What Happened to Block B - The Dark Horse of Kpop

[@InternetsNathan]

FOOD FIGHT will forever be iconic! Hope you enjoyed! Let me know your Block B story in the comments! Have a great weekend! Get your own LIMITED EDITION Wave Shirt here: teespring.com/stores/internetsnathan

[@tofuroll8867]

InternetsNathan you have a great weekend too!😃

[@vernnxv4084]

Bro thanks after a while if asking you its here thank you

[@sadaharukunn]

Can you perhaps do a What Happened to T-ara

[@janellyberroa9226]

I went to the Block B concert in Miami you can see the videos on my KZbin 🤗

[@Xdqer.Yxw0]

Hi, would you ever consider making a "what happed to toppdogg"? I feel as though their journey has been quite interesting and would be good to cover- especially with the members leaving and the whole thing with minsung (hansol) ♡

[@EmmaRobertsTV1]

“Block b” *puffs cigarette* “I haven’t heard that name in years...”

[@dehadjhdkandsadjndsjan6246]

EmmaRobertsTV1 666 likes

[@EmmaRobertsTV1]

AESTHETIC GIRL 669* ;)))

[@dehadjhdkandsadjndsjan6246]

EmmaRobertsTV1 673*

[@Phantom....]

:(

[@neyneys4619]

"Block B" puffs cigarette "Those were the good old days"

[@shiroanoko5202]

They were way ahead of their generation, they deserve so much recognition sadly few saw that potential

[@GreenTSupreme555]

Shiroa Noko still got Ateez, that’s why.

[@ghazanjazz8689]

you do know that Block B rivalled Big Bang right? No one could stop talking about Zico and G Dragon. Also Block B seems to be extremely popular in Korea, but not so much internationally.

[@ghazanjazz8689]

@@cho9556 nothing confirmed, but (Zico) who persumably said to "keave Black B" said that he never left the team in a recent interview 2 weeks ago, it seem KQ wants to focus more on ATEEZ, we're just gonna have to wait for the company to announce anything regarding Block B

[@furadesuu2610]

@@GreenTSupreme555 can't compare Ateez to Block B. Yeah they're more successful but they didn't start at the same time. But we know how they were the best, Ateez members knows too.

[@jbbieber8088]

Bts still better

[@Kairibeachga]

Sorry they're talking about their song being too sexy, but let's not forget how the industry sexualised Hyuna when she was 14.

[@cosmiclatte4564]

Of course people love sexualizing a woman or a girl no matter what age.

[@tmissyjeogiyomuljomjuseyo1992]

Why what happened?

[@markhyuckontoptreasureteum1047]

Jonghoe Choi hyunah debuted when she was still young and still a minor and was put to do sexy concepts and people love it. Then here they are saying blockB songs were banned cuz it was too sexy... like wth ???

[@FRIEDFISHPLZ]

EmんEm that took me so long to realize

[@sonatine1third]

@@cosmiclatte4564 yes because people sexualize 70 year old women and babies. men and boys also get sexualized so stfu feminist

[@ukchanshiro5962]

"The Dark Horse of Kpop" what a fitting name for these incredible and rebel boys.

[@sirjames3620]

But can't win

[@ukchanshiro5962]

@@sirjames3620 wot? If you are bashing then kindly fxxk off

[@KhayJayArt]

They are just as manufactured as every other kpop boy band.

[@ukchanshiro5962]

@@KhayJayArt they shine in their own way. Now scram

[@via2517]

What do they mean by 'the dark horse of K-pop?

[@raygin6581]

The 7 dollar comment was just them making fun of the fact that they were broke af and didnt make any money. But it was very misunderstood

[@sicwashere]

And then mistranslated by a lot which doesn't help... -_-

[@sUjU91]

And the mistranslation fucked them up even further... the translator should’ve gotten in trouble, he/she almost ruined their careers

[@mewsao]

It’s not all about their “jokes” only but also their rude behaviors. Please watch the video before.

[@michchu5120]

cocobana29 even if you still think that they're very rude, at least they sincerely apologized. Think about how many large fandom boy groups that have done similarly offensive acts and never apologized. Zico shaved his head in shame. Other boys dont even acknowledge the mistakes they made

[@babymilksnatcher]

their terrible financial situation was unknown to the public eye back then though. It only came to the limelight in late 2012.

[@ikonicshawol]

Obviously Zico is gonna sign the BlockB members to his company after all of their military services. The timing is exactly right. He's gonna build up his company now and when they're all discharged their contract with 7seasons is gonna end.

[@gyufilmz]

Zico has his own company?

[@theLOLman121]

@@gyufilmz KOZ!

[@Maiyinlikesmusic]

I pray, that that's the plan! I want to see these boys prosper!

[@noellekay9119]

yesss!!! i’m so excited for their comeback if this is true!!!!!

[@bamu7169]

Now that's what I call an excellent plan

[@Kpoppe]

There are so many info you left behind on block b: - they were literally banned from doing promo, doing music, appearing on korean channels, a lot of celebrities cancelled them for the taiwan scandal. - Pyo was recovered with anxiety and other health problem due to over stressing since there were a petiotion for block b to kill themselves. - beside ceo running away with money block b financially supported all their comeback themselves, parents helping with outfits food and everything. - 7s was specifically created for block b only.

[@amirahazizi4080]

Woah

[@babygoblinkimjongseob]

I didn't know this!

