BAE173

“	Before Anyone Else! Hello, we are BAE173! (Before Anyone Else! 안녕하세요, BAE173입니다!)	”
—BAE173

BAE173

Caption photo for New Chapter : Luceat

Names

Formerly as

POCKETDOLZ (pre-debut)

Hangul

비에이이173
포켓돌즈 (former)

Background

Origin

Seoul, South Korea

Debut

November 19, 2020

Years active

2020–present

Label(s)

PocketDol Studio

Associations

A SIX
Double 0ne

Members

Current

Inactive

J-Min

Former

Dohyon

Fandom

Name

ELSE (엘스)

Website

SNS
^(Off.) ^(Mem.)

Related Wikis
Produce 101 Wiki

BAE173 (비에이이173) is an eight-member boy group under PocketDol Studio. Originally as nine, they debuted on November 19, 2020 with their first mini album Intersection : Spark.

Their name is an acronym for "Before Anyone Else" and includes the number 1 for perfection and the lucky number 73.

History

Pre-debut

On May 5, 2020, PocketDol revealed that they were planning to debut a new boy group in the fall and that the lineup would include Lee Hangyul and Nam Dohyon of H&D.^[1]

On September 4, Dohyon was confirmed as the group's first member through his individual profile photos.^[2] Only two days later, Bit was revealed as the second member,^[3] followed by Doha on the 9th,^[4] Youngseo on the 11th,^[5] Muzin on the 14th,^[6] J-Min on the 16th,^[7] Yoojun on the 18th,^[8] Junseo on the 21st,^[9] and finally Hangyul on the 23rd.^[10]

On September 25, after revealing all of the members, they announced that their official name would be 'BAE173' and revealed their group logo.^[11]^[12]

2020: Intersection : Spark, "Every Little Thing Is You"

They made their official debut on November 19, 2020 with their first mini album "Intersection : Spark" and its title track "Crush On You".

On November 27, they revealed that their originally CD only track "Every Little Thing Is You" would be publicly released and that it would serve as their first digital single. It was released digitally two days later on November 29.^[13]

2021: First comeback with Intersection : Trace, "Shining Bright"

On March 16, 2021, BAE173 announced that they would be having their first comeback with their second mini album Intersection : Trace.^[14] The album, along with its title track "Loved You", were released on April 8.

On November 12, BAE173, woo!ah!, and Ciipher released the collaboration digital single "Shining Bright", which was used as the theme song for the 2021 World K-Pop Concert (K-Culture Festival).^[15]

2022: Intersection : Blaze, change of group leader, Odyssey : Dash, Dohyon's hiatus

On February 19, 2022, PocketDol announced that BAE173 would be making a comeback with the aim to release their comeback album at the end of March.^[16] On March 17, BAE173 announced that they would release their third mini album Intersection : Blaze on March 30.^[17]

On April 17, it was announced that BAE173's leadership position, which was originally held by Junseo, had been passed onto Hangyul.^{[citation needed]}

On July 27, BAE173 dropped a series of comeback spoiler photos.^[18] On August 1, BAE173 that they would release their fourth mini album Odyssey : Dash on August 17.^[19]

On October 8, group member Dohyon announced that he would temporarily halt all group and individual activities to focus on health recuperation.^[20]

2023: Peak Time, Dohyon's lawsuit and departure

On January 3, 2023, BAE173 was revealed as a contestant on JTBC's Peak Time through a silhouette teaser.^[21] The group won fifth place.^[22]

On April 28, PocketDol Studio confirmed that they are in a legal dispute with Dohyon regarding the suspension of his exclusive contract.^[23] On June 22, Dohyon announced that he has won his lawsuit to suspend his exclusive contract with PocketDol Studio, thus confirming his departure from BAE173 and reorganizing the group into an eight-member group.^[24]

2024: New Chapter: Luceat, "What", Project 7 and Starlight Boys

On February 28, 2024, PocketDol Studio confirmed that BAE173 will be making their first comeback since Peak Time in March.^[25] On March 4, they released a trailer video for their fifth mini album New Chapter: Luceat, which will be released on March 13.^[26]

On August 19, PocketDol Studio announced that BAE173 will be releasing the DVD special for the group's fans, it will contain the unreleased song "What", its music video and behind the scenes of music video.^[27] On August 27, the group shared the details of the DVD single "What", which is set for release on September 3.^[28]

From October to December, J-Min, Muzin, Junseo and Youngseo participated in Project 7, while Hangyul, Yoojun, Doha and Bit took part in Starlight Boys. J-Min ranked 3rd in Project 7, thus earning a spot in CLOSE YOUR EYES.^[29] Meanwhile, Hangyul ranked 6th in Starlight Boys, thus earning a spot in POLARIX.^[30]

2025: J-Min's hiatus, upcoming releases

On January 17, 2025, PocketDol revealed that BAE173 will be collaborating with FANTASY BOYS for a release sometime in March or April. Additionally, the group will be having a comeback in April or May.^[31]

On February 3, PocketDol announced that J-Min will be halting his activities with BAE173 to focus on promoting with CLOSE YOUR EYES.^[32]

Members

Name	Position(s)	Animal	Years active
Hangyul (한결)	Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist	🐶	2020–present
Yoojun (유준)	Lead Dancer, Vocalist	🐩	2020–present
Muzin (무진)	Main Dancer, Rapper	🐮	2020–present
Junseo (준서)	Main Dancer, Vocalist	🦊	2020–present
Youngseo (영서)	Main Vocalist	🐰	2020–present
Doha (도하)	Lead Rapper, Vocalist	🐥	2020–present
Bit (빛)	Vocalist, Maknae (2023-present)	🐻	2020–present
Inactive
J-Min (제이민)	Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist	🐱	2020–present
Former
Dohyon (도현)	Rapper, Maknae (2020-2023)	🐹	2020–2023^{[Notes 1]}^[24]

