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.
Lightless
비스트 Lyrics
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Woo wow woo wow yeah
멍하니 서서 니 뒷모습만 보고 있어
지금 너의 말에 난 어떻게 해야 할 지 몰라
더 멀어지는 너를 바라보는 내가
어두워지는 내 맘
한 순간에 내 안의 빛을 잃었어
이렇게 너를 찾아 헤매어 봐도
이렇게 너를 자꾸 떠올려 봐도
한 번만이라도 널 보려 해도 난
빛을 잃어서 아무것도 할 수가 없어
L-L-L-L-Lightless
L-L-L-L-Lightless
L-L-L-L-Lightless
Lightless
Yeah, lightless 어느새 니가 사랑으로 비추던 빛은 fade out
좀더 빨리 이별을 눈치챘더라면 좋았을 텐데
커다란 허전함은 날 계속 할퀴어
쓰라린 상처는 너를 떠올려
Girl I need your love
백 번 말해도 혼잣말인 걸
하루가 지나고 다시 또 하루가 시작돼도
내게 빛이 돼주었던 니가 없어
아직 난 어둠 속에 서 있는데
이제야 너를 잡아보려고 해도
아무리 내게 돌아오라고 해도
한 번만 단 한 번 널 보려 해도 난
빛을 잃어서 아무것도 볼 수가 없어
L-L-L-L-Lightless (lightless)
L-L-L-L-Lightless (lightless)
L-L-L-L-Lightless
Lightless yeah woo, woo
The lyrics of "Lightless" by 비스트 (BEAST) describe the feelings of a person who has lost their sense of direction and purpose after a painful breakup. The opening lines portray the singer standing still and watching the back of their former lover, feeling lost and unsure of how to react to their words. As the person they loved gets further away, the singer's heart becomes darker, symbolizing their growing despair.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of being "lightless," as they have lost their inner light and cannot see or do anything without their lover. The lyrics express the singer's struggle to move on and find closure, constantly searching and recalling memories of their lost love. The repetition of "L-L-L-L-Lightless" further emphasizes the darkness and emptiness that they feel inside due to the absence of their loved one.
The second verse delves deeper into their feelings of emptiness and regret. They lament that if they had realized the impending breakup sooner, it would have been better for them. The pain and loneliness consume them, reminding them of every little wound inflicted by their memories of the person they still long for. Despite desperately needing their love, the singer acknowledges that no matter how many times they ask for it, it will only remain as empty words.
Overall, "Lightless" conveys the heartache, longing, and aimlessness one experiences after a breakup. It encapsulates the despair of losing someone who once brought light into their life and the struggle to find their own sense of purpose and happiness again.
Line by Line Meaning
멍하니 서서 니 뒷모습만 보고 있어
I stand still, staring at only your back
지금 너의 말에 난 어떻게 해야 할 지 몰라
I don't know what to do with your words right now
더 멀어지는 너를 바라보는 내가
I, who watch you becoming farther away
어두워지는 내 맘
My heart is growing darker
한 순간에 내 안의 빛을 잃었어
In an instant, I lost the light inside me
이렇게 너를 찾아 헤매어 봐도
Even if I search for you like this
이렇게 너를 자꾸 떠올려 봐도
Even if I keep thinking of you like this
한 번만이라도 널 보려 해도 난
Even if I try to see you just once
빛을 잃어서 아무것도 할 수가 없어
I can't do anything because I lost my light
Lightless
Without light
Yeah, lightless 어느새 니가 사랑으로 비추던 빛은 fade out
Yeah, lightless, suddenly the light you shone with love fades out
좀더 빨리 이별을 눈치챘더라면 좋았을 텐데
It would have been better if I had realized the breakup sooner
커다란 허전함은 날 계속 할퀴어
A big emptiness keeps torturing me
쓰라린 상처는 너를 떠올려
The painful wounds remind me of you
Girl I need your love
Girl, I need your love
백 번 말해도 혼잣말인 걸
Even if I say it a hundred times, it's just soliloquy
하루가 지나고 다시 또 하루가 시작돼도
Even if a day passes and another day starts
내게 빛이 돼주었던 니가 없어
You who used to be my light are gone
아직 난 어둠 속에 서 있는데
Yet, I'm still standing in darkness
이제야 너를 잡아보려고 해도
Now, I try to hold onto you
아무리 내게 돌아오라고 해도
Even if you tell me to come back to you no matter what
한 번만 단 한 번 널 보려 해도 난
Even if I try to see you just once, only once
빛을 잃어서 아무것도 볼 수가 없어
I can't see anything because I lost my light
Lightless
Without light
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kyu Sung Choi, Ho Yang Lee, Joo Young Song, Jun Hyung Yong
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