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B1A4 (Korean: 비원에이포; Japanese: ビーワンエイフォー) is a three-member boy group under WM Entertainment. Originally as five, they debuted on April 23, 2011 on MBC's Show! Music Core performing "O.K" from their first mini album Let's Fly.
The group's name has dual meanings: the member's blood types and 'Be the one (B1), All for one (A4)'.
History
2011: Debut with Let's Fly, It B1A4
The group made their debut as five members with the release of their first mini album Let's Fly, which was released on April 21, 2011. They then held their debut stage on Show! Music Core two days later.
Following their successful debut, B1A4 made their first-ever comeback with their second mini album It B1A4 on September 16, 2011.
2012: Ignition and repackage, Japanese debut, In The Wind
In 2012, the group made their comeback with their first full-length album, Ignition, on March 14. They then made a speedy comeback with its repackage edition Ignition (Special Edition) on May 24. The songs "Baby I'm Sorry" and "Baby Good Night" were served as the albums' respective title tracks for their promotions.
On April 23, 2012, WM Entertainment announced that the group had signed a contract with Pony Canyon to begin their activities in Japan by the end of June. They then made their formal Japanese debut with the single "Beautiful Target" on June 27.
On August 29, the group released their second Japanese single "Oyasumi Good Night" before their first Japanese full-length album 1 was announced to be released on October 24.
Following the end of their promotional activites in Japan, B1A4 released their third mini album In The Wind on November 12, 2012, using the title track "Tried to Walk" as the main promotional track.
2013: What's Happening, "Ige Musun Iriya ~Nande? Doushite?"
In April 2013, it was announced that the group would be making their comeback with the release of their fourth mini album What's Happening on May 6. The title track was used to promote the album. This was B1A4's only 2013 release in South Korea.
On August 28, the group's third Japanese single "Ige Musun Iriya ~Nande? Doushite?" was released.
2014: Who Am I, 2, Solo Day, "Solo Day -Japanese ver.-"
On January 13, 2014, they released their second full-length album Who Am I before they announced their second Japanese full-length 2, which was set for release on March 19.
Following the release of their second Japanese full-length, B1A4 announced their fifth mini album Solo Day, to be released on May 14. The album was then released on May 14 with the title track being used to promote the album. The Japanese version was later released as a single on September 10.
2015: "Shiroi Kiseki", Sweet Girl
On January 21, 2015, the group released their fifth Japanese single "Shiroi Kiseki".
The group made their comeback with their sixth mini album Sweet Girl on August 10, 2015. This was their only 2015 Korean comeback.
2016: 3, Good Timing
On March 16, 2016, the group released their third Japanese full-length 3. They later on made their only comeback in South Korea on November 28 with their third Korean full-length album, Good Timing.
2017: "Follow Me", 4, Rollin'
The group made two Japanese comebacks in 2017 with their eighth single "Follow Me" and their fourth Japanese full-length 4 on May 24 and June 14, respectively.
After 10 months of not making any comebacks in South Korea, B1A4 finally made their return with their seventh mini album Rollin' on September 25, 2017, making this release their only 2017 comeback.
2018: "Aerumade", 5, contract renewal, departure of Jinyoung and Baro
The group released their 9th and 10th Japanese singles "Do You Remember" and "Aerumade" on February 7 and April 10, 2018, respectively. They then released their fifth Japanese full-length album 5 on June 27.
Coinciding their 7th debut anniversary on April 23, 2018, WM Entertainment revealed that the group members' exclusive contracts would be expiring soon and are in discussions for a renewal. Their contracts were originally set to expire in April, although they were extended until late June.[1] Then on June 25, an updated statement was released announcing that the group's contract with WM would expire later in the month. Discussions regarding contract renewal were still ongoing at the time.[2]
On June 30, members Jinyoung and Baro left WM Entertainment after deciding not to renew their contracts, while the other three members renewed their contracts with the agency.[3]
On November 16, a statement was released announcing that Jinyoung and Baro would not be promoting as B1A4 for the time being following their departure from WM Entertainment, and that the three remaining members would continue to promote as a trio.[4]
2020: Origine
On September 30, 2020, WM Entertainment announced that the group would be making their comeback as a group of three members with a full-length album in late October.[5] Then on October 19, the group released their fourth Korean full-length album Origine.
