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BB Girls
BB Girls in 2021
BB Girls in 2021
From left to right: Minyoung, Youjoung (former), Eunji, and Yuna
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active
  • 2011–2013
  • 2016–present[A]
Labels
Members
  • Minyoung
  • Eunji
  • Yuna
Past membersSee former members
WebsiteOfficial website

BB Girls (Korean브브걸; RRBeubeugeol; formerly known as Brave Girls) is a South Korean girl group consisting of members Minyoung, Eunji, and Yuna.

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

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Pre-debut

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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 the group. 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

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Brave Girls at Superstar K 3 premiere, 2011.

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, BB 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, BB 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'

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Brave Girls in March 2016.

After a 2+12-year hiatus, it was announced that BB 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, BB 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]

Brave Girls in the making of "Rollin" music video, 2017.

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 for health reasons.[30]

On August 14, 2020, BB 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

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In February 2021, a compilation video of BB 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]

Brave Girls in March 2021

On March 14, BB 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] BB 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, BB 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, BB 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, BB 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 BB Girls would hold a concert in the United States in July 2022.[46] On May 17, Brave Entertainment announced that BB 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]

2023–2024: Disbandment and rebranding as BB Girls

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On February 15, 2023, BB 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.[citation needed]

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.[51] On May 3, it was announced that the group would be continuing as BB Girls,[52] with their first single album titled One More Time, which was released on August 3, 2023.[53]

On August 20, Brave Entertainment released "Brave Girls Best Album",[54][unreliable source?] 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."[55] 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.[56]

2024–present: Reformation as trio

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On April 22, 2024, Warner Music Korea announced the contract termination with BB Girls following its expiration after a year.[57] It was also announced that Youjoung would be leaving the group and BB Girls would continue their activities as trio under new label BB Girls Company.[58]

Members

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Timeline

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Discography

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Extended plays

Filmography

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Television shows

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Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Queendom 2 Contestant [59]

Web shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Saturday Night Live Korea Host Season 2 (Episode 15) [60]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Best Artist Award – Singer BB Girls Won [61]
Hot Trend Award Won [62]
Popularity Award – Idol Group (Female) Nominated [63]
2023 Popularity Award – Singer (Female) Nominated [64]
Asia Model Awards 2021 Popular Star Award Won [65]
Brand of the Year Awards 2021 Female Idol Won [66]
Hot Icon Won
Broadcasting Advertising Festival 2021 CF Star of the Year Won [67]
The Fact Music Awards 2021 Artist of the Year (Bonsang) Won [68]
2023 Best Music – Fall "One More Time" Nominated [69]
Forbes Korea K-Pop Awards 2021 Female Popularity Award BB Girls Won [70]
Gaon Chart Music Awards 2022 Song of the Year – June "Chi Mat Ba Ram" Won [71]
Mubeat Global Choice Award – Female BB Girls Nominated [72]
Golden Disc Awards 2022 Best Group Won [73]
Best Digital Song (Bonsang) "Chi Mat Ba Ram" Nominated [74]
Korea Arts & Culture Awards 2021 Popular Singer BB Girls Won [75]
Korea Broadcasting Awards 2021 Best Female Artist Won [76]
Korea Culture Entertainment Awards 2011 Rookie of the Year Won [16][unreliable source?][17]
Melon Music Awards 2021 Hot Trend Award Won [77]
Album of the Year Summer Queen Nominated [78]
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 [79]
2021 KTO Breakout Artist Won [80]
Album of the Year Summer Queen Longlisted [81]
Artist of the Year BB Girls Longlisted
Best Female Group Nominated [82]
Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 Nominated [81]
2022 Nominated [83]
Seoul Music Awards 2022 Main Award (Bonsang) Won [84]
K-Wave Popularity Award Nominated [85]
Popularity Award Nominated
U+Idol Live Best Artist Award Nominated [86]

Ambassadorship

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Year Title Ref.
2021 Honorary Ambassador of Korea Tourism – The Myth of Reverse Running [87]
Road Traffic Authority PR Ambassador [88]

Notes

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  1. ^ BB Girls was officially disbanded between February 16 and April 26, 2023.

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