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.
No More
B2ST Lyrics
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Wae ajikkkaji nan nege joheun saramin geoni (saramin geoni)
Uri heeojin jiga beolsseo myeot dari jinassneunde
Wae ajikdo~ neon jinan chueoge salgo issni
[Gikwang] joheun saram gyeote manhjanha
Saeroun sarang sijakhaedo gwaenchanha
[Yoseob] useumyeo nega
[Hyunseung] hemaeneun nega nune balphyeoseo
Saeroun sarang sijakhal su eopsjanha
Oh yeah ireohge neujeun sigane neon
[Dongwoon] wae tto chajawassni neol tteonabonaen bigeophan nainde
Mun neomeoro deullyeooneun seulpeun ureumsori
[Yoseob] wae tto chajawassni imi chagapge sigeobeorin naege
Neoege nanwo jul ongiga deoneun eopsneunde
[Dongwoon] ijen aniya~ ijen aniya~ nega gidael saram~
Oh ho hooo.....
[Junhyung] geurae maeumkkeot ureo geureohge nal ssiseonael su issdamyeon
Ne mamsok miryeon da jiwonael su issdamyeon
Nega apeul mankeum gachi issneun saram aniya
Yejeoncheoreom neorang gati issneun saram aniya
Neol saranghaeseo bonaendan geureon geojismal gateun geon hagi silheo nan
Oneulman gati isseojulge eolleun ireona
Son naemireo jul su issjiman igeosdo oneulkkajiman
[Gikwang] doragal sun eopseo aljanha
Nae gyeoteseon haengbokhal su eopsjanha
[Yoseob] neol usge haejul
[Gikwang] geureon saram chaja tteona ga
[Hyunseung] hemaeneun nega nune balphyeoseo
Dan harudo mami pyeonhajil anha
Oh yeah ireohge neujeun sigane neon
[Dongwoon] wae tto chajawassni neol tteonabonaen bigeophan nainde
Mun neomeoro deullyeooneun seulpeun ureumsori
[Yoseob] wae tto chajawassni imi chagapge sigeobeorin naege
Neoege nanwo jul ongiga deoneun eopsneunde
[Gikwang] geumanhaejullae ijen
Sigani galsurok naengjeonghaejineun nae moseube
Nega sangcheobadeulkka nan neomu duryeowo
[Hyunseung] naega boran deusi jal saragamyeon dwae
Ijen deo isang aniya nega gidael saram
Hu hu huuuu
[Dongwoon] wae tto chajawassni neol tteonabonaen bigeophan nainde (bigeophan nainde)
Mun neomeoro deullyeooneun seulpeun ureumsori (seulpeun ureumsori)
[Yoseob] wae tto chajawassni imi chagapge sigeobeorin naege
Neoege nanwo jul ongiga deoneun eopsneunde
[Dongwoon] ijen aniya ijen aniya nega gidael saram
The lyrics to B2ST's song No More are reflective of a person who is dealing with heartbreak and trying to move on from their past relationship. The song's chorus, "No more, no more, I can't see you anymore," showcases the singer's resolve to distance themselves from their ex-lover. The first verse, sung by Doojon, explores the frustration and confusion that comes with being ghosted and left wondering why they were not good enough for their significant other. Meanwhile, Gikwang's verse talks about the struggles of trying to move on and start a new love while remembering the memories of the past.
Sung by different members of the group, the lyrics highlight the different stages of coping after a breakup. Yoseob's verse talks about the hope for new beginnings and the desire for happiness in the future. Dongwoon's verse, meanwhile, reflects on the pain of being left behind and the inability to move on quickly. Hyunseung's lines express the sorrow and regret that comes with losing someone you love.
The song's emotive lyrics were brought to life by the group's powerful vocals and the electronic beats of the music. No More was a popular track from B2ST's 2013 album, Hard to Love, How to Love.
Line by Line Meaning
wae babogati nal mot ijgo geureogo issni (geureogo issni)
Why do you keep ignoring me like a fool? (Like a fool)
Wae ajikkkaji nan nege joheun saramin geoni (saramin geoni)
Why am I still a good person to you? (To you)
Uri heeojin jiga beolsseo myeot dari jinassneunde
How many days have passed since we broke up?