[@Zen-cs7zu]

Woah so you were saying that someone was like imma make a company and it will be in service to the dark group of kpop

[@mortem4573]

@@Zen-cs7zu lmaooooo that's exactly what happened

[@mjrenthlei1136]

Wow..👏👏👏

[@Maiyinlikesmusic]

I went to see Block B in Helsinki, in '15, with my cancer-sick little sister. She was invited to sit on the stage during the track Romantically, and she was in tears of joy. After the concert, during a photo-with-fans session, my sister and I got a picture of just the two of us, with the boys.. My sister passed away a year later, and that moment will always be special to me.. I haven't travelled to see a kpop concert since, thbough

[@deno748]

may your sister rest in perfect peace

[@letssmile3564]

Rest in peace for you sister, dear.

[@nameunavailable1696]

Block B should see this comment and may your sister rest in peace.

[@FandomsLater-]

i am so sorry that happened, but i’m glad you’re able to have such an amazing memory with ur sister. she’ll always be with you 💖

[@user-xt7pc9my7h]

🥺❤️❤️

[@XCornelia14]

The problem with the Thailand controversy was mainly the translation, Zico didn't want it to sound funny... he was honest but the translation made it seem like he was making fun of that. A pity... but I am glad they moved on from that.

[@nonfiction7668]

It was also because at that time, their agency wanted to promote block b as a super gangster group and they kinda "forced" zico to act as a bad guy and tell jokes with dark humor and etc. Listen to a new Zico's song "Extreme" and read translation it's translation "My early gimmick when I was a rookie Made a weird image of mine to this day, So-sometimes I regret it"

[@TheMsLollidella]

I mean...i liked the dark humor joke but dang i didnt know when that happened that they would get attacked for it like 😔😔

[@yummymellon4058]

@@nonfiction7668 i used to dislike block b because of that mess until 2 years ago i realize those boys are talented yet been look down upon. They r cute, kind n honest in doing their music, especially Zico.

[@sadmochineko]

@@yummymellon4058 same, back when the controversy happened i was a fan of another group so i didnt pay much heed about it and believed the articles that ran. but a month ago i became a fan of park kyung so i started to dig through block b's history as well and saw that there were multiple additional layers to the controversy, the group, and zico's true nature (i had always saw BB as "zico and the gang" like in Very Good). im so angry at myself for not realizing it sooner, and hope more people will realize how great they are when they eventually come back!!

[@xiaorivixen]

True! Their apology video makes my chest hurt...

[@CassandraL666]

A lot of 3rd generation boy groups were heavily influenced by BlockB. Including early eras of BTS. War of Hormone? C’mon. They deserve the recognition.

[@queenbee4924]

Block B are a National treasure I pray they never disband

[@staciii]

All groups eventually disband though... 💀

[@kasumikat]

i hope they dont disband for at least another year or two

[@lordess.]

@@staciii yeah no shit sherlock

[@vanishing_girl]

@@kasumikat they just resigned this year (or maybe it was late last year?). They have at least four more years.

[@HMarie.99]

Staci let's just hope it won't happen for a long time. I mean, Look at SHINHWA, they've been together for 20 years and counting

[@rachela3206]

Block B is the elder group to Ateez Just in case some people didn’t know

[@thatoneplanet]

FR??

[@hp5682]

@@thatoneplanet They are from the same company. Seven Seasons was created for them after Stardom fucked up and a couple years later, KQ was created ans 7S started to be part of it. Now it's obvious that 7S doesnt exist, but KQ try to make it seem like it exist so BBCs wont say nothing to them (how poorly they have been treated), but we all know that it doest exist since like... two years ago.

[@Levalentina]

@@hp5682 What is KQ ?

[@hp5682]

@@Levalentina KQ is Block B's and ATEEZ' company.

[@a.j.w9992]

@@hp5682 how can the company not actually exist lol

[@chinabab3z]

The Thailand incident .... bb’s company at the time did not pay them appropriately so Zico wasn’t lying when he said he only had $6... hoping for a reunion again ... their brother group ateez is doing very well internationally and I wanted those interactions but have yet to see any

[@melanierost4777]

Brother group ateez? Sounds interesting 😏🤭 I'd love to see interactions

[@snjdance5897]

Is ateez and block b from the same entertainment company?

[@melanierost4777]

@@snjdance5897 uhmm i think so.. Both groups had their MV's uploaded on stone music entertainment youtube channel

[@zemouraanis4108]

Ateez is under Kq a sub company under sevenseasons BlockB company or is it the reverse ??!!

