MustB

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Must.Be
머스트비
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2019–2023
LabelsMustM Entertainment
Past members
  • Sangwoo
  • Hawoon
  • Chibin
  • Taegeon
  • Wooyeon
  • Doha
  • Soohyun
  • Sihoo
Websitemustbalight.com
Korean name
Hangul머스트비
Japanese name
Hiraganaマストビー

Must.Be (Korean: 머스트비; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band group originally formed by MustM Entertainment. The groups contract was terminated in November 2023 with MustM. In January 2024 the band announced they are coming back sans MustM and restyleized their name from MustB to Must.Be. The group is composed of five members: Taegeon, Wooyeon, Doha, Soohyun, and Sihoo. The group debuted on January 21, 2019,[1] with the release of their first single "I Want U".

Must.Be released the mini album Let Me Rise Again[2] in 2020, La Senorita in 2022, and Royalty in 2023.

History[edit]

Pre-debut[edit]

Before debuting with MustB, Taegeon was a member of M.Crown from 2015 to 2016 and Challenger from 2017 to 2018. Doha was a member of Underdog from 2014 to 2016, under the name Baekjin. Sihoo is a former 1Million Studio dancer and was a backup dancer[3] in BTS's "Idol". In 2018, MustB recorded their single "I Want U", as well as an accompanying music video[4] with former member Chibin. A few months later, Chibin departed the company and was replaced by Soohyun.

2019–2021: Debut with I Want U and Let Me Rise Again[edit]

MustB announced their debut showcase on January 21, 2019, held at the S-Plex Center[5] in Sangam-dong as a seven member group. On January 30, MustB released their first single album I Want U. On April 21, 2019, MustB was involved in a car accident.[6] Following the incident, Hawoon and Sangwoo both left the group.

On July 17, 2020, MustB released their first EP Let Me Rise Again, with their title song "Realize".[7]

MustB were appointed as ambassador for School Violence Prevention in April 2021.[8]

On December 24, 2021, the song "Finding the Hidden You", a collaboration of members Taegeon and Wooyeon, along with Pink Fantasy member, SeeA, was released. This release is part of a project created by K-Stage, a concert-like event produced by music distributor and music artist management company, Naturally Music.[9]

2022–present: La Señorita, Royalty and Rush[edit]

On August 11, 2022, MustB was appointed as an Honorary Ambassador for the United Nations Volunteers Korea.[10]

On September 19, 2022, MustB released their second single album, La Señorita.[11] On September 30, 2022, MustB were joined on stage by Mexican band Grupo Control during their stop in South Padre Island, Texas[12] and performed the Tao Tao after going viral on TikTok recreating the Tao Tao dance. Grupo Control[13] also collaborated with MustB to create a Spanish version of "La Señorita".[14]

On April 17, 2023, MustB released their third single album, Royalty,[15] with their title song of the same name, and the second single from the album, "Memory". MustB was made Public Relations Ambassador for the National Committee of the King Sejong the Great on May 13, 2023.[16]

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and India, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collabroation with Korean Cultural Centre India hosted a seminar on Korean culture, including a K-Pop concert featuring MustB, along with Indian singer Neeti Mohan on August 25, 2023.[17] MustB also performed their newest single, "Rush" which was released on August 22,[18] and RRR's Naatu Naatu.[19]

Musical style[edit]

MustB's music heavily features light, rhythmical beats, delicate bass lines and sensuous melodies, as they continue experimenting with various genres including hip-hop, EDM, and future house. Their songs focus on the message of spreading love. MustB believe that love is what heals wounded hearts. Because people are scared and feel discomfort in different ways, MustB wants to create music that brings comfort and heals these wounds for people all around the world.[20]

Members[edit]

Current[edit]

  • Taegeon (태건) – leader, rapper[21]
  • Wooyeon (우연) – vocalist[22]
  • Doha (도하) – vocalist[23]
  • Soohyun (수현) – rapper, dancer[24]
  • Sihoo (시후) – vocalist, dancer[25]

Former[edit]

  • Sangwoo (상우)
  • Hawoon (하운)
  • Chibin (치빈)

Discography[edit]

Extended plays[edit]

Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[26]
Let Me Rise Again[27]
  • Released: July 17, 2020
  • Label: MustM Entertainment, Quarter Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Track Listing
  1. "Let Me Rise Again (Intro)"
  2. "Realize"
  3. "Veil"
  4. "Love Formula"
  5. "Just Say It"
  6. "Diamond"
  7. "Time's Up"
  8. " I Want U"
  9. "Shed A Light"
 72 —

Single albums[edit]

