What REALLY Happened To B.A.P? Kpop's Most UNDERRATED Group!

[@onminds.]

They did have a reunion this year but under a different name “bang&jung&yoo&moon” which is their names put together only member not apart of this lineup is zelo (maknae) because he’s in the military & himchan will never be back due to his sex crimes. they been on tour performing songs from when they was b.a.p.

[@hp5682]

A comeback, actually! And they plan to continue when Zelo comes back. Their new songs are really good!

[@imgonnabeastar23]

To add a more serious note: They were also just *terribly* mistreated by their staff and company all together. From legitimate *physical abuse* to them needing to tell their fans to stop buying their albums, because they were so incredibely overworked. Just puts their lawsuit into a bigger perspective.

[@talita_bun]

that 1004 performance with IV bandage on Daehyun's arm still haunts me to this day. The guys were so angry and frustrated it shows

[@leabaden5935]

And TS treating all their artist bad like the TRNCG (?) situation.

[@TMC_TimeLine]

Just to emphasize more on how popular B.A.P was. In 2012 they debuted among EXO, VIXX and BTOB, and they won rookie of the year. They pretty much popularized the hard hiphop style that BTS debuted with and it created a kinda rivaly between the 2 groups. B.A.P at the time stood above EXO, VIXX, BTOB and BTS, all of those groups are legendary and some of the most popular boygroups to have ever debuted. Trainees in the 3rd gen literally auditioned to their songs. If they weren't managed by TS entertainment (which is a notoriously evil and bad company) they definitely could've been among the top of the top in the entire industry

[@quanghuyhong]

NU’EST too

[@jjaematoki94]

Thanks for the information tho..really appreciate it as a BABY🥹🥹

[@bapyongukgukguk2352]

Thank you my friend I will never stop saying this Kpop owes a lot to the BAP projet. Said project paved the way, started the post-2nd generation new wave that helped boost the industry exponential international growth especially in the west. BAP challenged the codes without the assurance that it would work for them and knowing that they were part of a small company. Plus they promoted, in mainstream kpop with productions that were not trendy at all and absolutely out-of-the box with the probability that it wouldn't work - promoting with a song like Badman was insane back in the day. They are the first group that brought the idea of mascots and characters with their storyline (Matoki) in kpop which ended up a good marketing strategy the industry is still benefiting from. They are the first group project that took the leap of chance and went to perform on timesquare and blocked the whole area during the whole day back when kpop wasn't still as big. They made kpop solo act proper world tours with concert in Asia and the West, a thing. They came in the game with a new vision, a new energy, a new dynamism and the edginess that kpop needed (look at the Warrior begins concert to inow what I mean). Every groups that were active after BAP took off emulated them. Companies started molding their groups after BAP = the birth of the 3rd generation. There is the kpop before BAP and there is the kpop after BAP. And what we see today got the BAP project blueprint. BAP fault was doing all of that in the industry that will end up sacrificing and burying them.

[@-a-1915]

Fun fact! In 1 Directions song "best song ever" in the scene were they are discussing what astethic to go with one of the pictures is the 1D members faces photoshoped in a B.A.P group picture 😂

[@KSS352]

Four members just had a comeback! They couldn't promote under B.A.P. because of course T.S. were awful until the end but they had a mini album release called "Curtain Call" as Bang&Jung&Yoo&Moon (the family names of the four members) and the single was "Gone." I've been jamming it constantly since it has been out. Zelo is still in the military but there was talks of him joining the members once he is done!

[@cxbxa9835]

I am a simple person, I saw B.A.P, I clicked 🥲💚

[@没有才]

same😢

[@catherinegomez5935]

Me too

[@logangoncalves]

I'm a metal head and don't really like k-pop in general, but I'm a huge fan of B.A.P since I happened to watch One Shot MV back in 2013, they are my only exception. I like the singing, rapping, dancing, even they awkward acting, but my favorite thing about them are the lyrics YongGuk writes and how they did progressive music that question and expose the society, thing that was unheard of in k-pop before them. They also do amazing live performances. I may be biased because I'm really into their message, but I recommend Badman, Young Wild and Free and Hand's Up. One Shot and Skydive are must watch because the MV are short films, They also have a soft funny goofy side that didn't attract me in the beginning but kinda grew on me, after all the pain they went through, seeing that was kinda healing, so Feel So Good and That's my Jam make great contrast with the other ones.

[@cherylmarler1059]

I just found them a few months ago, immediately loved Wake Me Up, One Shot, & still working my way thru their songs. I like physical media so I was excited to stumble on 5 of their albums in a used bookstore. I still like hearing an album cohesively and kind of like bonding with it. They have a good sound!

