BESTie was a South Korean girl group formed by YNB Entertainment. They released their debut single, "Pitapat", in July 2013. The group was composed of four members, Hyeyeon, Uji, Dahye and Haeryung.

Hyeyeon, Uji, and Haeryung were previously in another girl group, EXID, before taking their leave for personal reasons, as the former two left to complete their studies, while the latter also left to focus on her acting career. With the addition of Dahye, they debuted as a group on July 11, 2013, with the release of their first single "Pitapat" and its music video, starring Jo Kwon and Yoo Se-yoon. The group held their debut live performance on KBS Music Bank on July 12.

Former Members

Hyeyeon

Birth Name: Kang Hye-yeon

Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Lead Rapper

Birthday: December 8, 1990

Height: 165 cm (5’5″)

Instagram: @yoni2_

Haeryung

Birth Name: Na Hae-ryung

Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group, Maknae

Birthday: November 11, 1994

Height: 168 cm (5’6″)

Instagram: @haeryung_na_

U-Ji

Birth Name: Jung Yu-ji

Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer

Birthday: January 2, 1991

Height: 168 cm (5’6″)

Instagram: @__yudidi_

Dahye

Birth Name: Song Da-hye

Position: Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist

Birthday: June 12, 1993

Height: 168 cm (5’6″)

Instagram: @dahye0612

"Pitapat" (두근두근) is the debut single by BESTie. It was released on July 12, 2013.

"Love Options" (연애의 조건) is the second digital single by BESTie. It was released on October 17, 2013.

"Zzang Christmas" (짱 크리스마스) is the third digital single by BESTie. It was released on December 17, 2013.

"Thank U Very Much" is the fourth digital single by BESTie. It was released on February 28, 2014.

"Like a Star" (별처럼) is the fifth digital single by BESTie. It was released on July 11, 2014 to mark the group's first anniversary.

Hot Baby is the first mini album by BESTie. It was released on July 28, 2014 with "Hot Baby" serving as the album's title track.

I Need You (니가 필요해) is a repackage of BESTie's first mini album Hot Baby. It was released on August 29, 2014 and includes a new song called "I Need You" serving as the album's title track.

(I Need you) 안무 영상 (Choreography ver.)

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Hidden Gems #57: Hot Baby by BESTie

Today's Hidden Gem is Hot Baby by BESTie!
youtube.com/watch?v=mS0-Rw2mfco
As you may or may not know, three of the members of BESTie were original members of EXID. There actually was a time in 2013/early 2014 when BESTie was more popular than EXID. We all know how that ended though. So BESTie isn't completely nugu, but among our small fandom, hardly anyone talks about Hot Baby. This song literally sounds like a Sistar song and Uji even sounds exactly like Hyolyn.

So BESTie quietly disbanded in…

Hopkinz

May 11th 2021

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Hidden Gems #434: I Need You by BESTie

In this series we remember songs that have been forgotten or were never even given the attention they deserved. Today's Hidden Gem is I Need You by BESTie
youtube.com/watch?v=4CrdiDkHFjk
This video is super cute, but I don't think they did the best job mixing the vocals
youtube.com/watch?v=6CXGHwpoyC8
BESTie were one of the saddest losses for the industry. And it was frustrating because they were slowly and steadily gaining fans but their label just gave up on them completely to promote KNK, I've…

Hopkinz

Jun 10th 2023

Love Emotion is the second and final mini album by BESTie. It was released on May 8, 2015 with "Excuse Me" serving as the album's title track.

This is the group's final release before their assumed disbandment sometime in 2017.

Other Bestie Threads

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BESTie paved the way!

(the title is a joke)

FIFTY FIFTY’s Saena reveals that she became an idol because of BESTie:

“When I was younger, I watched this girl group called BESTie performing on TV & smiling brightly onstage. I absolutely fell for their performance and that inspired me to dream of becoming an artist and idol.”

twitter.com/nugupromoter/status/1629575471343058945

BEG4DAWIN

Feb 25th 2023

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#32 Debut vs Latest Comeback - BESTie

Debut
youtube.com/watch?v=gtyi5LQdfBE
Latest Comeback
youtube.com/watch?v=AuVi2ib-0qQ

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Check out my previous rounds
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My votes so far (For anyone who is interested )
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firemonster246

Jul 4th 2021

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#335 B-side recommendation: BESTie - Hush Baby

youtube.com/watch?v=UN-IXxUPeDk&ab_channel=BESTIE-Topic

open.spotify.com/playlist/0iuu…D54YG?si=5ee8a61e9a564b42
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firemonster246

Nov 16th 2022

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#499 B-side recommendation: BESTie - Single Bed

youtube.com/watch?v=9uYusUUJoEg&ab_channel=BESTIE-Topic
youtube.com/watch?v=oLWJGHDiIw…l=WisheSubsEntretenimento

open.spotify.com/playlist/0iuu…D54YG?si=45cbd5aaf86c482a
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firemonster246

Apr 29th 2023

Disbandment

On September 5, 2017, YNB Entertainment announced that Uji and Dahye would be leaving the group after ternimation of their contracts, while Hyeyeon and Haeryung would be continuing as a group, with the possibility that new members would be added. That month, it was also confirmed that Hyeyeon would be appearing on the idol competition program The Unit. She was eliminated from the show in episode 13 with her final rank being 27.

