Be'O explained

Birth Date:27 April 2000
Years Active:2020–present
Birth Place:Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea[1]
Birth Name:Yoo Chan-wook
Genre:Hip hop

Yoo Chan-wook (; born April 27, 2000), known professionally as Be'O (; stylized in all caps), is a South Korean rapper and songwriter. He first garnered attention when he appeared on the rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 10 in 2021.

Be'O signed to hip hop record label FameUs Entertainment in 2020 where he released the single albums Monster (2020) and Bipolar (2021). In 2021, he released the single "Counting Stars", which peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart.

Early life and education

Yoo Chan-wook was born on April 27, 2000, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.[1] He became interested in hip hop after watching Show Me the Money 3. When he was in the third grade of middle school, he decided to pursue a career in music.[2] He graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul and took part in season 3 of High School Rapper.[3] [4]

He adopted the stage name "Be'O" from his Christian name Pio.[5]

Career

2020–2021: Signing to FameUs Entertainment and Show Me the Money 10

In early 2020, Be'O signed to FameUs Entertainment, a hip hop label founded by rapper San E. He released the compilation albums God FameUs and Famous FameUs with labelmates San E, Errday, and Malkey in April and August respectively.[6] In September 2020, he released his debut single Monster.

In May 2021, he released the single Bipolar. In October 2021, he appeared on the rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 10 where he gained popularity.[7]  "Breathe" and "Limousine", the singles he released on the show, both peaked at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[8] [9] He also released the singles "MBTI", "Without You", and "Nothing" and finished in third place. In December 2021, he released the single "Counting Stars" featuring rapper Beenzino, which peaked at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[10]

2022–present: Signing to BPM Entertainment, Five Senses and Affection

On March 8, 2022, it was announced that Be'O will be co-managed by FameUs and BPM Entertainment.[11] In the same month, he became the brand ambassador of Kappa.[12] He released his debut extended play Five Senses on September 29, 2022.[13]

In April 2024, Be'O announced that he will release his second extended play Affection on April 24.[14]

Artistry

Be'O pursues "music that makes people who do not know me at all imagine me". In an interview with The Single, he said that the live performance of "Stay" by Justin Bieber and The Kid Laroi always gives him inspiration.[15]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleEP detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[16]
Five Senses 29
Affection
  • Released: April 24, 2024
  • Label: FameUs, BPM
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
39

Compilation albums

TitleAlbum details
God FameUs(with San E, Errday, Malkey)
  • Released: April 9, 2020
  • Labels: FameUs Entertainment, Warner Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download
Famous FameUs(with San E, Errday, Malkey)
  • Released: August 26, 2020
  • Labels: FameUs Entertainment, Warner Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart
positions		Album
KOR
[19] 		KOR Billb.
[20]
"That's Wolf"2020— —Monster
"Blurry in My Hotel Room"
2021— —rowspan="2"
"Bad Love"— —
"Brand"
126 —Bipolar
"Suddenly" 20 66
"Breathe"
1 7Show Me the Money 10
"Limousine" (리무진)
1 2
"MBTI"
6 26
"Without You"
9 24
"Nothing"
73 —
"B.O.T.B"
— —rowspan="3"
"Counting Stars"
1 5
"Love Me"20228 11
"Complex" (자격지심)
13 8Five Senses
"Akita"
2023170 —rowspan="4"
"Lights Out" (불이꺼지고)
160 —
"Baby"
— —
"Mad" (미쳐버리겠다)81 —
"All Night" (밤새)2024— —Affection
"Criminal"
— —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart
positions		Album
KOR
[21] 		KOR Billb.
[22]
"Good Night"
202263 74Re:Up
"Black Heart"
69 —Between Sat & Sun
"Summer"
18 —
"Flick"
53 —Show Me the Money 11
"Love War"
202371 —Love War
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRoleRef.
2019High School Rapper 3Contestant
2021Show Me the Money 10Contestant (3rd place)[23]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee(s) / Work(s)Result
Genie Music Awards2022Best Hip Hop ArtistHimself[24]
Song of the Year"Counting Stars"[25]
Male Solo ArtistHimself
Golden Disc Awards2023[26]
Best Digital Song"Counting Stars"[27]
Hanteo Music Awards2022Special Award (Hip-Hop) Be'O[28]
MAMA Awards2022Best Hip-hop & Urban Music"Counting Stars"[29]
Melon Music Awards2022Top 10 ArtistHimself[30]
Song of the Year"Counting Stars"
Best Male SoloHimself
Korean Hip-hop Awards2022New Artist of the Year[31]
Hip-hop Track of the Year"Counting Stars"
K Global Heart Dream AwardsK Global Hip-hop AwardHimself[32]

