B.I Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

B.I takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is B.I nice? What's B.I's blood type? How do you pronounce B.I? Does he speak English? Can he play any instruments? B.I answers all these questions and much more.
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[@kristeljaneluza8708]

“Actually, I’m signed with myself” BIGGEST FLEX EVER

[@sandami.srilanka]

🙂🤗🤗 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfCiX-afcl_jK8

[@her4931]

Ceo BI

[@din1735sid]

I KNOW

[@IDVIPiKONICteUme]

ikr🥰🥰🥰

[@noodlesandsprite7052]

Right CEO flex

[@tarynlau]

"it's a little cringey, but I like it!" haha so cute!

[@sandami.srilanka]

🙂🤗🤗 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfCiX-afcl_jK8

[@user-tg8yx9pt1k]

WE LIKE IT TOO

[@widissi7297]

he’s really upgrading during his hiatus. His english is one of the proofs.

[@Zarzar22]

As someone who has spoken with him directly, his English has always been super good, at least 2 years ago it was already this good :)

[@akashparit4995]

Your 1k like is mine

[@violeta8445]

@@Zarzar22 nah when he debuted I don’t think it was that good, but he’s doing just fine now

[@Eri-pj9oz]

every 15 seconds i whisper to myself "i love this guy"

[@sj8814]

Same

[@alua1888]

honestly same

[@skytv105]

same

[@arriibacon531]

Same 😭😭 I'm like I'm soooooo glad i choose him as my bias all those years ago I'm so proud of him and his accomplishments

[@heymi.9488]

i don’t even whisper i shout

[@embunnadhapawestri8866]

"hey ids, I'm speaking english!" he looked so proud omg I'M ALSO PROUD YOU'VE WORKED HARD!!!!

[@cloudysupreme9859]

I still can’t get over it because this man would struggle to converse in English and now he speaks better than most people 😭

[@atzjxnet5737]

He's stupendously good. Like despite everything, he still managed to study hard & well, now look at him go! Proud is an understatement. He's indefatigable and deserves nothing but the best!!

[@Julia-wg6rl]

I‘m still not used to his perfect English like wow he must have studied and practiced so hard

[@luvie_liss]

Few years before he was like: SO DIFFICULTEU :((

[@putriatikasalsabila9586]

@@luvie_liss EXACTLY 😭😭

[@bbbty1212]

Same

[@musaviki783]

I definitely shed tears out of pride

[@astrochick6171]

Same bro.

[@milkycloud.]

I DIDN'T REALISE HE WAS FLUENT. HE HAS SUCH CHARM. HANBIN DESERVED THE WORLD.

[@ceydk-ws8xg]

He wasn't fluent before he proofed alot that's another reason why he is the genius in the kpop industry

[@coryxkenshinsbonet4212]

PLZ his lil smile when he throws the cards after he's done talking is just.. 🥺💫😵🤧

[@emi_jae]

Hello fellow samurai…😅

[@coryxkenshinsbonet4212]

@@emi_jae OMG WASSUP MAH FELLOW SAMURAI ‼️😜⚔️💙

[@rvedvlly7631]

a fellow samurai spotted

[@coryxkenshinsbonet4212]

@@rvedvlly7631 YESSIR‼️😼

[@kristin123a]

He’s so cute 😭

[@aisyahtsany2139]

look at his English skill, he's so fluent and confident right now. Im so proud of you, B.I😄

[@soull6714]

Where or when did he learn it?

[@aisyahtsany2139]

@@soull6714i think he's been learning English by taking course since he was in iKON

[@wheniwasokinawa7610]

It's not so DiFfiCultU~~ any more 😅😅

[@keililla9788]

So proud of him look at him speaking english fluently

[@EvaEva-jt6uj]

Yeah so proud of B.I😇

[@wheniwasokinawa7610]

Not so DiFfiCultU~~ any more ig😅😅

[@kyeomsila]

"my fans are interested in seeing me driving . i don't know why" well guess what hanbin you probably look super attractive while driving that's why 😭

[@nguyenkim101]

For those who don't know B.I he is an absolute legend in the kpop industry. He wrote winner's debut song empty, co-wrote blackpink's whistle and even won songwriter of the year for love scenerio. Love to see that he's back and doing great as a solo artist.

