BAE173

BAE173 (Korean: 비에이이173) is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by PocketDol Studio. The group debuted on November 19, 2020, with their first EP Intersection: Spark, the group currently consist of eight members: J-Min, Hangyul, Yoojun, Muzin, Junseo, Youngseo, Doha and Bit. Originally a nine member group, Dohyon left the group on June 22, 2023, following the contract termination.

BAE173
BAE173 in June 2023
BAE173 in June 2023
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2020 (2020)–present
Labels
Members
  • J-Min
  • Hangyul
  • Yoojun
  • Muzin
  • Junseo
  • Youngseo
  • Doha
  • Bit
Past members
  • Dohyon
Websitepocketdol.co.kr/artist/BAE173

Name

The name BAE173 comes from "Before Anyone Else" and the numbers 173 represent 1 as the number for perfection and 73 as a perfect lucky number. The group name is pronounced by pronouncing each letter and then the numbers 1, 7, 3.[1]

History

Pre-debut

Prior to debut, members Hangyul and Dohyon participated in Produce X 101, where both finished in the final line up and debuted with X1.[2] Following the disbandment of X1, Hangyul and Dohyon then went on to debut as the duo, H&D, in April of 2020.

Beginning September 5, 2020, the members were teased 3 times a week until all members were revealed. After all members were named. the group name BAE173 was announced.[1][3]

2020–2021: Debut with Intersection: Spark and Intersection: Trace

BAE173 released their debut EP Intersection: Spark on November 19, 2020, with the title track "Crush on U".[4] The group held an online showcase that was broadcast simultaneously on V Live and Youtube.[5] Their debut music video for "Crush on U" went on to reach 10 million views in 6 days.[6]

On November 29, the group released a follow-up track meant for fans titled "Every Little Thing is You" (모두 너야).[7] The track featured writing credits from the group's youngest member Dohyon.

In December of 2020, it was announced that BAE173 would be the cover artist of Ten Asia's Tenstar magazine and have a 24 page feature.[8] BAE173 expressed their goals for the future and how they felt leading up to their debut.

On April 8, 2021, BAE173 released their second EP Intersection: Trace and its lead single "Loved You".[9]

2022–present: Intersection: Blaze, Odyssey: Dash and Dohyon's departure

On March 30, 2022, BAE173 released their third EP Intersection: Blaze and its lead single "Jaws".[10]

On May 20, 2022, BAE173 held a fan sign event at Nissho Hall in Tokyo, Japan at 12:00 p.m. on the 20th. In addition, the 2022 BAE173 Fan Meeting in Japan - Hajimete was held at 6 p.m. of the same day and at 6 p.m. on May 21 again.[11]

On August 17, 2022, BAE173 released their fourth EP Odyssey: Dash and its lead single "Dash".[12]

On June 22, 2023, it has been announced that Dohyon has left both Pocketdol Studio and the group after winning the dispute against his label.[13]

Members

Current
  • J-Min (제이민)
  • Hangyul (한결)
  • Yoojun (유준)
  • Muzin (무진)
  • Junseo (준서)
  • Youngseo (영서)
  • Doha (도하)
  • Bit (빛)

Former
  • Dohyon (도현)

Discography

Extended plays
Title EP details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[14]
Intersection: Spark
Track listing
  1. "Prelude: With Me"
  2. "Crush On U" (반하겠어)
  3. "Fly"
  4. "I'll Never Say" (죽어도 못하는 말)
  5. "Every Little Thing Is You" (모두 너야) (CD only)
 12
Intersection: Trace
  • Released: April 8, 2021
  • Label: PocketDol Studio
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "#Trace"
  2. "Loved You" (사랑했다)
  3. "I Can't Sleep"
  4. "Green Light"
  5. "Loved You" (사랑했다) (Inst.)
 32
Intersection: Blaze
  • Released: March 30, 2022
  • Label: PocketDol Studio
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Runnin'"
  2. "Annoyed" (짜증나게)
  3. "Jaws"
  4. "Not Alone" (혼자가 아니야)
  5. "Jaws" (Inst.)
 14
Odyssey: Dash
  • Released: August 17, 2022
  • Label: PocketDol Studio
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "걸음마 (Get Him Ugh)"
  2. "Dash"
  3. "Toez"
  4. "Dash" (Inst.)
 9

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.
[19]
"Crush On U" (반하겠어) 2020 — Intersection: Spark
"Loved You" (사랑했다) 2021 191 Intersection: Trace
"Jaws" 2022 — Intersection: Blaze
"Dash" 121 Odyssey: Dash
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Videography

Music videos
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Crush on You" 2020 N/A
"Every Little Thing Is You"
"Loved You" 2021 SUNNYVISUAL [20]
"I Can't Sleep" N/A
"Jaws" 2022
"Dash"

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Male Idol Group Popularity Award BAE173 Nominated [21]
U+ Idol Live Popularity Award Nominated [22]

References
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  8. Noh, Gyu-min (December 21, 2020). BAE173, 첫 완전체 화보..청량미 벗고 9인 9색 반전 매력 [BAE173, the first complete pictorial..9 people 9 colors reversed charm after taking off the coolness]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020 – via Daum.
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