2009–2010: Debut and Shock of the New Era
Prior to their debut, Korean news outlets reported that Cube Entertainment would be releasing a new boy group known as "B2ST", pronounced "Beast". This name was changed to "Beast" before their debut, but the group retains the original stylisation in all their promotional material. Beast's fanclub name became "B2uty", pronounced "Beauty", in reference to the fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast.
In October 2009, Beast held their debut showcase at the MTV GongGae Hall and made their live performance debut on KBS Music Bank with their debut single, "Bad Girl". A documentary recording the story of the group's debut titled MTV B2ST was filmed during this time, showing the members as they filmed their first music video and bonded with each other. Their debut mini-album, Beast Is the B2ST featured five songs, including the intro track "Beast Is the B2ST", "Mystery" and "Oasis". The song "아직은" (Ajigeun, lit. Yet) was banned from airplay due to swearing in Jun-hyung's rap. Beast won their first award, Rookie of the Month for December, awarded by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
In early 2010, Beast promoted their second single, "Mystery", from the mini-album, with live performances on the weekly music shows. The members created their own humorous amateur music video for the song, featuring fellow Korean pop singers including members of Girls' Generation and Kara. The mini-album went on to sell 40,000 copies, an unusual feat for a Korean rookie group, with the album's original print run of 20,000 copies selling out in its first month.
In January 2010, Beast and their labelmates, girl group 4minute, signed with world-wide album company Universal Music Group for their international promotions and album launches, and began their first international promotions in Taiwan with 4minute. The group was awarded the Best Newcomer Award alongside girl groups T-ara and After School at the 19th Seoul Music Awards in February 2010.
Beast released their second mini-album Shock of the New Era in March 2010 with the lead single "Shock". The mini album’s release took place a day earlier than scheduled after it was leaked on Youtube. The group achieved their first number-one win on Mnet’s M! Countdown with "Shock". The album quickly sold 20,000 copies in Korea, and was certified into the Gold Disk category in Singapore. Reviews of the title track described it has having both powerful vocals and a rock-influenced strong sound, a departure from the pop feel of their debut single, and praised the complex choreography for the track in live performances.
During the promotion period for "Shock", the group performed an orchestra version of Korean group Noel's ballad "붙잡고도" (Butjapgodo, lit. Despite Holding On), and were recognized as a boy group with outstanding singing ability. A digital single version of their track "Easy" from their Shock of the New Era album was released in April 2010 with the title "Easy (Sincere Ver.)". The track used strings and piano as opposed to the hip-hop feel and electronic instruments of the original.
In August 2010, Beast received the Golden Disk Award from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand at the '2010 Summer CUBE Stars Party' in Seoul. Beast and 4minute also became the first Korean artists to be invited to perform on the Singapore Youth Olympics pre-opening stage. The group was awarded with the Cool Star Award in the 2010 Mnet 20's Choice Awards. American R&B musician Omarion made a surprise appearance as a guest onstage with the group as they received their award. Omarion had earlier invited Beast to perform with him after viewing a YouTube clip of the group delivering a dance performance of his single "Ice Box".
2010: Mastermind, Lights Go On Again, and My Story
On September 17, 2010, Beast released the song "주먹을 꽉 쥐고” (Jumeogeul Kkwak Jwigo, lit. Clenching a Tight Fist) as a single from their 3rd mini-album, Mastermind. The song gained anticipation and attention from the public for the excellent vocal ability they displayed. Mastermind was released on September 28, 2010. On October 8, 2010, a week after their comeback, Beast claimed first place on KBS Music Bank with the song "숨” (Soom, lit. Breath) from Mastermind. The song was noted for its original sound and distinctive choreography. On October 23, 2010, Beast is one of the recipient of the Asia Influential Artist Award which is given to those who had gained the most attention in Asia for the year.
On November 3, 2010, Beast opened up the preorder sales for their 4th mini-album named Lights Go On Again. The album took the top 5 spots on the Mnet music charts on November 8, 2010, with their lead track, “Beautiful” debuting at 1st place, while the album’s remaining four tracks placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively. According to album sales site Hanteo, the group’s album sales showed great success, with their sales figures ranked first. On November 15, 2010, Beast released the first part of the relay music drama from the 4th mini-album on their official YouTube channel. It garnered interest from fans as well as overseas promoters and media for the style and concept of the upcoming music videos.
