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BooSeokSoon
BSS (, also known as BooSeokSoon or Seventeen BSS) is the first sub-unit of South Korean boy band Seventeen. Formed in 2018, the group is composed of DK, Hoshi, and Seungkwan. The group is considered one of the most successful sub-units in K-pop, with their single "Fighting" garnering multiple nominations and awards for Song of the Year in 2023, and their debut single album ''Second Wind'' breaking the first-week sales record for an album released by a sub-unit. The group have also been selected as ambassadors for multiple brands, and in 2024, "Fighting" was selected as the official cheer song for the South Korean team at the Paris Olympics. Name BSS is an acronym that stands for BooSeokSoon, a combination of a syllable from each of the band members' names: "Boo" from Boo Seungkwan, "Seok" from Lee Seokmin ( DK), and "Soon" from Kwon Soonyoung ( Hoshi). The name was coined by fans during the members' training period, prior to their official debut as Seventeen. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BSS Cass
BSS may stand for: Computing and telecommunications * .bss ("Block Started by Symbol"), in compilers and linkers * Base station subsystem, in mobile telephone networks * Basic Service Set, the basic building block of a wireless local area network (WLAN) * Boeing Satellite Systems, see Boeing Satellite Development Center * Blum–Shub–Smale machine, a model of computation * Broadcasting Satellite Service, in television * Business support system, components used by Telecom Service Providers Entertainment * ''Best Selling Secrets'', a sitcom *''BSS 01'', a dedicated first-generation home video game console * ''Brain Salad Surgery'', a 1973 Emerson, Lake & Palmer album * Brave Saint Saturn, an American Christian rock band * Broken Social Scene, a Canadian indie rock band * Buraka Som Sistema, an electronic dance music project from Portugal * Beyond Scared Straight, an A&E television series based on the 1978 film Scared Straight! * British Strong Style, a professional wrestling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seventeen (South Korean Band)
Seventeen (; stylized in all caps or as SVT) is a South Korean boy band formed by Pledis Entertainment. The group consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua (singer), Joshua, Jun (Chinese entertainer), Jun, Hoshi (South Korean singer), Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK (singer), DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon (rapper), Vernon, and Dino (South Korean singer), Dino. Throughout their career, they have reached a large audience and grown into an internationally recognized K-pop group with signature music and performances. The group debuted on May 26, 2015, with the extended play (EP) ''17 Carat'', which became the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the US and the only rookie album to appear on Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'''s "10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015" list. The group's 2023 EPs ''FML (EP), FML'' and ''Seventeenth Heaven'' both set records for the best-sold albums in history, with ''FML (EP), FML'' earning the group their first MAMA Award for Album of the Ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DK (singer)
Lee Seok-min (; born February 18, 1997), known professionally as Dokyeom () or DK, is a South Korean singer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen, its vocal team, and is the leader of its subunit BSS with Hoshi and Seungkwan. Outside of his group activities, In 2019, DK made his musical theatre debut with the lead role Arthur in ''XCalibur'', the South Korean production of '' Artus-Excalibur''. He then returned to play the role of Arthur once again in ''XCalibur'' 2021 run. DK has also released a number of OSTs that have been commercially successful in South Korea. Early life DK was born on February 18, 1997, in Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. He attended Seoul Broadcasting High School and graduated in 2016. Name DK is the shortened version of the Korean stage name ''Dokyeom''. In Korean, ''Do'' () refers to a path or road, while ''Kyeom'' () means "multitasker", together representing a goal to be a multi-talented pers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoshi (South Korean Singer)
Kwon Soon-young (; born June 15, 1996), professionally known by his stage name Hoshi (), is a South Korean singer and dancer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen (South Korean band), Seventeen, the leader of its performance team and part of its subunits BSS (band), BSS and Hoshi X Woozi. Hoshi made his solo debut with "Spider" on April 2, 2021. Early life Kwon Soon-young was born on June 15, 1996, in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Hoshi attended Maseok High School. Career 2011–2014: Pre-debut Hoshi joined Pledis Entertainment in late 2011, where he received training for the next four years. In 2013, he appeared on ''Seventeen TV'', an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen (South Korean band), Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seungkwan
Boo Seung-kwan (; born January 16, 1998), known mononymously as Seungkwan, is a South Korean singer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen, its vocal team, and the subunit BSS alongside Hoshi and DK. Apart from his group's activities, Seungkwan is known as an entertainment figure for his active participation in Korean variety shows such as '' Unexpected Q'', ''Prison Life of Fools'', and '' The Devil's Plan''. Seungkwan has also released a number of OSTs that have been commercially successful in South Korea. Early life Boo Seung-kwan was born in Busan, South Korea on January 16, 1998, but raised in Jeju-do, South Korea. Growing up, he participated in children's songs festivals held at his school, where a teacher recorded him singing and posted it online. The video later led to Seungkwan being cast at Pledis Entertainment in June 2012. At the age of 15, Seungkwan moved from Jeju to Seoul, where he attended Seoul Broadcasti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting (BSS Song)