[@chinabab3z]

www.allkpop.com/article/2018/09/new-boy-group-ateez-from-block-bs-agency-to-make-their-official-debut

[@juggalingjuggalo1989]

"It was banned because it was too sexy" excuse me zico legit looked like a pineapple (i'm just kidding)

[@kkotro5]

Hahaha the best comment ever, joking or not, if it is true it seems like a pineapple XD but we love him that way

[@juggalingjuggalo1989]

@@kkotro5 i mean he did look like a sexy pineapple but sometimes i really wonder if the stylists are okay

[@natasha7_13]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@skyeclark5087]

OMG YES HE DID

[@3h33_xy]

LOL

[@salmonds6855]

"everyone wanted to be different these days but block be is the definition of different" i strongly agree

[@sicwashere]

I love Block B, they're my bias group and probably always will be. The nickname for BBC btw is bees which is infinitely cuter imo. I love your term "anti boy group". They so are. Their whole marketing scheme for like 5 years was to use their dirty "unsellable" image to well... sell themselves and it frakking worked. I also love that they're basically a parody group. Their middle four biggest hits are all parodic, and poke fun at the industry. NILLILI MAMBO- Parodies Pirates of the Caribbean and One Piece, and the sped up dialogue at the end is a pasta recipe. The story line is also set up so that you think they're these gangsters, but then it turns out to be more comedy than anything else; the chicken, the missing diamond etc. They fail at being gangster basically. VERY GOOD- Obviously parodies the Dark Knight, but there are also visual references to Marilyn Manson and Big Bang (and I like to think Death Note, since these dudes are huge anime fans), but if you listen to the music again, it kinda feels like a parody of rock music, like a rock song that isn't quite right, and also a parody of themselves- people judging their "image" so much they kinda just went all out with the crazy. The lyrics also call out the industry. JACKPOT- Is clearly a parody of the industry itself, both lyrically and visually: The girl spins around on a knife target board whilst the lyrics sing about how gaining success is like hitting the Jackpot. She goes through a makeover scene where she is given outfits like that of a pin up doll, able to choose whoever and whatever she wants to be, again over lyrics that talk about how what’s the point in success if it’s just luck and a gamble anyway. Then there’s a scene of all of them partying, dancing, celebrating this gambled and fake success. And then after the music ends, the girl walks away, dressed to the nines, success gained, and as she walks away she appears pull the middle finger at the clowns behind her who helped her get there… (apparently she didn't actually flip the birdy which just makes the video even funnier). Oh and to keep up the anime references, PO’s styling is a definitely straight out of Tokyo Ghoul. The whole thing is very symbolic and tongue in cheek. (also musically is a masterpiece, with 4 or 5 changes of percussion from shuffle to straight and back again but that's another story) HER- a lot of people go "oh Block B is cute now", without watching the music video properly. First of all, their make up is over done, and the colours over saturated. Secondly there is CF washing liquid parody and then Zico raps with an ostrich. And then there's that mid MV talk show... where in Zico explains their "new" cute image by going "Zico Zico Ni!" which is referencing the anime (yes again) Love Live. But here's the thing, the scene Zico references, is when Nico, a character in the anime, acts uncharacteristically cute to make an impression of a "proper school idol" to the rest of the anime cast by going "Nico Nico Ni!". The entire scene parodies the KAWAII concept used by idols to sell themselves, the fake cute concept that people put on... Thus making the HER MV meta within meta within meta. This MV is a parody of cute concepts, and of Kpop concepts in general. YESTERDAY is a Friends Parody and you can't convince me otherwise. The teaser said it all! Also how much to I love that they came back with an non promoted single after Toy and it was the fourth biggest digital hit of all 2017? Like wtf who does that. Oh wait, Block B. Anyway, Thank you for this well informed video! So many people are ill informed about Block B, especially since Zico left 7S (Block B is still 7 people!), it's nice to see you spitting facts lol. (p.s they also had a huge presence in Japan in 2016 and 2017 with My Zone and the Block B-1 project and B-Bomb went solo digitally this year

[@glowlydays]

Thank u for everything and incidentally for mentioning my favorite bside ever too !! 💖

[@saram6124]

thank you for this comment!

[@randomalienfrommars0567]

omg you and this comment are the gift that keeps on giving! I love when people appreciate them like they desrve..you even taught me some things I didn't know before!

[@fariqd-zul9089]

No wonder I found "zico zico ni" somehow familiar

[@ryleighshin5324]

And actually they refer themselves as Ugly ass dorks or 7 ugly dudes like they dont even push themselves as a handsome or dancing boy group and I was like in Her Era wtf is this concept this is illegal but now, i know why they decide to go with this concept bc korean industry is into cute ass concepts

[@DarioSo6]

Block B and B.A.P were so special! I wish they continued performing as groups. But if for Block B we are waiting because of military service, for B.A.P story is not that good 💔

[@s.coupsdetat2165]

they’re my ultimate groups!❤️ proud bee and baby🥰

[@Arisineko]

Oh yess. hopeing 🤞

[@criistal_frappex253]

What do you mean. By military service??

[@Praiju]

@@criistal_frappex253 B-Bomb and Taeil of Block B are currently in their military enlistments.

[@criistal_frappex253]

@@Praiju why????

[@Token-p1s]

One thing you forgot to mention is Zico's predebut career. He was already well known in the underground as a talented hip hop artist, and his career in the underground grew simultaneously with Block B's. He's has a predebut album too. Park kyung is the same, and also heads a successful solo career. PO also had a history as an underground rapper, that also released a single hip hop album that featured Mino from his Huge Boi days.

[@avvrgtpg]

this makes me sound like the uncultured swine I am, but wat do you mean by "underground"?

[@someonepassmesomehobiwater6220]

LeTRaSh An artist that didn’t sign with a company is an underground artist. They usually are found on SoundCloud and other similar websites and don’t earn any money

[@itzelp.5066]

Its pretty sad seeing all these groups just disappear without some getting the recogniztion they deserved...(Btw I absolutely love block B♥ and although I just subscribed I'm in love with your channel!)

[@yummymellon4058]

Well block b haven't disbanded yet.

