[PROFILE] B.A.P (Best.Absolute.Perfect)

How about we get to know the B.A.P boys before they make their trip into Malaysia? Here we go! B.A.P is an acronym for Best. Absolute. Perfect and how the six members all want to emulate each meaning of the three words as the best, absolute and perfect group.

From strong vocals to powerful rapping skills, B.A.P is best known for their rough and tough, `if you look at me in the eye I’ll crush you!’ image. Apparently bad boys really get the girls going. Even though they have just debuted this year they have a large following as newbies.

Debut Date: January 26, 2012

Official Fanclub: BABY

Company: TS Entertainment

They are in the same company as hip-hop duo Untouchable and girl group SECRET. Bang Yong Guk debuted first as a soloist featuring in SECRET’s Song Ji Eun’s solo song 미친거니(Going Crazy), then continuing with his own single “I Remember” featuring BEAST’s Yang Yo Seob. What good connections! Later on during exam time, to boost up student’s motivation in Korea, Bang Yong Gook teamed up with fellow member Zelo as a duo “BANG&ZELO”, whom are both rappers in the single “Never Give Up” featuring renowned choir group Heritage.

POWER MV:

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The concept of B.A.P is that they are six aliens from the Planet Mato, who invaded earth in order to save their dying planet. Each member represents one Mato or “bunny” as people perceive them to be lol. The concept was played out in their SBS MTV reality show “Ta-Dah its B.A.P”. There are several humourous comic strips of B.A.P’s Mato characters on the official Matoki facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialmatoki

MEMBERS

BANG YONG GUK (방용국)

Mato: Shishimato (Red)

Previously known as: Jepp Blackman

Nickname: Yong Guk, Bang, Inversion Rapper

Birthday: March 21, 1990

Height: 182 cm 

Weight: 60 kg

Blood Type: O

Position: Leader, Main Rapper

Personality: Tough & brusque

Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University Talents: Singing, Dancing, Composing songs & lyrics Hobbies: Baseball, Basketball, Playing by himself

History:

- Part of underground hip-hop group “Soul Connection” in 2007 as Jepp Blackman

- Appeared in SECRET’s “Shy Boy” MV & “Starlight, Moonlight” MV
- Cameo appearance in Korean movie “Mr. Idol” with Him Chan

- Featured rapper in SECRET’s Song Ji Eun’s “Going Crazy” single
- Debuted as solo rapper with "I Remember" featuring B2ST's Yang Yo Seob

- Part of sub-unit Bang & Zelo debuted in November 2011

Fun Facts:

- His respected musician is 1TYM’s Teddy

- Ideal type of woman is a virtuous woman

- Favourite movie is Constantine

- He didn’t know how to talk until he was 5 years old

- Although he is brusque, he is very softhearted and cries often

- Apparently awkward when he’s alone together with Daehyun

- Shares the same top bunk beds with Jongup and Himchan

- Each of them has their respective chores, and Yongguk manages what goes on in the dorm

- Closest to Himchan

- Dad of the B.A.P family

KIM HIM CHAN (김힘찬) 

Mato: Tatsmato (Pink)

Nickname: Instrument Ulzzang

Birthday: April 19, 1990

Height: 180 cm

Weight: 69 kg

Siblings: Older sister

Blood Type: O

Position: Sub Vocalist, Rapper, Face of B.A.P

Personality: Gentle, Pacifist, Peacemaker, Cheerful, kinda Hyperactive

Education: National Korean Traditional Music High School (full scholarship), Korea National University of Arts

History:

- Ulzzang in “BEST NINE” with CNBLUE’s Yonghwa & Jonghyun, MBLAQ’s Lee Joon & Block B’s Jae Hyo

- Appeared in Jung Seul Gi’s “Back in Place Again” MV, SECRET’s “Shy Boy” MV & “Starlight Moonlight” MV, Song Ji Eun’s “Going Crazy” MV & BANG&ZELO’s “Never Give Up” MV

- Debuted as MC at SBS MTV’s “The Show” along with SECRET’s Jeon Hyosung, f(x)’s Luna & Girls’ Day Lee Hyeri

- Cameo appeared in Korean movie “Mr.Idol” with Bang Yong Guk

- Participated in rap gig with Vasco & Bang Yong Guk in Seoul

Fun Facts:

- Ideal type of woman is a kind woman

- Shares the same top bunk beds with Jongup and Yongguk

- Closest to Yongguk

- Himchan’s chores is to throw out the garbage

- His sister is very interested in B.A.P and she even designed the members’ signatures

- Mom of the B.A.P family

JUNG DAE HYUN (정대현)