Beast discography entered Japan with the release of their first Japanese album, called Beast - Japan Premium Edition, on November 24, 2010. It debuted at 13th place on the Oricon weekly album charts. On November 27, 2010, Beast held their first Japanese showcase called the 'The Legend of Beast, Vol.1' at Tokyo Big Site in Ohdaiba, Tokyo. The members were transported to the site of the showcase by helicopter, where they were able to see a human formation of the group's name made up of fans as a welcome greeting. The group performed 9 hit tracks, including "Bad Girl," "Shock" and "숨”. They also announced plans to officially debut in Japan in February 2011.
On December 1, 2010, Beast won an award for being one of 2010's most photogenic figures by the 11th Korean Visual Arts Festival, hosted and organized by the Korea Broadcast Camera Directors Association. On December 9, Beast was awarded with the Yepp Newcomer Award at the 25th Golden Disk Awards. According to album sold research site Hanteo Chart on December 11, 2010, Beast have sold 107,006 copies from January - October 2010 with 4 of their released mini-albums, including their first mini-album. This made Beast as the only rookie group out of all the boy/girl groups who have sold over 100,000 copies in 2010. This feat just shows the groups growing popularity. Beast held their first solo concert on December 12, 2010 at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul. The concert's official title was 'Welcome to the Beast Airline'.
On December 23, plans for the release of self-composed duets by the members of the group were announced. The tracks released were "Thanks To", a hiphop track from Yoseob and Junhyung,[40] Hyunseung and Kikwang’s R&B track "Let It Snow", and Doojoon and Dongwoon’s ballad track "문이 닫히면" (Muni Dathimyeon, lit. When The Door Closes). The tracks debuted at the Mnet M! Countdown stage. The songs were released on December 21, 2010 as the digital mini album My Story.
2011: Japanese debut-first studio album, world tour
The group was awarded with the Bonsang Award at the 20th Seoul Music Awards on January 20, 2011 where they performed their hit songs “Shock” and "숨”. Beast was also listed as the No. 40 Power Celebrity according to the list released by Forbes Korea on February 24, 2011. Their first Japanese single, "Shock", was released on March 16, 2011, and debuted at number 2 on Oricon’s weekly chart. However, due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, all scheduled Japanese promotions for their single were cancelled.
Beast released their first full length Korean album on May 17, 2011 titled Fiction and Fact. Their track “비가 오는 날엔" (Biga Oneun Naren, lit. On Rainy Days), released as a digital single prior to the release of their album, won first place on KBS Music Bank’s May 27, 2011 episode instead of their heavily promoted lead song "Fiction". Their 2nd Japanese single, "Bad Girl (Japanese ver.)", was released on June 15, 2011.
Beast performed as Korea’s representative artists at MTV’s “MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2011" on July 24, 2011 at Malaysia’s Shah Alam. Beast is the only Korean artist to be invited this year, and is the second Korean artist, following the [artis]Wonder Girls, to ever perform on MTV’s “World Stage”.
In 2012, Beast went on an international tour, "Beautiful Show", which visited 17 cities in 12 different countries from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The group released their sixth mini-album, "Midnight Sun", on July 22, 2012. Prior to its official release, the group gave fans a preview with the release of "Midnight" on July 15, 2012. The title track, "아름다운 밤이야" ("Beautiful Night"), won the Triple Crown on M! Countdown and won once respectively on KBS's Music Bank and MBC Music's Show Champion.
I'M SORRY
B2ST Lyrics
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Girl
I still regret a lot
I wanna I wanna turn back times
[Kikwang]
Baby girl
Neoui heunjeogeul jiugo
Neol ijeul suga eomneun
Geol
[Doojoon]
Butjamneun neoreul mireonaetdeon naega (why)
Tteonabonaegoseoya huhoehadeon naega
Ireoke neol miss you (miss you, miss you)
[Junhyung]
Ey. stop neowa nae majimak sungani
Nal jeo byeorang kkeuteuro moraga
[Yoseob]
Shigani heureugo heulleoseo
Apeumi chueogi doel ttaemyeon
Nareul saranghaesseotdeon geu mameuro
Doraol su itdamyeon
[Yosoeb & Kikwang]
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
[Dongwoon]
Amugeotdo deulliji annneun bange gatyeo
Haru jongil meonghani ni saenggage michyeo
Amuri bulleo bwado bwado bwado neon eobseo
[Junhyung]
Neo eobsi muneojineun naman yeogi nama isseo
[Hyunseung]
Wae geuttaen neoreul japji motaesseulkka (why)
Neol tteonabonaegoya huhoehaneun naega
Ireokeneun miss you
(I miss you, I need you, I'm sorry, no way)
Dasi naegero
[Yoseb]
Shigani heureugo heulleoseo
Apeumi chueogi doel ttaemyeon
Nareul saranghaesseotdeon geu mameuro
Doraol su itdamyeon
[Yoseob & Kikwang]
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
[Doojoon]
Amureochido anheun cheok neon useumyeo
Dashi naege dorawajwo
[Hyunseung]
Nae gyeote isseojwo jugeodo neol mot ijeo
[Dongwoon]
Gidarigo isseo
[Kikwang]
Geu jari geugoseseo
[Yoseob]
Neol bonaeji anheul geoya
Niga eobshin harudo sal su eobseunikka
[Junhyung]
Neol bonaen huhoe seulpeumeuro
Gadeuk chaeun janeul biwonae
Inae chwihaebeorin nan tto
Dashi neol ganjeolhi wonhae
Amugeotdo anhae neol irheun huro
Nae sesangeun meomchwo isseo
Geu gaunde niga isseo ma babe
[Yoseob & Kikwang]
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
The lyrics to B2ST's "I'm Sorry" speak of a man's regret for his past actions and his desire to turn back time to make things right with his former lover. Junhyung expresses his deep regret for his actions and how he wishes to go back in time to change things. Kikwang acknowledges the pain he caused her and how he cannot forget about her. Doojoon mentions how he hurt her and how he regrets his past actions, with a desire to make amends.
