Byun Baek-hyun

Baekhyun

At Melon Music Awards 2016
Born Byun Baek-hyun
(1992-05-06) May 6, 1992
Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, South Korea
Occupation

Musical career

Genres
Years active 2012—present
Labels S.M. Entertainment
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul 변백현
Hanja 邊伯賢
Revised Romanization Byeon Baek-hyeon
McCune–Reischauer Pyŏn Paek-hyŏn

Byun Baek-hyun (Korean: 변백현; born May 6, 1992), better known by the mononym Baekhyun, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group EXO, its sub-group EXO-K, and its sub-unit EXO-CBX.

Early life

Baekhyun was born on May 6, 1992[1] in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He has a brother named Byun Baek-beom who is seven years older than him.[2] Baekhyun began training to be a singer when he was 11 years old, influenced by South Korean singer Rain.[3] He attended Jungwon High School in Bucheon, where he was the lead singer in a band called Honsusangtae (lit. "coma") and won a local music festival. He received piano lessons from Kim Hyun-woo, member of South Korean rock band DickPunks.[4] In addition to musical activities, Baekhyun trained as a martial artist in his youth and has a black belt in Hapkido.[5]

Baekhyun was spotted by an S.M. Entertainment agent while he was studying for the entrance exams to the Seoul Institute of the Arts. He later joined S.M. Entertainment in 2011 through the S.M. Casting System.[6] Along with fellow Exo members Chanyeol and Suho, Baekhyun attended Kyung Hee Cyber University and took online classes for Culture and Arts Department of Business Administration.[7]

Career

2012–15: Debut and career beginnings

Main article: Exo (band)

Baekhyun was officially revealed to be the group's ninth member on January 30, 2012.[8] The group official debuted on April 8, 2012.

In February 2014, Baekhyun and fellow Exo member Suho became regular hosts for the SBS music television show Inkigayo.[9] They left the position in November 2014 to focus on Exo's upcoming comeback.[10] In July 2014, Baekhyun made his musical theatre debut, playing the main role of Don Lockwood in the South Korean production by SM C&C of the musical Singin' in the Rain.[11]

In April 2015, Baekhyun released his first solo song since debut titled "Beautiful" as the soundtrack for Exo's web-drama Exo Next Door. The song became the first soundtrack single from a web drama to top digital charts.[12] In May 2015, Baekhyun was announced to be starring in action film Dokgo alongside actor Yeo Jin-goo.[13] However, production of the film was announced to have been cancelled in January 2016.[14] In December 2015, Baekhyun paid tribute to the late South Korean singer Kim Hyun-sik by performing his song "Like Rain Like Music" at SBS's year-end music program Gayo Daejeon. The studio recording of his rendition was later released digitally.[15]

2016–present: Acting roles and EXO-CBX

See also: EXO-CBX

In January 2016, Baekhyun and Miss A member Suzy released a duet titled "Dream". The song quickly reached the top on online real-time music charts[16] and later debuted at number one on Gaon's weekly digital chart.[17] "Dream" also won first place five times in total on music television programs Music Bank and Inkigayo. In April 2016, Baekhyun received a YinYueTai V-Chart Award for Most Popular Singer in South Korea. In May 2016, Baekhyun and South Korean singer K.Will released a folk-ballad duet titled "The Day" as part of S.M. Entertainment's music project Station.[18]

In August 2016, Baekhyun made his small screen debut in the SBS period television drama series Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, a South Korean adaptation of the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin. He plays the supporting role of Prince Wang Eun alongside Lee Joon-gi, Kang Ha-neul,[19] Lee Ji-eun and label-mate Seohyun.[20] He also collaborated with fellow Exo members Chen and Xiumin to release an original soundtrack for the series titled "For You".[21]

In October, 2016, S.M. Entertainment announced that together with Chen and Xiumin, Baekhyun would debut as Exo's first official sub unit EXO-CBX. They performed "For You" at the 2016 Busan One Asia Festival as their first act as EXO-CBX.[22] Their debut extended play Hey Mama! was released on October 31.[23]

S.M. Entertainment started a League of Legends (LoL) tournament, called 2016 S.M. Super Celeb League, and in addition to Heechul and Baekhyun playing with fans, the idols will be joining pro gamers Jang "MaRin" Kyung Hwan, Choi "DanDy" In Kyu, and Lee "Easyhoon" Ji Hoon for matches against a Chinese team of five pro gamers. A practice match between the Korean and Chinese teams was held on November 2.[24] Meanwhile, seven official games were held during November 11 till 23, which were also broadcast live through the Chinese online game platform DOUYU TV. Kim Heechul and Baekhyun also interviewed the various guests and pro gamers following each match.[25][26]