[@basavarajhiremath1629]

OMO thanku so much for sharing im so unlucky I found him yesterday through his BTBT song😭 I wish I would have known him before 🥲

[@Rosieee75]

Tysm for this

[@Engenesim]

Wow. He is fluent in English. He definitely studied hard for many years. His hard works are paid off. Great job.

[@GandaKoSobra1]

I am so proud of him. You should check out his other english interviews Buzzfeed, iHeartRadio, Audacy, ET Canada and Access if you haven't

[@galaxy_kitten95]

His English has always been good, but HERE! He’s essentially fluent with no accent. Hanbin is such a hard worker and that should always be commended. ❤️ I literally feel like a proud mom. It’s fantastic he’s still around doing what he’s great at. Good on him.

[@StephenTatlock]

@@galaxy_kitten95 he absolutely has an accent… he’s a great speaker, but he’s not fluent and he has a clear accent. it makes us look delusional when you say stuff like that. it’s fine if he has an accent…

[@ellaprk]

@@StephenTatlock they said “no accent” referring to the standard american accent...not that he doesn’t have an accent while speaking in english

[@ellyb.8340]

@@StephenTatlock He has the accent, but he is fluent in English for sure. He fully can understand and talk in the language.

[@zoey9744]

His little smile after every time he throws the paper haha

[@itszoe2913]

Unrelated but Jesus loves you Have an amazing day

[@tblmoon]

so cute 😭

[@user-kl4dk7hh3r]

I really admired that he never stops trying like the way his english improves so fast shows us how hard he is trying to communicate with international fans and I really appreciate that.

[@itreasureyou2889]

Wish I could say the same about my Korean 😂😂😂

[@Kadiary]

@@itreasureyou2889 saaaame I learn Korean to be able to understand my favorite artists but I feel like I am not improving 😭

[@jhonez479]

I'm so proud of this baby right here. He's speaking english, he signed himself, his music is amazing and he has his own company. I'm so proud I wanna cry 🥲

[@basavarajhiremath1629]

Ohh that's interesting. What's his company name?

[@Star0368]

@@basavarajhiremath1629 131online

[@rifa1577]

His english is so adorable like perfect grammar with the seoul accent sounds amazinggg

[@vmateo2842]

YASSS

[@laissantos4290]

"I signed to myself" so good to hear that

[@sandami.srilanka]

🙂🤗🤗 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfCiX-afcl_jK8

[@laurastayatinyharmony9923]

I’ve only recently discovered B.I and wow. This man is insanely talented and he’s been through so much, but to see that he pulled through, came back and created his own label, is releasing his own music and doing so well is just so inspiring. He deserves the whole world. What a wholesome, sweet and talented man

[@HANBINKIM-in2qz]

Thank you for appreciating him. Indeed, he deserves the whole world. 🥹 May I ask, how did you discover him? 😊

[@rachelmanlapaz1294]

Him collaborating with international artists forced him to step out of his comfort zone when it comes to English. He's always been good. But his pronounciation, i can tell it's also transformed. I'm sure he's had to do some socializing and negotiating since he started his own label. It's helped him a lot.

[@kayleigh131]

Everything about this interview is a flex. I'm so proud of him😎

[@sandami.srilanka]

🙂🤗🤗 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfCiX-afcl_jK8

[@ikonschild]

Exactly, who is doing it like him

[@xaxisca]

@@ikonschild the guy who started 131 labels is lol

[@ikonicyounina6730]

hanbin : " everything is english, i can't speak english " also hanbin : *speaks english fluently*

[@jazz9861]

I was literally thinking about that during the video

[@packingsheet7820]

you forgot to put "in Russian Accent"

[@amorfatikhb]

I’ve always been under the impression that he understood English but couldn’t really speak it back then. I’m sorta thinking of that clip of iKON at a radio place where Hanbin’s on the floor holding Jiwon’s hand. He speaks in Korean while Jiwon translates every few sentences. Like, he gave me the impression that he understood.

[@SNEHA-cc3px]

He was right when he said " wait patiently, You won't regret it" 🎶BTBT

[@sunwoosbbg]

I cry over you all the time Kim Hanbin.

[@nadezhdatrans3764]

mood

[@ChinJess]

also i'm still not over B.I's HUGE improvement in English in just 1-2 years. he really is a genius at everything! also, he's so much more confident speaking in English now!! IDs love you B.I!

