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BXB (group)

BXB (Korean: 비엑스비) is a South Korean idol group signed to Wolfburn. Following the disbandment of boy group TRCNG, former bandmates Jihun, Hyunwoo, Siwoo, and Hamin formed the quartet APR Project and began releasing music in 2022. With the addition of June, BXB released its album Intro: Flight and a New Beginning in January 2023.

BXB
BXB in 2024
Background information
Also known as
  • APR Project
  • Team 04:00
OriginSouth Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2022 (2022)–present
Labels
  • APR
  • Wolfburn
Members
  • Jihun
  • Hyunwoo
  • Siwoo
  • Hamin
  • June

History

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2017–2022: Background and formation

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In 2017, TS Entertainment debuted TRCNG with ten members. In April 2018, the CEO of the record label died; company operations were negatively impacted and promotional activities for the group stalled. In November 2019, members Wooyeop and Taeseon filed a suit against the agency, citing alleged abuse by staff and requesting the termination of their contracts. TRCNG disbanded in March 2022.[1]

Later that year, the group APR Project—short for April Project—was formed by APR Entertainment with former TRCNG members Jihun (leader, vocals), Hyunwoo (rap), Siwoo (rap, vocals), and Hamin (vocals).[2][3] They sought to have the other former members be part of the new group, but they did not join either due to mandatory military service or personal reasons.[1] APR Project planned to release a "youth trilogy" dealing with sorrow, beginnings, and flight.[4] It released its first single album entitled Boyhood I S#1 on June 6.[5] It was supported by the single "11:59", a future R&B song about the "sorrow of youth".[6] Four months later, the quartet released the single album Boyhood I S#2 and the uptempo pop lead track "Scene" with a guest feature by former bandmate Hohyeon.[7]

2023–present: Debut

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On January 10, 2023, record label Wolfburn uploaded a BXB logo motion video and announced its plans to debut the five-member group comprising the APR Project members with the addition of June.[8] An acronym for Boy by Brush, the name signifies "that the members will paint the scenes and emotions of youth with their music."[9] Following a series of video and photo teasers, BXB released its single album[a] and final installment of its trilogy Intro: Flight and a New Beginning on January 30, 2023.[11] It was accompanied by the single "Fly Away", an uptempo pop rock number.[12] BXB competed on the reality competition show Peak Time (2023) as Team 04:00.[13] Citing health reasons, Jun began a hiatus from promotional activities later that year.[14] The group released its first single album Chapter 1. Our Youth and mid-tempo R&B single "Planet" on August 3.[10]

BXB recorded "The Black Cat Nero", a remake of the Italian children's song "Volevo un gatto nero", and made it available as a pre-release track one week ahead of its second single album.[15] Chapter 2. Wings and funky gospel-inspired pop single "Airplane" were released on January 11, 2024.[16]

Members

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List of members and roles.[8][9]

  • Jihun – vocals
  • Hyunwoo – leader, rap
  • Siwoo – rap
  • Hamin – vocals
  • June – vocals (on hiatus since 2023)

Discography

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Single albums

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Title[17] Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[18]
Boyhood I S#1[b] —
Boyhood I S#2[b]
  • Released: October 10, 2022
  • Label: APR, NHN Bugs
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
 —
Intro: Flight and a New Beginning[a]
  • Released: January 30, 2023
  • Label: Wolfburn, Danal
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
 —
Chapter 1. Our Youth
  • Released: August 3, 2023
  • Label: Wolfburn, Danal
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
 40
Chapter 2. Wings
  • Released: January 11, 2024
  • Label: Wolfburn, Danal
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
 28

Singles

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Title[17] Year Album
"11:59" (11시 59분)[b] 2022 Boyhood I S#1
"Scene" (장면)[b] Boyhood I S#2
"Fly Away" (도약; 跳躍) 2023 Intro: Flight and a New Beginning
"Planet" Chapter 1. Our Youth
"Planet (Twin Ver.)" Non-album single
"The Black Cat Nero" (검은고양이 네로) 2024 Chapter 2. Wings
"Airplane"
"The Black Cat Nero" (검은고양이 네로; Aster Remix) Non-album single

Guest appearances

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Title[17] Year Release
"Victory Song" (승전가) 2023 Peak Time - 1 Round Rival Match Part.1
"Hola!" (올라!) Peak Time - 3Round Originals Match
"Move" 2024 Hip Hop 20th Anniversary Album x BXB

Filmography

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Television shows

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Year Title Role Ref.
2023 Peak Time Contestant [13]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Marketed as an "intro" album.[10]
  2. ^ a b c d Released as APR Project.

References

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  1. ^ a b Kim, Ha-young (June 10, 2022). TRCNG 지훈·현우·시우·하민 "APR PROJECT로 돌아왔어요". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Kyunghyang Company. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Go, Seung-a (October 21, 2022). '재데뷔' APR프로젝트 "3년 공백기가 원동력…포기 않고 다시 시작" [N인터뷰]. News1 Korea (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  3. ^ An, Byeong-kil (June 3, 2022). 그룹 APR PROJECT, 신곡 '11시 59분' 6일 발매. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Kyunghyang Company. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Kim, Su-jeong (June 4, 2022). [EN:터뷰]APR PROJECT, 포기하지 않았기에 이뤄낸 '재데뷔'. No Cut News (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Kim, Ha-young (June 10, 2022). APR PROJECT "기약 없이 기다리게 해서 미안해요". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Kyunghyang Company. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Han, A-jin (June 6, 2022). APR PROJECT, 오늘(6일) '11시 59분' 공개…설렘 가득 '발매 D-DAY'. The Financial News (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Choi, Hee-jae (October 10, 2022). APR 프로젝트, 새 앨범 오늘(10일) 발매…'재데뷔' 기대감 예열. xportsnews (in Korean). xportsmedia. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Lee, Min-ji (January 10, 2023). 5인조 그룹 BXB, 30일 정식 데뷔…TRCNG 출신 4인 합류 [공식]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Yang, Haley (August 2023). "BXB gives it their all in first single 'Chapter 1. Our Youth'". Korea JoongAng Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Lee, Seul-bi (July 21, 2023). '피크타임' 팀 4시 그룹 BXB, 오늘(3일) 전격 컴백 [공식]. Sports Dong-a. Dong-a Ilbo Company. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  11. ^ BXB가 온다! 데뷔 스케줄러 공개…'두근두근'. Joongdo Ilbo (in Korean). January 13, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Kim, No-eul (January 30, 2023). BXB, 오늘(30일) 전격 데뷔..힘차게 '도약'. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Hong, Ji-hun (February 16, 2023). '피크타임' 투표하기 시작→홈페이지 접속 마비…BAP 문종업ㆍ탑독 김병주(비쥬) 등 1라운드 추가합격자는?. BizEnter (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Cha, Hye-yeong (July 21, 2023). BXB, 첫 싱글 'Chapter 1. Our Youth' 발매 확정…8월 3일 공개. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Lee, Seul-bi (December 27, 2023). BXB(비엑스비), 내년 1월 11일 컴백 확정. Sports Dong-a. Dong-a Ilbo Company. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  16. ^ Yong, Won-jung (January 11, 2024). BXB, 새앨범 'Chapter2. Wings' 오늘(11일) 전격 발매. Single List. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  17. ^ a b c 비엑스비 (in Korean). Daum. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  18. ^ a b Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  19. ^ Cumulative Sales of Chapter 2. Wings:
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