I. Introduction
AlphaBAT (알파벳) is a five-member boy group under APB Entertainment. The group debuted on November 14, 2013 with their debut stage on M Countdown for their first digital single "AB City".
AlphaBAT currently consists of 5 members: B:eta, E:psilon, G:amma, K:appa and L:ambda.
II. Career
AlphaBAT originally debuted in 2012 as a duo (Kyumin & Selin) under the agency YUB Entertainment. After leaving the agency, Kyumin left the group. Selin, now going by the stage name "I:ota", continued as a member of AlphaBAT, which grew from a duo to a nine-member group under the company Simtong Entertainment.
AlphaBAT's debut music video and song AB CITY was revealed on March 15. Although their first performance was November 12, 2013, it was revealed that AlphaBAT will soon make their return in late February 2014 with their first mini album: Attention. Days before, they had released a single under the name of Always as a gift to their fans for supporting them. They finally revealed the full MV on the 25th, titled Ttanttara (딴따라).
They returned on August 22, 2014 with their second mini album Answer.
As announced on November 1, 2016 via AlphaBAT Japan's official Twitter, AlphaBAT has appeared to have switched companies from Korean label Simtong Entertainment to Japanese label Jakol Corporation, along with the (unofficial) departure of members C:ode, D:elta, F:ie, I:ota, and youngest member J:eta who enlisted on November 9. They will be promoting as five members which includes the addition of new member K:appa who was revealed on AlphaBAT Japan's official Twitter on November 3. A Japanese comeback special was held on December 2. Activities included B:eta E:psilon, G:amma, H:eta, and new member K:appa.
July 28, 2017, AlphaBAT released their EP, Get Your Luv, which they had a small showcase for. On August 7, 2017 AlphaBAT released their music video for their title track, also called Get Your Luv. They also released the dance practice for their title track on the same day. On November 3, 2017, AlphaBAT performed Get Your Luv on Music Bank, their first time performing the song on a music show.
In September 2018, the newest member, L:ambda was introduced. On October 8, 2018, AlphaBAT released a music video for their title track New World. The single album also includes another track called Blockbuster.
III. Members
Member | Profile |
Stage Name: B:eta (베타) Birth Name: Ji Ha Yong (지하용) Position: Leader, Main Vocalist Birthday: May 20, 1987 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Height: 172 cm (5’8″) Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) Blood Type: O Twitter: @AlphaBAT_HY Instagram: @apb_beta |
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Stage Name: E:psilon (엡실론) Birth Name: Yoo Yeong Jin (유영진) Position: Vocalist, Main Rapper, Main Dancer Birthday: August 6, 1991 Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 170 cm (5’7″) Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs) Blood Type: B Twitter: @AlphaBAT_JIN |
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Stage Name: L:ambda (람다) Birth Name: Lee Yeon Woo (이연우) Position: Vocalist, Visual Birthday: May 11, 1992 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Height: 177 cm (5’10″) Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs) Blood Type: O Instagram: @apb_lambda |
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Stage Name: K:appa (카파) Birth Name: Lee Yong Hun (이용훈) Position: Lead Vocalist Birthday: December 13, 1992 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 172 cm (5’8″) Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs) Blood Type: O Instagram: @apb_kappa |
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Stage Name: G:amma (감마) Birth Name: Kim Jun Su (김준수) Position: Lead Vocalist, Maknae Birthday: February 9, 1993 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 183 cm (6’0″) Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs) Blood Type: O Twitter: @AlphaBAT_JS Instagram: @jun.su0209 |
IV. Discography
Mini Albums
Single Albums
Album | Title | Date of Release |
Hello | 2012 | |
Get Your Luv | 2017 | |
New World | 2018 |
Digital Singles
V. Videos
Music Videos
Year | Song |
2013 | AB City |
2013 | Surprise Party |
2014 | Always |
2014 |
Ttantara |
2014 | Oh My Gosh |
2014 |
#A-Ya |
2017 |
Get Your Luv |
2018 | New Way |
2019 |
Fly |
2020 | Again |
Reality Show(s)
Year | Show |
2014 | AlphaBAT TV |
VI. Trivia
- In 2014, AlphaBAT won Rookie of the Year at the 22nd KCEA Awards as well as Ambassador Award at the 9th Korea Social Contribution Awards.