[@mra5836]

Yes He improve so much I feel useless I am learning English since Elementary School , but still not fluent like Hanbin

[@dwieghajessicamariasihombi7644]

Yeah as iKonic I'm so proud of hanbin learning english and as EXO-L I'm sou proud of yixing learning english in a short period. We bless to stan the workharder person.

[@user-rq8pe7vw8t]

So true. He used to be not this confident but I still can't get over the fact he is not conversing in English.

[@ugoogbodo2123]

I loved the way he just threw the board and smiled

[@gwan9habseong]

Maaannn I did not know he is THIS fluent speaking English. Wow, not gonna lie I’m impressed. His English is just too good, he must have studied hard for that. Y’all IDs must be so proud of him.

[@abcdefuckyouvwxyz]

He really spent his hiatus productively. Another reason why he studied English is so he can write song(s) in full English in the future.

[@gwan9habseong]

@@abcdefuckyouvwxyz he’s truly amazing

[@Sophia-kl8tm]

“I’m not allowed to say” baby u dont have a boss, you are the BOSS 😂 love you B.I!!

[@noudont8305]

"does B.I drive?" Yes, he does drive me crazy

[@wheniwasokinawa7610]

Smooth~~

[@obeytheking7575]

😶

[@mayora138]

I can’t believe the day finally came where I could listen to him and understand without subtitles 💀loved every single second of it.

[@nibeditapal8179]

lol

[@DS_LKnR]

He must have studied and practiced so hard to be that good in English that quick. It's very inspiring.

[@spicyshizz2850]

I don’t know who B.I is, but what’s his native language, his accent for English is unique. Like it’s in terms of British accent, American accent, and now B.I accent

[@SevenHunnid]

I smoke weed on my KZbin channel for educational reasons ;) and not because i love getting high😶‍🌫️

[@searchingforfoodonyoutube2500]

He likes post malone and kanye

[@Khushisagal]

He's an korean singer.

[@janiestjani]

b.i accent omg

[@nikolemp1831]

This comment is super funny He's korean He was gone for a year and half, maybe, and he didn't speak English then Suddenly he came back, fluent in English with this B.I accent LOL Sorry, I don't speak english either :)

[@cheskaann1125]

The way he answered that he speaks English. He really learned English for us!! I'm so proud! Thank you B.I!

[@ria1480]

the way he throws every card board after answering all the questions lmao this man never fails to amaze me and also him speaking english fluently. i'm so proud of him, i'm so proud of you hanbinah.

[@diannajoy8597]

I’m sooooo proud of him. I’ve been with him since his debut and I could tell that he studied the English language so hard for a short period. He really is fluent now. This just shows how passionate and sincere he is to his INTERNATIONAL fans. I think that’s his way of giving back since it’s most of the international fans who did not turn their back on him when he was at his lowest point.

[@wongyukhei3932]

I'm really proud of him →for signing with himself →for coming back with the amazing ILLA ILLA →for coming back fluently in English →for finally being happy after all that he's been through

[@-sangsi2789]

His " Hey IDs!!! " and his proud smile as he calls out still hits me the same 😭

[@jessspirittarot]

He has so much charm!! simple the way he speaks and carries himself has him looking GOOD. Can’t wait to hear the album!

[@horangcart]

His grammar and pronunciation are all on point!!! i am so proud of him!?

[@sahmura4901]

Woaaaaaaa, I'm kinda surprised by his English. He is very fluent in English now like it's nothing comparing years ago. He must've studied and practiced really hard. He really used his time very well during hiatus. Just imagine how hard he worked. He didn't let the situation bring him down. He is the representation of 'come back stronger'. Hope he is happier being B.I now.

[@reinagrino4508]

i missed him so much omg !!!!! he's literally blooming and his english has drastically improved!!! im so happpyyyy

[@GandaKoSobra1]

I wonder if you've checked out his WATERFALL album dropped June of this year. And actually his new album COSMOS will be released this november 11 at 6pm kst. Please check it out

[@lattelyd]

i want to cry, he is the sweetest, the cutest. i'm so proud of him

[@fl7ah630]

i regret not being his fan even tho i’ve known him for years ugh he’s amazing

[@sunainasingh8912]

"Hey IDs are you guys watching ..I'm speaking English" lives in my heart and mind rentfree and i smile just like he did after saying it. #proudID💕

[@watanabejeongwoo7592]

what is ID means?