[@itzelp.5066]

@@yummymellon4058 I'm aware ☺ and that's a great thing that they haven't yet

[@jiminiepabo6982]

😢💜

[@spring7643]

Agreed :(

[@twelfthcafe]

“block b is the definition of different” a lot of people questioned me so much whenever i tell them that one of my top bgs is block b. they say it diverts from my usual boy groups but they never know how much block b changed my entire life. they're the group i'm willing to fight for till my last breath.

[@ryleighshin5324]

Me too i am so lucky that my Block B is my 1st bias group too

[@crypticvestige8669]

Honestly! This is such a mood! I really latched onto Block B when all the Kpop bgs were really similar imo. The industry was really trying to figure out what worked and was in a phase where everyone was trying to be Big Bang and Shinee Then BANG! Block B came out and they were *SO* different! It's unfortunate they didn't get too much love and everything sorta fell apart a little for them because I feel like American audiences would have loved them so much more if they'd gotten more exposure. They deserve to be fought for~

[@J_young_824]

I can't find any moots bbc whenever i tweet. Glad i was able to find fellow bbc here.

[@ioslugs]

*_I legit heard "what kind of nonsense" in the background_*

[@TT-yq8cr]

I see you everywhere

[@M0T0283]

no matter how block b ever was they still never felt like an industry plant. that’s what makes them so special. when you listen and watch them you don’t really feel like you’re watching kpop stars. you’re watching some goofy genuine dudes who just like making music

[@mariailieva5523]

"nobody does it like Block B" 👍

[@bichen-up-ur]

Block B's music actually makes you feel something, whether it be get up and dance, or cry. They are true musical artists as shown in Zico's boost in popularity and many of their songs engraved in kpop history. The amount of obstacles Block B crossed definitely warrants their success.

[@kangkangmygoat]

yeah like whenever i listen to their music, no matter from which period of their career, one song makes me dance and enjoy everything, the next makes me feel kinda badass and the next is literally going to make me cry

[@MH-xw9de]

I love the happened series can’t wait for more.

[@shreya446]

yesh!

[@worshipthecomedygodseoeunk4010]

this group (and btob) has THE best chemistry of a boy group period. when theyre goofing around together, its like im watching a group of close friends. i mean just watch five minutes before chaos. p.o is a cinnamon bun. taeil likes fish. what more can u like about them.

[@minhosbinnie945]

worship the comedy god seo eunkwang or else YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS

[@orangeoak5319]

N.Flying, too! They’ve got a similar thing going where it’s pretty clear they’re very, very close friends and that’s entirely (I think at least) because their companies completely ignore them, so they have to do everything themselves. Seunghyub of N.Flying writes and composes all of their music with Cha Hun (like Zico and Kyung working on BB’s), and Jaehyun does tons of dramas to get his face out there and raise hype for the group. Hweseung does a lot of music show appearances to raise hype for their new albums and the group in general, and the group’s gotten on and won the Immortal Song I think once or twice (not counting the times Hweseung has won on his own). For Seunghyub’s birthday, they all got together and did a photoshoot for him, and for his birthday dinner they FaceTimed Jaehyun (who was in Japan doing a really big drama) I think there’s just something about groups that have to do everything themselves that gives them such a feeling of authenticity, and you really get the feeling you’re watching a bunch of guys just having a good time together. It even comes through in music videos, where it’s SO clear from how they act whether or not the members are enjoying themselves (present in both Block B and N.Flying). It’s just a shame it takes a negligent label to get that effect...

[@whatlikeitshardd]

ah, I love Block B so much. Nillili Mambo came out when I was still in highschool (old) and it made me fall in love with Kpop! They're my ult group and I will always be a supportive bbc

[@liaqonis9200]

Zico went to MBC dream radio and stated once again he did not leave BlocK B 👏 and take a selfie with Kyung. I'm still waiting for eng sub for that episode because Zico and Kyung looks so happy 😭💕 As far as I know the original line up was Zico, U-kwon, Minho, Hanhae, and Jaehyo, because B-Bomb supposed to debut with Infinite as the leader but in the end he ended up join Block B

[@whereisdeantrbl]

Zico did not leave Block B

[@whereisdeantrbl]

Im agree with you

[@LineKlein]

@@liaqonis9200 they told each 'I love you' and its way too cute. me and my friends speak LITTLE korean so we cant translate it all sadly. but that sentence was easy to understand. XD also kyung thanked jiho for saying he loved him before saying it himself. funniest thing ever. XD i love them

[@LineKlein]

I love you. I laughed out loud at the your oppas could never. which is true tho XD

[@amberkoch6575]

Block B was the first K-pop group I ever listened to, and I thought to myself "If this is K-pop, I love K-pop." So I went and I listened to more groups and while they were good... they just weren't Block B. No one did it like them. There's a lot of talent and chemistry out there, but no one came together quite so perfectly as Block B. I hope they continue to work together when everyone is done with their other obligations.

[@jigokushoujo6478]

thats my story.

