BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON, formerly known as B.A.P, is a four-member Kpop boy group under MA Entertainment. The group members consist of Yongguk, Daehyun, Youngjae, and Jongup. They initially debuted as a six-member group on January 26, 2012, with the single “Warrior”.
BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON Profile
| Debut | January 26, 2012 |
| Active Years | 2012–present |
| BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON Members | Yongguk, Daehyun, Youngjae, Jongup |
| Genre | Hip-hop / Pop |
| Status | Active |
| Label | MA Entertainment |
| Oldest Member | Yongguk |
| Youngest Member | Jongup |
| Former Member | Zelo, Himchan |
| Fandom Name | B.A.B.Y |
| Fandom Color | Spring Green |
BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON Facts:
– The group’s name, BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON, is made up of the first names of all four members.
– They were initially formed and debuted under TS Entertainment.
– Zelo is also expected to join the group after his discharge from the military.
– Youngjae and Daehyun were incharge of the Japanese in the group along with Himchan and the rest of the members were incharge of English during the interviews. (High Cut Japan)
– The group’s former name, B.A.P, stood for “Best Absolute Perfect”.
– The members spent Chirstmas together every year for four years straight after their debut.
– B.A.P’s concept was that all the members were aliens and they were on a mission to save the Earth.
– All B.A.P members had their own official matoki (short for “Masked Rabbit”) that represented them.
– The members had a rule that they would use the shower in age order. (High Cut Japan)
– After BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON reformation, they released the documentary “Man on the Moon”.
– The members said they never saw the leader leave the studio during their first 3-4 years of debut. (KPOP IDOL OLYMPIC)
– In 2023, fans were enraged to see B.A.P’s MAMA awards trophy received in 2012 was found in a flea market in the Philippines after a girl posted a Tiktok that her mother bought the trophy in 2020 for 4000 won ($3.08). The fans cursed TS Entertainment for their blatant mistreatment of the group.
Achievements
– They sold over 10,000 copies of their debut single in a span of two days and debuted at #10 on the Billboard’s World Albums Chart.
– They managed to rank #1 on Billboard’s ‘World Albums’ chart with “One Shot” only a year after their debut.
– They held the record for being the only kpop act with having 3 of their songs hit #1 on the Billboard‘s World Albums chart.
Lawsuit & Settlement with TS Entertainment
– All B.A.P members filed a lawsuit against TS Entertainment in November 2014 on the basis that their contract was not beneficial to the group and was only in the favor of the company, terming it as a “slave contract.”
– The contract’s unfair practices included the contract’s length of 7 year and 10 months, its starting date not on the date of signing but from the release of their first album, unfair profit distribution of 1:9 and other civil rights violation clauses that went against the rules set by the Fair Trade Commission.
– The group stated that their activities earned the company around 10 billion won (around 9.1 million USD) but they each got only 18,000,000 KRW (around 13,000 USD) in 3 years despite their success.
– They also revealed that the company also pushed them to perform despite them being sick, making them perform over 50 concerts without a break and once taking the members directly from the hospital to the concert. The members’ necessary medical and other expenses were not burdened by the company but by their families.
– TS Entertaiment rejected the claims but the group challenged their statement and considered filing for defamation, while also highlighting the company’s lack of accountability.
– The group settled their issues with the company and returned to the company in August 2015, almost a year after their filing.
Departure from TS & Reformation
– Zelo and Yongguk left in late 2018 after their contracts expired and the rest of the members left on February 18, 2019.
– Jongup had hinted at the possibility of a reunion and tried the hardest at their reformation, starting when Yongguk enlisted in the military. (‘Man on the moon’ EP.1)
– The group reformed under the name BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON on June 12, 2024 with their new name, 6 years after their disbandment in 2019 and released the EP “Curtain Call”.
Major Works
– Their popular songs include “ONE SHOT”, “WAKE ME UP” and “1004”.
Awards
– B.A.P won their first Bosang award in 2013 at the Seoul Music Awards and another one in 2017 at the Soribada Best K-Music Awards.
– They won several Best New Artist and Best Male Rookie awards in 2012 and 2013.
