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B.I.G (Korean: 비아이지; also known as Boys In Groove), is 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]
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Also known as | Boys In Groove |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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Years active | 2014 | –present
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Website | gh-ent |
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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Aphrodite |
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Hello Hello |
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Illusion |
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"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. |
Year | Title |
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2014 | "Last Christmas" |
2017 | "Remember" (기억할게요) |
Year | Title | Drama |
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2016 | "Hey Girl" | Moorim School OST |
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]
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
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Korean Culture & Entertainment Awards | 2014 | New Artist Award | B.I.G | Won | [50] |
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