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Highlight (group)
Highlight (하이라이트) (formerly known as B2ST/BEAST (비스트)) is a Korean boy band formed by CUBE Entertainment in 2009.
As initially with 6 members, Jang Hyun Seung decided to leave the group in April 19, 2016. The group continued as a five-member group and Hyun Seung as a soloist. Towards the end of 2016, the group's contract with CUBE Entertainment expired and the members decided to not renew it as they expressed desire of opening their own agency. On December 15th, the group established their own independent company Around US Entertainment, but with the group's name (BEAST) being trademarked by CUBE they changed their name to Highlight on February 24, 2017.
On March 14, 2019, Yong Jun Hyung left the group due to his involvement with singer Jung Joon Young's hidden camera footage controversy.
Members
- Yang Yo Seob (양요섭) (Main Vocals)
- Lee Ki Kwang (이기광) (Lead Vocals, Visual, Main Dancer)
- Son Dong Woon (손동운) (Vocals)
- Yoon Doo Joon (윤두준) (Leader, Vocals)
Former
- Jang Hyun Seung (장현승) (Lead Vocals, Lead Dancer)
- Yong Jun Hyung (용준형) (Main Rapper)
Trivia
- Official Fan Club: Light (2017–present); B2UTY (2009–2016)
- Official Color: Dark Grey
Information
BEAST was first known as B2ST, which was an acronym for "Boys to Search for Top". Just before their debut date the name was changed to the current one, which is an acronym for "Boys of EAst Standing Tall".
The group consists of 4 newcomers, Yoon Doo Joon, Yang Yo Seob, Son Dong Woon and Jang Hyun Seung who was already known for being the rejected member before BIGBANG's debut, Yong Jun Hyung a former member of the group XING, and the soloist Lee Ki Kwang formerly known as AJ.
The group debuted on October 14 with the release of the mini-album BEAST is the B2ST. After releasing the digital single, "Crazy", which was used as main theme song for the movie Attack the Gas Station 2, BEAST planned to release their second mini-album, Shock Of The New Era on March 2. On February 28, CUBE Entertainment, through an official statement, pushed back the release by a day because the album leaked on YouTube.
In 2014, the group officially changed their logo to "∀ΔΣ" with the release of their sixth mini-album.
In 2015, the group announced they were forming their own Japanese label, BEAST MUSIC, and as a present for the fans they were going to release new songs for 10 consecutive months staring with the release of "ONE" in March.
In November 2016, the group's contract with CUBE Entertainment expired and the members decided to not renew it as they expressed desire of opening their own agency. In December 15, the group established their own independent company Around US Entertainment, but with the group's name (BEAST) being trademarked by CUBE they were not able to promote under the name. Due to the trademark issues, the group's websites as BEAST got shut down including their Japanese label BEAST MUSIC, which was being operated with collaboration of CUBE Entertainment.
In February 24, 2017, Around US announced that the group will promote under the new name Highlight, with their first mini-album Can You Feel It? being released in March 20 of the same year.