Website: bjym.bstage.in | bap-official.jp
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @maenter_official
Youtube: BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON | MA ENTERTAINMENT
Twitter: @BapJapanstaff | @maenter1234
Facebook: OFFICIALBANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON | MA Entertainment
Cafe Daum: TS-ASIAN
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BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON Members Profile
1. Yongguk
| Stage Name | Yongguk (용국) |
| Birth Name | Bang Yong Guk (방용국) |
| Position | Leader, Main Rapper |
| Birthday | March 31, 1990 |
| Active Years | 2008–present |
| Age | 34 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Height | 182 cm (6’0″) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | O |
| MBTI | INTJ |
| Matoki Bunny | ShiShi Mato (Red) |
Yongguk Facts:
– Members picked Yongguk as someone who is the most mature in the group.(K-Poppin’)
– He would rather have the ability to speak all the languages than play all musical instruments.
– His favorite pizza topping is pepperoni.
– Himchan said Yongguk is a very ethical type of person.
– He doesn’t have a talkative personality. (ESQUIRE Korea)
– His part time jobs include working as a telemarketer,
– He loves drinking Japanese whiskey called “Yamazaki”.
– He read and summerized five books about wine in to one.
– His favorite perfume is a Jo Malone perfume he has been using since he was young.
– He loves listening to 50’s or 60’s music in his home since he makes fast tempo songs in his studio and his ears hurt. (RSK)
– His hobby is listening to music while drinking wine.
– His musical influences include 50 cent and Dynamic Duo.
– He always wanted to become a singer because he liked rapping.
– He loves to draw murals for volunteer work in schools or colleges.
– Something he would like to engrave on his tombstone is his favorite motto “Do what I like and I love what I do”. (FANVATAR)
– Yongguk said he is not the type of person that finds meaning in life but just lives to follow his passion and make music. (Kpop Herald)
– His tour bag includes, his wallet, earphones, raman, hat, perfumes, face masks, nutrional supplements, stretch bands for workouts,
– He likes to use wire earphones over airpods because they are convenient and he is used to them.
– He always brings perfume when he goes on tour because he is sensitive to smells. (MyMusicTaste)
– Read more facts about Yongguk
Website: bangyongguk.co.kr
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Instagram: bangstergram
Youtube: BANG YONGGUK
Twitter: bap_bangyongguk
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2. Daehyun
| Stage Name | Daehyun (대현) |
| Birth Name | Jung Dae Hyun (정대현) |
| Position | Main Vocalist, Face of the Group |
| Birthday | June 28, 1993 |
| Active Years | 2012–present |
| Age | 31 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Height | 179 cm (5’10″) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | N/A |
| Matoki Bunny | Keke Mato (Grey/Pink) |
Daehyun Facts:
– Daehyun is incharge of fans among all the members. (K-Poppin’)
– He would rather not eat for two days than not sleep for two.
– He had a hard time as a trainee because he missed his life in Busan so he secretly used to call his friends from the company’s phone.
– He used to be called the “Won Bin of Busan”. (KPOP IDOL OLYMPIC)
– He makes healty juices by blending apples, kale, carrots etc.
– He considers himself the most romantice member.
– He is passionate about working out.
– He likes playing picture matching games.
– He would rather eat pizza forever than chicken.
– Out of all the memories he had with B.A.P, his favorite one is when the group witnessed their first snow at Jangchung Arena where they had their free open showcase.
– He is a fan of the soccer player Lee Kangin.
– His favorite place in Busan is a Korean BBQ place in Haeundae and he is obsessed with their BBQ.
– He likes to visit Sanjik-dong from Busan.
– Daehyun would rather be the youngest of 6 siblings than be the oldest.
– He worries a lot about everything. (JUNGDAEHYUN_OFFICIAL)
– The saddest time in his career was during the group’s lawsuit.
– He loves to eat chicken but can’t eat more than half.
– His favorite season is autumn.
– He was inspired to become a singer after watching TVXQ.
– He would rather eat a tomato that tastes like vomit over vomit that tastes like tomato.
– He was incharge of cleaning the restroom in the dorms.
