Kim Hyung-seo (Korean: 김형서, born September 27, 1998),[1][unreliable source?] known professionally as Bibi (Korean: 비비), is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. In 2018, she appeared on The Fan and became the runner-up of the show. In 2022, she released her first studio album Lowlife Princess: Noir. As an actress, Bibi is well-known for her lead roles in the film Hopeless (2023) and television series such as The Worst of Evil (2023).
Kim Hyung-seo was born in Ulsan and spent her teenage years in Changwon.[2] She felt awkward talking to people, so she began to write lyrics about not being able to say what she wanted to say when she was 15.[3]
Bibi has a younger sister, Kim Na-kyoung, who debuted with the girl group TripleS through one of its sub-units Acid Angel from Asia on October 28, 2022.[4][5]
In 2017, Bibi signed with Feel Ghood Music after Yoon Mi-rae discovered her self-produced songs on SoundCloud.[6] In 2018, Bibi appeared as a contestant in SBS competition show The Fan, where she eventually finished in second place.[7] She made her official debut with the single "Binu" on May 15, 2019.[8]
In April 2021, Bibi released her second extended play Life is a Bi.... In October, she released a collaboration single "The Weekend" with 88rising. It later peaked at 29 on the Mediabase Top 40 chart, making Bibi the first Korean female soloist to do so.[9] In December, she signed a global promotion deal with 88rising.[10] On November 18, 2022, she released her first studio album Lowlife Princess: Noir.[11]
On February 13, 2024, Bibi released a single titled "Bam Yang Gang".[12] It peaked at number 1 on the Circle Digital Chart, making it her first song ever to do so.[13] Following the single's release and instant success due to a viral singing challenge of users singing the song while eating chestnut jelly boosted by popular singers like Lee Hyori, sales of bamyanggaeng also increased by 40% in South Korea.[14][15]
Bibi was also known as "Nakedbibi" on SoundCloud. The name's meaning came from "baby" sounding like "bibi" when pronounced quickly, and newborn babies don't wear clothes and have a natural appearance unaffected by anything.[18] Her current stage name is said to be one that defines her desire to show her honest self.[19]
Bibi pursues freewheeling and out-of-the-box music. Her music features various genres, including R&B, soul, hip hop, and ballads. Rather than focusing on dealing with beautiful things beautifully, her music focuses on beautifully sublimating beautiful sorrows and pains alienated and hidden from the world. She gets inspiration from her experiences and feelings.[3] She was influenced by Nicki Minaj because of her "pop tendency and ability as a rapper".[20]
Bibi is known for two red dots under her eyes that were variously described as moles or dots. The dots are her makeup style that were inspired from her grandpa's roseola that was caused by his fevers, which he died from, and is also a tribute to her grandpa who was a role model for her.[21]
However, in Jessi's Showterview, she stated: "I found myself excessively hyped and upbeat on stage, which could cause me to make some mistakes. So I started drawing these moles as a message to myself that I'm on stage and performing in front of people, so I need to make it through".[22]
^"Bad Sad and Mad" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 86 on the Gaon Download Chart.[30]
^"Life Is a Bi..." did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 61 on the Gaon Download Chart.[30]
^"Why Y" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 71 on the Gaon Download Chart.[31]
^"Pado" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 78 on the Gaon Download Chart.[32]
^"The Weekend" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 192 on the Circle Download Chart.[33]
^"Blade" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 110 on the Circle Download Chart.[34]
^"Jotto" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 107 on the Circle Download Chart.[34]
^"Is This Bad B****** Number?" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 45 on Gaon Download Chart.[36]
^With Chancellor, Jay Park, Lee Hi, Jamie, MOON, Bumkey, Samuel Seo, Suran, Babylon, Hoody, Sumin, MRSHLL, Ann One, ELO, twlv, oceanfromtheblue, Jiselle, SOLE, THAMA, Kysh, Jinbo, jerd, SooVi, B.E.D., Xydo, Owell Mood and NONE
^With YDG, Simon Dominic, Loco, Bewhy, Punchnello, Puff Daehee, Uneducated Kid, Bill Stax, Tiger JK, Bizzy, Woo Won-jae, Tommy Strate, Boi B, Geegooin, Hangzoo, Ja Mezz, Kim Nongmil, MOON, Gaeko, Coogie, Blase, Sway D, Ahn Byung-woong, QM, Nucksal, twlv, Basick, Choiza, Zizo, Leellamarz, Verbal Jint, Khundi Panda, Son Simba, Lil Tachi, Keem Hyo Eun, Kim Seung-min, OLNL, Mckdaddy, Swervy, BIG Naughty, Layone, Owell Mood, jerd, Don Mills, Lee Young-ji, Chin, CK, Louie, Los, Rohann, Khakii, Dbo, Wonstein, Trade L, Don Malik, BIGONE, Ski Dash, WHATIS AUTUMN, THAMA, Heo Sung-hyun and Jo Gwang-il
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^Hong, Hye-min (February 20, 2022). "[HI★초점] 미국 홀린 비비, '날것'의 매력" [Bibi mesmerizes America, the attractiveness of being 'raw']. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
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^비비 (BIBI) - Sugar Rush Official M/V (Music video). Feel Ghood Music. February 20, 2024. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
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