The band currently consists of five members: Yoon Doo-joon, Yong Jun-hyung, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang, and Son Dong-woon. Jang Hyun-seung officially departed from the group on April 19, 2016.
There were many news articles on the group before its debut, as many of them had previous experience in the entertainment industry.[5][6] On October 2, their documentary, MTV B2ST was broadcasted on the MTV Chuseok Special to showcase their abilities before their official debut.[7]
2009: Debut
In late 2009 news articles started to surface online about Cube Entertainment's new group, B2ST (pronounced "Beast") as explained by member, Dong Woon, in episode 8 of their MTV documentary MTV B2ST which showcased their journey leading up to their debut. On October 14, the group's first mini-album, Beast Is the B2ST, was released selling over 20,000 copies to date. A company representative for BEAST revealed that they have sold all the albums they made at first,and they are tentatively planning to produce 5,000 more and also considering reissuing AJ's album due to the strong demands. On October 16, they made their live debut on KBS Music Bank with their promotional single, "Bad Girl". The group became popular after debuting, following various commercial calls from companies around Asia. On December 2, 2009, Beast was awarded the Rookie of the Month award by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
It was later announced by Cube Entertainment that Universal Records would be assisting Beast and 4minute with international launches of their albums. On the day of January 23, 2010, Beast will have their international promotions at Taiwan for the first time after the joining ceremony with their company CUBE Entertainment and global record company Universal Music.
Other activities
Beast was the topic of a short-lived reality show, MTV B2ST, which was hosted by MTV. The show ran on a weekly basis from August 23, 2009 to October 09, 2009, with a total of ten episodes. The whole episode was to showcase their journey to debut. On November 25, 2009, It was revealed that Beast will sing the opening song of the movie 'Attack the Gas Station 2 titled "Crazy" as the powerful performance and ambition of BEAST is strangely similar to the 4 main characters on the film 'Attack the Gas Station 2'. On January 12, 2010, 'God Of Study' OST album which already has popular idol groups, such as TMAX, T-ARA and 4MINUTE singing part 1 of the album which was released on January 14, 2010, it was later also revealed that BEAST, F(x) and FT Triple's will be participating in the OST album which was released on January 25, 2010, hoping to gain it's appeal like last year's Boys Before Flowers' OST. The song 'Ready Go' sang by BEAST, who has excellent singing abilities which dominated various music charts, has a dynamic melody and rhythm typical of BEAST. The song 'Ready Go' has an addictive chorus, and amidst the various songs on the God of Study OST, this is the most powerful and a song which lingers in your memory even after hearing it only once.
MEMBERS:
Doo Joon
Birth name: Yoon Doo Joon (Hangul: 윤두준)
Date of birth: 1989-07-04 (age 20)
Doo-joon is the leader of Beast. He was a candidate for JYP Entertainment, being featured in the Mnet documentary Yeolhyeolnama (Korean: 열혈남아, "Hot Blooded Men"). 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 featured in AJ's music video for "눈물을 닦고"(Wipe the Tears) before debut. He is a member of reality-variety series Danbi, part of MBC's Sunday Sunday Night line-up.
Hyun Seung
Birth name: Jang Hyun Seung (Hangul: 장현승)
Date of birth: 1989-09-03 (age 20)
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.
Jun Hyung
Departed: April 19, 2016
Birth name: Yong Jun Hyung (Hangul: 용준형)
Date of birth: 1989-12-19 (age 20)
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" with DooJoon.
He is the featured rapper in Hyuna's (현아) solo single "Change".
Yo Seob
Birth name: Yang Yo Seob (Hangul: 양요섭)
Date of birth: 1990-01-05 (age 20)
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
He is the main vocalist of Beast.
Gi Kwang
Main article: AJ (singer)
Birth name: Lee Gi Kwang (Hangul: 이기광)
Date of birth: 1990-03-30 (age 19)
Gi Kwang initially a trainee under JYP.[34] He then later transferred to the sister entertainment, Cube Entertainment, debuted as "AJ" first and later redebut as Beast`s Gikwang.
He acted in the sitcom High Kick Through the Roof.
Dong Woon
Birth name: Son Dong Woon (Hangul: 손동운)
Date of birth: 1991-06-06 (age 18)
The youngest of Beast, Dong Woon trained for 2 years with JYP Entertainment.
