BB Girls
BB Girls (Korean: 브브걸; RR: Beubeugeol; formerly known as Brave Girls) is a South Korean girl group consisting of members Minyoung, Youjoung, Eunji, and Yuna.
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The group was formed and produced by Brave Brothers in 2011 through Brave Entertainment. Initially a quintet debut as Brave Girls on April 7, 2011 with single album The Difference and has undergone multiple lineup changes, with their current lineup consisting of Minyoung, Youjoung, Eunji and Yuna become the most well-known after the group gained a huge spike in popularity with their song "Rollin'" (2017) unexpectedly went viral in 2021. In February 2023, Brave Entertainment announced the group officially disbanded after the members left the agency. Two months after the announcement of the group's disbandment, the four members signed with Warner Music Korea and continued as a group with their name changed to BB Girls.
History
Pre-debut
On September 21, 2010, Brave Brothers revealed he is launching a new 4-member hip-hop girl group called Brave Girls.[3] On March 14, 2011, Eunyoung was revealed as the leader of Brave Girls. She is the niece of Shin Ha-kyun, an actor known for his roles in Welcome to Dongmakgol and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.[4] Hyeran was then revealed on March 17 and gained attention due to her resemblance to singer Son Dambi and old dance rehearsal videos that led to her name being featured on video sites like Mgoon.[5] Yejin also gained attention due to the fact that she was 'Miss Seattle' at the Miss Korea 2008 competition, and because she bears a resemblance to actress Kim Sa-rang.[6] Seo-a also gained attention for her previous career as a model for various magazines and commercials.[7]
2011–2015: Debut, Back to da Future, Re-Issue and hiatus
On March 31, 2011, Brave Brothers released two teaser images of the group, revealing the two concepts that the group would perform with.[8] On April 7, they released their debut single album The Difference, along with a music video for title track "Do You Know".[9] A music video for "So Sexy" was released on July 10.[10]
On July 28, Brave Girls released the lead single from their debut mini-album Back to da Future titled "Easily", which features Korean reggae artist Skull, and its music video.[11] Brave Brothers stated that the song was homage to Kim Gun-mo's "Excuse".[12][13] The EP was released on July 29 and peaked at number 14 on the Gaon Album Chart, selling 1,606 copies.[14][15] At the 19th Korea Culture Entertainment Awards which was held on December 15, the group received the "Rookie of the Year" award.[16][17]
On February 22, 2012, Brave Girls released their second mini-album Re-Issue and held a promotional showcase for the album that included a guest performance from Teen Top. The EP peaked at #14 on the Gaon Album Chart.[18] On August 31, 2013, Brave Girls released a single titled "For You".[19]
2016–2020: Lineup changes, High Heels and Rollin'
After a 2+1⁄2-year hiatus, it was announced that Brave Girls would be making a comeback as a seven-member group, with two original members (Yoojin and Hyeran) and five new members (Minyoung, Youjoung, Eunji, Yuna, and Hayun).[20] The group released a digital single titled "Deepened" on February 16.[21] On June 19, Brave Girls released their third mini-album High Heels and the music video for its title track "High Heels".[22][23] On September 1, the group released a digital single titled "Yoo-hoo".[24]
On January 13, 2017, it was announced that members Yoojin and Hyeran, the two remaining original members, would stop promotions with the group. Member Yoojin decided to quit the group after she got her Degree in Theater from Chung-Ang University. Meanwhile, member Hyeran would take a hiatus due to health concerns. It was noted that no new members would be added, and Brave Girls would continue promotions as a five-member group with members Minyoung, Youjoung, Eunji, Yuna and Hayun for a possible return in February or March with a new release.[25][26] The group released their fourth mini album Rollin' and the lead single of the same name on March 7.[27] In October 2017, members Youjoung, Eunji, and Yuna participated in the idol rebooting show The Unit which premiered on October 28.[28] Youjoung and Eunji passed the audition. Eunji was eliminated in 45th place during the first elimination round while Youjoung was eliminated in 37th place during the second elimination round.[29]
On August 11, 2018, the group released "Rollin' (New Version)", a rearranged version of the single of the same name released in 2017, as a gift to fans for their passionate support for the song in the prior year and a half. It was also announced that the group will promote as a 4-member piece for the time being, since member Hayun will take a break due to health reasons.[30]
On August 14, 2020, Brave Girls returned after almost three years with a four-member lineup, including Minyoung, Youjoung, Eunji and Yuna,[31] by releasing a digital single titled "We Ride".[32] Later in 2020, the group was featured in a webtoon series produced by Toontori and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea. They were one of eight groups selected as part of the 2020 Hallyu Linked Support Project hosted by the Korea International Cultural Exchange Promotion Agency in association with Korea's Webtoon Industry Association.[33]
2021–2022: Mainstream breakthrough, Summer Queen, After 'We Ride', Thank You
In February 2021, a compilation video of Brave Girls performing "Rollin'" became viral on YouTube. As a result, the song gained a surge in popularity and rose to the top of real-time music charts.[34] In response, the group resumed promotional activities for the song. Member Youjoung revealed that prior to the song becoming viral, the group was near disbandment as she and fellow member Yuna had already moved out of their dorm.[35]
