About BEAST

Group name
비스트 ; pronounced as bi-se-teu (BEAST -Boys of the EAst Standing Tall)

Former name
B2ST (Boys To Search For Top)

Korean Debut Showcase
October 15, 2009

Official Korean Debut Date
October 16, 2009 (Music Bank Debut Stage)

Japan Debut Showcase
November 27, 2010 [Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)]

Members (6)
Yoon Doojoon (1989), Jang Hyunseung (1989), Yong Junhyung (1989),
Yang Yoseob (1990), Lee Kikwang (formerly known as AJ) (1990), Son Dongwoon (1991)

Label
CUBE Entertainment [Official Site] - Universal Music (MCA Music)

Official Fanclub 
B2UTY (pronounced as BEAUTY)

It stands for:
B2st and b2uty does not consist in gazing at EAch other,
bUt in looking Together in the same localitY

Official Balloon Color
Dark Grey

Official Links

★ Official website : http://www.playb2st.com
★ Daum Fancafe : http://cafe.daum.net/playb2st/
★ Naver Fancafe : http://cafe.naver.com/daisy09/
★ International Forum : http://www.b2strising.com/
★ Official Youtube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/beastofficial

BEAST Members

Name : Yoon Doojoon | 윤두준
Group Position : Leader, Vocalist
Date of Birth : July 4, 1989
Height : 179cm
Weight : 66kg
Trained in : JYP Entertainment & Cube Entertainment
Cyworld : http://www.cyworld.com/enwns89
Twitter : http://twitter.com/BeeeestDJ

Name : Jang Hyunseung | 장현승
Group Position : Main Dancer, Vocalist
Date of Birth : September 3, 1989
Height : 176cm
Weight : 58kg
Trained in : YG Entertainment & Cube Entertainment
Cyworld : http://www.cyworld.com/jgms
YOZM : http://yozm.daum.net/cbhs00
Twitter : http://twitter.com/doublev89

Name : Yong Junhyung | 용준형
Original Name : Yong Jaesoon | 용재순
(He changed his name into Yong Junhyung during his 6th Grade.)
Group Position : Rapper
Date of Birth : December 19, 1989
Height : 179cm
Weight : 64kg
Trained in : XING Entertainment & Cube Entertainment
Cyworld : http://www.cyworld.com/JKer89
Twitter : http://twitter.com/Joker891219

Name : Yang Yoseob | 양요섭
Group Position : Main Vocalist
Date of Birth : January 5, 1990
Height : 174cm
Weight : 56kg
Trained in : JYP Ent. & M-Boat & Cube Ent.
Cyworld : http://www.cyworld.com/diddyja
YOZM : http://yozm.daum.net/qltmxmdytjq
Twitter : http://twitter.com/helloimys

Name : Lee Kikwang | 이기광
Group Position : Vocalist
Date of Birth : March 30, 1990
Height : 170cm
Weight : 58kg
Trained in : DSP Media & JYP Ent. & Cube Entertainment
Cyworld : http://www.cyworld.com/human-tree
Twitter : http://twitter.com/B2stGK
Me2day : http://me2day.net/beast-gk
Official AJ Site : http://www.playaj.net/

Name : Son Dongwoon | 손동운
Group Position : Vocalist
Date of Birth : June 6, 1991
Height : 181cm
Weight : 64kg
Trained in : JYP Entertainment & Cube Entertainment
Cyworld : http://www.cyworld.com/sohndw
YOZM : http://yozm.daum.net/beast_sq
Twitter : http://twitter.com/beastdw

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AWARDS

2010 – M! Countdown’s Number 1 Song [Shock] – 2010.03.23
2010 – KBS Music Bank’s Number 1 Song [Soom] – 2010.10.08
2010 – M! Countdown’s Number 1 Song [Soom] – 2010.10.14
2010 – SBS Inkigayo : Mutizen Award [Beautiful] – 2010.12.05
2010 – Gold Disk Award (from Singapore) [Shock Of The New Era (Asia Version)] – 2010.06.24
2010 – Golden Disk Awards (from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand) [BEAST is the B2ST] – 2010.08.10
2009 – Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism: Rookie Music Award (December) – 2009.12.03
2009 – Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Rookie of the Month (December) [Mystery]
2010 – 19th Seoul Music Award: Best Newcomer – 2010.02.10
2010 – 2010 Mnet’s 20s Choice : Smoothie King Cool Star Award – 2010.08.26
2010 – Asia Influential Artist Award @ 2010 Asia Song Festival – 2010.10.23
2010 – 11th Korean Visual Arts Festival : Most Photogenic (Singer Category) – 2010.12.01
2010 – 25th Golden Disk Awards : Samsung YEPP Newcomer Award – 2010.12.09
2010 – MBC Entertainment Awards : Comedy/Sitcom Rookie Award (Yoon Doojoon for All My Love, More Charming By the Day) – 2010.12.29
2010 – MBC Entertainment Awards : Popularity Award (Lee Kikwang for Hot Brothers) – 2010.12.29
2011 – 20th High1 Seoul Music Awards : Bonsang Award – 2011.01.20

BEAST \ B2ST - WISHING FANS A HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR

BEAST \ B2ST - WISHING FANS A HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR

B2ST would like to wish their fans a Happy Lunar New Year!

