BAE173 (Korean: 비에이이173; RR: Bi-e-i-i-il-chil-sam) is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by PocketDol Studio. The group debuted on November 19, 2020, with their first EPIntersection: Spark, the group currently consist of eight members: J-Min, Hangyul, Yoojun, Muzin, Junseo, Youngseo, Doha, and Bit. Originally a nine member group, Dohyon left the group on June 22, 2023, following the contract termination.
The name BAE173 comes from "Before Anyone Else" and the numbers 173 represent 1 as the number for perfection and 73 as a perfect lucky number. The group name is pronounced by pronouncing each letter and then the numbers 1, 7, 3.[1]
Prior to debut, members Hangyul and Dohyon participated in Produce X 101, where both finished in the final line up and debuted with X1.[2] Following the early disbandment of X1, Hangyul and Dohyon then went on to debut as the duo, H&D, in April 2020.
Beginning September 5, 2020, the members were teased 3 times a week until all members were revealed. After all members were named. the group name BAE173 was announced.[1][3]
2020–2021: Debut with Intersection: Spark and Intersection: Trace[edit]
BAE173 released their debut EP Intersection: Spark on November 19, 2020, with the title track "Crush on U".[4] The group held an online showcase that was broadcast simultaneously on V Live and Youtube.[5] Their debut music video for "Crush on U" went on to reach 10 million views in 6 days.[6]
On November 29, the group released a follow-up track meant for fans titled "Every Little Thing is You" (모두 너야).[7] The track featured writing credits from the group's youngest member Dohyon.
In December 2020, it was announced that BAE173 would be the cover artist of Ten Asia's Tenstar magazine and have a 24 page feature.[8] BAE173 expressed their goals for the future and how they felt leading up to their debut.
On April 8, 2021, BAE173 released their second EP Intersection: Trace and its lead single "Loved You".[9]
On March 30, 2022, BAE173 released their third EP Intersection: Blaze and its lead single "Jaws".[10]
On May 20, 2022, BAE173 held a fan sign event at Nissho Hall in Tokyo, Japan at 12:00 p.m. on the 20th. In addition, the 2022 BAE173 Fan Meeting in Japan - Hajimete was held at 6 p.m. of the same day and at 6 p.m. on May 21 again.[11]
On August 17, 2022, BAE173 released their fourth EP Odyssey: Dash and its lead single "Dash".[12]
In February 2023, it was announced that BAE173 would be included among the 24 contestants in the JTBC idol survival show Peak Time.[13] They were introduced in the show as Team 13:00, as the contestants were represented with an hour of the day.[14] The group reached the finals and finished in fifth place.[15] Through the show, the group received and released two new songs, "Criminal" and "GT".[16][17]
On June 22, 2023, it has been announced that Dohyon has left both Pocketdol Studio and the group after winning the dispute against his label.[18]
After participating in Peak Time and Dohyon's departure, BAE173 returned on March 13, 2024 upon the release of their fifth EP New Chapter: Luceat and its lead single "Fifty-Fifty".[19]
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^Ko, Seungah (September 25, 2020). 포켓돌 새 보이그룹 팀명 'BAE173' 확정…단체컷 공개 [Pocket Doll's new boy group team name 'BAE173' confirmed... Group cut disclosure]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
^Lee, Min-ji (November 19, 2020). BAE173, 오늘(19일) 화려한 데뷔, 쇼케이스서 무대 최초 공개 [BAE173, today (19th) splendid debut, first released on stage at showcase]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
^Lee, Min-ji (November 18, 2020). BAE173, 19일 데뷔 쇼케이스 전 세계 동시 생중계(공식) [BAE173, debut showcase worldwide simultaneous live broadcast on the 19th (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
^Park, Ah-reum (November 25, 2020). BAE173 데뷔곡 뮤비 천만뷰 돌파 '역대급 괴물신인' [BAE173's debut song MV exceeded 10 million views, 'Monster Rookie of the Year']. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
^Park, Ah-reum (November 24, 2020). BAE173 팬송 '모두 너야' 뮤비 베일 벗는다 [BAE173 Fan Song 'All You' MV Takes Off]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
^Noh, Gyu-min (December 21, 2020). BAE173, 첫 완전체 화보..청량미 벗고9인9색 반전 매력 [BAE173, the first complete pictorial..9 people 9 colors reversed charm after taking off the coolness]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020 – via Daum.
^Park, Seo-yeon (March 18, 2021). BAE173, '사랑했다' 타임테이블 공개..본격 컴백 카운트다운 [BAE173,'I Loved You' Timetable Revealed...Full Comeback Countdown]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
^Park, Seo-yeon (March 18, 2022). BAE173, 30일 컴백 확정…타임 테이블 공개 [BAE173, comeback confirmed on the 30th... time table public]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
^Kim, Won-gyeom (May 20, 2022). "BAE173, 20·21일 日 팬미팅 앞두고 팬사인회 개최…인산인해 이뤘다" [BAE173 to hold fan signing event ahead of fan meeting in Japan on the 20th and 21st... I made it through crowds] (in Korean). spoTV News. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022 – via Naver.
^Yoon, Ki-baek (February 23, 2023). ""'피크타임' 우승은 BAE173?"… 팀13시 무대 뜨거운 호평" [“The winner of ‘Peak Time’ is BAE173?”… Team 13 o'clock's stage received rave reviews]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved June 7, 2024.
^Kim, Se-hoon (April 19, 2023). "'피크타임' 다크비ㆍBAE173ㆍ몬트, 최종 순위4ㆍ5ㆍ6위" ['Peak Time' DKB, BAE173, and Mont, final rankings 4th, 5th, and 6th]. BizEnter (in Korean). Retrieved June 7, 2024.
^"'피크타임' 팀13시(BAE173), 신곡 'CRIMINAL'서 늑대 소년으로 변신" [‘Peak Time’ team 13:00 (BAE173) transforms into a wolf boy in new song ‘CRIMINAL’]. MBN Star (in Korean). March 30, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
^Son, Bong-seok (April 20, 2023). "'피크타임' 결승전 신곡, 정식 음원 발매" [New song for 'Peak Time' final, official sound source release]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved April 22, 2023.
^Park, Seo-hyun (March 13, 2024). "[팝's신곡]"전부 다 내걸로 만들어" BAE173, 긴 공백 깨고 컴백 '피프티 피프티'" [[Pop's new song] "Make everything mine" BAE173, comeback after a long hiatus 'Fifty Fifty']. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved June 7, 2024.
^Jang, Min-soo (November 14, 2020). "BAE173, 방탄소년단 'I NEED YOU' 오마주...지민 "소년의 애절함 담은 곡"" [BAE173, homage to BTS' 'I NEED YOU'... Jimin "A song containing the sadness of a boy"]. Single List (in Korean). Retrieved March 7, 2024.
^Kim, Sehun (April 20, 2023). "'피크타임' 배너(팀11시), 최종 우승1위→투표 결과 상금3억 주인공…2위 마스크" ['Peak Time' Vanner (team 11 o'clock), 1st place in the final championship → 300 million prize money as a result of voting... 2nd place Masc]. Biz Entertainment (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2023.
