B.D.U (Korean비디유; RRBidiyu; MRPidiyu; an abbreviation for Boys Define Universe) is a South Korean project vocal boy band formed through Mnet's reality competition program Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival and managed by Orca Music. The group consists of four members: Bitsaeon, Seunghun, Jay Chang, and Kim Min-seo. They debuted on June 26, 2024, with the extended play (EP) Wishpool. The quartet will remain active for the following two years.

B.D.U
B.D.U's Kim Min-seo, Jay Chang, Seunghun, and Bitsaeon on their debut showcase.
B.D.U in June 2024
L–R: Kim Min-seo, Jay Chang, Seunghun, and Bitsaeon
Background information
Also known asBoys Define Universe
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024 (2024)–present
LabelsOrca Music
Spinoff ofBuild Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival
Members

Name

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B.D.U official logo.

B.D.U is an abbreviation for Boys Define Universe and defines the meaning of four people with different personalities coming together to create a new universe.[1]

History

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Formation through Build Up: Vocal Boy Group' Survival and other activities

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B.D.U was formed through Mnet's reality competition program Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival, which aired from January 26, to March 29, 2024.[2] The show brought 40 contestants, consisting of current and former idol members, soloists, singer-songwriters, musical actors and individual trainees.[3] Out of the pool of 40 contestants down to five groups with four members, only one group would make to debut.[4] Team HunMinJayBit was announced as the eventual winner on the finale episode which was broadcast live on March 29, 2023, and they also received a 100 million cash prize.[5]

Before appearing on the program, all the members had already been active in the entertainment industry. Bitsaeon is a member of M.O.N.T and was a contestants in Mix Nine (2018–2019) where he was eliminated on episode seven while his group placed sixth in the final episode of Peak Time (2023). Seunghun is a member of CIX and was a contestants in YG Treasure Box (2018). Jay Chang is a solo artist and a member of One Pact and was a contestant in Under Nineteen (2018–2019) where he was eliminated in the first round while in Boys Planet (2023) he placed at 10th position. Kim Min-seo was a contestant in The Origin – A, B, Or What? (2022).[6]

2024–present: Debut with Wishpool and world tour

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B.D.U debut showcase in June 2024

On June 10, Orca Music announced that B.D.U is set to release their debut EP Wishpool on June 26.[7] The next day, the group announced that they will embark on a world tour titled "Tour for Wishpool: Flash & Light" on 24 cities across Americas and Europe.[8] B.D.U officially debuted on June 26, with their first EP Wishpool along with their lead single "My One" and its music video.[9] On the same day, they held a media showcase for the EP in the afternoon at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Changjeon-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul.[10]

Members

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Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions
Sales
KOR
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Wishpool 13

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
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"My One" 2024 93 Wishpool

Videography

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Music videos

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Song title Year Director(s) Ref.
"My One" 2024 Choi Jae-ho [14]

Filmography

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Reality shows

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2024 Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival Reality competition program determining B.D.U's members [5]

Concerts

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  • Tour for Wishpool: Flash & Light[8]

References

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  1. ^ Yoon, Hi-baek (March 30, 2024). '빌드업' 제이창·빛새온·승훈·김민서 데뷔 확정... 'B.D.U' 탄생 ['Build Up' Jay Chang, Bitsaeon, Seunghun, Kim Min-seo confirmed for debut... The birth of 'B.D.U'] (in Korean). Edaily [ko]. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Gong, Mi-na (December 26, 2023). 최고의 보컬 보이그룹 뽑는다...Mnet '빌드업' 1월 26일 첫방 [Pick the best vocal boy group...Mnet 'Build Up' first broadcast on January 26th] (in Korean). The Fact. Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Park, Jung-sun (January 22, 2024). '빌드업: 보컬 보이그룹 서바이벌' 참가자 40인 공개 ['Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival' 40 Contestants Revealed] (in Korean). Dailian [ko]. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Cho, Yong-jun (January 22, 2024). "Mnet audition program 'Build Up' looks to produce vocal quartet". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Kim, Hyun-rok (March 30, 2024). 제이창·빛새온·승훈·김민서, '빌드업' 우승...B.D.U 결성[종합] [Jay Chang, Bitsaeon, Seunghun, and Kim Min-seo, 'Build Up' winners...B.D.U formation[Comprehensive]] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Lee, Tae-soo (April 25, 2024). 비디유 "노래 부르면 행복...걸어온 길이 틀리지 않았죠" [BDU "I'm happy when I sing...The path I've taken wasn't wrong"] (in Korean). Yonhap News. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Kim, Hyun-sik (June 10, 2024). '빌드업' 우승팀 비디유, 26일 첫 앨범 '위시풀' 발매 ['Build Up' winning team B.D.U releases first album 'Wishpool' on the 26th] (in Korean). Edaily [ko]. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ a b Kim, Soo-jin (June 11, 2024). '빌드업 우승' 비디유, 데뷔 동시 월드 투어..미주·남미·유럽 24개 도시 순회 ['Build Up winner' BDU, world tour at the same time as debut...touring 24 cities in North America, South America, and Europe] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Lee, Ha-na (June 26, 2024). "끝나지 않을 우리 이야기" 비디유, 여름 정조준 청량 팬송 'My One'[들어보고서] ["Our story that will never end" B.D.U, aiming for summer with refreshing fan song 'My One' [Listen report]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Kim, Hyun-sik (June 26, 2024). 비디유 "어떤 무대든 핸드마이크 라이브, 보컬 서바이벌 출신이니까요"[종합] [B.D.U "No matter what stage it is, it's a hand-mic live, because I'm from a vocal survival show" [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Edaily [ko]. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ "Wishpool". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  12. ^ Cumulative Sales of Wishpool:
  13. ^ "Download Chart – 2024 Week 26". Circle Chart. June 23–29, 2024. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  14. ^ B.D.U (비디유) - 'My One' M/V (in Korean). B.D.U. June 26, 2024. 4:22 minutes in. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
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