BAE173

BAE173
BAE173 in June 2023
BAE173 in June 2023
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2020 (2020)–present
Labels
Members
  • J-Min
  • Hangyul
  • Yoojun
  • Muzin
  • Junseo
  • Youngseo
  • Doha
  • Bit
Past members
  • Dohyun
Websitepocketdol.co.kr/artist/BAE173

BAE173 (Korean비에이이173; RRBi-ei-i-il-chil-sam) is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by PocketDol Studio. The group debuted on November 19, 2020, with their first EP Intersection: Spark, the group currently consist of eight members: J-Min, Hangyul, Yoojun, Muzin, Junseo, Youngseo, Doha, and Bit. Originally a nine member group, Dohyon left the group on June 22, 2023, following the contract termination.

Name

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The name BAE173 comes from "Before Anyone Else" and the numbers 173 represent 1 as the number for perfection and 73 as a perfect lucky number. The group name is pronounced by pronouncing each letter and then the numbers 1, 7, 3.[1]

History

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Pre-debut

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Prior to debut, members Hangyul and Dohyon participated in Produce X 101, where both finished in the final line up and debuted with X1.[2] Following the early disbandment of X1, Hangyul and Dohyon then went on to debut as the duo, H&D, in April 2020.

Beginning September 5, 2020, the members were teased 3 times a week until all members were revealed. After all members were named. the group name BAE173 was announced.[1][3]

2020–2021: Debut with Intersection: Spark and Intersection: Trace

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BAE173 released their debut EP Intersection: Spark on November 19, 2020, with the title track "Crush on U".[4] The group held an online showcase that was broadcast simultaneously on V Live and Youtube.[5] Their debut music video for "Crush on U" went on to reach 10 million views in 6 days.[6]

On November 29, the group released a follow-up track meant for fans titled "Every Little Thing is You" (모두 너야).[7] The track featured writing credits from the group's youngest member Dohyon.

In December 2020, it was announced that BAE173 would be the cover artist of Ten Asia's Tenstar magazine and have a 24 page feature.[8] BAE173 expressed their goals for the future and how they felt leading up to their debut.

On April 8, 2021, BAE173 released their second EP Intersection: Trace and its lead single "Loved You".[9]

2022: Intersection: Blaze and Odyssey: Dash

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On March 30, 2022, BAE173 released their third EP Intersection: Blaze and its lead single "Jaws".[10]

On May 20, 2022, BAE173 held a fan sign event at Nissho Hall in Tokyo, Japan at 12:00 p.m. on the 20th. In addition, the 2022 BAE173 Fan Meeting in Japan - Hajimete was held at 6 p.m. of the same day and at 6 p.m. on May 21 again.[11]

On August 17, 2022, BAE173 released their fourth EP Odyssey: Dash and its lead single "Dash".[12]

2023: Peak Time and Dohyon's departure

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In February 2023, it was announced that BAE173 would be included among the 24 contestants in the JTBC idol survival show Peak Time.[13] They were introduced in the show as Team 13:00, as the contestants were represented with an hour of the day.[14] The group reached the finals and finished in fifth place.[15] Through the show, the group received and released two new songs, "Criminal" and "GT".[16][17]

On June 22, 2023, it has been announced that Dohyon has left both Pocketdol Studio and the group after winning the dispute against his label.[18]

2024–present: New Chapter: Luceat, Project 7

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After participating in Peak Time and Dohyon's departure, BAE173 returned on March 13, 2024 upon the release of their fifth EP New Chapter: Luceat and its lead single "Fifty-Fifty".[19]

J-Min, Muzin, Junseo and Youngseo participated in JTBC's reality competition show Project 7.[20]

Members

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Current

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  • J-Min (제이민)
  • Hangyul (한결)
  • Yoojun (유준)
  • Muzin (무진)
  • Junseo (준서)
  • Youngseo (영서)
  • Doha (도하)
  • Bit ()

Former

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  • Dohyon (도현)

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title EP details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[21]
Intersection: Spark
Track listing
  1. "Prelude: With Me"
  2. "Crush On U" (반하겠어)
  3. "Fly"
  4. "I'll Never Say" (죽어도 못하는 말)
  5. "Every Little Thing Is You" (모두 너야) (CD only)
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Intersection: Trace
  • Released: April 8, 2021
  • Label: PocketDol Studio, Kakao M
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "#Trace"
  2. "Loved You" (사랑했다)
  3. "I Can't Sleep"
  4. "Green Light"
  5. "Loved You" (사랑했다) (Inst.)
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Intersection: Blaze
  • Released: March 30, 2022
  • Label: PocketDol Studio, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Runnin'"
  2. "Annoyed" (짜증나게)
  3. "Jaws"
  4. "Not Alone" (혼자가 아니야)
  5. "Jaws" (Inst.)
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Odyssey: Dash
  • Released: August 17, 2022
  • Label: PocketDol Studio, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Get Him Ugh" (걸음마)
  2. "Dash"
  3. "Toez"
  4. "Dash" (Inst.)
9
New Chapter: Luceat
  • Released: March 13, 2024
  • Label: PocketDol Studio, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Fifty-Fifty"
  2. "Crimson"
  3. "You" ()
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Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.

[27]
"Crush On U" (반하겠어) 2020 Intersection: Spark
"Every Little Thing is You" (모두 너야) Non-album single
"Loved You" (사랑했다) 2021 191 Intersection: Trace
"Jaws" 2022 Intersection: Blaze
"Dash" 121 Odyssey: Dash
"Fifty-Fifty" 2024 124 New Chapter: Luceat
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, showing year released, chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
Down.

[27]
"" 2024 194 New Chapter: Luceat
"Crimson" 195

Collaborations

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List of collaborations
Title Year Member(s) Other artist(s) Album
"Shining Bright" (빛 날거야) 2021 All Ciipher and Woo!ah! Non-album singles
"Your Time" 2023 Peak Time Top 6 (Vanner, Sevenus, Team 24:00, DKB, M.O.N.T)

Other appearances

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List of appearances on other albums
Title Year Album
"I Need U" (orig. song by BTS) 2020 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (BTS X Pdogg Special)
"Tiger Inside"[A] (orig. song by SuperM) 2023 Peak Time – Survival Round
"La Song" (orig. song by Rain) Peak Time – 1 Round <Rival match> Part.1
"My Bag"[B] (orig. song by (G)I-dle) Peak Time – 2 Round <Union match> Part.1
"Way Back Home"[C] (orig. song by BtoB)
"Criminal" Peak Time – 3 Round <Originals match>
"GT" (Prod. Kenzie) Peak Time – <Final Round>

Videography

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Music videos

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Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Crush on U" 2020 N/A
"Every Little Thing Is You"
"Loved You" 2021 SUNNYVISUAL [28]
"I Can't Sleep" N/A
"Jaws" 2022
"Dash"

Filmography

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Television shows

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List of television show appearances
Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2020 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend KBS Contestant Ep. 481: BTS X Pdogg Special [29]
2023 Peak Time JTBC Contestant as Team 13:00 5th Place [30]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Male Idol Group Popularity Award BAE173 Nominated [31]
U+ Idol Live Popularity Award Nominated [32]

Notes

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  1. ^ Credited as "Team 13:00"
  2. ^ Credited as "Rap C Unit", only features J-Min and Doha
  3. ^ Credited as "Vocal C Unit", only features Youngseo

References

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  27. ^ a b Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
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