Wae ajikdo~ neon jinan chueoge salgo issni
Why do you still try to recall the old memories? (Old memories)
joheun saram gyeote manhjanha
Having many good people around me
Saeroun sarang sijakhaedo gwaenchanha
Although I start a new love, it's okay
useumyeo nega
You smile
jeongmal haengbokhagil baralge
Wishing that you are truly happy
hemaeneun nega nune balphyeoseo
Seeing you crying with my own eyes
Saeroun sarang sijakhal su eopsjanha
I cannot start a new love anymore
Oh yeah ireohge neujeun sigane neon
Oh yeah, you are still the same as when we first met
wae tto chajawassni neol tteonabonaen bigeophan nainde
Why do I keep running into the painfully parted you?
Mun neomeoro deullyeooneun seulpeun ureumsori
The sad sound that rings in my ears
wae tto chajawassni imi chagapge sigeobeorin naege
Why do you keep searching for me who is already distant?
Neoege nanwo jul ongiga deoneun eopsneunde
There is no longer any ability to lean on you
ijen aniya~ ijen aniya~ nega gidael saram~ Oh ho hooo.....
Not anymore, not anymore, the person who waited for you, oh ho hooo....
geurae maeumkkeot ureo geureohge nal ssiseonael su issdamyeon
That's right, if I can make my heart cry like this and support me
Ne mamsok miryeon da jiwonael su issdamyeon
If I can relieve all of your heartache
Nega apeul mankeum gachi issneun saram aniya
I am not the person who is always by your side when you are hurt
Yejeoncheoreom neorang gati issneun saram aniya
I am not the person who stays with you like before
Neol saranghaeseo bonaendan geureon geojismal gateun geon hagi silheo nan
I regret the lie that I loved you
Oneulman gati isseojulge eolleun ireona
I will be here today like this, with my trembling heart
Son naemireo jul su issjiman igeosdo oneulkkajiman
I can hug you, but only for today
doragal sun eopseo aljanha
I know that I can't go back
Nae gyeoteseon haengbokhal su eopsjanha
You cannot be happy by my side
neol usge haejul
I will make you smile
geureon saram chaja tteona ga
Find someone like that and leave
Dan harudo mami pyeonhajil anha
My heart won't be at peace even for one day
geumanhaejullae ijen
Will you stop now?
Sigani galsurok naengjeonghaejineun nae moseube
My appearance is getting colder as time goes by
Nega sangcheobadeulkka nan neomu duryeowo
I'm so afraid that you might get hurt
naega boran deusi jal saragamyeon dwae
If I could live well without showing up in front of you
Ijen deo isang aniya nega gidael saram Hu hu huuuu
Not anymore, no longer the person who waited for you Hu hu huuuu
Contributed by Christian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
푸티누나
about the singing parts not divided equally.. i don't think so..
as a group who each of the members can sing well equally, they divided it so well.
It's all based on what type of song it is and which member's voices match perfectly with that part.
Junhyung as their PD is the one who knows the members voices the best and which members vocal could match the emotions of the song. (I feel the sorrowness and desperate on Dujun's part despite him only got 1 verse, really!)
And if we always hear only Yoseob's voice on the chorus (and even background vocal), lately their song has each members on the chorus accompanying Yoseob.. Like Dujun for Shadow, Hyunseung for Sad Movie and now it's Dongwoon here (and Junhyung for the background vocal!!!).. Adrenaline's chorus is even taken by Hyunseung & Gikwang bcoz their vocals fits it. And now I can't wait to listen to GoodLuck & the full album!
anyway,, I'm happy that there is no 6secs singers in BEAST, they all got their proper parts :"D
GO GO BEAST!!!
Fatin 1997
Really love how junhyung trusted dongwoon with so many lines in this song and all of them kept on acknowledging dongwoon's vocal improvement. Junhyung really know which part suits his members the best
gdbaby
Yes. You are right. He knows his members the best. That's why everyone in Beast and Highlight have parts that suit their voice the most. Every song is just so beautiful 💚
Allen Jeush
These vocals are so criminally underrated. Even now being 4 member group. Highlight still has great vocals .
Highlight/Beast will always my topmost group.
They are my favorites.
Ekuboo
They reunited now, if they did good job promoting themselves they can be the “beasts” again
Isabel González
They will always be the best
Yow Yana
i never knew that i can still hear this song in 2022, this used to be my highschool jams ! now im taking my degree, what a life !
Syafiqa N
same!!
veronica santos
Still listening in 2023
daphne dafgu
Ésto es y seguirá siendo una joya de canción
XO
I swear that I was like 14 years old when stanning beast and now I'm 18 already. Wow how fast time flies. Thank you for those emo songs Beast. I'll never forget the moment when I listened to your song during heartbreak. Phew teens life isn't? Fighting Beast!