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.
Shadow
B2ST Lyrics
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Shadow...
Because I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow
(Junhyung) Rainy, cloudy, no light, darkness, day and night
Neo ttenabeorin guettaebuteo eojjeomyeon maybe
Nae jonjae jachega eobseojyeotji
Back in the day hwachanghan nalssi hawryeohan bulbit
Cause I'm shadow, shadow, shadow
(Hyunseung) Give me the light, light, light
You are ma ma ma Sunrise
Neo eomneun nan amugeoto anya
Neon nae majimak you're my last
(Yoseob)eonjekkajina you're my last
(Hyunseung) Nega bul girirado nan ttwieodeulge
(Yoseob) Neowa naui jeo haneureul geomge muldeurin jeo ibyeoreul eoseo jiwojwo
(Doojoon)Deo isang naega dagagal su eopge neoreul barabol su eopge ne gyeote meomulgo shipeo
Because I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow
(Yoseob) Ganjeohalge wonhago inneunde nunbusyeotdeon guettareo na doragallae
(Doojoon) Geurimjacheoreom hansang hamkkeyeotdeon areumdaun ne misoga nal bichudeon
Because I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow
(Kikwang) Early in the morning oneuldo yeoksi the sun is hiding
Bicheun sarajyeotji neol derigoseo jeo jeo meolliro
Cause I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow
(Dongwoon) Give me the light light light
You are ma ma ma Sunrise
Neo eomneun nam amugeotdo anya
Neon nae majimak you're my last
(Yoseob) Eonjekkajina you're my last
(Dongwoon) Nega bulirirado nantwieodeulge
(Doojoon) Deo isang naega dagagal su eopge neoreul barabol su eopge ne gyeote meomulgo shipeo
Because I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow
(Yoseob) Ganjeolhage wonhago inneunde nunbusyeotdeon geuttaero na doragallae
(Doojoon) Geurimjacheorem hangsang hamkkeyeotdeon areumdaun ne misoga nal bichudeon
Because I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow
(Junhyung) Erase erase ijeo jiwo
Ijen ijeo shireo miwo
Fall fall fallin' down
Faded faded faded
I'm not a vampire, not a night ghost
Eodum soge heuneukkyeo ne ireum bureugo
Uriga dashi namkke hagireul gidaryeo
Cause a shadow shadow shadow
(Yoseob) Oh neoreul inneundaneun geon na yeokshi jiwojindaneun geol
(Hyunseung) Neowa naui jeo naneureul geomge muldeurin jeo ibyeoreul eoseo jiwojwo
(Doojoon) Deo isang naega dagagal su eopge neoreul barabol su eopge ne gyeote meomulgo shipeo
Because I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow
(Dongwoon) Ganjeolhage wonhago inneunde nunbusyeotdeon geuttaero na doragallae
(Kkwang) Geuimjacheoreom hangsang hamkkyeotdeon areudeun ne misoga nal bichudeon
Because I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow...
Because I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow...
The song "Shadow" by B2ST reflects on the darker side of life that people often try to hide. The lyrics talk about how the singer feels like a shadow, always following someone but never fully seen or acknowledged. The song talks about how there are times when it feels like there is no light and only darkness. The lyrics mention how the singer had lost their sense of identity at one point in life and became only a shadow.
The song portrays a sense of wanting to be seen and recognized, but at the same time, feeling like there is no place in the world for the singer, and they only exist as a shadow. The lyrics also talk about how the singer's last hope is to find someone to share their life with before they vanish like a shadow. The song's emotional intensity is conveyed through the powerful and melancholic melodies, making it a beautiful and thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
(Junhyung) Rainy, cloudy, no light, darkness, day and night
The singer experiences darkness and despair throughout every moment of the day.
Neo ttenabeorin guettaebuteo eojjeomyeon maybe
Perhaps the reason for the singer's darkness is the absence of the person they love.
Nae jonjae jachega eobseojyeotji
The singer feels like they have lost themselves completely.