[@Tonksies]

Moon Jong Up is having a solo comeback end of this month to anyone that isn’t aware ☺️☺️☺️

[@ysfr]

BAP...man they were the blueprint for this type of music. I was not a babyz but my sister was a huge one and she introduced me to them. I think part of why I became an atiny is because I saw some of the BAP magic in them too. They were just built different, if TS ent aren't dcks they could have been big big

[@hp5682]

TS was the WORST COMPANY. All their artist ended suing them, so imagine. TRCNG, with some minors members, where living in a shithole without water and food. B.A.P were exploited af. They couldn't sleep and even when they were hospitalized, TS grabbed them and put them in a stage, so there is photos were you can see that Daehyun had a vial (?) and photos of Yongguk needing oxygen backstage. They uploaded a mini documentary preparing for their return this year (as BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON since they can't use B.A.P, because even if TS is dead, they are still making their life hell) they don't talk a lot about that time, but you can see that it was rough...

[@jessalam8824]

Not was, They STILL ARE till these days the worst company. Not giving the boys their name B.A.P back.

[@edpotter1170]

I'm one of the fans who were there watching them rise and fall. It was horrible, the fandom was devastated, some even said we'd rather have them quit because of how mistreated they were. Numerous medical records of them being overworked only to be paid lesser than a worker at a convenience store, pictures of a member performing on stage with a fresh bandaid on the wrist from getting IV fluid (after passing out from overworked, got dragged out of the hospital against doctor's advice), the CEO showing up DRUNK to a meeting with enraged parents of the members... It was insane, you'd think it was a scene from a low budget kdrama except it's real. The only reason they stayed for that long before finally filing the lawsuit was because they were waiting for the maknae, Zelo to reach adulthood so he could participate all the legal complications as an adult.

[@imgonnabeastar23]

Babyz unite!! ❤ God bless these boys 👏✨️

[@BJYMContent]

Hey! did you know that we have a B.A.P Stationhead channel? we're on air 24/7! Search Babyz and spread the word ♥

[@bianca031295]

I got to see them live on tour as a whole T_T was a blessed moment for me. Thank you so much for watching this.

[@BJYMContent]

Hey!!! did you know that we have a B.A.P Stationhead channel? we're on air 24/7! Search Babyz and spread the word ♥

[@bapyongukgukguk2352]

My saying is : if TS killed BAP, the whole industry buried them. I will never stop saying this BAP paved the way, started the post-2nd generation new wave movement that helped boost the industry exponential international growth especially in the west. BAP challenged the codes without the assurance that it would work for them and knowing that they were part of a small company. Plus they promoted, in mainstream kpop with productions that were not trendy at all and absolutely out-of-the box with the probability that it wouldn't work - promoting with a song like Badman was insane back in the day. They are the first group that brought the idea of mascots and characters with their storyline (Matoki) in kpop which ended up being a good marketing strategy the industry is still benefiting from. They are the first group project that took the leap of chance and went to perform on timesquare and blocked the whole area during the whole day back when kpop wasn't still as big. They made kpop solo act proper world tours with concerts in Asia AND the West, a thing. They came in the game with a new vision, a new energy, a new dynamism and the edginess that the undustry needed to reach higher levels (look at the Warrior begins concert to inow what I mean). Every groups that were active after BAP took off, emulated them. Companies started molding their groups after BAP = the birth of the 3rd generation happened. There is the kpop before BAP and there is the kpop after BAP. And what we see today got the BAP project blueprint. Their only fault was doing all of that in the industry that will end up sacrificing and burying them.

[@BJYMContent]

Hey! did you know that we have a B.A.P Stationhead channel? we're on air 24/7! Search Babyz and spread the word ♥

[@SweetHina]

I would rather get to know them before they debut. Please do reaction videos of B.A.P starting with their debut until now 😊

[@hp5682]

They were the first for a lot of things. At that time It wasn't common to have a dark concept and singins about societal issues and less composing and writing your own music. Also things like having comebacks constantly. Before groups had one comeback a year if you were lucky. Right now you hear 10.000 copies and sounds like so little, but in 2012 that was A LOOOOOOOOOT.

[@igoonx15]

As a fan of B.A.P since they deputed i remember as much it saddened the fans to see them go through this, i remember we were ALL happy when we saw the news that they’re leaving the company because we fans saw what these boys went through, their rise and fall and we saw the difficulties the company put them through so i remember as much we were so sad, fans and me including were genuinely glad they left the company and i wished the best for all of them and they did take time to gather themselves up, go through their military services and now they’re back looking more happy. It was sad seeing them fall apart because of that trash company because they didn’t do that just to Bap, they had another boy group where they treated them just as bad. They’re back now, sure they’re not as big as before but seeing them on stage and fans singing with them was so heartwarming to see. And yes, as someone who was in kpop for so long almost my whole life, there’s a lot of groups like BAP and went unseen because of many reasons, not having enough promotions, bad management, mistreatment etc… and BAP is just one of many, like maybe now it’s different since kpop is popular and groups can get a lot of attention quickly but before there so many groups went unnoticed and some had great careers and potential but for reasons they were forgotten and unseen. This industry is harsh and unfair.

