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

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.

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

  1. 1 2 Kim, Yeon-ji (September 25, 2020). [이슈IS] 포켓돌스튜디오 신인 보이 그룹 'BAE173' 그룹명 확정 [[Issue IS] Pokédoll Studio's new boy group 'BAE173' group name confirmed]. Daily Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
  2. ↑ "이한결X남도현 "일상 공유...서로 다름 통해 많이 배운다"[화보]". Sports Chosun (in Korean). 2020-03-24. Archived from the original on 2021-04-28. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  3. ↑ Ko, Seungah (September 25, 2020). 포켓돌 새 보이그룹 팀명 'BAE173' 확정…단체컷 공개 [Pocket Doll's new boy group team name 'BAE173' confirmed... Group cut disclosure]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
  4. ↑ Lee, Min-ji (November 19, 2020). BAE173, 오늘(19일) 화려한 데뷔, 쇼케이스서 무대 최초 공개 [BAE173, today (19th) splendid debut, first released on stage at showcase]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
  5. ↑ Lee, Min-ji (November 18, 2020). BAE173, 19일 데뷔 쇼케이스 전 세계 동시 생중계(공식) [BAE173, debut showcase worldwide simultaneous live broadcast on the 19th (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
  6. ↑ Park, Ah-reum (November 25, 2020). BAE173 데뷔곡 뮤비 천만뷰 돌파 '역대급 괴물신인' [BAE173's debut song MV exceeded 10 million views, 'Monster Rookie of the Year']. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
  7. ↑ Park, Ah-reum (November 24, 2020). BAE173 팬송 '모두 너야' 뮤비 베일 벗는다 [BAE173 Fan Song 'All You' MV Takes Off]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
  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.
  9. ↑ Park, Seo-yeon (March 18, 2021). BAE173, '사랑했다' 타임테이블 공개..본격 컴백 카운트다운 [BAE173,'I Loved You' Timetable Revealed...Full Comeback Countdown]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  10. ↑ Park, Seo-yeon (March 18, 2022). BAE173, 30일 컴백 확정…타임 테이블 공개 [BAE173, comeback confirmed on the 30th... time table public]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  11. ↑ Kim, Won-gyeom (May 20, 2022). "BAE173, 20·21일 日 팬미팅 앞두고 팬사인회 개최…인산인해 이뤘다" [BAE173 to hold fan signing event ahead of fan meeting in Japan on the 20th and 21st... I made it through crowds] (in Korean). spoTV News. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. ↑ BAE173, 17일 네번째 미니앨범 'ODYSSEY: DaSH' 발매 확정…타임테이블 떴다. Mydaily (in Korean). August 1, 2022. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  13. ↑ Kim, Ji-ha (June 22, 2023). "'엑스원 출신' 남도현, 포켓돌스튜디오에 계약 소송 승소". TV Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on 2015-08-27.
  15. ↑ "2020년 11월 Album Chart". Archived from the original on 2020-12-27. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
  16. ↑ "2021년 05월 Album Chart". Archived from the original on 2017-11-11. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  17. ↑ 2022년 05월 Album Chart [May 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Circle Album Chart – Week 34, 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 25, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  19. ↑ "2022 Week 34 Download Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 25, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  20. ↑ "BAE173 "Loved You" M/V". SUNNYVISUAL. April 8, 2021. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Asia Artist Awards - Male Idol Group Popularity Award Voting 2021". Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  22. ↑ "Asia Artist Awards - U+ Idol Live Popularity Award Voting 2021". Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
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