AlphaBat
{{Short description|South Korean boy band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = AlphaBAT
| image = AlphaBAT.jpg
| landscape = yes
| caption = AlphaBat's 1st Showcase In Malaysia PC April 24, 2014
Members from Left to Right: B:eta, C:ode, D:elta, E:psilon, F:ie, G:amma, H:eta, I:ota, J:eta
| alias =
| origin = Seoul, South Korea
| genre = {{flatlist|
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = {{plainlist|
- Simtong Entertainment (South Korea)
- Jakol Corporation (Japan)
- W Entertainment (Korea)
- APB Entertainment (Korea)}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
| website =
| current_members = {{plainlist|
- B:eta
- G:amma
- L:ambda
}}
| past_members = {{plainlist|
- H:eta
- Kyumin
- C:ode
- D:elta
- {{not a typo|F:ie}}
- I:ota
- J:eta
- E:psilon
- K:appa}}
| module = {{Infobox Korean name
| child = yes
| hangul = 알파벳
| rr = Alpabet
| mr = Alp'apet
}}
}}
AlphaBat (Korean: {{Lang|ko|알파벳}}; stylized as AlphaBAT) is a South Korean hiphop boy band formed by Simtong Entertainment in 2013. They are currently under APB Entertainment.{{Cite web|url=http://music.naver.com/artist/home.nhn?artistId=302333|title=Naver Vibe(바이브)}}
History
= Pre-debut =
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.
= 2013-2014: Debut with ''AB City'', ''Ttanttara'', ''Answer'' =
Although their first performance for AB City was on November 12, 2013, when they recorded the music program Arirang: Simply Kpop, Simtong Entertainment's preferred official debut date for AlphaBAT was on November 14, 2013, the day AlphaBAT took their performance in M! Countdown. AlphaBAT's debut music video and song AB CITY was revealed on March 15.
Later, the boys released a second Christmas-themed digital single Surprise Party, revealing the official name of AlphaBAT's fandom: "Alpha".{{cite web|title=Rookie Idol Group AlphaBAT Releases Teaser for Debut Single "AB CITY" |url=http://www.soompi.com/2013/11/10/rookie-idol-group-alphabat-releases-teaser-for-debut-single-ab-city/|work=soompy|accessdate=10 November 2013}}{{cite web|title=Boy group AlphaBAT introduce themselves before debut next month with promo video for 'BOY LONDON'|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/10/boy-group-alphabat-introduce-themselves-before-debut-next-month|work=Allkpop|accessdate=24 October 2013}}
Although their first performance was November 12, 2013, it was revealed that AlphaBAT would 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{{Definition needed|date=November 2021}} on the 25th, titled Ttanttara ({{Lang|ko|딴따라}}).
They returned on August 22, 2014 with their second mini album Answer.{{cite web|title=Home > News > View [Video] AlphaBAT Chases After a Girl in 'Oh My Gosh!' MV|url=http://www.mnetamerica.com/news/article/74201/alphabat-releases-mv|work=mnetamerica|accessdate=22 August 2014|archive-date=9 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809042153/http://www.mnetamerica.com/news/article/74201/alphabat-releases-mv|url-status=dead}}
= 2016 =
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 {{Proper name|C:ode}}, {{Proper name|D:elta}}, {{not a typo|F:ie}}, {{Proper name|I:ota}}, and youngest member {{Proper name|J:eta}} who enlisted on November 9. They will be promoting as five members which includes the addition of new member {{Proper name|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 {{Proper name|B:eta}}, {{Proper name|E:psilon}}, {{Proper name|G:amma}}, {{Proper name|H:eta}}, and new member {{Proper name|K:appa}}. Promotions will be without {{Proper name|B:eta}} due to his enlistment.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/alphabat_japan/status/796274408671170560|title=AlphaBAT Japan Official Twitter_Information|last=|first=|date=|website=AlphaBAT Japan Official Twitter|access-date=}}
= 2017 =
May 23, 2017 AlphaBAT opened a new official Instagram account, indicating they would soon be restarting activities as a group. On June 8, 2017, AlphaBAT appeared for the first time on Naver's Vapp channel Idol x Idol.