[@sunainasingh8912]

@@watanabejeongwoo7592 it's the name of Hanbin's fandom. Like Army of BTS.

[@mra5836]

He learned English for IDs

[@nguyenkim101]

If u never heard of B.I I can say that he's an amazing artist with a good heart. He released his first album, WATERFALL, earlier this year donating all the profits to world vision to help underprivileged children and women around the world. I really recommend giving his music a listen. He's also coming back with his second album November 11 so please check it out

[@lifewithanais]

Just back here to die over his cuteness, the way he pronounces “specifically”, the way he throws the cards with a smirk and his absolute flex for the best comeback! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@akshara4007]

The subtitles 💀💀💀 4:41 "My lady's album". Y'all are gonna get him into another scandal.😂😂😂 Also the way he says "specifically" is SO CUTE.

[@kriti3591]

👀 lol I know who that lady is

[@middlewithyou131]

@@kriti3591 who? 😳

[@kriti3591]

@@middlewithyou131 his friend lee hi lol this is just a joke btw tho he wrote a few of her songs tho (sorry to disappoint)

[@middlewithyou131]

@@kriti3591 I love her for him so yeah 👍

[@hanbeansss8563]

Finally, it's now out. Hanbin's english is improving really really fast and he's already fluent! The one and only Kim Hanbin❤️

[@blinkriffia5545]

He talks like he's singing. He's got natural FLOW

[@EbbermanEmily]

Dude he's so fluent in English how did I not know this??? Also everything about this interview is so fun 😭 I love him so so much

[@imsana.m31]

I can see the sadness in him sometimes for what happened to him in the past , that really hurts me alot cause he such a talented artist , but now I'm glad he's back , and back stronger than before making his own way 🥺✨

[@Rachel-rd3sn]

He is so cool lol signed to himself, writes his own music, has great fashion and learned how to speak English so well. He's an icon

[@Crystal-rr2kj]

Uri B.I worked hard to improve his English, happy to see that he's fluent in English now !!!

[@grimvester324]

I remember how he used to barely speak a word and now he's sitting here speaking English without even having to think twice about what to say. I'm so proud of him 😭💕

[@exotiny6773]

he looks like a really good person, so lovely! i dont even stan him but i have a soft spot for him.

[@jasmincanete5096]

He really did study english. You can say how he fluently said every words like it is his first language... Ily, B.I!!!

[@marylara9058]

Holy! It's been 3 years since I became a fan of him and I never knew he could speak English this GOOD!!!

[@beachbitch2266]

Oh have you not seen his other English interviews like iHeartRadio, buzzfeed, Audacy, et canada and access Hollywood?

[@devvv4616]

he couldn't speak like this when he was in ikon

[@alexm11176]

He is so charismatic!! I love his songs !!

[@depi_d]

He really is a dedicated & passionate learner. Just how did he learned English 😎

[@bethr4149]

Was just watching his other interviews for his birthday, thank you for posting this officially Wired

[@SheKynxxi_]

Birthday interview?tengok kat mana?

[@bethr4149]

@@SheKynxxi_ oh takde pun i was meant i was binge watching his interviews to celebrate his birthday

[@reynnad2301]

I'M LITERALLY SHEDDING TEARS HIS ENGLISH IS SO BEAUTIFUL I CANNOT-

[@lynnhermann4332]

He is the cutest! He deserves the whole world. He’s been through so much and seeing him back just makes me so happy. We’ve come a long way and now it’s his time to shine. And can we talk about how much his english improved so fast! I am so happy that he has never give up! We’ll always be with you

[@sal5662]

Most enjoyable most searched I’ve ever seen fr bi’s responses were nice to hear and he definitely knows how to make us excited for what he has coming up! bi ftw he’s so sweet

[@Kim-ow4qu]

4:11 his smile please 😭 He's proud and flexin' his english skills to us I LOVE THIS MAN SO MUCH😩❤️ I'M SOOO PROUD OF U HANBIN

[@98TMT]

Okay, but him explaining how to pronounce 'B.I' is the cutest thing I have ever seen

[@MinzeliRon]

Wow, I really thought I was going to have to read subtitles when I clicked on this video, but I was pleasantly surprised.

