I. Introduction:
MVP (엠브이피) consists of 7 members: Kanghan, Rayoon, Gitaek, P.K, Jin, Been and Sion. The group debuted on March 13, 2017 with the mini-album titled “MANIFEST”, under PH Entertainment. MVP stands for “Most Valuable Player”.
MVP Fandom Name: VICTORY
MVP Official Accounts:
Twitter: MVP_PH
Instagram: ph_mvp
Facebook: mvpofficial.ph
Youtube: MVP channel
Fan Cafe: officialMVP
Pre-debut: Member reveal
The group first appeared in December 2015 with the release of a group teaser and promoted on the member's personal Instagram accounts until it was confirmed in March 2016. PH Entertainment revealed the member's stage names and profile photos in July 2016.
2017: Debut with Manifest
On February 28, PH Entertainment revealed the group's name, MVP, and debut date. MVP would have their debut on March 13 with their first mini album titled Manifest, with "Take It" as the album's title track.
On March 1, MVP released an intro video for Manifest, the video displays the group dancing an intense choreography. The debut album was produced by Avenger Seung, a producing team who also known for creating hit songs for BoA, S.E.S, Brown Eyed Girls, KARA, and Nine Muses. The agency also revealed that the main song, "Take It", has a "Glitchstep" genre, that fuses glitch , hip hop and dubstep. On March 3, the group released a teaser video for "Take It". The video shows the members getting prepared and walking through a corridor while accompanied by a strong rhythm. On March 7, the group released a second teaser video for "Take It", showcasing the choreography and the upbeat tempo of the track. On March 13, MVP officially debuted with their first mini album Manifest and the music video for their title track "Take It".
2020: First comeback with "Every Day"
On October 22, MVP made their first comeback in over three and a half years since their debut with the digital single "Every Day".
2021: Comeback with "I'm A Go"
on September 17, 2021 MVP made a comeback with their 2nd mini album I'm A GO. As well as announced the departure of Members: Jin and Gitaek
Trivia
Jin and Been are twin brothers.
Gi Taek was a former member of MR.MR under the stage name Ryu.
Rayoon was a backup dancer for BTS and Unicorn.
On February 16, 2022, member Rayoon revealed that the group had disbanded.
II. Members:
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Stage Name: Kanghan ( 강한) Birth Name: Jo Young Bin (조영빈) Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist Birthday: January 16, 1993 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Height: – Instagram: not_strongx.x He has been b-boying since he was young. He has a tattoo on his arm. He is the most responsible. |
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Stage Name: Rayoon (라윤) Birth Name: Kim Hoon (김훈) Position: Rapper, Main Dancer Birthday: August 21, 1994 Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 174 cm (5’7″) Instagram: baeyoon94 Filmography The Unit (KBS2, 2017-2018) - contestant (31st) He was a Show Brothers Entertainment trainee. He was a backup dancer for Unicorn‘s “Huk”. He’s considered the group’s “mom”. The members say that he speaks the best English (not fluent, but he’s good) He was a backup dancer for BTS. He has a tattoo on his left arm, and a tattoo on the left side of his neck. He, P.K, and Jin are good friends with Jun and Chan from A.C.E. |
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Stage Name: Gitaek (기택) Birth Name: Oh Gi Taek (오기택) Position: Main Vocalist Birthday: December 11, 1994 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 181 cm (5’11″) Instagram: welcome_to_taek2world He’s a former member of MR.MR. His hobby is reading. He has a mole on his chest named “James”. Sometime in 2021 Gitaek has left MVP |
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Stage Name: P.K (피게이) Birth Name: Park Myung-kyu (박명규) Position: Main Rapper Birthday: December 26, 1994 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Height: 176 cm (5’7″) Instagram: p_kyu_0 He’s the one who acts the most differently on and off stage. He’s the best choreographer in the group. He said that their CEO wanted an English stage name, that’s why he chose P.K. He also wanted to appear stronger. He has a tattoo of the phrase “Only I can change my life”, on his right arm. He, Rayoon, and Jin are good friends with Jun and Chan from A.C.E. Filmography The Unit (KBS2, 2017) - contestant (55th) |
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Stage Name: Jin (진) Birth Name: Park Young Jin (박영진) Position: Vocalist, Visual Birthday: February 6, 1995 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 176 cm (5’7″) Instagram: jjine_y He’s the twin brother of Been. He’s the older twin. He, along with his twin brother, were part of a dance crew named Speed. He and Been say the way to tell them apart is that Jin has a mole above his lips and Been has a mole on his nose. He has asymmetrical eyes and Been has natural double eyelids. He, P.K, and Rayoon are good friends with Jun and Chan from A.C.E. Filmography Competition shows The Unit (KBS2, 2017) - contestant (62nd) Sometime in 2021 Jin has left MVP |
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Stage Name: Been (빈) Birth Name: Park Young Bin (박영빈) Position: Vocalist, Visual Birthday: February 6, 1995 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Instagram: been_y_ He’s the twin brother of Jin. He’s the younger twin. He, along with his twin brother, were part of a dance crew named Speed. A way to tell the twins apart is that Jin has a mole above his lips and Been has a mole on his nose. |
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Stage Name: Sion (시온) Birth Name: Kim Sang Yeob (김상엽) Position: Lead Vocalist, Maknae Birthday: October 17, 1995 Zodiac Sign: Libra Instagram: x_xion95 He didn’t chose his stage name by himself. He was told that this would be his new name from there on. He said that he has a nickel allergy and can’t wear nickel-based jewelry except earrings. |
III. Discography:
Mini Albums
| Manifest is the debut mini album by MVP. It was released on March 13, 2017 with "Take It" serving as the album's title track. Track list 1. "Manifest" 2. "Take It (선택해)" 3. "Don't Cry (눈물뚝)" 4. "Hear Me Out (끝까지 들어)" 5. "Late Night Call (자기전에 전화해)" 6. "Take It (선택해) (Inst.)" 7. "Hear Me Out (끝까지 들어) (Inst.)" Video links "Take It" music video MV teaser #1 / #2 Album preview "Manifest" official intro MV |
| I'm A Go is the 2nd Mini Album by MVP. It was released on September 17, 2021, With 'I'm A Go' serving as the title track. Track List: 1. Red Dot 3:26 2. I'm a GO 3:12 3. Eyes On U 3:05 4. Good Day 3:28 5. Every Day 3:34 Video Links: Every Day M/V Spotify Playlist |
Digital Singles
| "Every Day" is the first digital single by MVP. It was released on October 22, 2020. It is their first comeback after more than 3 years. Video links Music video MV teaser |
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| "Good Day" is the second digital single by MVP. It was released on May 20, 2021. |