[@stteve1]

thats my story too

[@soraya131]

this is fr my story to an entire tea😭😭😭found out abt kpop thru jackpot and since then i’ve been a hardcore kpop stan, w blockb being my first group and first ult group

[@AnnaMichel]

Honestly there is so much *tea* in kpop 😂

[@ninianimates7291]

*tae*

[@user-hf1wc5pf5c]

@@ninianimates7291 *N O*

[@ninianimates7291]

Mr Yawstrich uno reverse uno block

[@user-hf1wc5pf5c]

@@ninianimates7291 what the-

[@nbacommissioner9250]

@@user-hf1wc5pf5c u trash

[@kaeyaalberich4427]

Block B is the trendsetter. They are way ahead of their time. You can see that most of Block B's discography are fitting to be in the 3rd Generation. That's why I fell in love with ATEEZ that fast because they have the same vibes with Block B.

[@Sebastian-qu1ob]

Day 14 of commenting for a what happened to 9 muse

[@anna-maylittle8422]

One day my dude, one day...

[@soobindoll9767]

Baby one of these day baby one of these years

[@Mikanluvsyou]

They had a documentary on Netflix one time on what happen to them the original line up

[@luu0w0]

Pls let this happen, Nathan

[@nino5505]

Mikanluvsyou Moore what’s the name?

[@princesscomplex4540]

Seriously, no one has still done it like Block B. They were a quirky mix of fun and crazy good music with interesting concepts that I don't know how to name. I was never a stan, just a casual listerner and watching this now, I realise how different they really were. I miss them.

[@TheDelikizzz]

I have been their fan since their debut so this made me feel all nostalgic

[@ryleighshin5324]

You are so lucky while me being a potato bee crying over Block B still waiting for them to comeback and do a concert

[@superequus_fancams]

TheDelikizzz same! i was ugly crying watching this video 😭

[@manbruh8791]

Ryleigh Shin SAME 😭

[@ChocolateAi13]

Same here

[@samimimi6662]

I think he missed some things in the video, like: -Ukwon broke the rules of a perfect oppa who can't have girlfriend bc they're boyfriends with his fans and he always said "fuck that" -We hadn't have a comeback from them since 2018 but at least this year we had the beautiful jewels of "Help" and "seul" from Bastarz -Recently B-bomb is now doing his MS, so sadly we will not see our ot7 for a long while :( But this was such a good video that made them look like the king that they are 💛🐝

[@jacklee5399]

Block B was and is one of my favourite groups 🖤💛 I miss them

[@rivvasifmaangavino9204]

There is really no other Kpop boy group that could be defined as different. I miss them so much. Hopefully after all of the members enlisted they'll have a comeback. 😭

[@ellaz3911]

Block B was the kpop group that brought me into this devilish hole, i remember that even after getting to know others groups i still stayed loyal to them because to me other kpop groups cant fit the quality and uniqness that Block B has. When the news that Zico decided to leave the company came i felt like my life was over, but it wa understandable since he deserve a better treatment for all his hardwork and 7s is a big shit . However, through the next months (and this is something that maybe all tha bbcs could agree with me) I noticed that they did'nt acted like it was over for them, like block b as we know it ended there. The boys have been releasing individual stuffs, zico is working on his own company and achieving sucess. And i feel utterly happy for they sucess and i want the to keep pursuing their career or whath the fuck they want to do. But i feel that the cutest part is that they have never stopped talking an considering block b as 7, they keep remembering the good times toghether and always remember us that they inteed to keep going an reunite in the future. I almost exploided of happiness when Zico was told in one of his recent interviews that he left block b and his answer was "I did not leave them. I did not leave block b"

[@ryleighshin5324]

Actually I know that Zico will never leave Block B bc he loves his boys so much 😏 and he also said that he is just leave their label not the group and still Block B is so thankful to 7s even they dont promote Block B properly and that was BBC saying to Block B for years idk how Zico realize these things lol 😂

[@atinyshineforever9252]

Reason why u hate 7s? Didn't they treat them properly

[@yumi8928]

fun fact: jaehyo and b-bomb were supposed to debut with infinite but weren't fit for the group so they left and joined stardom to debut with block b

[@abigaild.64]

They are literally like my favorite 🥺

[@nttptt]

ME TOOOO. my boys :') if they disband we riot. I really hope they make it and continue to make music together (even tho i fully support their solo careers 💓)

[@lauragetbackers115]

your profile picture is EVERYTHING to me

[@glowlydays]

Omg are u the Abigail from bbc stan twt?? Lol we've become such a closeknit intl Family...

[@NgNicholasSonHa]

Big Bang and Block B, they got their unique sound. Just hear the melody and you can say that's them, unlike the others

[@hottopicthief]

Agreed!

[@vmxfs]

"block b is the definition of different" EXACTLY. the very first moment i saw them i said the same thing and i keep thinking it

[@oqeufh]

Rewatching this in 2024 after Block B's stage together again. COMEBACK IN 2025 BABYY LETS GOO

[@sera6012]

block b breaking all the stereotypes and making a name for themselves, pushing through every single mishap. it's 7 against the world. I appreciate them so much more after knowing their stories. hope they'll always and forever have each other's backs.

[@JC-hg9xo]

Me: being bored af at 12:30 am and don't know what to do on the internet. Nathan: drops a video. Me: *YAS*

[@GMM-ov9rj]

Me rn at 12:30AM also HAHAHHA

[@Kindredness]

"they're the anti-boy group" Zico voice: "I'm not your anti, anti...."

[@tuni16tuni]

K-pop group: *Doesn't have cb in more than a year* Nathan: WHAT HAPPENED!!!