Kang Hye Yeon (강혜연) or simply Hyeyeon (혜연) and formerly known as Dami (다미), is a South Korean singer under SOO Entertainment. She is a former member of the girl groups BESTie and EXID.

Great (왔다야) is the solo debut mini album by Kang Hye Yeon. It was released on October 31, 2018 with "Great" serving as the album's title track.

강혜연 만고땡 is the first studio album by Kang Hye Yeon. It was released on December 3, 2020 with "왔다야 (Trot Ver.)" and "만고땡" serving as the album's double title tracks.

Sunday Hyeyeon is the second studio album by Kang Hye Yeon. It was released on April 30, 2021 with "척하면 척" and "왔다야 (2021)" serving as the album's double title tracks.

Music videos

• "척하면 척"
• "사진첩"
• "와요 와요"
• "오빠는 몰라"
• "Unbearably"
• "When Heart Trembling"

"천치 바보야" is the first digital single by Kang Hye Yeon. It was released on December 8, 2022.

"혜성 (彗星) : 빗자루별" is the second digital single (labeled as fourth) by Kang Hye Yeon. It was released on May 1, 2023 with "가지마오" serving as the single's title track.

"연 (姸)" (2023)

"몰라도 너무 몰랐네" (2025)

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UHSN Maria, Playback Woolim, & Bestie Hyeyeon to release a summer song together

twitter.com/nugupromoter/status/1425638533033779202?s=21

Lubby00

Aug 11th 2021

Reality shows

The Unit (KBS2, 2017) - contestant

Miss Trot 2 (TV Chosun, 2020–2021) - contestant

Queen of Diva (MBN, 2023–2024) - contestant

U.Ji (유지) is a South Korean singer. She is a former member of the girl groups BESTie and EXID.

She made her solo debut on February 17, 2015 with the digital single "Love Letter".

Digital singles

"Love Letter" (2015)

"Autumn Leaves" (2015)

OSTs

"Sword and Magic for Kakao OST" (2016)

"Circle OST Part.2" (2017)

"Because This is My First Life OST Part.1" ("Star Drawing") (2017)

"My Roommate Is A Gumiho OST Part.9" ("Big Change") (2021)

Han Da Ra (한다라; also known as Na Hae Ryung, Haeryeong and Haeryung) is a South Korean singer and actress under OSR Entertainment. She is a former member of the girl groups BESTie and EXID.

On September 2023, it was announced that Na Hae Ryung had signed a contract with OSR Entertainment and would change her name to Han Da Ra, continuing to pursue an acting career.

Dahye (다혜) is a South Korean singer and rapper. She is a former member of the girl group BESTie.

She made her solo debut on October 10, 2020 with her first digital single "Poison".

"Poison" is the solo debut digital single by Dahye. It is a remake of Uhm Jung Hwa's song of the same name and was released on October 10, 2020.

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Hidden Gems #183: Poison by DaHye

On this series we remember songs that have been forgotten or were never even given the attention they deserved. Today's Hidden Gem is Poison by DaHye
youtube.com/watch?v=zTipERjTTmo
Second day of a former underrated GG solo debut. DaHye was BESTie's It Girl and could have been huge with the right promos. Tbh I only really noticed her visuals in BESTie but this solo debut made me realize how talented of a vocalist she was. This song is a remake of a classic Um Jung Hwa song. DaHye posted the…

Hopkinz

Jan 7th 2022

"Bad Blood" is the second digital single by Dahye. It was released on November 5, 2020.

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Hidden Gems #533: Bad Blood by DaHye

In this series we remember songs that have been forgotten or were never even given the attention they deserved. Today's Hidden Gem is Bad Blood by DaHye
youtube.com/watch?v=d8YSuVGvqmk
All the former 2nd gen girl group soloists lately. DaHye was in the girl group BESTie and was the most well known member because of her visuals. I was really happy when she decided to go solo because she could get recognized for more than just her looks because she's talented. Bad Blood was her first comeback…

Hopkinz

Oct 28th 2023

"The First Ending" (이별은 처음이라서; stylized as The first ending) is the third digital single by Dahye. It was released on June 22, 2024.

"As I Am" (이대로) is the fourth digital single by Dahye. It was released on October 19, 2024.

"Cherry Road" is the fifth digital single by Dahye. It was released on February 6, 2025.

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다혜(Dahye) (Former Member of BESTie) releases a new song - Cherry Road

youtube.com/watch?v=G2-vdaspcQQ&t=22s

crystalblues

Feb 6th 2025

Digital singe 'Something'

OTS

"The Witch OST Part.1" ("Close My Eyes") (2025)

Former BESTie member Dahye is back with 'Deja Vu'

'Deja Vu' is a pre-release track ahead of her 1st Mini Album coming on August 28th

Bestie in Inkigayo

BESTie - Excuse me @ Popular song Inkigayo 20150510

Excuse me @ Popular song Inkigayo 20150607

The Condition of Love @ Popular Inkigayo 131117

The condition of love @ Popular Inkigayo 131027

Throbbing @ Popular Inkigayo 130721

I need you @ popular song Inkigayo 140914

The condition of love @ Popular Inkigayo 131103

Bestie on Show! Music Core

Bestie on Music Bank

Bestie on M Countdown