Saturday, January 22, 2011

Dangerous Beast: B2ST


Beast (비스트, stylized as BEAST or B2ST) is a famous boy group from South Korea that consists of six members, namely Doo Joon, Hyun Seung, Jun Hyung, Yo Seob, Ki Kwang and Dong Woon under Cube Entertainment. The group was originally known as B2ST, an acronym for Boys to Search for Top. However, their name was changed to BEAST (Boys of the EAst Standing Tall) a few days before debut. They released their first mini-album Beast Is The B2ST on October 14, 2009.


DOO JOON
Birth name : Yoon Doo Joon (Hangul: 윤두준)
Nickname: 3 sec sharing
Date of birth : July 4, 1989 (age 21)

Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University
Position : Leader, Rapper, Vocalist

Height: 180 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Blood Type: A
Specialty: Vocal/Rap/Soccer
Hobbies: Listening to hip hop & R&B, soccer, and playing games. 

About Doo Joon: Doo-joon is the leader of B2st. He was a candidate for JYP Entertainment, being featured in the Mnet documentary Yeolhyeolnama (Korean: 열혈남아, "Hot Blooded Men") with 2AM and 2PM but has been an eliminated member. Before his debut in Beast, he auditioned for High Kick Through the Roof and was offered a role in the sitcom, but turned it down for his music career. He became a member of reality-variety series Danbi, part of MBC's Sunday Sunday Nightline-up. Doo-joon was in AJ's music video for "Nunmuleul Dakko" (Korean: "눈물을 닦고", "Wiping the Tears") before they debuted as part of Beast. He was also a guest rapper for Gavy NJ's song "Sun Flower".


HYUN SEUNG
Birth name : Jang Hyun Seung (Hangul: 장현승)
Nickname: Rancho

Date of birth : September 3, 1989 (age 21)
Education: Anshan Information Industry High School

Position : Vocalist
Height: 176cm
Weight: 58kg
Blood Type: B

Specialty: beat box
Hobbies: Web surfing and bowling.

About Hyun Seung: Hyun Seung first received media attention when he attempted to join Big Bang but failed to make the cut. He received a lot of concern from management when the group was being formed, as the first thing the members were instructed to do was have Hyun Seung gain weight.


DONG WOON
Birth name : Son Dong Woon (Hangul: 손동운)
Date of birth : June 6, 1991 (age 19)
Position : Rapper, Vocalist

Nickname: Sonseuko, 16 D
Education: High School hanyoung
Specialty: Piano and traditional chinese
Height: 181cm
Weight: 64kg
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: lyrics writing and reading

About Dong Woon: Dong Woon trained for 2 years with JYP Entertainment. Teased jokingly by fans for looking Thai, especially around 2PM's Nichkhun,who is said to look more Korean than Son Dong Woon.

KI KWANG
Birth name : Lee Gi Kwang (Hangul: 이기광)
Date of birth : March 30, 1990  (age 20)
Position : Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer

Nickname: Ace Jr., Holly 2
Education: Seoul Absence of Comprehensive Art School
Specialties: dance
Hobbies: watching movies, sports, and dancing.
Birth place: Seoul
Blood Type: A
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Trainee Years: 4 years under JYPE
Favorite Singers: Taeyang, Omarion, Usher

About Ki Kwang: Ki Kwang was initially a trainee under JYP. He later transferred to sister entertainment company, Cube Entertainment. He originally debuted as "AJ", taking a shot as a solo artist, but later re-debuted under his given name.