– He prefers getting the chance to perform on the Grammy Awards stage than on Broadway Musical.
– He used to like Cheesecake but doesn’t like it anymore.
– He prefers malatang over mala xiang guo. (Fact iN Star)
– Read more facts about Daehyun
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @official_jdh
Twitter: @daehyun_2019
Youtube: @JUNGDAEHYUN_OFFICIAL
Weibo: 郑大贤-DAEHYUN
Cafe Daum: jung-daehyun
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3. Youngjae
| Stage Name | Youngjae (영재) |
| Birth Name | Yoo Young Jae (유영재 ) |
| Position | Lead Vocalist |
| Birthday | January 24th, 1994 |
| Active Years | 2012–present |
| Age | 30 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Height | 178 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | AB |
| MBTI | N/A |
| Matoki Bunny | Joko Mato (Yellow) |
Youngjae Facts:
– Youngjae cries the most among all B.A.P members.
– He is close with JB (GOT7) and Sungjae (BTOB).
– He hates black color. (TVREPORT)
– He is good at people so he likes people who are anxious and want to be close to him.
– He considers trust as the most important thing in a relationship and thinks that people who manipulate trust are the worst. (STARAZ Vol 22)
– He likes the movie “Begin Again” alot.
– His brother is eight years older than him.
– He would rather be loved than love. (CHEMITEST)
– He has admired his fathers since he was in high school and wants to become like him someday.
– He prefers salty over sweet.
– He has a habit of biting his nails and wants to fix it. (KCrush)
– He prefers having big shoulders over nice abs.
– He often watches mukbang, gaming videos, and exercise videos on Youtube. (Smashing)
– The Wonder Girls album (released in 2007) was the first CD he bought.
– He loved playing games from childhood and wanted to become a professional gamer until his 2nd year of middle school.
– The worst marks he has ever gotten in school is 44 points.
– He thinks it’s better to know a few people well than to form fleeting friendships.
– Himchan said he can appear serious and intimidating but is nice and talkative.
– He hates the summer season.
– He likes listening to Drake’s songs and “The Bones” by Maren Morris.
– He often watches videos that show the entire movie or drama in 10 to 20 minutes. (Smashing)
– He loves to eat tteokbokki.
– He used to dislike meat but doesn’t anymore.
– He prefers clean and neat fashion styles.
– Read more facts about Youngjae
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @yjaybaby
Youtube: YOUNGJAE 영재 Official
Twitter: @BAP_Youngjae
Fan Cafe: YOUNGHEART
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4. Jongup
| Stage Name | Jongup (종업) |
| Birth Name | Moon Jongup (문종업) |
| Position | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist |
| Birthday | February 6, 1995 |
| Active Years | 2012–present |
| Age | 29 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Height | 174 cm (5’9″) |
| Weight | 66 kg (145 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | N/A |
| Matoki Bunny | Dada Mato (Green) |
Jongup Facts:
– Jongup is considered a pizza maniac.
– He would bring flowers on his first date as a gift instead of chocolates. (zoom)
– He feels the most comfortable on rainy days.
– He would like to work with Jay Park. (Panorama)
– If he won a million dollars, he would invest it in his album.
– The first person who wishes him on his birthday is his friend.
– If he wasn’t an idol, he would be sleeping, reading comics and playing video games.
– He prefers eating with five extroverts rather than eating alone in a BBQ restaurant.
– He said he is an INFP but changes into an INTP when it’s time to work.
– He would slap his best friend for a million dollars if given the choice. (OFFSTAGE)
– He feels happiest when he is doing activities as a singer.
– He is a homebody and does like to go out unless he has a schedule.
– He prefers eating hot rice cake soup over having a hot concert.
– He would rather have a guy friend like his girlfriend than his girlfriend get relationship advice from a guy friend. (Esquire)
– Members picked him as someone who is the moodmaker of the group.
– He liked the show “Game of Thrones”.
– Jongup prefers his girlfriend being in a car with a close male friend over her riding a motorcycle on her own.