Yoseob then expresses how much he still loves her and how he wishes to go back to the days when they were still in love. Dongwoon talks about how he is tormented by her absence and how her thoughts continually plague his mind, driving him slowly insane. Hyunseung apologizes and wishes for her to come back to him. The song ends with a plea for forgiveness and a desire to atone for past mistakes.
Overall, the lyrics show the heavy burden of regret and the yearning to be back with a former lover. The emotions conveyed are raw and heartfelt, showing the consequences of past mistakes and the desire to right those wrongs.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl
I still regret a lot
I wanna I wanna turn back times
The singer deeply regrets his past mistakes and wishes he could go back in time.
Baby girl
Neoui heunjeogeul jiugo
Neoui ireumeul jiwodo
Neol ijeul suga eomneun
Geol
The singer apologizes for not being able to forget his past mistakes and move on from the relationship with the girl he hurt.
Butjamneun neoreul mireonaetdeon naega (why)
Tteonabonaegoseoya huhoehadeon naega
Ireoke neol miss you (miss you, miss you)
The singer realizes that his actions hurt the girl and he now wants to make things right and misses her deeply.
Ey. stop neowa nae majimak sungani
Nal jeo byeorang kkeuteuro moraga
The singer wishes to go back to the last moments of the relationship and fix things before the point of no return.
Shigani heureugo heulleoseo
Apeumi chueogi doel ttaemyeon
Nareul saranghaesseotdeon geu mameuro
Doraol su itdamyeon
As time passes, the singer feels the pain of the breakup more deeply and wishes he could go back to the time when the girl loved him.
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
I'm sorry girl I'm sorry girl
The singer repeatedly apologizes to the girl for his actions and wishes he could make it up to her somehow.
Amugeotdo deulliji annneun bange gatyeo
Haru jongil meonghani ni saenggage michyeo
Amuri bulleo bwado bwado bwado neon eobseo
In the absence of the girl, the singer feels lost and spends his days thinking about her, but she never answers his calls.
Neo eobsi muneojineun naman yeogi nama isseo
The singer has hit rock bottom in the absence of the girl and feels like he can't go on without her.
Wae geuttaen neoreul japji motaesseulkka (why)
Neol tteonabonaegoya huhoehaneun naega
Ireokeneun miss you
(I miss you, I need you, I'm sorry, no way)
Dasi naegero
The singer wonders why he couldn't hold onto the girl and now regrets his actions. Even though he misses her deeply, he knows it might be too late to make it right, but he still wants to try.
Amureochido anheun cheok neon useumyeo
Dashi naege dorawajwo
Despite his mistakes, the singer asks the girl to come back to him with a smile on her face, knowing it might be hard for her to forgive him.
Nae gyeote isseojwo jugeodo neol mot ijeo
The singer pleads with the girl to stay by his side, even if he doesn't deserve her forgiveness.
Gidarigo isseo
Geu jari geugoseseo
Neol bonaeji anheul geoya
Niga eobshin harudo sal su eobseunikka
The singer is waiting for the girl at the place they used to meet, hoping she'll come back to him because he can't imagine living without her.
Neol bonaen huhoe seulpeumeuro
Gadeuk chaeun janeul biwonae
Inae chwihaebeorin nan tto
Dashi neol ganjeolhi wonhae
Amugeotdo anhae neol irheun huro
Nae sesangeun meomchwo isseo
Geu gaunde niga isseo ma babe
The singer is overwhelmed with regret and sadness over losing the girl he loved. He wishes he could go back and do things differently and still hopes she'll come back to him. In the absence of the girl, his world has come to a standstill.
