B.I.G

B.I.G
From left to right: Benji (former), Gunmin, J-Hoon, Heedo, Minpyo (former).
From left to right: Benji (former), Gunmin, J-Hoon, Heedo, Minpyo (former).
Background information
Also known asBoys In Groove
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2014 (2014)–present
Labels
  • GH Entertainment
  • HY Entertainment
Members
  • J-Hoon
  • Gunmin
  • Heedo
  • Jinseok
Past members
  • Benji
  • Minpyo
Websitegh-ent.co.kr

B.I.G (Korean: 비아이지; also known as Boys In Groove), was a four member South Korean boy band formed by GH Entertainment in Seoul, South Korea.[1] They debuted on July 9, 2014, with their first digital single "Hello".[2]

History

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Pre-debut

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All five members of B.I.G were trainees before becoming members of the group and have an average of three years training between them. Three of the group's members: Gunmin, Minpyo and Heedo, trained at the Plug In Music Academy.[3] Benji had previously been a student at Cleveland Institute of Music and Heifetz International Music Institute,[4] and later attended Juilliard School, before dropping out in 2011 to pursue a music career in South Korea.[5] He has been playing violin since he was four years of age and was a member of the Seattle Youth Symphony. Before joining GH Entertainment, Minpyo had been a Stardom Entertainment trainee and member of Topp Dogg's trainee group, Underdogg. Before debuting the members practiced together as a group for one and a half years.

2014: Debut with "Hello" and "Are You Ready?"

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On July 5, just days before B.I.G's debut, the group took to the streets of Myeongdong to perform.[6] B.I.G's debut single, "Hello", and accompanying music video were released on July 9.[7] The song garnered attention because of its high praising lyrics in regards to South Korea which highlight the culture and promote the country.[8] The group performed their debut stage on SBS MTV's The Show on the day of their debut.

On October 16, B.I.G confirmed their second single, "Are You Ready?"'s upcoming release.[9] The single was released on October 21.[10] The group began promotions from October 22, with their comeback stage on MBC Music's Show Champion.[11]

On December 12, B.I.G released their rendition of Wham!'s "Last Christmas" to thank their fans and celebrate their first Christmas as a group.[12]

2015: "Between Night n Music" and "Taola"

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B.I.G announced their third single, "Between Night n Music", on March 3, accompanied by a selection of individual and group teasers images.[13] The new single and accompanying music video were released on March 6.[14]

On November 4, GH Entertainment announced that B.I.G would be joining the long list of November comebacks.[15] The single, Big Transformer, including the title track "Taola" was released on November 19.[16]

2016: Japanese debut and Aphrodite

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GH Entertainment confirmed in late January that B.I.G were preparing for their upcoming Japanese debut, with management from HY Entertainment.[17] The group began promoting in Japan by holding showcases in Tokyo before their debut to help them become known.[18] They officially debuted on March 23, with the Japanese version of "Taola", which peaked at number 15 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.[19]

On May 10, B.I.G announced that their first mini-album, Aphrodite, would be released later that month.[20] The mini-album and accompanying music video for title track of the same name, were released on May 17.[21] Promotions for the album began on release day with a showcase on SBS MTV's The Show.

B.I.G held their first Japanese concerts, B.I.G Japan First Live, on June 17 and 18 at Harajuku's Astro Hall in Tokyo.[22]

2017: "1.2.3" and Hello Hello

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On February 3, 2017, B.I.G announced their return with the fifth single, "1.2.3".[23] The single entitled "B.I.G Rebirth" was released on February 13.[24] The group promoted the single without rapper Minpyo, who was taking a break due to health problems.[25]

On May 15, B.I.G announced their sixth single, Hello Hello, would be released of May 23.[26] B.I.G held their first concert in South Korea entitled B.I.G Asia Tour in Seoul, on June 24, at the KBS Arena in Seoul.[27] On July 5, B.I.G introduced a campaign song entitled "Remember", they released the digital single on July 7.[28] In September B.I.G embarked or their first tour of Asia named The B.I.Ginning in which they played venues in Manila and Yokohama.[29] Later that month they conducted their first overseas tour, the B.I.G Special Latin Tour, in Brazil, Chile and Mexico.[30]