– He finds it a hassle to go out because he has to take the elevator three times to get out of his house. (Impact Star)
– His favorite anime is Naruto. (Namaste Hallyu)
– He tends to watch the series by sitting through it all rather than watching it whenever he has time.
– He struggles with multitasking and is the type to do one thing at a time.
– He is shy and doesn’t get close to people easily. (Impact Star)
– He would rather not eat pizza forever than only eat pizza for a lifetime.
– Read more facts about Jongup
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @moonjongyeup
Twitter: @jongup_official
Youtube: @MOONJONGUP_OFFICIAL | @moonjongup3865
Tiktok: @moonjongup
FanCafe: moon-jongup
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Former Members:
5. Zelo
| Stage Name | Zelo (젤로) |
| Birth Name | Choi Jun Hong (최준홍) |
| Position | Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Maknae |
| Birthday | October 15, 1996 |
| Active Years | 2012–present |
| Age | 27 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Height | 188.5cm (6’2″) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | ENTP |
| Matoki Bunny | Toto Mato (Blue) |
Zelo Facts:
– Zelo only visits Gangnam because of his skincare treatments, never for fun. (GET REAL EP #6)
– He likes to play with his dog to relieve his stress.
– He listens to a lot of music on Youtube.
– He once attended Yongguk’s fan sign event by disguising himself as a fan.
– His favorite Latin artists are J Balvin, WIZ Kid, and Maluma.
– He would want to film a soju commercial given the choice.
– He was responsible for doing the laundry.
– He wanted to be a soccer player when he was young.
– He likes the manga “Naruto”. (High Cut Japan)
– He said Himchan was the most protective of him. (Love Game Radio)
– He has two tattoos and one nose piercing.
– He spends most of his money on music. (Arirang Radio)
– He wants all of his fangirls to call him “Oppa,” regardless of their age.
– He likes to go out and discover things when he is aboard instead of staying in the hotel.
– If he could express himself in food, it would be kimchi. (Pops in Seoul)
– His healing spot is a cafe.
– He would express himself as a cheetah among all animals.
– He went to the same music academy as Seungri (ex. BIGBANG) and J-Hope (BTS).
– He loves BLACKPINK songs.
– Zelo didn’t drink or smoke until he was 20 years old.
– He started practicing skateboarding after getting inspired from his brother in elementary school.
– He thinks his MBTI ENTP suits him well. (Arirang Radio)
– He said his three main strengths are his height, dancing ability and producing good songs. (Pops in Seoul)
– Read more facts about Zelo
Website: byzelo.com
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Instagram: @byzelo
Twitter: @zelo96
TikTok: @zeloofficial
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6. Himchan
| Stage Name | Himchan (힘찬) |
| Birth Name | Kim Him Chan (김힘찬) |
| Position | Sub-Vocal, Rapper, Visual |
| Birthday | April 19, 1990 |
| Active Years | 2012–present |
| Age | 34 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Height | 180 cm (5’11”) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | O |
| MBTI | N/A |
| Matoki Bunny | Tats Mato (Pink) |
Himchan Facts:
– Himchan was considered the mom in B.A.P.
– He was roommates with Yongguk.
– His charm according to Youngjae is that he has great social skills and can approach people well.
– He always had an interest in music because of his older sister who used to attend a piano academy. (Hot Debut Story)
– He said he is the most mature of all the members because he is understanding and buys meals for the members. (K-Poppin’)
– He was incharge of taking out the trash in the dorm.
– Only he and Yongguk could eat raw fish in the group. (High Cut Japan)
– He likes the funny sitcom drama “Stand Up” and his sister was in their fanclub.
– He said he was a troublemaker at school and often used to fall down and get scars.
– He was once obsessed with soccer and always used to work out.
– Yongguk picked him as the happy virus of the group.
– He is a fan of CL from 2NE1 and thinks Jongup looks like her.
– He was a chuddy kid and always conscious of his weight since childhood to the point he developed extreme eating disorders.
– He got involved in multiple sexual harassment cases from 2018 to 2022.
– He left the group and TS Entertainment after his contract expired in 2019.
– Read more facts about Himchan
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @chanchanieeeeee
Twitter: @BAP_Himchan
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