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.
Fiction
비스트 Lyrics
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이렇게 널 보내지 못하고 오늘도
다시 만들어볼게 우리 이야기
끝나지 않게 아주 기나긴
살갗을 파고 스며드는 상실감은 잠시 묻어둘게
새로 써 내려가 시작은 행복하게 웃고 있는 너와 나
네가 날 떠나지 못하게 배경은 출구가 없는 좁은 방 안
아무렇지 않게 네게 키스하고
달콤한 너의 곁을 떠나가질 못해
우린 끝이라는건 없어
이렇게 난 또 (fiction in fiction)
잊지 못하고 (fiction in fiction)
내 가슴 속에 끝나지 않을 이야길 쓰고 있어
널 붙잡을게 (fiction in fiction)
놓지 않을게 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
끝나지 않은 너와 나의 이야기 속에서
오늘도 in fiction
지금 여긴 행복한 이야기들밖에 없어
너무 행복한 우리 둘만의 이야기가 이렇게
(현실관 다르게)
써 있어 점점 채워지고 있어
너는 나에게로 달려와서 안기고
품 안에 안긴 너를 나는 절대 놓지 못해
우린 끝이라는건 없어
이렇게 난 또 (fiction in fiction)
잊지 못하고 (fiction in fiction)
내 가슴 속에 끝나지 않을 이야길 쓰고 있어
널 붙잡을게 (fiction in fiction)
놓지 않을게 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
끝나지 않은 너와 나의 이야기 속에서
오늘도 in fiction
다시 한 번 더 말하지만
지금 너는 내 옆에 있다고 그렇게 믿고 있어 난
(하지만 fiction) 난 목적을 잃어버린 작가
이 소설의 끝은 어떻게 마무리 지어야 해
사랑해 사랑해 사랑해 사랑해 사랑해 이 세 글자만 써
내려가 무뎌진 펜 눈물로 얼룩진 낡은 종이 위로
행복할 수도 슬플 수도 없어 이 이야기는
지금 난 너무나도 행복한 생각에 이야기를 쓰지만
모든게 바램일 뿐이라고 여전히
난 행복한걸 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
우리 함께인걸 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
이제 시작인걸 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
끝은 없는걸 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
The Korean song Fiction by B2ST/BEAST speaks about a protagonist who’s unable to forget the person he has separated from. He clings onto their story and the memories they shared, struggling to move on. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in that moment when the relationship ended and constantly reliving it. The singer reminisces about the happy beginning of their relationship and reminisces about holding on to his partner to avoid being separated. He continues to write their story, which never ends, and expresses his love for her despite the painful separation.
The song effectively expresses the emotions of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on. The lyrics’ repetition of the phrase fiction in fiction, as if one world is truth and the other is another world, signifies the blurred lines between reality and memory or imagination. It also asks the listener, “Is the story more precious than the person?”
Line by Line Meaning
아직 난 널 잊지 못하고 모든걸 다 믿지 못하고
I still can't forget you and I can't believe anything.
이렇게 널 보내지 못하고 오늘도
I can't let you go and here I am today.
다시 만들어볼게 우리 이야기
I'll try to recreate our story.
끝나지 않게 아주 기나긴
It's very lengthy and never-ending.
살갗을 파고 스며드는 상실감은 잠시 묻어둘게
I will bury the feeling of losing you for a moment, which penetrates and seeps into my flesh.
새로 써 내려가 시작은 행복하게 웃고 있는 너와 나
You and I will start to write a new story where we are happy and smiling.
네가 날 떠나지 못하게 배경은 출구가 없는 좁은 방 안
The background is a narrow room without exits, so you won't be able to leave me.
아무렇지 않게 네게 키스하고
I carelessly kiss you.
달콤한 너의 곁을 떠나가질 못해
I cannot leave your sweet side.
우린 끝이라는건 없어
We have no end.
이렇게 난 또 (fiction in fiction)
Again, I am in this fiction within a fiction.
잊지 못하고 (fiction in fiction)
I can't forget it even in this fiction.
내 가슴 속에 끝나지 않을 이야길 쓰고 있어
I am writing a story that will never end in my heart.
널 붙잡을게 (fiction in fiction)
I will hold onto you in this fiction within a fiction.
놓지 않을게 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
I won't let you go in this never-ending fiction.
끝나지 않은 너와 나의 이야기 속에서
In our never-ending story.
오늘도 in fiction
Today, we are in this fiction.
지금 여긴 행복한 이야기들밖에 없어
Here, we only have happy stories.
너무 행복한 우리 둘만의 이야기가 이렇게
Our too-happy story is like this.
(현실관 다르게)
(Different from reality)
써 있어 점점 채워지고 있어
It's written and gradually filling up.
너는 나에게로 달려와서 안기고
You run to me and hug me.
품 안에 안긴 너를 나는 절대 놓지 못해
I will never let go of you in my arms.