Personal life

On June 19, 2014, S.M. Entertainment confirmed that Baekhyun and fellow S.M artist Girls Generation member Taeyeon are in a relationship.[27] In September 2015, reports stated that their relationship has ended.[28]

Discography

Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart
positions		 Sales
KOR
Gaon
[29]
Dream
(with Suzy)		 1

Songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales
(DL)		 Album
KOR
Gaon
[31]		 CHN
Baidu		 US
World
[32]
As lead artist
"My Turn To Cry" 2014 — — — Exology Chapter 1: The Lost Planet
"Like Rain, Like Music" 2015 40 — —
  • KOR: 39,638+
 2015 Gayo Daejeon Limited Edition
Collaborations
"Dear My Family" (as part of SM Town) 2012 — — — N/A I AM. OST
"The Day We Met" (as a part of I Am Korea) 2015 — — — N/A Charity singles
"One Dream One Korea" (with various artists) — — — N/A
"Dream" (with Suzy) 2016 1 — 3 Dream
"The Day" (with K.Will) 8 — 21 Non-album single
Soundtrack appearances
"Beautiful" 2015 7 1 — Exo Next Door OST
"For You" (with Chen & Xiumin) 2016 5 — — Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

Dramas

Year Title Network Role Notes
2012 To The Beautiful You SBS Himself Cameo (Ep. 2) with EXO-K
2015 Exo Next Door Naver TV Cast Baekhyun Main role
2016 Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo SBS 10th Prince Wang Eun Supporting role

Television shows

Year Title Network Role Notes
2013 Idol Star Athletics Championships MBC Competitor with Chanyeol, Suho, Sehun, Tao and Luhan
Star King SBS Guest with Suho, Xiumin, Kai, Luhan and Sehun
Beatles Code 2 Mnet with D.O., Xiumin, Lay, Suho and Sehun
Idol Star Athletics Championships MBC Competitor with Suho, Luhan, Xiumin, Sehun, Kris, Kai and Tao
Three Turns MBC Guest with Suho
MBC with Luhan
Super Hit Mnet with Lay, D.O., Chen and Luhan
2014 Roommate SBS Episode 13
2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships MBC with Suho
Hello Counselor KBS Episode 220; with Chanyeol and Chen
The Return of Superman KBS Episode 79; with Chanyeol
After School Club Arirang Episode 165; with Kai
The Capable Ones MBC Special host Episode 1
Cool Kiz on the Block KBS2 Special guest Episode 128
Naked 4 Show (S 2) Mnet Talk about Heechul Episode 15
2016 Fantastic Duo SBS Guest Episodes 3 and 4 with Chanyeol, D.O., Suho, Xiumin and Chen
Cool Kiz On The Block 阳光艺体能 HBTV with Chanyeol, D.O., Suho, Xiumin and Chen
Idol Chef King MBC Contestant with Suho

Radio shows

Year Title Role Station Notes
2013 SoundK Guest Arirang Radio with Suho, Kris and Chen
Sukira Kiss the Radio KBS Cool FM with Lay, Chen, Chanyeol and D.O.
KBS Cool FM with Chen
Cultwo Show SBS Power FM with Lay, Suho, Kris, Chanyeol, D.O., Xiumin and Kai
Sukira Kiss the Radio KBS Cool FM with Chen
Lee Sora's Gayo Plaza Radio KBS Cool FM with D.O. and Chen
K.Will's Youngstreet SBS Power FM
2014 Sukira Kiss the Radio KBS Cool FM with Kim Hee-chul on 01.04.14 / Ryeowook (Guest)
2015 Cultwo Show SBS Power FM with Suho, Sehun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Xiumin and Kai
Noon Song of Hope MBC Standard FM with Xiumin and Sehun

Hosting

Title Role Network Date(s) Notes
Music Bank Special MC KBS 7/6/2013

23/8/2013

6/9/2013

 with Chanyeol - EPs. 703, 713 & 715
Inkigayo Main MC SBS 2/2/2014 – 9/11/2014 with Suho - EPs. 756-795 & Ep. 868
Special MC 12/6/2016

Music videos

Year Title Other artist(s)
As lead artist
2015 "Beautiful" None
Collaborations
2012 "Dear My Family" SM Town
2016 "Dream" Suzy
"The Day" K.Will
Guest appearances
2012 "Twinkle" Girls' Generation-TTS
2014 "Dance with D.O.C" (Remake) DJ DOC

Musical theatre

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Singin' in the Rain Don Lockwood Main role