YO SEOB
Birth name: Yang Yo Seob (Hangul: 양요섭)
Date of birth: January 5, 1990 (age 21)
Position: Main Vocalist

Nickname: 양요, endorphins, siksin
Education: University of East Broadcasting Arts [absent for about 1 year]
Specialty: beat box, jalmeokgi
Height: 174cm
Weight: 56kg
Blood Type: B
Hobbies: Writing lyrics
Training: Trained under M-Boat
Specialty: Vocals

About Yo Seob: He is the main vocalist of Beast. Noted to be the "cute" member of Beast, his various hairstyles have received much attention, being compared to a Fairy Pitta and a Shih Tzu among other things. A former M-Boat trainee, he was also known for his self-created videos & parodies. Along with fellow BEAST member Jun Hyung, MC Lee Hyukjae, Moon Hee Jun (formerly of H.O.T.) and Kim Sook, Yo Seob welcomed Japanese tourists for "Visit Seoul 2010". Korean Stars and Japanese tourists explored Seoul in MBC's Star Guide Doshiraku to raise awareness of Seoul's famous areas as well as its cuisine.


JUN HYUNG
Birth name : Yong Jun Hyung (Hangul: 용준형)[24]
Date of birth : December 19, 1989 (21)
Position : Main Rapper, Vocalist

Nickname: yonggun
Education: Anyang Arts High School
Specialties: Dance
Height: 179cm
Weight: 64kg
Blood Type: O
Hobbies: writing lyrics, watching movies, and dancing.

ABout Jun Hyung: Jun Hyung was first a member of Xing. He is noted to have unusual hairstyles. He also featured in AJ's music video "눈물을 닦고" (Wipe the Tears) with DooJoon. Along with fellow BEAST member Yo Seob, MC and comedian Lee Hyukjae, Moon Hee Jun (formerly of H·O·T) and Kim Sook, welcomed Japanese tourists for "Visit Seoul 2010". Korean Stars and Japanese tourists explore Seoul in MBC's Star Guide Doshiraku to raise awareness of Seoul's famous areas as well as it's delicious cuisine. He is the featured rapper in Hyuna's solo single "Change". He will also be guest participating in “Post Beyonce” Amerie’s new song ‘Heard ’em All.’



B2ST Discography:


Мini-albums (EP's):

2009.04.02 AJ (Ace Junior) - First Episode A New Hero
01. Intro
02. Dancing Shoes
03. 2009(feat. 현아)
04. 눈물을 닦고
05. 댄싱 슈즈(inst.)

2009.10.14 B2ST(비스트) - Beast is the B2ST
01. Beast Is The B2ST
02. Bad Girl
03. Mystery
04. 아직은
05. Oasis

2010.03.04 B2ST(비스트) - Shock Of The New Era
01. Just Before Shock
02. Shock
03. Special
04. Take Care of My Girlfriend (Say No)
05. Easy

2010.09.28 B2ST (비스트) - Mastermind
01. Mastermind
02. 숨 (Breath)
03. V.I.U (Very Important U)
04. Break Down
05. 주먹을 꽉 쥐고 (Clenching A Fist Tight)

2010.11.09 B2ST(비스트) - Lights Go On Again
01. Lights Go On Again
02. Beautiful
03. 니가 제일 좋아
04. Lightless
05. I'm sorry

Singles:

2010.04.29 B2ST (비스트) - Easy (Sincere ver.)
01. Easy (Sincere Ver.)

2010.09.17 B2ST(비스트) - Clenching A Tight Fist
01. Clenching a Tight Fist

2010.11.29 YoSeob (B2ST) & Drama (Dalmatian) - First Snow and First Kiss
01. 첫 눈 그리고 첫 키스 (First Snow, First Kiss)
02. 첫 눈 그리고 첫 키스 (First Snow, First Kiss) (inst)

2010.12.21 B2ST(비스트) - My Story
01. When The Door Is Closed
02. Thanks To
03. Let It Snow
04. Lights Go On Again (Full Ver.)

OST:

2009.12.28 B2ST(비스트) - Crazy (Attack the Gas Station 2 OST)
01. Crazy

2010.01.25 B2ST(비스트) - Ready Go (God of Study OST)
01. Ready Go (3:27)

Yang YoSeob - Happy Birthday (More Charming By The Day OST Part.3)
01. YoSeob - 해피버스데이 (Happy Birthday)

2010.12.01 B2ST(비스트)- Loving U (All My Love OST Part.1)
01. Loving U



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