이렇게 난 또 (fiction in fiction)
Again, I am in this fiction within a fiction.
널 붙잡을게 (fiction in fiction)
I will hold onto you in this fiction within a fiction.
놓지 않을게 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
I won't let you go in this never-ending fiction.
끝나지 않은 너와 나의 이야기 속에서
In our never-ending story.
오늘도 in fiction
Today, we are in this fiction.
다시 한 번 더 말하지만
Once again, I say.
지금 너는 내 옆에 있다고 그렇게 믿고 있어 난
I believe that you are right beside me now.
(하지만 fiction) 난 목적을 잃어버린 작가
(But it's fiction) I am a writer who has lost my purpose.
이 소설의 끝은 어떻게 마무리 지어야 해
How should I end this novel?
사랑해 사랑해 사랑해 사랑해 사랑해 이 세 글자만 써
I'll just write 'I love you' five times.
내려가 무뎌진 펜 눈물로 얼룩진 낡은 종이 위로
The dull pen falls and tears stain the old paper.
행복할 수도 슬플 수도 없어 이 이야기는
This story can be happy or sad, but I don't know which one it is.
지금 난 너무나도 행복한 생각에 이야기를 쓰지만
I am writing this story with thoughts of happiness.
모든게 바램일 뿐이라고 여전히
But everything is just hope, as usual.
난 행복한걸 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
I am happy (in this fiction within a fiction).
우리 함께인걸 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
We are together (in this fiction within a fiction).
이제 시작인걸 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
This is just the beginning (in this fiction within a fiction).
끝은 없는걸 (fiction in fiction in fiction)
There is no end (in this fiction within a fiction).
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ho Yang Lee, Jun Hyung Yong, Kyu Sung Choi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@all4Highlight
QnA about BEAST/Highlight! (In case you wondering where is the boys right now).
•Where are they? What the heck are they doing right now? Can I see them again? I miss them!
Answer : They're just discharged from military, all of the members! Yes of of course you can see them again. They are preparing their comeback in 2021 as Highlight (4 members : Yoon Dujun, Yang Yoseob, Lee Gikwang, Son Dongwoon). In fact they are quite active right now!
•They are active right now? What do you mean?
Answer : Okay let me explain for each member!
[Yoon Dujun] - He has solo debut months ago, you can check his MV 'Lonely Night'. He's also quite active in some of variety show and his own show (You know the guy who did all the mukbang in M2 YouTube Channel whereas all of idols doing perfect performances and some ASMR challenge? Yeah that guy.)
[Jang Hyunseung] - Yes, he's the guy who left BEAST years ago. He's also discharge from military and make his solo comeback! Please support him and check his new MV "I just can't stop loving you".
[Yong Junhyung] - He's also recently discharge from military. Yes, he left Highlight and won't participate in their 2021 comeback with the other four members. We will miss you Junhyung! ㅠㅠ
[Yang Yoseob] - Our main vocal just become hot topic in South Korea on January back then. Why? He just discharge in military and a week later he join King of Masked Singer (He is the fireplace cat!). He's the first idol who became a King in first attempt. He is also the idol with most win on KOMS (8 wins!), please check out his videos on MBC Youtube Channel! Also recently Yoseob remake his duet song 'Love Day' with Eunji from Apink, please check them out : https://youtu.be/Xxz4uZKbZYQ
[Lee Gikwang] : He is the hot guy who's new kpop fans wondering recently. He becomes MC for various Kpop idols interviews (Yes he's the hot MC on Idol Wonderland and also KCON Tact 3). He's also on various variety shows!
[Son Dongwoon] - Our maknae just recently discharge from military. His wish come true, he asked Yoseob to defend his King throne until he's discharge from Military. (Hyung why y'all on TV, I'm not?) Yes we can hear his complain all the way, please invite our Son Namshin on variety show! He's funny guy!
That's all about BEAST/Highlight recently! If you want to asked something about our boys just comment it down below, I will do my best to explain it! (English is my third language, sorry for poor grammar ㅠㅠ).
Edited : Highlight confirmed will comeback on May 3rd! With Mini Album "The Blowing". Currently they are active on web-variety show on streaming platform wavve. And they are also the new guest on Knowing Brothers ep 277 (aired on April 24th). Please watch and support them! ^^
@shinrei380
Ryujin,Chaeyeon, Minnie and Isa made me obsessed with this song
@danis8408
Same
@liucapdevilaamatlle4564
Same
@danaperez8451
Yoooooo
@Kimnojam
Yeah came here after watching their cover 👍
@txtqh
OMG SAME
@tuonghuynh204
If you’re listening to this in 2020, you have a good taste for music
@KoreaSewal
Thanks 🥰😘
@negos8422
@@melodybang2655 they 3nd right not 2
@tuonghuynh204
@@negos8422 my friend, Beast is 2nd gen