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result
2016 4th YinYueTai V-Chart Awards Most Popular Singer (South Korea)
N/A
 Won
1st Asia Artist Awards Popularity Award (Actor) Won
8th Melon Music Awards Best R&B/Soul with Suzy
Dream
 Won
Song of the Year with Suzy Nominated
18th Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Collaboration with Suzy Won
HotelsCombined – Song of the Year with Suzy Nominated
2017 31st Golden Disk Awards Digital Daesang with Suzy Pending

Music programs

Music Bank
Year Date Song
2016 January 15 Dream (with Suzy)
January 22
Inkigayo
Year Date Song
2016 January 17 Dream (with Suzy)
January 24
January 30

References

  1. ↑ Hwang Hyo-jin (May 1, 2012). "EXO-K: My name is 찬열, 백현" [EXO-K: My name is Chanyeol, Baekhyun]. TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  2. ↑ "10asia EXO-K Interview". 10asia. Retrieved 2012-05-02.
  3. ↑ "#Baekhyun Full Interview". ELLE Korea (in Korean). 2015-10-19.
  4. ↑ "EXO's Baekhyun Learned How to Seduce Women from DickPunk's hyun Woo". MNet. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
  5. ↑ "EXO's Baekhyun demonstrates his black belt hapkido kicks | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  6. ↑ "EXO-K 메인보컬 백현 "아이라인 이제 자제 하려고요"(인터뷰)". www.newsen.com. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  7. ↑ "EXO's SuHo, ChanYeol, and Baekhyun Revealed to Be Enrolled in Cyber College". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  8. ↑ "SM新团Exo首支单曲《What Is Love》MV曝光" [S.M.'s new band Exo releases first single What Is Love]. Sina.com (in Chinese). 2012-01-30. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
  9. ↑ "EXO's Suho and Baekhyun + actress Lee Yu Bi chosen as new MCs for 'Inkigayo'". allkpop. Retrieved 2014-12-06.
  10. ↑ "EXO's Suho and Baekhyun Bid Farewell to "Inkigayo," Thank Viewers for the Experience". Soompi. Retrieved 2014-12-06.
  11. ↑ "Baekhyun, Kyuhyun, Sunny, and Jay Officially Announced as Leads for "Singin' in the Rain"". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  12. ↑ "Baekhyun's "Beautiful" Becomes First Web Drama OST to Top Charts". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  13. ↑ "EXO's Baekhyun and Yeo Jin Goo Confirmed to Star in New Action Film". Soompi. Retrieved 2014-12-06.
  14. ↑ "짬툰 측 "여진구·백현 '독고' 영화출연 아냐" 번복 사과". mydaily.co.kr (in Korean). 2016-01-07. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
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  16. ↑ "Baekhyun and Suzy's 'Dream' slays real-time charts with an all-kill!". allkpop. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  17. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart - Week 2 2016". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 30, 2016.
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  19. ↑ "EXO's Baekhyun Will Make His Drama Debut". Soompi. 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2014-12-08.
  20. ↑ ""Moon Lovers" Begins Production, to be Completely Filmed Before Broadcast". Soompi. 2016-01-17. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
  21. ↑ kminjungee (2016-08-24). "Watch: EXO's Chen, Baekhyun, And Xiumin Sing Of Devoted Love For "Scarlet Heart: Goryeo"". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  22. ↑ E., Maolen (2016-10-06). "EXO's Baekhyun, Chen and Xiumin will perform 'Scarlet Heart: Ryeo' OST at Busan One Asia Festival Closing Ceremony Dream Concert". Yibada. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  23. ↑ SMTOWN_EN. "[Vyrl] SMTOWN_EN : #EXO's first unit #EXO-CBX 1st mini album 'Hey Mama!' drops Oct 31, 0A". Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  24. ↑ "exos baekhyun super juniors heechul will playing league legends fans" inven.co.kr 2016/11/03
  25. ↑ 2016 S.M. Super Celeb League be broadcast live through the Chinese online game platform DOUYU TV-2 SMTOWN
  26. ↑ SMTOWN
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  29. ↑ Gaon Weekly Album Chart
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    • "Beautiful". April 25, 2015.
    • "Dream". Gaon Digital Chart. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
    • "The Day". Gaon Digital Chart. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  32. ↑ "World Digital Songs". Billboard.
    • "Dream". Billboard charts. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
    • "The Day". Billboard charts. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  33. ↑ 2015년 01주차 Download Chart [1st Week of 2015 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on February 5, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  34. ↑ Cumulative sales of "Dream":
  35. ↑ "Gaon Download Chart - First hallf of 2016 (see #186)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  36. ↑ Cumulative sales of "Beautiful":
  37. ↑ Cumulative sales for "For You":

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