[@jaoliver7043]

The way this fought through so much, I appreciate him to the fullest. He's an amazing producer, CEO, choreographer, and just all rounded. I love him so much. I wish him the best. 💕

[@4everhaley]

B.I is adorable just talking and explaining about himself. I’m glad he’s back. Plus I love the way he talks.❤️

[@yuhu8717]

he is so cute omg “you know what I am saying”

[@sanfranciscowasalmostdestr3519]

B.I. is just a genius. Real artists ahead of their times are facing censorship, hypocrisy and human stupidity. "What does not kill me makes me stronger" must be his motto. Long live the king of Korea !

[@fatoumatacoulibaly1560]

The way he throws the cards is so adorable !

[@dela71191]

Im so proud of his English and how he expressed words & delivered his thoughts 💯

[@ForeverAYaoiFan]

Imagine, if only: "Does B.I miss iKON?" ;-;

[@131L]

They cut it haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqvQqmlqq5aUp80

[@lilsccrazn]

😭😭😭😭

[@linhanzou5695]

they cut it here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp3EaIOJo7GbbrM

[@yamae290]

We should stop commenting about iKON under B.I contents. Pls respect him as a soloist now.

[@justshutup0395]

I think that would make him uncomfortable

[@tzmmdaero]

Even now i can still hear him speak "i cant speak english" while being awkward a couple years back.. but look at him now.. im so proud of him ❤️

[@notme3425]

It's the Int fans' greatest happiness when their idol speaks english.

[@user-bz8fe5ro9f]

Hanbin is just toooooo adorable here..

[@e_llxma]

not at him yeEting the board after reading the questions with that sneaky smile on his face...he so adorable😂

[@TiffaniCheehy]

He’s just so humble and it shows how hard he worked to be where his is now. I love you! ❤️ Keep working hard.

[@alua1888]

i have so much admiration for this man it’s kinda crazy i don’t usually feel like that abt ppl i don’t know irl

[@Yatsua]

I'm so proud of him ! He just keeps improving himself and not just his music. He looks so adorable when he throws the signs ^^

[@__umbrika8771]

His English is so good I won't stop talking about it!!! Btw B.I is releasing a half album=new song on 11.11 so don't forget to check it out. He never disappoints.!!!

[@onesyphorus]

5:14 i like this guy's output!!

[@flwrypoh]

hanbin’s english is literally so cute and so good! he has his own accent and i love how he pronounce his words it’s so adorable and clearly pronounced making him even more attractive!! 💙

[@noodlesandsprite7052]

I’m so happy to see how much he’s grown I never followed iKon closely but I did hear a lot about him and I think he’s super talented and sweet he deserves all the success and praise

[@nguyenkim101]

So proud of him, he's worked so hard to get to where he is now

[@Sangkook77]

He is really honest and adorable ✨

[@eeelizabethh95]

He is very charming. Very soft spoken♡

[@yuyukit]

i'm so proud of him, he has come so far since 2019. no u funky lil man, there's nothing cringey about you or your stage name, i literally love you sm

[@nguyenkim101]

If u want to get into his music I recommend listening to his first album Waterfall

[@zoey9744]

Illa illa

[@zoe-nt9bc]

he's so cute and soft spoken i love him so much

[@vcutsy]

he's so endearing for some reason

[@zacmelon410]

is B.I nice? well dancers, staff and artists said only good thing about him. yg staff left the big company to be with him, no one talked bad even when he was in the lowest point. hayi, tablo collab with him regardless the situation can make them get dragged. So is B.I nice? its not even a question

[@user-bz8fe5ro9f]

👏👏👏👏

[@user-bz8fe5ro9f]

Hanbin❤

[@marmar22]

I love when he speaks english. I love when he speaks in korean. I love when he speaks in general. I love to see him doing something that he likes.

[@furlis9361]

He is so adorable!!! Seriously look forward to his music

[@dallbiit]

i was surprised at how good his english was because i don't remember him speaking english back when he was promoting with ikon. he must have studied so hard :')

[@jhen1391]

I am still not used to B.I having English INTERVIEW..Im falling over and over again ♥️♥️

[@josieoconnor2153]

I'm so proud of this boy Kim Hanbin! He deserve everything good in this world after what had gone through.

[@rucheekapse8254]

I love him !!! I fell for his confidence !!!! I love his English too !!! I love his songs !!!

[@czibearific7425]

Hey B.I I'm so proud of what you've become you prove that you can do everything you strive for. Continue being the best. I really admire how you stand strong amidst of all in the past.

[@delilah9121]

he’s so amazing , he’s come so far 🥺