl group Secret. They debuted in January 2012, sporting a punk style for their debut single, "Warrior."
History[]
Pre-Debut[]
In March 2011, leader Bang Yongguk was featured in Secret's Song Jieun's solo song, "Going Crazy." In August, he made a solo debut with the song "I Remember" featuring Yang Yoseob of B2ST. Around that time, B.A.P ulzzang, Kim Himchan, became an MC on a music show. Member Zelo and Yongguk performed "Never Give Up" in November, under the name Bang&Zelo.
Also, Yongguk, Himchan, Youngjae, and Jongup have had small cameos in Secret's music videos, performances, and reality shows as backup dancers and extras.
In early January 2012, the show Ta-dah! It's B.A.P aired on MTV Korea, revealing for the first time B.A.P as a group.
Warrior[]
On January 25, 2012, the music video for "Warrior" was released.
A video for a follow-up song, "Secret Love," was released on February 29, 2012.
TS has reported that B.A.P will be making their comeback in April.
screenshot from "Power" teaser
Power[]
On April 19, 2012, TS Entertainment released a teaser for B.A.P's upcoming single called "Power." A second one was revealed on the 23rd, referred to as a "trailer." The full music video was relased on April 27.
Members[]
| Member | Birthday | Position | Bunny Color* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Yongguk | March 31, 1990 | Leader, main rapper | Red |
| Kim Himchan | February 19, 1990 | Visual | Pink |
| Jung Daehyun | June 28, 1993 | Main vocalist | Grey |
| Yoo Youngjae | January 24, 1994 | Lead vocalist | Yellow |
| Moon Jongup | February 6, 1995 | Main dancer | Green |
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Zelo (born Choi Jun Hong) |
October 15, 1996 | Lead rapper, lead dancer, maknae | Blue |
from left to right: Yongguk, Himchan, Daehyun, Youngjae, Jongup, and Zelo
*In the show Ta-dah! It's B.A.P, six bunnies with different colors and features were used to represent each member.
Discography[]
2011 (pre-debut)[]
- "I Remember" by Bang Yongguk ft. Yang Yoseob
- "Never Give Up" by Bang&Zelo
2012[]
- Warrior - mini-album
- "Warrior"
- "Secret Love"
- Power - mini-album
- "Power"
- No Mercy - mini-album
- "No Mercy"
- "Goodbye" -single
- "Crash" - single
- "Stop It" - single
2013[]
- "Rain Sound" - single
- One Shot - mini-album
- "One Shot"
Appearances[]
2011 (pre-debut)[]
- Secret Diary: TV reality show by Secret (Yongguk)
- "Starlight Moolight" MV and performances by Secret (Yongguk, Himchan, Jongup, Yongjae)
- "Going Crazy" by Song Jieun (ft. Yongguk)
2012[]
- Ta-dah! It's B.A.P TV show
- Debut showcase
- EatYourKimchi interview
- Mnet Wide Open Studio interview
- Younha's Starry Night radio show
- The Star interview
- Killing Camp game show