"Fighting" () is a song recorded by BSS featuring Lee Young-ji. It was released on February 6, 2023, as the lead single of their first single album, '' Second Wind'', which marked the group's first release in five years after their debut single "Just Do It". "Fighting" was written by Woozi, Bumzu, Hoshi, DK, Seungkwan, Lee Young-ji, S.Coups, and Park Gi-tae. The song topped the ''Billboard Japan'' Hot 100 and debuted at number five on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart. In the United States, it entered the top 10 of the World Digital Song Sales chart. BSS performed the track at the 12th Circle Chart Music Awards and on various South Korean music programs, winning eight music program awards. Background and release The nickname BooSeokSoon (BSS) was coined for the trio formed by Seungkwan, DK, and Hoshi of the South Korean boy group Seventeen in 2013. BSS officially debuted as a sub-unit of the group in 2018 with their first single, "Just Do It". The song's "witty" l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities by GDP, sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind New York metropolitan area, New York, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Paris metropolitan area, Paris, and London metropolitan area, London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at over 10 million, it has gradually decreased since 2014, standing at about 9.6 million residents as of 2024. Seoul is the seat of the Government of South Korea, South Korean government. Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inkigayo
''Inkigayo'' (; English title: ''The Music Trend'', previously ''Popular Song'') is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform on stage. It is broadcast from the SBS Open Hall in Deungchon-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. History ''Inkigayo'' debuted as ''SBS Popular Song'' in 1991 as a chart show, but was canceled in fall 1993 because it was replaced by TV Gayo 20 (TV 가요20). It was later revived in 1998 with its original title and format. In 2003, the chart format was removed and was replaced by ''Take 7'', where seven of the most popular artists from the week are featured and the most popular artist receives the award for ''Mutizen Song''. In spring 2007, the program changed from a recorded broadcast to a live broadcast in an effort to boost ratings, as well as changing the English name to ''The Music Trend''. On November 2, 2008, the program moved from 3:20 pm to 4:10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M Countdown
''M Countdown'' () is a South Korean music program broadcast by Mnet from the CJ E&M Center Studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. It features appearances by popular music artists who also perform live on stage. First hosted by Leeteuk, Shindong, and Kangin of Super Junior, the show has had various celebrity emcees through the years. As of March 2025, ''M Countdown'' is hosted by Sung Han-bin of Zerobaseone and Myung Jae-hyun of BoyNextDoor. Broadcast ''M Countdown'' airs live on domestic television at 6PM KST every Thursday. Live streaming is available internationally via the ''M Countdown On Air'' page on Mwave's website. In the Philippines, online multi-view live broadcast of the show is available via gigafest.smart. It began airing on the free-to-air TV5 network from January 31, 2021, however due to low ratings on the network, it was concluded on March 6, 2022. Full episodes with English subtitles are shown every Sunday night, along with another K-Chart show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Bank
''Music Bank'' () is a South Korean music program which airs every Friday at 17:15 KST on KBS2. the show is also broadcast in more than a hundred countries through KBS World. Episodes are filmed at the KBS New Wing Open Hall in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu. The show also organizes the global live concert '' Music Bank World Tour''. History Prior to ''Music Bank'', ''Top 10 Songs'' (가요톱10) debuted in 1981 airing live at 6:30 (KST) on Fridays and aired until 1998. For the first few months of 1998, ''Bravo New Generation'' took its place, but due to low ratings, it was quickly replaced by ''Music Bank'' on June 18, 1998. The chart format that was used since ''Top 10 Songs'' was abandoned in late 2001 due to controversy and was changed into a request format. In 2005, the show was moved to Sunday afternoons at 12:45 (KST) and became a recorded broadcast. Due to sinking ratings, in September 2007, the show returned to its original time slot of Fridays evenings at 6:30 (KST) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show! Music Core
''Show! Music Core'' (), or simply ''Music Core'' is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 15:30 (KST). The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is broadcast from MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi. History Prior to the current ''Show! Music Core'', numerous music programs with similar content were aired on MBC. Below is the list in chronological order. ''Live Music Camp'' was cancelled due to a broadcast accident of revealing genitalia. After a brief hiatus, ''Show! Music Core'' began airing on October 29, 2005, with charts similar to its predecessors. However, the charts were removed on January 7, 2006, and it continues to air without any charts or awards. Even without the weekly chart award, the show was known for its special production and stages. From 2007 to 2008, a "Mobile Ranking" segment was used to rank the popularity of songs downloaded to mobile phones and fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CBZ (Prime Time)
"CBZ (Prime Time)" () is a song recorded by BSS. It was released on January 8, 2025, as the lead single of their second single album, '' Teleparty'', which marked the group's first release in two years after their commercially successful single "Fighting". "CBZ (Prime Time)" was written by the three members of BSS alongside Seventeen member and producer Woozi and frequent Seventeen collaborator Bumzu. Background and release In November 2024, it was revealed that BSS were preparing new music. A single album titled ''Teleparty'' was announced on December 27, with the tracklist revealed on January 6, including the name of the lead single, "CBZ (Prime Time)". A teaser for the lead single's music video was released the following day, featuring the members handing out denim jeans to students in a classroom, with a cameo appearance from singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa. "CBZ (Prime Time)" and its accompanying music video were released on January 8. Composition "CBZ (Prime Time)" w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