References

  1. https://youtube.com/watch?v=mBzFs58XcPU 비오는 여자들한테 왜 인기 많은거야? 저스디스가 더 잘생기고 귀여운데 | BE'O_Complex(자격지심) (Feat. ZICO) | 본인등판 | Look Me Up
  2. Web site: Kim . Seon-hui . 빛나는 비오 . Shining Be'O . Marie Claire Korea . ko.
  3. Web site: 비오 . BE'O . Daum Encyclopedia . ko.
  4. [ENG sub] schoolrapper 3 [1회] 서울공연예고 유일한 랩 전공! 유찬욱 @학년별싸이퍼 190222 EP.1]. February 23, 2019. ko. Mnet TV. [ENG sub] schoolrapper 3 [Episode 1] The only rap major of School of Performing Arts Seoul! Yoo Chan-wook @Grade Cypher 190222 EP.1. YouTube.
  5. Web site: Kim. Narang. December 22, 2021. 비오, 밤하늘의 펄이 되다. Be'O, becomes the pearl of the night sky. live. Vogue Korea. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20211222222234/https://www.vogue.co.kr/2021/12/22/%EB%B9%84%EC%98%A4-%EB%B0%A4%ED%95%98%EB%8A%98%EC%9D%98-%ED%8E%84%EC%9D%B4-%EB%90%98%EB%8B%A4/ . 2021-12-22 .
  6. Web site: Yeo. Dong-eun. 래퍼 산이, 페임어스 레이블 프로듀서로 새 앨범 발매. Rapper San E released a new album as a producer of the FameUs label.. April 9, 2020. MyDaily. Naver. ko. July 28, 2022.
  7. Web site: Cho. Seung-ye. '쇼미더머니10' 비오, 싱잉랩 최고 '극찬'… 도대체 누구?. "Show Me The Money 10" Be'O, singing rap is the best. "High praise"... Who the hell?. October 10, 2021. MoneyS. Naver. ko. July 28, 2022.
  8. Web site: Kim. Si-hyeon. 가온 46주차 디지털차트 1위는 아넌딜라이트·언오피셜보이·비오·지구인·머드더스튜던트의 '쉬어'…최다곡 차트진입은 아이유·임영웅·방탄소년단·세븐틴. First place in the digital charts in the 46th week of Gaon is Anandelight, unofficialboy, Be'O., Earthman, Mudd the Student... IU, Lim Youngwoong, BTS, and SEVENTEEN entered the charts.. November 20, 2021. Top Star News. ko. July 28, 2022.
  9. Web site: Kim. Yoon-kyo. 가온차트 48주차 디지털차트 1위는 비오의 '리무진'…최다곡 차트진입은 아이유·임영웅·이승윤·방탄소년단·비오·10CM. Be'O's 'Limousine' topped the digital chart for the 48th week of Gaon Chart... IU, Lim Young-woong, Lee Seung-yoon, BTS, Be'O, and 10CM have the most songs to enter the chart... December 3, 2021. Top Star News. ko. July 28, 2022.
  10. Web site: Park. Dong-seon. '쇼미10' 비오·NCT·임영웅, 51주 가온차트 1위. "Show Me The Money 10" topped the 51st week Gaon Chart.. December 23, 2021. ET News. Naver. ko. July 28, 2022.
  11. Web site: Park. Soo-in. '쇼미10' 비오, 소유-VIVIZ-이무진과 한솥밥 "공동 매니지먼트 계약 체결". "Show Me The Money 10" Be'O, works under the same roof with Soyou-VIVIZ-Lee Mu-jin. "Joint management contract signed.". March 8, 2022. Newsen. Naver. ko. March 8, 2022.
  12. Web site: Choi . Boyun . March 18, 2022 . '쇼미10′ 비오, 스포츠웨어 브랜드 '카파' 앰버서더 발탁 . 'Show Me 10' Be'O, becomes ambassador of sportswear brand 'Kappa' . . ko.
  13. Web site: Park. Soo-in. 비오, 29일 컴백 확정…지코·그레이·로꼬 등 지원 사격. Be'O, confirmed comeback on 29th... Zico, Gray and Loco to support. September 16, 2022. Newsen. Naver. ko. September 16, 2022.
  14. Web site: ko:비오, 24일 컴백 확정...보라색 하트 일러스트 공개. Be'O, comeback confirmed on the 24th...Purple heart illustration revealed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007459725. Naver. News1. ko. Hwang. Mi-hyun. April 4, 2024. April 6, 2024.
  15. Web site: Song . Hyemin . December 23, 2021 . 비오의 또 다른 이름 . The Single.
  17. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 41, 2022. Circle Chart. ko. October 13, 2022.
  18. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 17, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. May 2, 2024.
  19. Peak chart positions for singles as lead artist on Circle Digital Chart (formerly Gaon Digital Chart):
    • Web site: Brand" + "Breathe. Gaon Chart. November 7–13, 2021. July 29, 2022. November 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211118020044/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=46&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Suddenly" + "MBTI. Gaon Chart. November 28 – December 4, 2021. July 29, 2022. December 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209020048/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=49&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Limousine. Gaon Chart. November 21–27, 2021. July 29, 2022. December 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202021635/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=48&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Without You" + "Nothing. Gaon Chart. December 5–11, 2021. July 29, 2022. December 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211216021230/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=50&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Counting Stars. Gaon Chart. December 12–18, 2021. July 29, 2022. December 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211223020422/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=51&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Love Me. Gaon Chart. May 8–14, 2022. July 29, 2022. May 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220519024312/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=20&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Complex. Circle Chart. November 6–12, 2022. November 17, 2022.
    • Web site: Akita. Circle Chart. February 19–25, 2023. March 2, 2023.
    • Web site: Lights Out. Circle Chart. March 19–25, 2023. March 30, 2023.
    • Web site: Mad. Circle Chart. December 3–9, 2023. December 14, 2023.
  20. Peak chart positions for singles as lead artist on Billboards K-pop Hot 100:
    • Breathe. Billboard. November 21–27, 2021. July 29, 2022. December 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202194027/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-11-27. live.
    • Limousine. Billboard. December 5–11, 2021. July 29, 2022. December 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211214052733/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-12-11. live.
    • MBTI. Billboard. December 12–18, 2021. July 29, 2022. December 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211217020112/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-12-18. live.
    • Without You. Billboard. December 19–25, 2021. July 29, 2022. December 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211229090835/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-12-25. live.
    • Suddenly" + "Counting Stars. Billboard. December 26, 2021 – January 1, 2022. July 29, 2022. December 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211230025100/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2022-01-01. live.