Contributed by Alexander E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sha303aj
With heavy heart I rewatching
all the MV..
I will not cry as I believe
Hyuseung doing this for B2UTY and BEAST sake.
But still feel frustrated the way Cube treat this
matter. They are trying to blame Hyuseung and saying others member
have problem to bonding.
How can they have problem to bonding
when they eating,sleeping and even shower together.
Now I known how ELF feel..
#OT6Forever
@farahsyifa9150
사랑한다는 말 아끼지 말고
더 많이 해줄 걸
귀찮더라도 피곤하더라도
보고 싶다 네게 달려갈 걸
너의 집 앞까지 매일매일
널 데려다 줄 걸
주말엔 친구들과의 만남보단
너와 있어줄 걸
왜 이제서야 뒤늦은 후회를 하는거야
그땐 알지 못했던 거야
I'm sorry (I'm sorry), I'm sorry, baby (I'm sorry, baby)
왜 이제서야 뒤늦은 후회를 하는거야
네가 너무 소중한거야
좋은 기억으로 너에게 남길 바랬는데
그땐 어렸으니까
아무것도 몰랐으니까 라고
변명이라도 들어줄래
그리고 내 손 다시 잡아줄래
지금은 아니라도 조금 시간이 걸린대도
네 자린 그대로 비워둘게
나 계속 이 자리에 있을게
널 되돌리기엔 늦지 않기를 바래
(네 자린 그대로 비워둘게)
닿을 수 없이 멀지 않기를 바래
(나 계속 이 자리에 있을게)
들은 적 없어 종소리
끝나버린 우릴 믿을 수 없어 도저히
안전장치도 없이 넌 내게 말해 번지
넌 내게 오늘이 아닌 어제가 돼 버렸지
돌이켜보면 널 이해하기보단
자존심 앞세워 널 힘들게 한 것같아
미안해네 안에 이미 없겠지
난 너에게 추억으로 남았겠지 난
더 미련없이 잊어야 한다는걸 알아
말처럼 쉽지않겠지만
I'm sorry (I'm sorry), I'm sorry, baby (I'm sorry, baby)
난네가없인 모든게 익숙하지 않아
네가 나를 더 잘 알잖아
좋은 추억만을 너에게 주고싶었는데
그땐 어렸으니까
아무것도 몰랐으니까라고
변명이라도 들어줄래
그리고 내 손 다시 잡아줄래
지금은 아니라도 조금 시간이 걸린대도
네 자린 그대로 비워둘게
나 계속 이 자리에 있을게
하루이틀 시간이 지나
더 선명해지는 너
사랑한단 말이 왜 이제야
입에 맴도는 걸까
이젠 알 것 같은데 더 잘 할 수 있는데
너무 늦어버린 후회
너는 멀리 사라져가는데
그땐 어렸으니까
아무것도 몰랐으니까라고
변명이라도 들어줄래
그리고 내 손 다시 잡아줄래
지금은 아니라도 조금 시간이 걸린대도
네 자린 그대로 비워둘게
나 계속 이 자리에 있을게
널 되돌리기엔 늦지 않기를 바래
(네 자린 그대로 비워둘게)
닿을 수 없이 멀지 않기를 바래
(나 계속 이 자리에 있을게)
@Mimiooheart
do you know when you have these special songs that you dont listen to much but they're the ones that always makes you calm, forget your sorrow and anger? this is one of it.
@Jessica199919
Yes!!agree with u
@13ofus
i think this video would have a lot more views if they didn't have the beginning and middle parts where you hear the crowds and they are talking to them. really kills the mood of the song.
@Mimiooheart
13ofus really? i liked that part of the video tho
@miccaillescas562
B2ST's " when I miss you " got me through a lot of tough times :(
@mcOyen
Yeah my most favorite song out of their other songs
@aiszz7388
I stan them when I'm 12 and now, I'm 20. When all of my friends of my age stanning other young groups but, I'm still here with these ahjusshis following them when they change to Highlight and now, some of em already in military. Guess what, Beast/ Highlight will always be my bias forever!
@faithjopia7947
I stan them when I was 12 yo too but I'm still 18...and same I never stopped supporting and following them...my dream was to be able to go to one of their concerts and I am still praying and believing that it will happen...i miss them so much 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@erineoh274
Yupp!! Me since primary school, i think thats when I'm 10/11 and now, I'm 19. Highlight/B2st still no 1 4 meee💪🏼
@erineoh274
@Faith Jopia 200% agree!! If I go to korea.. the first first first kpop group I want to see is definitely Highlight tho.. ㅠㅠ♡♡