BB GIRLS (formerly Brave Girls)
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BB GIRLS (브브걸) is a four-member girl group under Warner Music Korea. Formed by Brave Entertainment as Brave Girls (브레이브걸스), they debuted as a five-member ensemble on April 8, 2011 with the single album "The Difference".
On February 16, 2023, Brave announced the group's departure from the agency, with the single, "Goodbye", released on the same day.
On April 27, 2023, Warner Music Korea announced that all four members had signed an exclusive contract with the agency to continue activities as a group. On May 3, it was announced that they had changed their name to BB GIRLS due to Brave owning the trademark for the 'Brave Girls' name.
Formerly as
Brave Girls (브레이브걸스) (2011–2023)
Hangul
브브걸
Debut
April 8, 2011
Years active
2011–2014
2016–present
Label(s)
Warner Music Korea (2023–present)
Brave Entertainment (2011–2023)
Fandom Name: BBee
Official Fan Color: –
Official Accounts:
Website: BBGIRLS
Instagram: weare_bbgirls
Twitter: weare_bbgirls
YouTube: 브브걸 (BBGIRLS)
FaceBook: BBGIRLS
TikTok: @weare_bbgirls
Minyoung /Kim Min-young (Leader)
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Stage Name: Minyoung (민영)
Birth Name: Kim Minyoung (김민영)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: September 12, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENTP/INTP
Instagram: nyong2ya
TikTok: bravegirls_my
Twitter: nyong2ya
YouTube: 민영타임 Minyoung Time
Yujeong/ Nam Yujeong (Visual)
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Stage Name: Youjoung (유정)
Birth Name: Nam Yujeong (남유정)
Position: Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: May 2, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Official Height: 163 cm (5’4″)/Real Height: 162 cm (5 ft 3¾ in)
Weight: 53 kg (116 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENTP
Instagram: braveg_yj
TikTok: yjistimeless
Twitter: bgyjnice
YouTube: 유랄라Youlalla
Eunji/ Hong Eunji (Main Rapper, Main Dancer)
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Stage Name: Eunji (은지)
Real Name: Hong Eunji (홍은지)
Position: Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist, Center
Birthday: July 19, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 51 kg (112 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: –
Instagram: bg_eunji92
TikTok: bravegirls_eunji
Twitter: braveunji
YouTube: 은지는 도도해
Yuna/ Lee Yuna (Maknae)
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Stage Name: Yuna (유나)
Birth Name: Lee Yuna (이유나)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper, Maknae
Birthday: April 6, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ESFJ/ISFJ
SoundCloud: una93
TikTok: bravegirls_u_na
YouTube: 나는유나다
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2011: Debut, Back To Da Future
On April 8, 2011, Brave Girls officially debuted with the single album "The Difference" as a five-member girl group. On the same day, they performed on Music Bank and continued their promotions with the title track "Do You Know" on various music shows like Inkigayo and M! Countdown. On June 8, they released the music video for the b-side "So Sexy".
The group released their first mini album Back To Da Future on July 29, 2011. The music video for the title track "Easily" was released on the same day. A remix single for the song "Easily" titled "Easily (Remix)" was released on August 26, 2011.
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2012–2013: Re:issue, "For You", and hiatus
On February 22, 2012, Brave Girls released their second mini album Re:issue, along with the music video for the title track "These Days You".
Their second digital single "For You" was released on August 13, 2013. The song only featured the original members Hyeran and Yujin.
On December 26, 2013, the collaboration digital single "Passing of the Year" was released with Brave Girls (Hyeran and Yujin) and fellow labelmates Electroboyz, BIGSTAR & Park Soo Jin as the participating artists.
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2016–2017: Line-up changes, High Heels, and "Yoo-Hoo"
On February 3, 2016, it was revealed that three original members (Eunyoung, Seoah, and Yejin) had left the group with an addition of five new members: Minyoung, Yoojung, Eunji, Yuna, and Hayun. The group would continue as a seven-member girl group and was revealed to have been in the final stage of preparations for their comeback. On February 10, it was announced that the their comeback would be on February 16. On February 16, they released their third digital single "Deepened" along with its music video.
On June 21, 2016, Brave Girls released the first teasers for their third mini album, High Heels, which was released on June 27.
The group released the digital single "Yoo-Hoo" on September 1, 2016.
On September 27, 2016, a crowdfunding project through Makestar was opened to help fund their next comeback. On October 11, the project had reached its goal and was to stay open until November 30.
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2017–2018: Rollin' and "Rollin' (New Version)"
On January 13, 2017, Brave Entertainment announced that member Yujin would be leaving the group while Hyeran would go on an indefinite hiatus due to her health worsening. The following month, it was revealed the group would be making a comeback in March as a five-member group. A comeback schedule was released on February 27, 2017 for their fourth mini album, Rollin', which was released on March 7, 2017.
On March 17, 2017, Yujeong went into a temporary hiatus as she had been hospitalized with acute enteritis and had to rest. The group then proceeded as a four-member group until Yujeong was better.
In August 2017, it was confirmed that members Yujeong, Eunji, and Yuna would be joining alongside fellow labelmate and boy group BIGSTAR on the idol rebooting show The Unit.
On August 1, 2018, Brave Brothers teased the group's upcoming comeback with a new version of "Rollin'". On August 11, 2018, their agency announced that member Hayun would be sitting out of the comeback due to health reasons and that they would continue on as four. Their digital single, "Rollin' (New Version)" was released later that same day.
2020–2021: "We Ride", viral success of "Rollin", Summer Queen, After 'We Ride'
On August 5, 2020, it was announced that the group would be making a comeback on August 14, over two years since their last release. Their sixth digital single titled "We Ride" was released on August 14, 2020.