[@ryleighshin5324]

Bbcs is so paranoid jk 😂✌

[@Juarez12370]

I had friends in middle school who were very hyperfixated with Kpop and tried to get me into it. I remember Block B was the only kpop group I liked over how quirky, fun and hysterical their videos were and to this day it’s the only kpop group I listen to.

[@NabitoDex]

It's really sad since they were my first taste into Kpop with Nillili Mambo and seeing them kinda not be as popular and well known like EXO or BTS but also not underrated at all, but i still get really :( when someone asks me who tf is Block-B And before someone asks....i found Nillili Mambo through a Homestuck animation of all things. Mambostuck if anyone wants the name

[@melatipuspitasari3182]

Now we have exo×bts But back then we have block b×bap Infinite, beast, 2pm, bigbang, Suju, teentop, U-KISS, b1a4, DBSK, boyfriend, 2am, BtoB, nuest, and another group i didn't write . Still Miss them 2011-2014 kpop era

[@svimarie6844]

liv Girl groups say hi.

[@sicwashere]

Mambostuck is legendary lol. I'm glad they're not that popular though, They suck at being normal idols; they thrive in the cracks and on the edges.

[@melatipuspitasari3182]

@@svimarie6844 i thought we talking about boy group. Come on it will take a whole night if i write all boy and girl group

[@coralia.i9702]

THEY OPENED ME TO KPOP WHEN I HATED IT AND uh if you can't tell my a homestuck as well.....

[@hamerukoizumi9618]

ZICO NEVER LEFT BLOCK B

[@racoon2893]

He did bc he never renewed his contract

[@Retr0R2c]

@@racoon2893 bruh he didn't. He already clarified that. He left KQ but Block B still 7 members....

[@maryxxam7400]

@@racoon2893 he left KQ not BlockB

[@hazegangreacts8245]

SHALL WE DANCE!!!

[@jared1944]

HazeGang REACTS ah yes

[@syaaaz3015]

YESSSiE

[@totallyahoeformonstax9950]

YEEEES

[@mymuzia]

We shall!!

[@changsubber]

block b , bap and btob. the dark horses of kpop y’all needa stan

[@cyanvlogs]

block b was my ULT bias group for like 2 years, they’re really something different and special and i still love them to this day. they’ve had such a hard journey and aside from the thailand scandal (which was also a huge deal because people mistranslated the article to make it seem way worse than it was) people HATED them for so many reasons and they even had trash thrown outside their dorms. they never deserved this treatment. also the nillili mambo to jackpot mv’s were part of a 4 part series with a continuing story! very cool. i miss them so much and i wish a lot more people had gotten more into them than just what’s on the surface :(

[@Alin-gc1ef]

Block B were also my ULT group, that scandal really got them so much bad treatment at that time and I was so upset.

[@ArDaImTa]

wait a minute.. Nillili Mambo was also the part of the continuous mv stories? i thought it was only Be The Light, Very Good, and Jackpot.

[@soraya131]

with block b desdass being my ults from 2014-2016 i felt this. they were actually the first idol group i stanned and i fell for their music then personalities and simply became a bbc. all the miss treatment and nonsense and hardship they’ve gone through is something no group ever can relate to and I really wish that Block B had to right resources to become successful and powerful because they definitely had a potential… I really just wish the world can see blockb how we did

[@santhai2455]

Block B is the most talented group I have ever met. They was well-known back in Korea. It is just so sad that they encountered worse company management and many misunderstandings. They are literally heroes from zero. And just want to let you guys know, there are still many Korean and international BBCs waiting for them. Please keep supporting them!!!

[@KaibutsuHime]

Block B was/is the best boy group to me. Their music is so different from all the others, catchy and showing off good hip pop/rap vibes. Nalina was my favorite for so long and I didn't think they would make better stuff since for me it was the peak, but then ?? They kept getting better and releasing BOPS.

[@chris_BTS_ARMY]

My daughter got me into Block B when she discovered k-dramas and k-pop in (surprisingly) her high school Japanese class in 2012! I loved their energy and raw quality. We saw them in Chicago in 2015 and had hi-touch, which is one of my favorite memories now. I'm 62 years old.

[@ellaz3911]

anyways, if you're watching this you should check their individual works. B-bomb literally just released a song (and all of them are amazing), bastarz released an album in the half of this year, p.o has been acting, Zico literally just released an album too. Check their work, is awsome

[@dokiepkosa]

I can’t listen to “Very Good” because of this one time I made it my alarm clock in high school. The “FOOD FIGHT” sends me

[@Ash-ve5bt]

This made me remember my high school memories of just jamming out to my second generation groups: block-b, beast, mblaq, u-kiss, b1a4, etc. These groups were my favs and speaking of favs, can you do a “what happened to MBLAQ” vid 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@forgetthes5824]

I saw one of them in Hotel Del Luna and never knew he was from an idol group

[@mujin_kingdom1159]

Yeah it was P.O

[@LOVEly-rr2yi]

Pyo!!!!!!

[@ellislinva]

Block B is like my favorite group ever like damn I miss my boys so much I was so HYPED when Bastarz came back this year bc I didn't expect that. Aaahhh I'm the biggest BBC. Block B was one of the first boygroups I discovered I don't even remember how. I just know that I immediately fell in love with their music and style

[@judyamador2474]

you're right we kpop fans dont mention Block B quite often, but if you'd ask us to give a list of five great and talented groups in kpop Block B will always be on our list cause Block B is indeed awesome group

[@captnhope.]