Korean Discography
- Note: All releases are under BEAST unless otherwise stated.
Studio Albums
- [2011.05.17] Fiction and Fact
- [2013.07.19] Hard to Love, How to Love
- [2016.07.04] HIGHLIGHT
Mini-Albums
- [2009.10.14] BEAST is the B2ST
- [2010.03.01] Shock of the New Era
- [2010.09.28] Mastermind
- [2010.11.09] Lights go on again
- [2012.07.22] Midnight Sun
- [2014.06.16] Good Luck
- [2014.10.19] TIME
- [2015.07.27] ORDINARY
- [2017.03.20] CAN YOU FEEL IT? (Highlight)
- [2017.05.29] CALLING YOU (Highlight) (Repackage)
- [2017.10.16] CELEBRATE (Highlight)
Digital Mini-Albums
- [2010.12.21] My Story
Other Mini-Albums
- [2018.11.20] OUTRO (Highlight)
Digital Singles
- [2009.12.28] Crazy
- [2010.04.29] Easy
- [2010.09.17] Jumeogeul Kkwak Jwigo (주먹을 꽉 쥐고; Clenching A Tight Fist)
- [2010.12.02] All My Love OST Part.1 (몽땅 내사랑)
- [2011.03.14] Mujigae (무지개; Rainbow)
- [2011.05.12] Biga Oneun Naren (비가 오는 날엔; On Rainy Days)
- [2011.07.20] Fly So High (U-CUBE (BEAST, 4minute, G.NA))
- [2012.01.26] Ireol Jul Arasseo (이럴 줄 알았어)
- [2012.06.11] "BEAST - Miunsaram" Big OST (비스트 - 미운사람' 빅 OST)
- [2012.07.15] Midnight (Byeol Heneun Bam) (별 헤는 밤)
- [2013.02.27] Iris II OST Part.3 (아이리스)
- [2013.05.01] When A Man Loves OST Part.4 (남자가 사랑할 때) (BEAST & BTOB)
- [2013.05.29] Gwaenchanhgessni (괜찮겠니)
- [2013.06.15] I'm Sorry
- [2013.12.03] Christmas Norae (크리스마스 노래; Christmas Song) (CUBE Artist (BEAST, 4minute, G.NA, A Pink, Huh Gak, BTOB, Roh Ji Hoon, Shin Ji Hoon & Kim Ki Ri))
- [2014.06.10] Ijen Aniya (이젠 아니야; Not Anymore)
- [2015.07.20] Ilhareo Gaya Dwae (일하러 가야 돼; Gotta Go to Work)
- [2015.08.27] Bameul Geotneun Seonbi OST Part 5 (밤을 걷는 선비)
- [2016.07.01] Butterfly
- [2017.03.13] Areumdapda (아름답다; It's Still Beautiful) (Highlight)
- [2018.10.29] Jal Jinaejwo (잘 지내줘; Take Care) (Highlight)
Video Releases
- [2011.09.07] BEAST The 1st Concert Making Book: WELCOME TO BEAST AIRLINE
- [2012.01.13] BEAST The 1st Concert WELCOME TO BEAST AIRLINE DVD
- [2012.07.27] BEAST MEETS B2UTY
- [2012.11.21] BEAST Beautiful Show in SEOUL
- [2013.12.20] 2013 BEAUTIFUL SHOW IN SEOUL
- [2014.12.05] 2014 BEAUTIFUL SHOW IN SEOUL
- [2016.03.29] 2015 Beautiful Show
Compilations / Other
- [2010.01.25] Gongbueui Shin OST Part 2 (#6 Ready Go)
- [2010.05.27] 4minute - Hit Your Heart (#1 Who's Next? (feat. BEAST))
- [2010.07.16] More Charming by the Day OST Part.3 (#1 Happy Birthday)
- [2011.01.05] My Princess OST Part.1 (#2 Neo Ttaemuningeol)
- [2011.11.17] Me Too, Flower! OST Part.1 (#1 Kkumeul Kkunda)
Japanese Discography
- Note: All releases are under BEAST unless otherwise stated.
Studio Albums
- [2010.11.24] BEAST -Japan Premium Edition-
- [2011.08.10] SO BEAST
- [2016.03.09] GUESS WHO?
Best Albums
- [2014.04.02] BEAST WORKS 2009-2013
- [2014.09.17] BEAST JAPAN BEST
Singles
- [2011.03.16] SHOCK
- [2011.06.15] BAD GIRL
- [2012.10.17] Midnight -Hoshi wo Kazoeru Yoru- (星を数える夜)
- [2013.12.18] Sad Movie / Christmas Carol no Koro ni wa (クリスマスキャロルの頃には)
- [2014.05.28] ADRENALINE
- [2014.11.14] Kimi wa Dou? (キミはどう?)
- [2015.05.29] Can't Wait To Love You
- [2015.11.27] Saigo no Hitokoto (最後の一言)
- [2016.07.20] DAY
- [2016.07.20] NIGHT
Digital Singles
- [2011.01.01] BEAST EXCLUSIVE REMIX
- [2014.10.29] Kimi wa Dou? (キミはどう?)
