B.D.U
South Korean boy band
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B.D.U (Korean: 비디유; RR: Bidiyu; an abbreviation for Boys Define Universe) is a South Korean project vocal boy band formed through Mnet's reality competition program Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival and managed by Orca Music. The group consists of four members: Bitsaeon, Seunghun, Jay Chang, and Kim Min-seo. They debuted on June 26, 2024, with the extended play (EP) Wishpool. The quartet will remain active for the following two years.
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B.D.U in June 2024 L–R: Kim Min-seo, Jay Chang, Seunghun, and Bitsaeon | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Boys Define Universe |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Label | Orca Music |
| Spinoff of | Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival |
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Name
B.D.U is an abbreviation for Boys Define Universe, where the four members' originate a new universe from their different personas.[1]
History
Formation through Build Up: Vocal Boy Group' Survival and other activities
B.D.U was formed through Mnet's reality competition program Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival, which aired from January 26, to March 29, 2024.[2] The show brought 40 contestants, consisting of current and former idol members, soloists, singer-songwriters, musical actors and individual trainees.[3] Out of the pool of 40 contestants down to five groups with four members, only one group would make to debut.[4] Team HunMinJayBit was announced as the eventual winner on the finale episode which was broadcast live on March 29, 2023, and they also received a ₩100 million cash prize.[5]
Before appearing on the program, all the members had already been active in the entertainment industry. Bitsaeon is a member of M.O.N.T and was a contestants in Mix Nine (2018–2019) where he was eliminated on episode seven while his group placed sixth in the final episode of Peak Time (2023). Seunghun is a member of CIX and was a contestants in YG Treasure Box (2018). Jay Chang is a solo artist and a member of One Pact and was a contestant in Under Nineteen (2018–2019) where he was eliminated in the first round while in Boys Planet (2023) he placed at 10th position. Kim Min-seo was a contestant in The Origin – A, B, Or What? (2022).[6]
2024–present: Debut with Wishpool and world tour
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On June 10, Orca Music announced that B.D.U is set to release their debut EP Wishpool on June 26.[7] The next day, the group announced that they will embark on a world tour titled "Tour for Wishpool: Flash & Light" on 24 cities across Americas and Europe.[8] B.D.U officially debuted on June 26, with their first EP Wishpool along with their lead single "My One" and its music video.[9] On the same day, they held a media showcase for the EP in the afternoon at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Changjeon-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul.[10]
Members
- Bitsaeon
- Seunghun
- Jay Chang
- Kim Min-seo
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Videography
Music videos
| Song title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "My One" | 2024 | Choi Jae-ho | [14] |
Filmography
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival | Reality competition program determining B.D.U's members | [5] |
Concerts
- Tour for Wishpool: Flash & Light[8]