Block B was the second group in kpop i started to stan back in the days. They were the first group that catched my interest after stanning only one and were the reasons why i ended up head over heels into kpop. Zico is till now my favorite solo artist, but i would love to see all the boys come back together!

[@fbercy]

Same here! VIP & BBC Stan!!!

[@arielhernandez8765]

These guys were so funny and real when they first debuted. I used to watch all of their appearances in every show or interview. Jaehyo was unintentionally funny. I remember he used to joke around and say he picked the wrong career or that he’s not a singer but that’s what it says on paper. And everybody was like haha… wait what?

[@nifelicio7752]

This is still one of my favorite jokes around the fandom ^^

[@reka9797]

Their music went from "chaos" to "emotional" real quick. Dunno how I should feel about this

[@alissawiratno7703]

Zico's song and few of Block B's song now become viral sound on Tiktok. They're indeed ahead of their time ❤

[@chescalouise4723]

I remember being so addicted to Block B around 2012-2014 and when I discovered them I stopped listening to other kpop groups because they didnt have that certain uniqueness that block b's music has and I was so frustrated that they didnt get the recognition they deserve at the time. I admit I havent followed their songs after 7 seasons launch but I still proudly tell people when they ask me the only kpop group I like is Block B. This video brought back that passionate fan feels i had for them years ago so thanks alot!

[@justten3243]

I discovered Zico from Wanna One's variety show I discovered P. O by watching hotel del luna I discovered Park Kyung when i watched Meow, the Secret Boy and liking the OST he sang. NOT KNOWING THEY'RE FROM THE SAME GROUP

[@patricialois.calderon2397]

I became a fan just this year, I saw PO and Mino in a show and then searched both groups (Block B and Winner) I fell in love with them especially Block B ❤️ hearing this story made me appreciate them even more, I wish I knew them earlier

[@sushimatsu3173]

i've been a fan of them even i am no longer in kpop community. They are the only group i deeply in love with for so long. I still really really love them and it will continue until i no longer exist. All of them are slowly becoming a producer, a lyricist, a composer, an artist. They are creating their own name in the industry but still, people keep their eyes blind. I hope we find the light to make them shine again once their military duty is done and see them more in the future. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@rbayuardana]

The other group that’s actually a worthy opponent to big bang. There i said it.

[@marysoto1309]

They were actually the ones who could stand up to BigBang's fresh and creative outcome in mvs and music.

[@jooani1741]

@@marysoto1309 literally facts

[@maryxxam7400]

Both great groups 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gabriellesinclair971]

Their story is crazy they could make a movie about Block B

[@ii218]

"Block B is the definition of different." PERIODT.

[@bdch399]

MINO WAS GOING TO BE PART OF BLOCK B ....I M SHOOOOOOK LITERALLY SINCE I M A BBC MY SELF 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sicwashere]

YOU DIDN'T KNOOOOW??? That's why they're so close. PO and Mino have been bffs since high school and Kyung and Zico basically mothered the two pre debut. BlockWin forever man.

[@justgigi9545]

There is a super sad video out there of there first meeting of mino in winner and block b when they see each other for the first time since he left, and they all cried. It was so sad

[@poodikam]

@@justgigi9545 *Mino in BoM

[@user-gz8cn7ls8d]

@@justgigi9545 That was in an episode of MTV Match Up. I cried as well as I watched that 😭

[@ArDaImTa]

@@justgigi9545 no he wasnt in Winner yet at that time.

[@FrancescaS.]

Ok but honestly what I like about Block B is that they have such unique voices that fit different styles which makes them versatile, they write and produce their songs, they genuinely had to work together against all odds and most importantly THEY MAKE GOOD MUSIC! They sound like themselves even if they are inspired by a trend or a popular style. I see so many idols be shady or unhappy about not being able to have the choice of making their own stuff for their groups because their company limits them. ALSO TAEIL AND HIS TATTOOS ARE ICONIC LIKE YESSSS YESSSSSSSSSS

[@FatMaMohvids]

Thanks for covering blockb! People tend to ignore them :( The confirmed lineup was not Jaehyo and Bbomb, it was zico, kyung, ukown, hanhae and mino. Mino left (not because of contact) but because the amount of shit that stardom was doing, he actually shaded them a lot and he even talked about how they made their trainees (Zico, Kyung, pyo and himself) writing music that they didn’t credit them for. Zico started producing block b music because the company didn’t have anyone then to produce for them and they weren’t gonna debut so he had to do it to debut. ReMontage, montage re packaged was released in 2018 not 2017. KQ ent/ seven seasons is almost as bad as stardom in their own way, they’re terrible and I Can’t hate them enough for destroying block b. Bbomb, Kyung, Taeil, jaehyo and ukown have their solo songs, taeil, Kyung and bbomb debuted as solos, bbomb announced his enlistment date and released a song trilogy (3 songs) but no body is talking about these because KQent/Seven seasons isn’t doing anything to promote it, the members have to do everything by themselves including getting funding for their mvs. My ult groups is block b, and they’ll be coming back sooner then we think, the members confirmed one million times already that they’re 7 and won’t disband but will only comeback when their military service ends and they leave the trash KQEnt.

[@sushmithas7831]

KQ is not a trash. You all should understand being only started 4 years since started their platform and financial things are too small which cannot handle a big group like block b. And l am surely saying they will not get the recognition they should get too.