Keeping the successes of last year in mind, the boys promised that they’ll make the year of the rabbit even more extravagant and successful. Through Sports Korea, B2ST shared the following Lunar New Year messages with their fans:

Lee Ki Kwang:
“It’s the year of the rabbit! I hope you guys have a happy Lunar New Year and I also hope everyone will hop like rabbits one step at a time towards success. I will probably spend my Lunar New Year with my family, and film for “My Princess“.

Even though my role is small, thank you all for giving me so much love. I will work even harder to respond to that love. The weather has been cold, so I hope you spend a warm time with your families.”

Yoon Doo Joon:
“Holidays like the Lunar New Year are special because we can spend time with our families. I’m really happy to be able spend time with my family this Lunar New Year’s. I hope you guys can also spend a happy and peaceful holiday with your family as well.

This year, B2ST will show you an even better look. Please support us!”

Yang Yo Seob:
“With our upcoming concert in February, I’m thinking I will spend my holiday practicing for it. I want to show the most wonderful stage for my fans and family. I hope you have a good Lunar New Year and eat lots of tasty food. Just be careful not to get a stomach-ache!”

Son Dong Woon :
“I hope you spend a happy time with your family during the Lunar New Year. To the women who are thinking about diets – forget about it and spend a happy and rich holiday! Also, be sure to watch B2ST when we come out on the fun Lunar New Year specials! ”

Jang Hyun Seung:
“Even though its the Lunar New Year, because of the upcoming concert, B2ST needs to practice to make sure we deliver a successful concert. So, I want to practice a lot in advance and spend the remaining time with my family.

We will practice hard thinking about the fans who have been waiting for us. Also, don’t forget to receive a lot of luck this year. I, Hyun Seung, will pray that everyone will have a happy and good year.”

Yong Jun Hyung :
“I wish to spend time sitting and talking with my family. I begin to realize that being able to enjoy the simple things is a part of a larger happiness. I hope everyone will spend a happy time with their families. B2ST will work hard to make this year ‘ours’. Keep supporting us! Receive a lot of luck this year!”

BEAST \ B2ST - VISUAL MAKNAE LOOKS VERY LIKE VISUAL MAKNAE (양요섭)

BEAST \ B2ST - VISUAL MAKNAE LOOKS VERY LIKE VISUAL MAKNAE (양요섭)

B2ST’s Yang Yoseob has posted an adorable picture of himself on Twitter from what seems to be a yearbook picture from his elementary school days. Along with the picture, Yoseob“For fans, I have released a past photo of myself…haha, I think this was when I was in 6th grade…” tweeted,

Fans flooded the picture with tweets such as, “Wow…you look exactly the same!” and “Awwwh, you were so cute!”

BEAST \ B2ST - WILL PERFORM AB WAVE IN ENCORE CONCERT

BEAST \ B2ST - WILL PERFORM AB WAVE IN ENCORE CONCERT

Before the opening of their encore concert at the Seoul Olympic Gymnasium, B2ST stated they will keep their promise to show their fans the “Ab Wave“.
 

On February 18th, B2ST held a press conference prior to their “Welcome Back to B2ST Airline” concert and stated, “We’ve prepared the ‘Ab Wave’ that we promised to show last year during our independent concert.”

Yang Yoseob, who revealed that they have prepared special presents for their fans, stated, “There are two presents. One is the ‘Ab Wave’ that Ki Kwang promised to the fans last year, as well as the never-before-seen music video for ‘I Like You The Most’. We’re more nervous for the ‘Ab Wave’ than for the music video. We hope for your anticipation.”

 

 Lee Ki Kwang added, “I’ve been exercising a lot ever since I promised to show the ‘Ab Wave’, but I started to get muscular pain in my waist because I was exercising too much. I spent three days receiving acupuncture.”
 

Leader Yoon Doojoon said, “We want to expand out beyond the scope of Korea. We’ve won first on music programs and held our first independent concert last year. Now we want to approach a wider market to meet our Asian fans.”

After holding a successful debut concert last year in December, B2ST were able to hold an encore concert due to the huge demand. For this upcoming encore concert, fans can expect to see the members transform into sexy pilots as they carry out a concept like they’re touring around Asia together with their fans.

The members will each show an upgraded version of their solo performances on stage, which are sure to impress their fans even more.

