BXB () is a South Korean idol group signed to Wolfburn. Following the disbandment of boy group TRCNG, former bandmates Jihun, Hyunwoo, Siwoo, and Hamin formed the quartet APR Project and began releasing music in 2022. With the addition of June, BXB released its album ''Intro: Flight and a New Beginning'' in January 2023.

History

2017–2022: Background and formation

In 2017,

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debuted TRCNG with ten members. In April 2018, the CEO of the record label died; company operations were negatively impacted and promotional activities for the group stalled. In November 2019, members Wooyeop and Taeseon filed a suit against the agency, citing alleged abuse by staff and requesting the termination of their contracts. TRCNG disbanded in March 2022. Later that year, the group APR Project—short for April Project—was formed by APR Entertainment with former TRCNG members Jihun (leader, vocals), Hyunwoo (rap), Siwoo (rap, vocals), and Hamin (vocals). They sought to have the other former members be part of the new group, but they did not join either due to mandatory military service or personal reasons. APR Project planned to release a "youth trilogy" dealing with sorrow, beginnings, and flight. It released its first

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entitled ''Boyhood I S#1'' on June 6. It was supported by the single "11:59", a future R&B song about the "sorrow of youth". Four months later, the quartet released the single album ''Boyhood I S#2'' and the uptempo pop lead track "Scene" with a guest feature by former bandmate Hohyeon.

2023–2024: Debut

On January 10, 2023, record label Wolfburn uploaded a BXB logo motion video and announced its plans to debut the five-member group comprising the APR Project members with the addition of June. An

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for Boy by Brush, the name signifies "that the members will paint the scenes and emotions of youth with their music." Following a series of video and photo teasers, BXB released its single album and final installment of its trilogy ''Intro: Flight and a New Beginning'' on January 30, 2023. It was accompanied by the single "Fly Away", an uptempo

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number. BXB competed on the reality competition show '' Peak Time'' (2023) as Team 04:00. Citing health reasons, Jun began a hiatus from promotional activities later that year. The group released its first single album ''Chapter 1. Our Youth'' and mid-tempo R&B single "Planet" on August 3. BXB recorded "The Black Cat Nero", a remake of the Italian children's song " Volevo un gatto nero", and made it available as a pre-release track one week ahead of its second single album. ''Chapter 2. Wings'' and funky

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-inspired pop single "Airplane" were released on January 11, 2024.

2025–present: Japanese debut

Ahead of BXB's debut in Japan, Wolfburn announced the addition of a new member named Yuki. The group will release its first Japanese single ''Chapter 3. Journey'' and the pop-rock lead track "I Wish" on February 19, 2025.

Members

List of members and roles. * Jihun – vocals * Hyunwoo – leader, rap * Siwoo – rap * Hamin – vocals * June – vocals (on hiatus since 2023) * Yuki – vocals

Discography

Single albums

Singles

Guest appearances

Filmography

Television shows

Notes

References

{{Reflist 2022 establishments in South Korea K-pop music groups Musical groups established in 2022 Musical groups from Seoul South Korean musical quintets South Korean boy bands South Korean idol groups South Korean pop music groups