In late February 2021, a fan-edited compilation video of the group performing "Rollin'" became viral which ended up making the song reach the top of many Korean charts for the first time in their career. As a result, the group returned to music shows to perform the song and making appearances on variety shows as well. It was also revealed, by the member Yujeong, that they were about to disband right before the viral; the members had already left the dormitory when it happened.
On March 12, 2021, "Rollin" had officially achieved a perfect all-kill on the Korean music charts. On March 14, 2021, the group took their first-ever music show win on Inkigayo.
On April 1, 2021, it was confirmed that the group is preparing on a summer comeback. On the April 9 episode of MBC's Home Alone, Brave Brothers confirmed that he is working on a mini album that would possibly be released in June.
On June 17, the group made their comeback with their fifth mini album, Summer Queen, with the title track "Chi Mat Ba Ram".
On July 5, it was announced that a piano version of "Summer by Myself" would be released on July 9 at 12PM KST as a surprise gift for their fans.
On August 9, Brave Girls announced the repackage of their fifth mini album Summer Queen, titled After 'We Ride', will be released on August 23.
2022: Minyoung's hiatus, Queendom 2, Thank You, Brave Girls 1st U.S. Tour
On January 14, Brave Entertainment announced that Minyoung would be taking a break from activites due to health issues.
On February 21, Mnet revealed that the group would be participating in their reality show, Queendom 2, which is set to begin airing on March 31. A couple hours later, Brave Entertainment announced that Brave Girls would be releasing a new album sometime in March. On March 2, it was announced that they would release their new album on March 14, with Minyoung returning from her hiatus. On March 3, Brave Girls released the comeback scheduler for their sixth mini album, Thank You.
On May 4, Brave Entertainment officially announced their plans for the group's first U.S. tour, Brave Girls 1st U.S. Tour, which began on July 9 in Philadelphia and concluded in Los Angeles on July 23.
2023: Departure from Brave, "Goodbye", new agency and group name, "One More Time", Brave Girls Best Album
On February 16, Korean news outlet Xportsnews reported that all four members would be departing from Brave Entertainment once their exclusive contracts had ended. The agency later confirmed the news, announcing that Brave Girls would be officially wrapping up their activities with the agency and the group releasing a digital single, titled "Goodbye", on the same day. The next day, Minyoung confirmed that the group had not disbanded and that they would reunite in the future.
On April 27, Warner Music Korea announced that all four members had signed an exclusive contract with the agency to continue activities as a group and are in discussions on what the group will be named. Minyoung confirmed the news through her Instagram, stating that they are preparing to make a comeback in the summer. On May 3, it was announced that they had changed their name to BB GIRLS due to their previous agency, Brave Entertainment, owning the trademark for the 'Brave Girls' name.
On July 7, Sports Kyunghyang reported that BB GIRLS will be having a comeback in August. Later in the day, Warner Music Korea confirmed the reports.
On July 19, a coming soon teaser was posted on the group's social media accounts which announced that they will be having a comeback on August 3. On July 24, the title of the release was revealed to be "One More Time".
On August 20, Brave Entertainment released the group's first best album, Brave Girls Best Album, under their former name.
Single albums
"One More Time" (2023)
Brave Girls
Best albums
Brave Girls Best Album (2023)
Mini albums
Back To Da Future (2011)
Re:issue (2012)
High Heels (2016)
Rollin' (2017)
Summer Queen (2021)
After 'We Ride' (repackage) (2021)
Thank You (2022)
Single album
"The Difference" (2011)
Digital singles
"Easily (Remix)" (2011)
"For You" (2013)
"Deepened" (2016)
"Yoo-Hoo" (2016)
"Rollin' (New Version)" (2018)
"We Ride" (2020)
"Summer by Myself (Piano Ver.)" (2021)
"How Come" (2022)
"Goodbye" (2023)
Promotional single
"Song For You Project Vol.2 : Red Sun" (2021)
Collaborations
"Passing of the Year" (with Electroboyz, BIGSTAR & Park Soo Jin) (2013)
"Taste of Korea" (with Rain, MONSTA X & ATEEZ) (2021)
OSTs
"Bastions OST Part.3" ("Shiny World") (2023)
Participation releases
<Queendom 2> Part.1-2 ("Chi Mat Ba Ram+Rollin' (Remix)") (2022)
<Queendom 2> Part.2-1 ("MVSK (Remix)") (2022)
<Queendom 2> Position Unit Battle Part.1-2 ("Tell Me Now") (2022)
<Queendom 2> Fantastic Queendom Part.1-2 ("Red Sun (Remix)") (2022)
<Queendom 2> Final ("Whistle") (2022)
"<Queendom 2> Epilogue" ("Epilogue") (2022)
Reality shows
Queendom 2 (Mnet, 2022) - contestant
Concerts
The Brave Girls Show (2022; cancelled)
BB GIRLS 1st Fancon <One More Time> (2023)
U.S. tours
Brave Girls 1st U.S. Tour (2022)
Concerts participation
POPstival 2022 (2022)
KCON 2022 Japan (2022)
2022 Busan One Asia Festival (2022) (cancelled)
29th Dream Concert (2023)
Awards (WON)S
Brand of the Year Awards
2022 (Female Idol)
Golden Disc Awards
2022 (Best Group)
Endorsements
Vons Chicken (2016)
Kingdom: Embers of War (2021)
BBQ Chicken (2021)
Elcanto (2021)
SPAO (2021)
Dongwon Yoghurt (2021)
Lotte Department Store (2021)
Barrel (2021)
Breadique (2021)
Happycall (2021)
KB Insurance (2021)
Goojeon Deer Antlers (2021)
Cos:mura (2021)
MILIPASS (2022)
브레이브걸스(Brave Girls) - Thank You MV
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