BtoB 4U

BtoB 4U (Korean: 비투비 포유; stylized in all caps) is the second official sub-unit of South Korean boy band BtoB formed under Cube Entertainment. The sub-group consisted of members who have completed their military service Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub and Peniel, who is exempt from conscription. They debuted on November 16, 2020, with the EP Inside,[1] and made their debut stage on MBC Music's Show Champion on November 18.[2]

BtoB 4U
비투비 포유
BtoB 4U Logo
BtoB 4U Logo
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2020–2021
Labels
Members
WebsiteJapanese website

History

2020–2021: Formation and debut, Kingdom: Legendary War.

The quartet first activity as an unofficial unit at Naver Now BTOB NOW: Our Concert, a show hosted by Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub and Peniel, and was air for 3 weeks starting October 27.[3] Throughout the broadcast, the quartet performed numerous songs on 'BtoB Masterpiece One Bar Live' and communicated freely with fans through 'Real-time Q&A'.[4] Their last episode was on November 18.[5]

BtoB 4U is a sub-unit of BtoB, formed four years after BtoB Blue, and composed of four members from BtoB's brother line, Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub and Peniel.[6] The group was formed due to other BtoB members' military white flag.[7] The name BtoB 4U is the name given by Minhyuk's brother. On Kang Han-na's Volume Up, Minhyuk stated "It's not my idea. My brother asked me, 'How's the name For You?'."[8] The name contains double meaning of 'For you' and '4 members united'.[9] It also refers to how there are four members in the unit.[10] Other unit names that were selected after a public survey are BtoB Sky, BtoB Purple, BtoB Black, TeleToB, and SaToB (4 ToB).[11][9]

On October 30, Cube officially announced their debut date with the album name Inside.[12] On November 16, the group debuted with a moombahton dance genre song "Show Your Love" that contains a hopeful message to live and love each other even in difficult times. The song was composed by Hyunsik before he enlist in the military.[13] BtoB 4U received their first-ever music show win on SBS MTV's The Show on November 24, 8 days after their debut.[14] On December 2, the group released the official Japanese version of the song.[15]

On January 28, 2021, it was officially announced that BtoB 4U would participate in Mnet competition series Kingdom: Legendary War as BtoB, due to the other members serving in the military.[16]

Philanthropy

On November 23, 2020, BtoB 4U made a donation of 50,000 masks to Seongdong-gu office for essential workers, childcare workers who are playing their role in the field despite the prolonged spreading of COVID-19. The group expressed their gratitude, saying, "Due to [Covid-19], both children and teachers must continue to wear masks, so they will use two masks a day."[17][18]

Discography
Main article: BtoB discography

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[19]		 JPN
[20]		 JPN Hot
[21]
Inside
  • Released: November 16, 2020
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 34374

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[24]		 KOR
Hot
[25]
"Show Your Love"[upper-alpha 1] 2020 7272 — Inside

Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
"Mirage" (신기루) 2020 —[upper-alpha 2] Inside
"Alone" (그대로예요) —[upper-alpha 3]
"Bull's Eye" —[upper-alpha 4]
"Tension" —[upper-alpha 5]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Show Your Love" 2020 Jang Jae-hyuk [27]

Filmography

Reality shows
See also: BtoB videography
Year Title Season/Episode Network Note(s)
2020 BTOB 4U x Star Road[28] 10 V Live Every Monday and Thursday (December 3–17, 2020)

Concerts
See also: List of BtoB concert tours
Date Title Ref.
November 30, 2020 Naver Now Party B [29][30]
January 23, 2021 2021 BtoB 4U Online Concert [INSIDE] [31]

Notes
  1. "Show Your Love (Japanese version)" was released on December 2, 2020.
  2. "Mirage" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 46 on Gaon Download Chart.[26]
  3. "Alone" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 53 on Gaon Download Chart.[26]
  4. "Bull's Eye" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 61 on Gaon Download Chart.[26]
  5. "Tension" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 63 on Gaon Download Chart.[26]

References
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  2. Lee Joon-hyeon (November 19, 2020). 비투비 포유, '쇼챔'에서 'Show Your Love' 무대 최초 공개 [BTOB 4U, first unveiled the stage of 'Show Your Love' in 'Show Champion']. Hankyung. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  3. Jeong Hee-yeon (October 27, 2020). 돌아온 전역돌 비투비…네이버 NOW. 단독쇼 온에어 [공식] [BTOB is back to the world Naver NOW. Solo Show On Air [Official]]. Sports Donga. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  4. Jo Sung-woon (October 28, 2020). 비투비,‘비투비:우리들의 콘서트’로 팬들과 특별한 소통 [BTOB special communication with fans through 'BTOB: Our Concert']. Sports Donga.
  5. @kr_now (November 18, 2020). 정말 당당하게 덕질 할 수 있는 #비투비포유 와 함께 한 ‘NOW:우리들의 콘서트’Ribbon 데뷔앨범^^ Show Your Love와 Bull’s Eye, 드.디.어! 서리더와 함께 부른 아름답고도 아프구나 까지 역시 믿듣비투비 증명Blue heart #비투비,,,나우랑 약간 잘 맞는 것 같은데...? 즐거웠어요 이 만남! #NOW온에어. Twitter. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
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  13. Ko Seungah (November 16, 2020). [N현장] "7인 완전체 기다리며"…비투비 포유, 군백기 채운 유닛 데뷔(종합) [[N-site] "Waiting for all 7 people"... B2B U, debuts a unit filled with military flags (comprehensive)]. News1. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  14. Kim Ji-hye (November 24, 2020). [팝업★]비투비 포유, 첫방 동시 1위 "멜로디 덕분, 군복무 멤버들 마음만은 함께" [[Pop-up★] B2B 4u, first room at the same time "Thanks to the melody, the members of the military service are together"]. HeraldPop.
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  17. @kindchong (November 18, 2020). '가수는 곡 제목을 따라간다'는 이야기가 있다지요? 그 말처럼 최근 'Show your love'라는 곡을 발표한 아이돌 그룹 비투비 포유(@OFFICIALBTOB), 성동구에 따뜻한 사랑을 나누어 주기 위해 몸소 찾아왔습니다. 무려 마스크 5만 장을 들고요! [There's a story about a singer following the title of a song, right? Like that, BTOB 4U (@OFFICIALBTOB), an idol group that recently released a song called "Show Your Love," personally came to share their warm love with Seongdong District. Gave away 50,000 masks!]. Twitter. Archived from the original on November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
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