2018–present: Addition of new member, Illusion, member departures and Mr. Big: Flashback

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On November 15, 2018, the group's leader J-Hoon enlisted in the military.[31]

On January 19, 2019, Jinseok was added to the group.[31]

On November 4, 2019, the group released their seventh single, Illusion, in both Korean and Arabic, making them the first K-pop group to release a song in the language.[32]

On September 30, 2020, Benji's contract with GH Entertainment ended and it was later announced that he had left the group.[33]

On March 31, 2021, Minpyo's contract with GH Entertainment came to an end and it was later announced that he had left the group after choosing not to renew.[34]

On August 10, 2021 B.I.G. and 3YE had a collaboration song titled "Presente." This group is known as Triple7.

On November 23, 2021, the group released their eighth single, Mr. Big: Flashback, which includes the single "Flashback".[35]

Members

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Current

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  • J-Hoon (제이훈) – leader, vocalist[36]
  • Gunmin (건민) – vocalist, dancer[36]
  • Heedo (희도) – rapper[36]
  • Jinseok (진석) – vocalist[36]

Former

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  • Benji (벤지) – vocalist[36]
  • Minpyo (민표) – rapper[36]

Timeline

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Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[37]
Aphrodite
Track listing
  1. Big Transformer
  2. Aphrodite (아프로디테)
  3. Taola (타올라)
  4. Right Now
  5. U Hear Me (듣고 있니)
  6. Take You Home (데려다 줄게)
  7. Aphrodite (아프로디테) (Inst.)
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Single albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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Hello Hello
  • Released: May 23, 2017
  • Label: GH Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Hello Hello
  2. Strange (낯설어)
  3. 1.2.3
  4. Duet (듀엣) (Benji & Heyne)
  5. Hello Hello (Inst.)
  6. Strange (낯설어) (Inst.)
 25 —
Illusion
  • Released: November 4, 2019
  • Label: GH Entertainment, Sony Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Illusion
  2. Illusion (Arabic Version)
  3. Illusion (Inst.)
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
KOR
[40] 		JPN
[41]
"Hello" (안녕하세요) 2014 — — Non-album singles
"Are You Ready?" (준비됐나요) — —
"Between Night n Music" (밤과 음악 사이) 2015 — —
"Taola" (타올라) — 15 Aphrodite
"Aphrodite" (아프로디테) 2016 — —
"1.2.3" 2017 — — Hello Hello
"Hello Hello" — —
"Illusion" 2019 — — Illusion
"Flashback" 2021 — — Mr. Big: Flashback
"Want" 2023 — — Non-album singles
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Promotional singles

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Year Title
2014 "Last Christmas"
2017 "Remember" (기억할게요)

Soundtrack appearances

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Year Title Drama
2016 "Hey Girl" Moorim School OST

Filmography

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Reality shows

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Year Network Title Note(s)
2017 MBC Music B.I.G Project 4 Episodes.[42]

Videography

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Music videos

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Year Title Director(s)
2014 "Hello" Un­known
"Are You Ready?"
2015 "Between Night n Music"
"Taola" Digipedi[43]
2016 "Aphrodite" Vikings League[44]
"Take You Home" Un­known
2017 "1.2.3" Vikings League
"Hello Hello" Un­known
2019 "Illusion"
2021 "Presente" with 3YE (as Triple7) ZanyBros

Endorsements

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In 2014, B.I.G were appointed ambassadors of the 2014 "Love Life while Walking Overnight" campaign and the 2014 Lifeline campaign.[45][46] On March 15, 2016, the group became ambassadors for the National Unification Advisory Council.[47] In 2017, the group was appointed ambassadors for the Korea Youth Association, the Seoul VA Regional Office and the Hope Apple Tree Youth Project.[48][49][28]

Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
Korean Culture & Entertainment Awards 2014 New Artist Award B.I.G Won [50]

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