2021: "10 Times", "Adore You"
B1A4 released two digital single albums in 2021, releasing "10 Times" for their 10th anniversary on April 23 and "Adore You" on November 10 for member Sandeul's enlistment the following day.
2023: CNU's contract renewal
On March 13, 2023, group member CNU renewed his contract with WM Entertainment, while member Gongchan was also revealed to have been reportedly exempt from enlisting in the military service due to health concerns.[6]
2024: Connect
On December 5, 2023, E-Daily reported that B1A4 would be making their first comeback in over 2 years with a new song in January 2024. WM Entertainment later confirmed the reports.[7] On December 19, the group announced that they will be releasing their eighth mini album Connect on January 8, 2024.[8]
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
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| CNU (신우) | Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist | 2011–present |
| Sandeul (산들) | Main Vocalist | 2011–present |
| Gongchan (공찬) | Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group, Maknae | 2011–present |
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| Jinyoung (진영) | Leader, Lead Vocalist | 2011–2018 |
| Baro (바로) | Main Rapper | 2011–2018 |
Discography
Korean
Studio albums
- Ignition (2012)
- Ignition (Special Edition) (2012) (repackage)
- Who Am I (2014)
- Good Timing (2016)
- Origine (2020)
Mini albums
- Let's Fly (2011)
- It B1A4 (2011)
- In The Wind (2012)
- What's Happening (2013)
- Solo Day (2014)
- Sweet Girl (2015)
- Rollin' (2017)
- Connect (2024)
Digital singles
- "This Time Is Over" (2012)
- "It′s Christmas" (2015)
- "A Day of Love" (2019)
- "10 Times" (2021)
- "Adore You" (2021)
Collaborations
- "Win The Day" (as Team SIII) (2012)
- "The Love of Fingertips" (with Hur Young Ji, Seo Eun Kwang & Lee Chang Sub (BTOB), A-JAX, APRIL, OH MY GIRL, Kassy) (2016)
- "Hello! WM" (with OH MY GIRL, ONF) (2018)
- "Hello! WM" (with OH MY GIRL, ONF) (2020)
OSTs
- "Take Care of Us, Captain OST Part.1" (2012)
- "The Thousandth Man OST Part 1" (2012)
- "We Got Married OST Part.1" (2013)
- "Reply 1994 OST Part.3" ("With You") (2013)
- "The Package OST Part.1" (2017)
Japanese
Studio albums
Best albums
Singles
- "Beautiful Target" (2012)
- "Oyasumi Good Night" (2012)
- "Ige Musun Iriya ~Nande? Doushite?" (2013)
- "Solo Day -Japanese ver.-" (2014)
- "Shiroi Kiseki" (2015)
- "Happy Days" (2015)
- "You and I" (2017)
- "Follow Me" (2017)
- "Do You Remember" (2018)
- "Aerumade" (2018)
Digital singles
- "Bana No Hi" (2019)
Concerts
Concert participation
- Hello! WM Ontact Live 2020 (2020)
- RBW 2023 Summer Fes ~Over The Rainbow~ (2023)
Gallery
- Main article: B1A4/Gallery
References
- ↑ Soompi: B1A4's Contracts With WM Entertainment To Expire Soon + In Talks For Renewal
- ↑ Soompi: WM Entertainment Gives Update On B1A4 Members' Contracts
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: B1A4's Jinyoung And Baro Leave WM Entertainment, Agency Addresses Plans For Group
- ↑ Soompi: WM Entertainment Releases Official Statement Addressing Future Of B1A4
- ↑ Soompi: Update: B1A4 Excites With Details For Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: B1A4’s CNU Renews Contract With WM Entertainment
- ↑ Soompi: B1A4 Confirms Plans For First Comeback In Over 2 Years
- ↑ @_B1A4OFFICIAL on Twitter (December 19, 2023)
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