[@BJYMContent]

Hey! did you know that we have a B.A.P Stationhead channel?? we're on air 24/7! Search Babyz and spread the word ♥

[@ailem2707]

Untouchable, Secret, B.A.P, Sonamoo, TRCNG… all TS groups. All of them had at least one member suing the company. How can you be so bad that ALL your artists sue you at some point?

[@loestay3310]

If only TS was normal company... I hate this company so much

[@B7S.ARMY-BORA7AE_]

Yes, they were definitely on that BTS scale. First generation k-pop reactors like Kspazzing, Minjongkey, jrekml and the likes were loving these songs. Highly recommend giving this group a listen, such talented men! Also, Badman was filmed in Detroit (idk why they left out the filming location) and as a Michigander that mv will always have a special spot in my heart 🥺

[@okwhatever495]

Babyz 🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@BJYMContent]

Hey!! ♥ did you know that we have a B.A.P Stationhead channel? we're on air 24/7! Search Babyz and spread the word ♥

[@hemi1167]

Bro you need a part two of this video cuz it’s been a 7 years and 2024 is B.A.P year we have a happy story that will continue for a bright future ahead 🤍

[@emmanuellelamarre2002]

B.A.P 🤌🗣️

[@yoonsope]

Answering the question from the beginning: I need to have music first, preferably a bunch of releases. If I don't fully enjoy the music, I'd just be a casual listener when a release is to my taste. There are so many idols I like for their talents and personalities, but I can't call myself a stan or a part of the fandom if I'm not excited about the music.

[@wevusqa1]

B.A.P was and still is my ult group. In MY opinion they are the best group kpop can offer. Their discography is so big and filled with various genres that anyone can find what they like.

[@onminds.]

BAP 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@lukaj]

I started to cry at the end and its hard for me to cry 😭😭😭

[@tzof000]

They came back as a group this year!! This is the happy news - minus himchan because the issues he had, and without zelo because of military service

[@obsourum]

B.A.P YES SIR! 🫡💚

[@bapyongukgukguk2352]

I will never stop saying this BAP paved the way, started the post-2nd generation new wave that helped boost the industry exponential international growth especially in the west. Kpop owes a lot to the BAP project. BAP challenged the codes without the assurance that it would work for them and knowing that they were part of a small company. Plus they promoted, in mainstream kpop with productions that were not trendy at all and absolutely out-of-the box with the probability that it wouldn't work - promoting with a song like Badman was insane back in the day. They are the first group that brought the idea of mascots and characters with their storyline (Matoki) in kpop which ended up a good marketing strategy the industry is still benefiting from. They are the first group project that took the leap of chance and went to perform on timesquare and blocked the whole area during the whole day back when kpop wasn't still as big. They made kpop solo act proper world tours with concert in Asia and the West, a thing. They came in the game with a new vision, a new energy, a new dynamism and the edginess that kpop needed (look at the Warrior begins concert to inow what I mean). Every groups that were active after BAP took off emulated them. Companies started molding their groups after BAP = the birth of the 3rd generation. There is the kpop before BAP and there is the kpop after BAP. And what we see today got the BAP project blueprint. BAP fault was doing all of that in the industry that will end up sacrificing and burying them.

[@Wynneth]

They were featured on the Grammy awards website album titled “Snapshot: Best of 2012.”

[@joannafisher3391]

B.A.P to this day are just the best of the best they were that good the beat EXO to rookies of the year . TS was a horrible company who thank god are no longer operating. The members came back this year with the Album Curtain Call which is brilliant and it’s title track gone is fantastic there still as good as ever as a baby from the beginning it was just so good to see them together again all but one who’s doing his military service

[@talita_bun]

bad news: TS came back, they are rebranding as MBK

[@quanghuyhong]

UKISS too

[@anayansisj7839]

Search about The East Light, their case was wild, I miss them so much they were really good but I'm glad some of them are still making music as producers

[@tzof000]

I think the industry is so greedy for money making, i know it happened to omega x, I liked them for quite a while and I remember they were really brave, they filed a lawsuit against their company because of a bad treatment, actually fans took some footage of them getting treated unfairly, and that was helpful to them, and they are now out of that company and working independently

[@1209lin]

Soooo sad😢😢😢

[@tzof000]

There was a k band group that got two minors in it and they all were very talented and treated poorly and maybe even harassed by their company to the point the members talked about it in the media Infront of reporters and they afterwards disbanded also, but I don't remember the band's name

[@exhaustednerd]

Waiting on that Maestro of My Heart Kiss Of Life reaction ngl

[@emma-kati]

Rest in pieces TS

[@Nattylucky]

Please reaction Thailand boy group name Perses -Bodyguard. Thanks

[@RevathyMJ]

Please reaction Hanuman kind