Discography

Mini albums

DVD singles

"What" (2024)

Digital singles

"Every Little Thing Is You" (2020)

Collaborations

"Shining Bright" (with Ciipher & woo!ah!) (2021)
"To. My Dear" (with FANTASY BOYS) (2024)^{[Notes 2]}

Participation releases

Peak Time - 1 Round <Rival Match> Pt.1 ("La Song" as TEAM 13:00) (2023)
Peak Time - 2 Round <Union Match> Pt.1 ("My Bag" as Rap Team C^{[Notes 3]} and "Way Back Home" as 'Vocal Unit C^{[Notes 4]}) (2023)
Peak Time - 3 Round <Originals Match> ("Criminal" as TEAM 13:00) (2023)
Peak Time - <Final Round> ("GT") (2023)
"Your Time" (as part of PEAK TIME TOP6) (2023)

Concerts

Fan concerts

BAE173 2nd Fan Concert [Polaris] (2024)

Concert participation

BUZZ-UP 2023 Summer (2023)^[33]

Fanmeetings

BAE173 Japan Fanmeeting 2024 (2024)

Filmography

Reality shows

Peak Time (JTBC, 2023)

Trivia

Prior to debuting with BAE173, Hangyul and Dohyon were a duo under the joint name H&D.
Hangyul and Dohyon are former members of X1.
Multiple members have previously participated in survival shows.
- Hangyul and Dohyon were contestants on Produce X 101.
- Hangyul was a contestant on The Unit.
- Dohyon was a contestant on Under Nineteen.
- Junseo was a contestant on BOYS24.

Gallery

Main article: BAE173/Gallery

Notes

↑ Hiatus since October 2022 until he officially left in June 2023.
↑ Only J-Min, Hangyul, and Youngseo are featured in the song.
↑ Only J-Min and Doha are featured in the song.
↑ Only Youngseo is featured in the song.

References

Official links

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[33] Hiatus since October 2022 until he officially left in June 2023.

[34] Only J-Min, Hangyul, and Youngseo are featured in the song.

[35] Only J-Min and Doha are featured in the song.

[36] Only Youngseo is featured in the song.

[1] Soompi: Nam Dohyon And Lee Hangyul To Join New Boy Group Slated To Debut This Fall

[2] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: DOHYON - PROFILE PHOTO (September 4, 2020)

[3] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: BIT - PROFILE PHOTO (September 7, 2020)

[4] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: DOHA - PROFILE PHOTO (September 9, 2020)

[5] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: YOUNGSEO - PROFILE PHOTO (September 11, 2020)

[6] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: MUZIN - PROFILE PHOTO (September 14, 2020)

[7] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: J-MIN - PROFILE PHOTO (September 16, 2020)

[8] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: YOOJUN - PROFILE PHOTO (September 18, 2020)

[9] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: JUNSEO - PROFILE PHOTO (September 21, 2020)

[10] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: HANGYUL - PROFILE PHOTO (September 23, 2020)

[11] Naver: 남도현→한결 보이 그룹 이름 ‘BAE173’ 확정 (공식)

[12] @PocketDolStudio on Twitter: 'BAE173' OFFICIAL LOGO (September 25, 2020)

[13] Naver: BAE173, 팬들 위해 제작한 '모두 너야' MV 29일 공개…기대

[14] Soompi: BAE173 Announces 1st Comeback With New Mini Album "INTERSECTION : TRACE"

[15] Melon: 빛 날거야

[16] (KR) Sports Kyunghyang: BAE173, 오는 3월 1년 만에 컴백

[17] Soompi: BAE173 Announces Comeback With 3rd Mini Album + Drops New Teasers

[18] (KR) Xsports News: BAE173, '8월 컴백' 앞두고 스포일러 기습 공개

[19] @BAE173 on Twitter: BAE173 4th Mini Album [ODYSSEY : DaSH (August 1, 2022)]

[20] Soompi: BAE173’s Nam Dohyon To Go On Hiatus Due To Health

[21] YouTube: [피크타임 D-43] 《aespa - Savage》♪ | 〈피크타임〉 2/15 (수) 저녁 8시 50분 첫 방송

[22] Soompi: Watch: “Peak Time” Announces Its Final Winner After Thrilling Live Performances

[23] Soompi: BAE173’s Nam Dohyon Files Injunction Against Agency For Suspension Of Contract

[wins_lawsuit-24] 24.0 ^24.1 Soompi: BAE173’s Nam Dohyon Wins Lawsuit To Suspend Contract With PocketDol Studio

[25] Soompi: BAE173 Confirms Spring Comeback

[26] @BAE173_official on Twitter (March 4, 2024)

[27] (KR) Newsen: BAE173, 팬들 위한 ‘WHAT’ 스페셜 DVD 제작 확정

[28] @BAE173_official on X (August 27, 2024)

[29] Soompi: "PROJECT 7" Announces Top 7 Trainees To Debut As New Group CLOSE YOUR EYES + Launches Social Media Accounts

[30] Starlight Boys

[31] (KR) Newsen: 판타지 보이즈→BAE173, 2025년 상반기 활동 계획 공개

[32] (KR) Newsis: 제이민, 'BAE173' 활동 중단…'클유아' 집중하기로

[37] @BUZZUP_staff on Twitter (July 27, 2023)

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