July 25, 2017, member {{Proper name|H:eta}} announced his enlistment via his personal Instagram account. As a result, AlphaBAT was left with only four members. 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.
= 2018 =
In September 2018, the newest member, {{Not a typo|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".
Members
=Current members=
- {{Proper name|B:eta}} ({{Lang|ko|베타}})
- {{Proper name|G:amma}} ({{Lang|ko|감마}})
- {{Proper name|L:ambda}} ({{Lang|ko|람다}})
=Past members=
- {{Proper name|C:ode}} ({{Lang|ko|코드}})
- {{Proper name|D:elta}} ({{Lang|ko|델타}})
- {{Proper name|F:i.e}}
- {{Proper name|H:eta}}
- {{Proper name|I:ota}}
- {{Proper name|J:eta}}
- Kyumin ({{Lang|ko|규민}})
- {{Proper name|E:psilon}} ({{Lang|ko|엡실론}})
- {{Proper name|K:appa}} ({{Lang|ko|카파}})
= Timeline =
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bar:Iota from:start till:11/12/2013 color:p
bar:Iota from:11/12/2013 till:11/01/2016
bar:Code from:01/30/2013 till:11/12/2013 color:p
bar:Code from:11/12/2013 till:11/01/2016
bar:Delta from:01/30/2013 till:11/12/2013 color:p
bar:Delta from:11/12/2013 till:11/01/2016
bar:Fie from:01/30/2013 till:11/12/2013 color:p
bar:Fie from:11/12/2013 till:11/01/2016
bar:Jeta from:01/30/2013 till:11/12/2013 color:p
bar:Jeta from:11/12/2013 till:11/01/2016
bar:Heta from:01/30/2013 till:11/12/2013 color:p
bar:Heta from:11/12/2013 till:07/25/2017
bar:Beta from:01/30/2013 till:11/12/2013 color:p
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bar:Beta from:03/31/2015 till:07/22/2017 color:black
bar:Epsilon from:01/30/2013 till:11/12/2013 color:p
bar:Epsilon from:11/12/2013 till:07/14/2021
bar:Epsilon from:08/26/2019 till:03/17/2021 color:black
bar:Gamma from:01/30/2013 till:11/12/2013 color:p
bar:Gamma from:11/12/2013 till:end
bar:Gamma from:12/27/2021 till:06/26/2023 color:black
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bar:Kappa from:11/03/2016 till:07/22/2021
color:yellow width:7 textcolor:black align:left anchor:from
bar:Lambda from:09/28/2018 till:end
Discography
=Extended plays=
=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title
! rowspan="2" | Year ! Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Sales |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | KOR |
| scope="row" |"Hello" (안녕하세요)
|2012 |— |{{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" |"AB City"
| rowspan="2" |2013 |— | rowspan="4" |Attention |
| scope="row" |"Surprise Party" (깜짝파티)
|— |
| scope="row" |"Always"
| rowspan="3" |2014 |— |
| scope="row" |"Tantara" (딴따라)
|— |
| scope="row" |"Oh My Gosh!" (답정너)
|— |Answer |
| scope="row" |"Get Your Luv" (원해)
|2017 |— | rowspan="4" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" |"New Way" (신세계)
|2018 |— |
| scope="row" |"Fly"
|2019 |— |
| scope="row" |"Again" (불러본다)
|2020 |— |
Reality show
- AlphaBat TV (web show) (03.07.2014 to the TBA)
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;"
!Year !Award !Category !Recipient !Result | ||||
| rowspan="2" |2014 | align="center" |22nd KCEA Awards | Rookie of the year | AlphaBat | {{won}}{{Cite news|url=http://m.heraldbiz.com/view.php?ud=20141201000963&ntn=0|title=알파벳, '2014 대한민국 문화연예대상'서 신인상 수상("Alphabet," Received Rookie of the Year award) " |publisher=heraldbiz News|language=ko}} |
| style="text-align:center;" | 9th Korea Social Contribution Awards | Ambassador Award | AlphaBat | {{won}} |
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- [https://cafe.daum.net/AlphaBAT Official Fancafe]
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Category:2013 establishments in South Korea
Category:Musical groups from Seoul