Mato: Kekemato (White)

Nickname: Busan’s Won Bin, B.A.P’s Hidden Card

Birthday: June 28, 1993

Hometown: Busan, Korea

Height: 177 cm

Weight: 63 kg

Blood Type: A 

Position: Main Vocalist

Personality: Shy, Tough

Education: Sajik Elementary School, Sajik Middle School, Busan Computer and Science High School, Nataraja Academy

Fun Facts:

- His respected singer is 4Men’s Shin Yongjae

- Ideal type of woman is someone like Shin Saimdang

- Closest to Youngjae

- Shares the same bottom bunk beds with Zelo and Youngjae

- Apparently awkward when alone together with Yongguk

- Daehyun’s chore is to clean the restroom

- Speaks with a very heavy Busan dialect

- Last member to join B.A.P

- Eldest son of the B.A.P family 

 

YOO YOUNG JAE (유영재) 

Mato: Jokomato (Yellow) 

Nickname: Brain 

Birthday: January 24, 1994 

Height: 178 cm 

Weight: 65 kg 

Siblings: Older brother

Blood Type: AB 

Position: Lead Vocalist

Personality: Calm, A person with a lot of ups & downs

Education: Balgok Elementary School, Balgok Middle School, Politic Industry High School

History:

- Placed 1st in JYP Audtion 2008, and was a JYP Trainee

- Appeared in SECRET’s “Shy Boy” MV & “Starlight Moonlight” MV

- Appeared in BANG&ZELO’s “Never Give Up” MV

Fun Facts:

- His respected musician is Musiq Soulchild

- Ideal type of woman is someone who likes him a lot

- Doesn’t want his future girlfriend to wear revealing clothing Shares the same bottom bunk beds with Daehyun and Zelo

- Closest to Daehyun

- Youngjae’s chores is to keep everything organized
- Loves electronic gadgets

- Likes finding things and explaining them to the members 

- although Himchan may say he’s the mom of the B.A.P family, Youngjae says in reality he’s the mom

MOON JONG UP (문종업)

Mato: Dadamato (Green)

Nickname: Dance Shindong, the Awkward One of B.A.P

Birthday: February 6, 1995

Height: 176 cm

Weight: 66 kg 

Siblings: Two older brothers

Blood Type: B

Position: Sub Vocalist, Main Dancer

Personality: Shy

Education: Sunae Elementary School, Sunae Middle School, Hanlim Arts High School

 History:

- Appeared in SECRET’s “Shy Boy” and “Starlight Moonlight” MV

- Appeared in BANG&ZELO’s “Never Give Up” MV

Fun Facts:

- His respected musician is Chris Brown

- Has no specific type for his ideal woman, but would like her to be older than him

- Shares the same bottom bunk beds with Yongguk and Himchan

- Closest to Zelo

- Jongup’s chores is to do the dishes

- Second Oldest Son in the B.A.P family

 

ZELO (젤로) 

Mato: Totomato (Blue)

Real Name: Choi Jun Hong (최준홍)

Nickname: 15-year-old genius, Fighter Robot of B.A.P

Birthday: October 15, 1996

Height: 182 cm

Weight: 63 kg

Siblings: Older brother

Blood Type: A Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Choreographer, Magnae

Personality: Introspective

Specialty: Rap, Dance, Beatbox

Education: Sungdae Middle School

History:
- Debuted as a duo with Bang Yong Guk as "BANG&ZELO" with single "Never Give Up"

Fun Facts:

- His respected musicians are Kanye West and Will.i.am

- Ideal type of woman is a person who’s good at English & has a pretty smile - Favorite movie is 2012

- Shares the same bottom bunk beds with Daehyun and Youngjae

- Closest to Jongup

- Zelo’s chores is to do the laundry - Since Zelo is the maknae, he has to wash last and as a result, he gets tired of waiting and falls asleep again

- Fond of hip hop, and practices 20 hours a day but still feels like it isn’t enough

- His stage name comes from the Greek god “Zelos”, which is the god of rivalry. He was named this because of how hard he works amongst all his hyungs (older seniors/brothers)

- Used to dream of becoming a soccer player but later on became more interested in music

- Auditioned at several recording companies but was constantly rejected because of his young age before being accepted in TS Entertainment 

- He’s the cute and pure maknae (youngest) who gets the most love from his hyungs in the B.A.P family 

GROUP PHOTOS

Wow! B.A.P is so interesting, the idea of having Mato is real cool and I think each of them have so much talent with a lot of character. I can’t wait to see what these guys will come up with in the future.

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