Back To You
비스트 Lyrics
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잊혀지지 않아 (잊혀지지 않아)
항상 날 부르던 네 목소리가
귓가에 맴돌아 (귓가에 맴돌아)
나도 모르게 내 발걸음은 널
향해만 가잖아
이제 난 어떡해 wow 난 이제 어떡해
Don't let me down
돌아와 자꾸 너만 생각나
제발 한 번만 (다시 한 번만)
I'm going out of my mind
안 보이잖아 네가
Tell me I can go go go
너에게로 다시 you you you
너 없인 안 돼 true true true
네가 필요해 너에게로 back to you
Come back to you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
Because of you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
I remember you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
네가 필요해 너에게로 back to you
널 향한 마음을
비우려 해도 지워지지 않아
난 오직 너인데 wow 오직 난 너인데
Don't you tell me why
Don't let me down
너와의 추억들만 떠올라
잊을 수 없어 (지울 수 없어)
가끔 날 떠올리긴 할 지
못된 사람아
Tell me I can go go go
너에게로 다시 you you you
너 없인 안 돼 true true true
네가 필요해 너에게로 back to you
Come back to you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
Because of you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
I remember you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
네가 필요해 너에게로 back to you
스쳐간 바람만도 못한가 봐 나 ah ah
차갑게 떠났어도 밉진 않아 네가
지겹게 지독하게 널 그려내
또 아프게 이런 게 다 무슨 소용이겠어
I say no more
Tell me I can go go go
너에게로 다시 you you you
너 없인 안 돼 true true true
네가 필요해 너에게로 back to you
Come back to you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
Because of you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
I remember you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
네가 필요해 너에게로 back to you
매일 나와 함께 있던 널 꿈 속에서만 바라보는 게
참 힘들어
차라리 악몽이라면 깨어나면 모든 게 다
그대로일 텐데
In the song "Back to You", 비스트 (B2ST/BEAST) expresses the feeling of longing for a past love. The lyrics speak of how time may pass, but memories of the person they once loved still linger on. The repetition of "Don't you tell me why, don't let me down" is a plea to the person they miss not to disappoint them again. The chorus repeats the refrain "Tell me I can go go go, back to you," expressing the honesty of their feelings and the desire to return to their past love.
Throughout the song, there is a struggle to forget the past love, but the feelings of needing that person only grow stronger with every passing day. Even simple things such as the wind passing by remind them of the person they miss. The lyrics, "I remember you, because of you" express the fact that their past love had such a strong impact on them that they cannot seem to let go.
In conclusion, "Back to You" is a song about the struggle of moving on from a past love. The lyrics express the strong and honest feelings of longing for someone who is no longer present in one's life. The song is a reminder that even though time passes, the memory of a past love can remain as strong as it was when it first began.
Line by Line Meaning
지나간 시간을 잊으려 해도
Even though I try to forget the past
잊혀지지 않아 (잊혀지지 않아)
It doesn't fade away (doesn't fade away)
항상 날 부르던 네 목소리가
Your voice that always called to me
귓가에 맴돌아 (귓가에 맴돌아).
Echoes in my ears (in my ears).
나도 모르게 내 발걸음은 널
Without realizing, my steps only lead me
향해만 가잖아
Towards you.
이제 난 어떡해 난 이제 어떡해
Now what do I do, what do I do now?
Don’t you tell me why
Don't tell me why
Don’t let me down
Don't disappoint me.
돌아와 자꾸 너만 생각나
You keep coming to my mind.
제발 한 번만 (다시 한 번만)
Please, just one more time (once again).
I’m going out of my mind
I'm losing my mind.
안 보이잖아 네가
I can't see you.
Tell me I can go go go
Tell me I can go, go, go.
너에게로 다시 you you you
Back to you again, you, you, you.
너 없인 안 돼 true true true
Can't live without you, true, true, true.
네가 필요해 너에게로 back to you
I need you, back to you.
Come back to you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
Come back to you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
Because of you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
Because of you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
I remember you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
I remember you (uh uh oh uh uh oh)
네가 필요해 너에게로 back to you
I need you, back to you.
널 향한 마음을
Even if I try to empty my heart towards you
비우려 해도 지워지지 않아
It doesn't disappear even if I try to.
난 오직 너인데 오직 난 너인데
I am only yours, I am only yours.
너와의 추억들만 떠올라
Only memories with you come to mind.
잊을 수 없어 (지울 수 없어)
I can't forget (can't erase)
가끔 날 떠올리긴 할 지
Sometimes, would you think of me?
못된 사람아
You bad person.
스쳐간 바람만도 못한가 봐 나 ah ah
I must be worse than a fleeting wind, ah ah.
차갑게 떠났어도 밉진 않아 네가
Even if you left me coldly, I don't hate you.
지겹게 지독하게 널 그려내
Tiresomely and cruelly, I draw you.
또 아프게 이런 게 다 무슨 소용이겠어
What's the use of this hurting me again?
I say no more
I say no more.
매일 나와 함께 있던 널
You who were with me every day.
꿈 속에서만 바라보는 게
Only looking at you in my dreams.
참 힘들어
It's really hard.
차라리 악몽이라면
It would be better if it were a nightmare.
깨어나면 모든 게 다
If I wake up, everything will be
그대로일 텐데
The same.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jae Woo Seo, Jun Hyung Yong, Yong Bae Seo
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