On March 14, Brave Girls received their first music show win on Inkigayo with "Rollin'", 1,854 days after the group's debut date, which at the time was the longest time period between debut and first win for any girl group.[36] Brave Girls' newfound popularity also drew attention to "We Ride", which returned to the Gaon Digital Chart at number 115, eventually peaking at number four.[37]
On April 29, Brave Girls released a special version of "High Heels" in collaboration with shoe brand Elcanto.[38] On July 16, they released a promotional single titled "Red Sun" for Lotte Department Store advertising campaign.[39] On June 17, the group released their fifth extended play Summer Queen and its lead single "Chi Mat Ba Ram".[40] The album peaked at number 3 on the Gaon Album Chart and the song peaked at the same position on the Gaon Digital Chart.[41][42]
On August 23, Brave Girls released the repackaged version of their fifth extended play After 'We Ride' with the lead single of the same name.[43]
On January 14, 2022, it was announced that Minyoung would be suspending her activities temporarily due to poor health conditions.[44]
On March 14, Brave Girls made their comeback with their sixth extended play Thank You and its lead single of the same name.[45]
In May, it was announced that Brave Girls would hold a concert in the United States in July 2022.[46] On May 17, Brave Entertainment announced that Brave Girls would release a new single that reinterprets Brown Eyed Girls 2008 hit "How Come". It was released on music streaming platforms on May 23.[47]
2023–present: Disbandment and rebranding as BB Girls
On February 15, 2023, Brave Girls announced their plans to release a new single "Goodbye", which lead to speculation that the group was intending on disbanding after their contract expiration.[48] It was subsequently confirmed by Brave Entertainment that the group would disband after all four members chose not to renew their contracts with the company.[49] "Goodbye", intended as a farewell song, was released on the same day.[50] The following day, Minyoung assured fans that the group's disbandment would be temporary, and that they would eventually reunite in the future.[51]
On April 26, all 4 members signed with Warner Music Korea with plans to release new music in the summer. It was also announced that "various possibilities" were being discussed regarding the continued use of the group's name.[52] On May 3, it was announced that the group would be continuing as BB Girls,[53] with their first single album titled One More Time, which was released on August 3, 2023.[54]
On August 20, Brave Entertainment released "Brave Girls Best Album",[55] an unannounced greatest hits compilation album featuring 8 songs with reimagined compositions from the former group's catalogue ranging from Brave Girls' debut songs "Do you know", "Easily", "High Heels", "NowadaysYou", and "Yoo Hoo" to the more recent "Rollin'," "We Ride" and "Chi Mat Ba Ram."[56] This is the only album to feature vocals from all 10 of the past members. On August 24, the album was released as a jewel case CD with a 12 paged lyric booklet describing each of the new song arrangements.[57]
Members
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Timeline
Discography
Extended plays
- Back to da Future (2011)
- Re-Issue (2012)
- High Heels (2016)
- Rollin' (2017)
- Summer Queen (2021)
- Thank You (2022)
Filmography
Television shows
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2022 | Queendom 2 | Contestant | [58] |
Web shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2022 | Saturday Night Live Korea | Host | Season 2 (Episode 15) | [59] |
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Best Artist Award – Singer | BB Girls | Won | [60] |
Hot Trend Award | Won | [61] | |||
Popularity Award – Idol Group (Female) | Nominated | [62] | |||
Asia Model Awards | Popular Star Award | Won | [63] | ||
Brand of the Year Awards | 2021 | Female Idol | Won | [64] | |
Hot Icon | Won | ||||
Broadcasting Advertising Festival | 2021 | CF Star of the Year | Won | [65] | |
The Fact Music Awards | 2021 | Artist of the Year (Bonsang) | Won | [66] | |
2023 | Best Music – Fall | "One More Time" | Pending | [67] | |
Forbes Korea K-Pop Awards | 2021 | Female Popularity Award | BB Girls | Won | [68] |
Gaon Chart Music Awards | 2022 | Song of the Year – June | "Chi Mat Ba Ram" | Won | [69] |
Mubeat Global Choice Award – Female | BB Girls | Nominated | [70] | ||
Golden Disc Awards | 2022 | Best Group | Won | [71] | |
Best Digital Song (Bonsang) | "Chi Mat Ba Ram" | Nominated | [72] | ||
Korea Arts & Culture Awards | 2021 | Popular Singer | BB Girls | Won | [73] |
Korea Broadcasting Awards | 2021 | Best Female Artist | Won | [74] | |
Korea Culture Entertainment Awards | 2011 | Rookie of the Year | Won | [16][17] | |
Melon Music Awards | 2021 | Hot Trend Award | Won | [75] | |
Album of the Year | Summer Queen | Nominated | [76] | ||
Best Female Group | BB Girls | Nominated | |||
Netizen Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
Top 10 Artist Award | Nominated | ||||
Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2011 | Best New Female Artists | Nominated | [77] | |
2021 | KTO Breakout Artist | Won | [78] | ||
Album of the Year | Summer Queen | Nominated | [79] | ||
Artist of the Year | BB Girls | Nominated | |||
Best Female Group | Nominated | [80] | |||
Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 | Nominated | [79] | |||
2022 | Nominated | [81] | |||
Seoul Music Awards | 2022 | Main Award (Bonsang) | Won | [82] | |
K-Wave Popularity Award | Nominated | [83] | |||
Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
U+Idol Live Best Artist Award | Nominated | [84] |
Ambassadorship
Year | Title | Ref. |
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2021 | Honorary Ambassador of Korea Tourism – The Myth of Reverse Running | [85] |
Road Traffic Authority PR Ambassador | [86] |
Notes
- BB Girls was officially disbanded between February 16 and April 26, 2023.
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