- [2015.03.16] ONE
- [2015.04.06] HANDS UP
- [2015.04.20] Can't Wait To Love You
- [2015.06.22] THIS IS MY LIFE
- [2015.08.14] #TBM
- [2015.08.31] YeY (Japanese Version)
- [2015.09.30] Only One
- [2015.10.30] ALL IS IN U
- [2015.11.16] Saigo no Hitokoto (最後の一言)
- [2015.12.25] STAY FOREVER YOUNG
- [2016.07.20] Freaking Cute
- [2016.07.20] Whole Lotta Lovin
Video Releases
- [2011.03.02] Genesis of BEAST
- [2012.02.29] The Special Selection of BEAST Premium Edition
- [2012.05.09] BEAST for U ~BEAST Kara no MERRY CHRISTMAS~ (BEASTからのMERRY CHRISTMAS)
- [2012.08.08] BEAST Complete History BOX (コンプリート ヒストリー)
- [2012.10.24] BEAST MIDNIGHT SUN SPECIAL EDITION DVD
- [2013.01.30] BEAST BEAUTIFUL SHOW YOKOHAMA CONCERT
- [2013.02.27] My K-Star Beast
- [2013.08.28] BEAST ZEPP TOUR 2012 SPECIAL DVD
- [2014.04.02] BEAST CLIPS 2009-2013
- [2014.08.13] BEAST JAPAN TOUR 2014 FINAL
- [2014.12.17] BEAST CLIPS -Japan Edition-
- [2015.12.23] BEAST JAPAN TOUR 2014 FINAL & CLIPS -Japan Edition- Special 2 in 1
Compilations / Other
- [2011.03.30] Fukuyama Masaharu - THE BEST BANG!! - Asia Limited Bang!! - (CD4 #1 Niji)
Works
Television
- [2009.08.23 - 2009.10.25] MTV B2ST
- [2010.04.10 - 2010.05.29] MTV Beast Almighty
- [2010.07.21 - Current] Idol Maid
Awards
- [2009.12.02] Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism: Rookie Music Award (December)
- [2009.12.xx] Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Rookie of the Month (December) ("Mystery")
- [2010.02.03] 19th Seoul Music Awards: Best Newcomer Award
- [2010.03.25] Mnet M! Countdown #1 - Shock
- [2010.08.10] Golden Disk Award from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand "BEAST Is the B2st"
- [2010.08.26] Mnet 20's Choice : Smoothie King’s Cool Star
- [2010.10.08] KBS Music Bank #1 - Soom
- [2010.10.14] Mnet M! Countdown #1 - Soom
- [2010.10.23] Asia Song Festival - Asia Influential Artist
- [2010.12.01] 11th Korean Visual Arts Festival - Photogenic Award
- [2010.12.05] SBS Inkigayo #1 - Beautiful
- [2010.12.09] 25th Golden Disk Awards : Yepp Newcomer Award
- [2011.01.20] 20th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award (Soom)
- [2015.01.14] 29th Golden Disk Awards: Best Male Performance Award
- [2015.01.14] 29th Golden Disk Awards: Best Male Popularity Award
- [2015.01.14] 29th Golden Disk Awards: Digital Single Bonsang - "12si 30bun"
- [2015.01.22] 24th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang
- [2015.01.22] 24th Seoul Music Awards: Record of the Year
- [2016.01.21] 30th Golden Disk Awards: Album Bonsang
TV Music Shows
- [2010.03.25] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2010.10.08] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2010.10.14] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2010.12.05] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2011.05.27] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2011.05.26] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2011.06.02] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2011.06.03] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2011.06.05] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2011.06.09] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2011.06.10] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2011.06.12] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2012.08.02] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2012.08.09] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2012.08.10] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2012.08.16] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2012.08.21] MBC Show Champion #1
- [2013.06.08] MBC Show! Music Core #1
- [2013.08.01] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2013.08.03] MBC Show! Music Core #1
- [2013.08.04] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2014.06.26] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2014.06.27] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2014.06.28] MBC Show! Music Core #1
- [2014.06.29] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2014.07.02] MBC Show Champion #1
- [2014.07.04] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2014.07.05] MBC Show! Music Core #1
- [2014.07.11] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2014.07.12] MBC Show! Music Core #1
- [2014.07.13] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2014.10.29] MBC Show Champion #1
- [2014.10.31] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2014.11.01] MBC Show! Music Core #1
- [2014.11.02] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2014.11.07] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2014.11.08] MBC Show! Music Core #1
- [2014.11.09] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2014.11.14] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2015.08.02] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2015.08.08] MBC Show! Music Core #1
- [2015.08.05] MBC Show Champion #1
- [2015.08.06] Mnet M! Countdown #1
- [2015.08.07] KBS Music Bank #1
- [2015.08.09] SBS Inkigayo #1
- [2016.07.13] MBC Show Champion #1
- [2016.07.15] KBS Music Bank #1
External Links
- Universal Music Japan Official Profile
- Official Facebook
- Official Twitter
- Official Youtube
- Official Youtube
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