[@MoodyBabbles]

Omg you just revived my love for block b. I actually forgot that "Dont leave" was the last mv they released. I didnt notice that because some of them are still active. I really love them as a group, and everything you said was spot on!

[@ThatPurpleGirl81]

I *LOVE* Block B, I didn't realize how much they were underdogs and I can't help but wonder what backstage politics might have affected them being banned. I love this series. I'd like to know what happened to Topp Dogg or Speed (their choreo is insane I don't get why they didn't smash a debute).

[@FatMaMohvids]

ThatPurpleGirl they thought their songs were inappropriate (for the mention of certain words) but then they edited the songs and removed the words and we’re fine again

[@FatMaMohvids]

And fun fact! Toppdogg suffered the same Managment (stardom) as blockb, they are block b junior group. They filed a lawsuit too against stardom but and because of that the shitty Cho PD (who was involved in all the shit with BLOCKB) is now jailed

[@HomocidalSanta]

"Block B is the definition of different".

[@emelee7165]

Been a fan since the beginning, Block B just does it for me. There's absolutely nobody like them. The concepts, the talent, the sound , the range, their everything is unique. Truly one of a kind. Now i'm feeling nostalgic. Damn, i miss them so much.

[@babygoblinkimjongseob]

My early years as a kpop fan revolved around 4B's, my top four bias groups-BLOCK B, BAP, BTOB and BTS. I still remember block b was the first one to get that spotlight and i wished they'd return, from time to time i check their old videos, i just miss their music.

[@ProduCiera]

I'm finna cry 😭I was in high school when BlockB debuted and I remember watching Matchup and oh my gosh the memories 😩

[@mrs.sugawara9184]

I swear block b is the most different group ever!! Their songs are so awesome 🤩

[@elliot8588]

Why did this make me emotional? Man i miss my boys. Been a BBC for almost 5 years now and im deprived

[@rcmanization]

zico's solo career happened. he was releasing solo stuff for 2 years after HER and by the time Block B came back as a group like 2,5-3 years later, people had forgot about them and moved on to other groups. a real shame. coz their songs were always so good. Zico's solos are great too but they dont sound like block b songs.

[@danickahoneyblue5396]

Yess I’ve been blessed I was trying to figure out what happened to them ✨👏 thank you ❤️❤️

[@thuucly]

“Was to sexy for younger viewers” Me in preschool : history **deleted**

[@ioslugs]

*_I love block b so much they are really amazing don't @ me_*

[@double4419]

I actually needed this, was going all emotional while listening to Don't Leave when all of a sudden I wondered what really happened to them, never got a chance to even discover them

[@Cleifairy]

Zico is still the best rapper in the kpop industry and I’m glad he blew up as a solo rapper.

[@laurachiriac1336]

I think so too. Also he is very experienced.

[@HyLo-rule]

I remember finding block b when I was 9 years old. It was in summer of 2011, just 3 months after their debut, 1 month after my 9th birthday. I didn't know what kpop was, but I was obsessed with their debut song and 1st mini album.

[@natashaelenamuhammadjazri2312]

I was expecting you to talk what happened during the time they released. i think this should be brought up. During the time of the release of JACKPOT, the Sewol Ferry Incident happened. Many lives were lost, one of them is a strong BBC. She was one of the high school victims that died while on a road trip. She was a huge blick b fan and was said she was looking forward for block b's concert soon. this affected block b deeply, especially zico. this made the group decided to postpone/cancel(?) their comeback and remove Jackpot from KZbin for a while. In a concert after some time, during a performance, Zico dedicated a rap for her. They're just the sweetest.

[@suzutora3401]

Can't believe how I almost forgot about Block B even though they had so much fantastic songs and got me into kpop They are legends

[@selenareese5846]

I’ve been a bbc for so many years and seeing the made me so happy/sad wow;(

[@takani]

I had the pleasure of seeing them live in 2015. My first concert ever. They brought immaculate energy to the stage and it was the best night of my life. Their stage presence is no joke. They should of had more recognition. I have never found a song I hate from them. I love their solo acts, the small group acts, these seven boys had my heart from the get go. Their goofy and stray away from the typical boy band persona. I can’t wait to see them back together and hope they merge with Zico’s company.

[@WhosJCAnyways]

I became a massive fan of them when I stumbled upon NalinA and have been ever since. It's a shame that they aren't talked about enough imo and I'm glad you made this video

[@LineKlein]

this video made me cry. I love block b with all my heart. I have listened to them since 2013 but just like you I was never a real fan. in the beginning of 2018 I got into kdrama and one drama had zero for conduct in a scene. and well I fell in love. and just like you mentioned very good was the second song to push me to become a real bbc. now I am one of the highest ranked fans on vlive and ive met some of the guys a few times. Thank you so much for making this video. and to agree with everyone else - zico left the company but not the group :D so in conclusion - yes I am a BBC

[@kaitlyn7836]

I was so crushed to hear they were going on hiatus 😭 and then when they came back with be the light, I cried so hard 😅

[@naiararibeiroolv]

I was apprehensive about this video, but I actually love it. Well done bro, and welcome to BBC!

[@acapayai1611]

One of the underrated legends is that makes sense 😂

[@emimew]

Block B was and is still one of my favorite groups. I hope they will raise soon again!