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[26]
I Want U
  • Released: January 30, 2019
  • Label: MustM Entertainment, Quarter Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Track Listing
  1. "I Want U"
  2. "Time's Up"
 — —
La Señorita
  • Released: September 19, 2022
  • Label: MustM Entertainment, Quarter Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Track Listing
  1. "La Señorita"
  2. "All Day"
  3. "La Señorita (Backing Track)"
  4. "All Day (Backing Track)"
 — —
Royalty
  • Released: April 17, 2023
  • Label: MustM Entertainment, Quarter Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Track Listing
  1. "Royalty"
  2. "Memory"
  3. "Royalty (Instrumental)"
  4. "Memory (Instrumental)"
 94

Singles[edit]

Title Year Album
"I Want U" 2019 I Want U
"Realize" 2020 Let Me Rise Again
"Love Formula"
"Diamond"
"La Señorita" (라 세뇨리타) 2022 La Señorita
"All Day"
"Spring Again" Spring Again
"Muffin Christmas" Muffin Christmas
"Persona" 2023 Persona
"Royalty" Royalty
"Memory"
"Rush" Rush

Collaborations[edit]

Title Year Artists Project Ref
"Finding the Hidden You" (숨은 그대 찾기) 2021 Taegeon, Wooyeon, SeeA (Pink Fantasy) KStage x MustB x Pink Fantasy [9]
"Tonight (So Sweet 오늘밤 그대는)" 2022 Wooyeon KStage x MustB [29]
"La Señorita" 2023 Grupo Control feat. MustB Grupo Control x MustB [14]

Soundtrack appearances[edit]

Title Year Artists Movies/Series Ref
"Love Seeps In" 2023 Taegeon, Yoon Song-ah Diamond Hotel [30]

Concerts and tours[edit]

2019 - 2021
Event Location Date Ref
1st Korea-Romania Industry Expo Bucharest, Romania September 4–5, 2019 [31][32]
2019 Year End K-Pop Concert Almaty, Kazakhstan December 18, 2019 [33]
2019 Year End K-Pop Concert Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan December 20, 2019 [34]
Let's Get It Osaka, Japan October 25, 2020 [35]
Camping Con Seoul, Korea May 22, 2021 [36]
Mokpo Literary Expo Jeollanam-do, South Korea October 9, 2021 [37]
Korean Festival Houston, TX USA October 23, 2021 [38]
LX Picnic Concert South Korea November 4, 2021 [39][40]
Live in PR Puerto Rico, USA November 12–13, 2021 [41]
KBC Music Award (renamed Golden Seoul Awards) Seoul, South Korea December 19, 2021
2022
Event Location Date Ref
Concert Series Kickoff
Light On Seoul, South Korea April 2, 2022 [42]
USA Tour 2022[43]
Lights On in Opelika Opelika, AL April 8, 2022 [44][45]
MustB Cafe Atlanta, GA April 9, 2022 [46]
Dolce Session St. Louis, MO April 10, 2022 [47]
MustB Fanmeeting Houston, TX April 12, 2022 [48]
Pocket Friends USA Tour Los Angeles, CA USA April 16–17, 2022 [49]
Unveiled Latin America Tour 2022[50][51]
Unveiled San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA May 6, 2022 [52]
Unveiled Humacao Humacao, Puerto Rico, USA May 7, 2022 [53]
Unveiled Panama Panama, Panama May 12, 2022 [54]
Unveiled Orlando Orlando, FL, USA May 14, 2022 [55]
Unveiled El Salvador San Salvador, El Salvador May 23, 2022 [56]
Unveiled Merida Merida, Yucatan May 29, 2022 [57][58]
WORLD TOUR 2022[59]
We Are MustB Osaka, Japan June 15–27, 2022 [60]
Naadam Festival Naadamn, Mongolia July 15, 2022 [61]
MustB with Muffins Bucharest, Romania July 26, 2022 [62]
Kpop Fiesta Night Dubai, United Arab Emirates July 29, 2022 [63]
Live in SPI South Padro Island, TX USA September 30-

October 1, 2022

[64]
BA Celebra Corea Buenos Aires, Argentina November 20, 2022 [65]
K-Wave Festa Cape Town, South Africa December 4, 2022 [66]
Laos-Korea Tourism Festival Vientiane, Laos December 17, 2022 [67]
2023
Event Location Date Ref
Dinagsa Festival Cadiz City, Philippines January 28, 2022 [68]
MustB Japan Live Osaka, Japan June 10–11, 2023 [69]
Korean Spotlight @Kazakhstan 2023 Almaty, Kazakhstan June 23, 2023 [70]
Crazy for K-Culture New Delhi, India August 25, 2023 [17][71]
Dance Workshop
Song Location Country Date Ref
Realize Orlando, FL USA May 20, 2022 [72]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Award Year Category Nominee Name Results Ref
1st K-Stage Awards 2021 Pocketdols Star MustB Won [73][74]
1st K-Stage Awards 2021 Best Friends Award MustB x VAN EL Won [75]
Korean Best Band Award 2022 Hallyu Star Award MustB Won [76]
Pocketdol Awards 2022 Pocketdol Best Artist MustB Won [77][78]

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