BEAST \ B2ST - HOT DEBUT INFO FOR JAPAN

BEAST \ B2ST - HOT DEBUT INFO FOR JAPAN

“With the large number of Hallyu debuts announced in Japan, including the Korean group MBLAQ. Fans all over the world are bracing themselves for impact. B2ST is about to make their much-anticipated Japanese debut, and why not with an appropriately titled debut single? ”SHOCK“, a remake of the title track from their second Korean mini-album, is set to hit shelves on March 23rd, paving the way for their Japanese career.

B2St will be joining the likes of fellow boy bands Choshinsei and Tohoshinki, and they’re expected to charm a large number of Japanese fans with their impressive dance routines, good looks, and catchy melodies.

The debut single will come in four versions, three of which are of limited edition:

> ‘Limited Edition A’

- Box, T-Shirt, Sticker

> ‘Limited Edition B’
- +DVD (“SHOCK” PV Japanese Ver.)

> ‘Limited Edition C’
- +DVD (Live performances)

> ‘Normal Edition D’
- Trading Card

B2ST will also be releasing a 2-disc DVD, “Genesis of BEAST“, to be released on March 2nd. It will contain music videos and rare footage of the boys; meanwhile, the ‘limited edition’ will contain a special 8-page postcard set and a trading card.

BEAST \ B2ST - SHARING THOUGHTS ABOUT PRE-DEBUT

BEAST \ B2ST - SHARING THOUGHTS ABOUT PRE-DEBUT

On February 19th, the members of B2ST guested on KBS 2TV’s “Entertainment Relay“, and were interviewed about both their pre-debut and post-debut experiences.

When asked by the reporter on how they came up with their name, Yoseob replied, “Before our debut, a foreign dance instructor came to visit and saw us dance. At the time, he exclaimed, ‘So~ Beast!’ The meaning of the word means that it’s ‘cool’ or ‘amazing.’”

“Do you remember October 16th, 2009?” the reporter asked. Junhyung said, “Yes, we were all very nervous. We had rehearsed so much that our conditions weren’t the best. Yoseob was really upset about going off key a tiny bit, but to our ears, we couldn’t tell.”

Yoseob added, “Yes, I cried a lot…”

Kikwang continued, “To me, it was an opportunity for me to do better.”

The members are also known for their rich experiences prior to forming B2ST Doojoon was with JYP Entertainment’s “Hot Blood“, Junhyung was part of boy band XING, Kikwang had a solo career as AJ, and Hyunseung was with Big Bang.

Unfortunately, their old nickname – ‘recycled group’ – surfaced during the interview. Doojoon reflected, “I was really mad, but… It’s the truth, what can I say? To me, the word ‘recycle’ didn’t make me feel that bad.” 

Dongwoon continued, “Because either way, we were recycled and are now B2ST.. but we were most worried about our fans being hurt by it.

A year later, they overcame all obstacles and took home their first music program win. They exclaimed, “We cried a lot, more than you could imagine. There was a nice weight to the trophy..”

When asked to pick a member who ‘improved’ the most looks-wise, Kikwang chose himself and explained, “I used to live in Yongsanpo… but living in Seoul now, I really do think I’ve improved in my looks.”

Check out Yoseob’s ‘10 level high notes,’ Junhyung’s rap, Hyunsenug and Kikwang’s ‘American dance,’ Dongwoon’s SECRET imitation, and their sweet a capella below!

BEAST \ B2ST - STAY STRONG (양요섭)

BEAST \ B2ST - STAY STRONG (양요섭)

Yang Yoseob’s kind heart has impressed his fans once again, after it was discovered that he had personally replied to a fan who was recently diagnosed with a vocal cord nodule.

On February 21st, the B2ST member wrote on his Twitter, “Vocal cord nodules are a frequent occurrence to people who sing!”

That was the direct reply to a message left by his fan, who was also an aspiring singer. The fan’s message read, “B2ST Yoseob, I’m very sick right now. What do I do.”

The fan added that she had visited a hospital and received an official diagnosis for her vocal cord nodule. The fan wrote, “I went to the hospital today and saw my throat’s condition directly for myself. It was scary. The reality is very scary”. Alone and scared, she admitted that she had even wanted to jump in front of a passing car. 

Yoseob said, “When I was first diagnosed with a vocal cord nodule, I thought like that too! But just think of that nodule as hardened skin over the vocal cords! It means you’ve practiced a lot. People who practice as hard as that end up becoming successful.”

He continued, “Since I have a lot of singers around me, I’ve seen some who even went into surgery for it. But after the surgery, they comfortably started singing again. So don’t worry too much, and I hope you go to a big hospital and receive a correct diagnosis. Have strength!”

The fan then replied to Yoseob’s message with, “Just like you said, I’ll start singing comfortably again. I’ll show you an awesome image, rather than my hurt image.”