BtoB 4U
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Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
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Years active2020–2021
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WebsiteJapanese website

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]

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
 3 43 74

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[24] 		KOR
Hot
[25]
"Show Your Love"[A] 2020 72 72 — Inside

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
"Mirage" (신기루) 2020 —[B] Inside
"Alone" (그대로예요) —[C]
"Bull's Eye" —[D]
"Tension" —[E]
"—" 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

  1. ^ Ko Seung-hee (November 1, 2020). 비투비 포유, 서은광·이민혁·이창섭·프니엘 뭉쳤다…16일 데뷔 확정 [BTOB 4U Seo Eun-kwang, Lee Min-hyuk, Lee Chang-seop, and Peniel unite Debut confirmed on the 16th]. HeraldPop. Archived from the original on 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  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.
  6. ^ Lee Mi-jung (November 2, 2020). 비투비 형 라인 4인방 똘똘 뭉쳤다 [BTOB's Hyung Line 4 people united together]. Digital Times. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  7. ^ Hanayoung (November 16, 2020). [오늘노래] 유닛 출격 나서는 BTOB, 완전체로 돌아오는 AKMU [[Today's Song] BTOB coming out as a subunit, AKMU returning as a whole]. Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  8. ^ Jeong Han-byul (November 11, 2020). '볼륨을 높여요' 이민혁 "비투비 포유, 친형이 지어준 유닛명" ['Raise the volume' Lee Min-hyuk "BTOB 4U, the unit name created by my brother"]. Hankookilbo. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  9. ^ a b Jeon Hyo-jin (October 28, 2020). ‘비투비 유닛’ 비투비 포유, 데뷔 초읽기…공식 로고 공개 ['BtoB Unit' BtoB 4U, countdown to debut... Official logo released]. Sports Dong-A. Archived from the original on 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  10. ^ 비투비 포유(BTOB 4U) 유닛명 발표 ID 영상. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2020-12-27.
  11. ^ Hanayoung (November 16, 2020). [종합] "유닛이든, 솔로든, '비투비'에서 비롯"…'비투비포유'가 완전체를 기다리는 법 [[General] "Whether it's a unit or a solo from 'BTOB'" How 'BTOB4U' waits for BTOB to be complete]. Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on December 30, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  12. ^ Jeon Hyo-jin (October 30, 2020). 비투비 포유, 11월 16일 데뷔…아트워크 티저 공개 [BtoB 4U, debuted on November 16th... Artwork teaser released]. Sports Dong-A. Archived from the original on 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  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.
  15. ^ BTOBの新ユニット、BTOB 4Uが新曲「Show Your Love」Japanese ver.配信開始＆リリックビデオ公開. SPICE. December 2, 2020. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  16. ^ Kim, Eun-ae (2021-01-28). "[단독] 비투비·아이콘·SF9, '킹덤' 출연 최종확정..왕좌 쟁탈전 펼친다". Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  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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  28. ^ 비투비포유, 오늘(3일) '스타로드' 첫방..현장 웃음바다 만든 '입담'[V라이브] [[VLive] BTOB 4U, the first room of'Star Road' today (3rd)...'a talk' made with a sea of laughter on the spot]. OSEN. December 3, 2020. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  29. ^ @kr_now (November 26, 2020). #비투비포유 #BTOB4U 가 여러분을 XR라이브 KPOP파티에 초대합니다. 11/30 (월) 밤 9시 네이버앱 홈화면에서 만나요! — ‘#PARTYB스페셜’ 알림등록 Bell 하려면 링크 클릭 → [#비투비포유#BTOB4U Invites you to the XR Live KPOP Party. 11/30 (Mon) See you at 9 PM on the Naver App home screen! — '#PARTYB스페셜 'Notification registration Bell Click the link to →]. Twitter. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
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