Back in the day hwachanghan nalssi hawryeohan bulbit
The singer remembers a time when things were brighter and full of light.
Hangsang ne gyeote isseotji naega isseotji naega
The singer used to be next to the person they loved, but not anymore.
Cause I'm shadow, shadow, shadow
The singer is consumed by darkness and is now a shadow of who they once were.
(Hyunseung) Give me the light, light, light
The singer desperately wants a ray of light to bring them out of the darkness they're in.
You are ma ma ma Sunrise
The singer's loved one is like a sunrise to them, making them feel alive again.
Neo eomneun nan amugeoto anya
Without the loved one, the singer feels like nothing.
Neon nae majimak you're my last
The loved one is the singer's last hope and everything to them.
(Yoseob)eonjekkajina you're my last
The loved one will always be the singer's final destination.
(Hyunseung) Nega bul girirado nan ttwieodeulge
The singer will run towards the loved one, even if they're far away.
(Yoseob) Neowa naui jeo haneureul geomge muldeurin jeo ibyeoreul eoseo jiwojwo
The singer wants to erase their past and their love, so they can move on and forget.
(Doojoon)Deo isang naega dagagal su eopge neoreul barabol su eopge ne gyeote meomulgo shipeo
Even though the singer wants to be with their love, they feel like they can never get close enough.
Because I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow
The darkness inside the singer keeps them from fully connecting with their love.
(Yoseob) Ganjeohalge wonhago inneunde nunbusyeotdeon guettareo na doragallae
The singer wants to go back to the bright times with their love, but they can't.
(Doojoon) Geurimjacheoreom hansang hamkkeyeotdeon areumdaun ne misoga nal bichudeon
The loved one's light used to shine on the singer always, but not anymore.
(Kikwang) Early in the morning oneuldo yeoksi the sun is hiding
The singer feels like even the sun is hiding from them.
Bicheun sarajyeotji neol derigoseo jeo jeo meolliro
The light disappeared when the loved one left their life.
Cause I'm a shadow, shadow, shadow
Without the light of their love, the singer is stuck in the darkness, unable to escape.
(Dongwoon) Give me the light light light
The singer begs for light and warmth to end their pain.
(Yoseob) Eonjekkajina you're my last
The loved one will always be the singer's final destination.
(Dongwoon) Nega bulirirado nantwieodeulge
The singer wants to run to the loved one, even if their love is far away.
(Yoseob) Oh neoreul inneundaneun geon na yeokshi jiwojindaneun geol
The singer realizes that forgetting their love is harder than they thought.
(Hyunseung) Neowa naui jeo naneureul geomge muldeurin jeo ibyeoreul eoseo jiwojwo
The singer wants to erase their past and their love, so they can move on and forget.
(Doojoon) Deo isang naega dagagal su eopge neoreul barabol su eopge ne gyeote meomulgo shipeo
Even though the singer wants to be with their love, they feel like they can never get close enough.
(Yoseob) Ganjeolhage wonhago inneunde nunbusyeotdeon geuttaero na doragallae
The singer wants to go back to the bright times with their love, but they can't.
(Kkwang) Geuimjacheoreom hangsang hamkkyeotdeon areudeun ne misoga nal bichudeon
The loved one's light used to shine on the singer always, but not anymore.
(Junhyung) Erase erase ijeo jiwo
The singer wants to erase their memories and emotions about their love.
Ijen ijeo shireo miwo
The singer wants to forget everything and move on.
Fall fall fallin' down
The singer feels like they're falling deeper into the darkness, with no escape.
Faded faded faded
The singer's love and memories are fading away quickly.
I'm not a vampire, not a night ghost
The singer acknowledges that they're not a monster, but they still feel trapped in darkness.
Eodum soge heuneukkyeo ne ireum bureugo
The singer calls out their name into the darkness, hoping for something to come back to them.
Uriga dashi namkke hagireul gidaryeo
The singer wants to start over again with their loved one, waiting patiently for them.
Cause a shadow shadow shadow
The singer's darkness has become a part of them, defining who they are.
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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