    Peak chart positions for singles as lead artist on Billboards South Korea Songs:

    • Web site: Love Me. Billboard. June 12–18, 2022. July 29, 2022. June 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220615175424/https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-korea-songs-hotw/2022-06-18/. live.
    • Web site: Complex. Billboard. November 13–19, 2022. November 16, 2022. November 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221116044854/https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-korea-songs-hotw/2022-11-19/. live.
  21. Peak chart positions for singles as featured artist on Circle Digital Chart (formerly Gaon Digital Chart):
    • Web site: Good Night. Gaon Chart. February 6–12, 2022. July 29, 2022. February 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217020420/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Black Heart. Gaon Chart. January 30 – February 5, 2022. July 29, 2022. February 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220210021428/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=06&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Flick. Circle Chart. December 11–17, 2022. December 22, 2022.
    • Web site: Love War. Circle Chart. January 15–21, 2022. January 26, 2022.
    • Web site: Summer. Circle Chart. August 13–19, 2023. August 24, 2023.
  22. Peak chart positions for singles as featured artist on Billboards K-pop Hot 100:
    • Good Night. Billboard. February 13–19, 2022. July 29, 2022. February 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220216220659/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2022-02-19. live.
  23. Web site: Kim. Sehun. December 4, 2021. [종합] '쇼미더머니10' 파이널, 래퍼 '조광일' 최종 우승자…준우승 신스ㆍ3위 비오ㆍ4위 쿤타]. "Show Me the Money 10" final, rapper "Jo Gwang-il" winner... runner-up Since, 3rd place Be'O, 4th place Koonta. live. Biz Enter. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20211203172023/http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=216015 . 2021-12-03 .
  24. Web site: November 9, 2022 . NCT 드림, '2022 지니뮤직어워드' 올해의 가수·음원상 '2관왕'…수상자 보니 . NCT Dream, '2022 Genie Music Awards' Singer of the Year and Music Award 'Two Crowns'... Winner Bonnie . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221109005629/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=14775481 . November 9, 2022 . November 9, 2022 . Top Star News . ko.
  25. Web site: Park . Dong-seon . October 7, 2022 . 2022 GMA, 부문별 후보 공개…김호중·임영웅→세븐틴·NCT드림·아이브 등 대상후보 . 2022 GMA, reveals nominees by category... Kim Ho-jung, Lim Yeong-ung > Seventeen, NCT Dream, Ive etc Daesang nominees . ET News . ko.
  26. Web site: Park . Se-yeon . January 7, 2023 . 윤하·비오, 베스트 솔로 아티스트상 '기쁨'[골든디스크어워즈] ]. Younha and Bio, Best Solo Artist Award 'Joy' [Golden Disc Awards] . Star Today . . ko.
  27. Web site: Jeon . Jae-gyeong . December 7, 2022 . 37회 골든디스크 어워즈, 음원·음반·신인상 후보 공개 . 37th Gold Disc Awards, Song, Album, Rookie nominees revealed . . ko.
  28. Web site: BTS, 대상 2관왕…NCT 드림 '네온빛' 물든 '한터뮤직어워즈' (엑's 현장)[종합]]. Lee. Seul. BTS wins 2 grand prizes... NCT Dream 'Hanteo Music Awards' dyed with 'neon light' (X's site) [Comprehensive]. X-ports News. Naver. February 11, 2023. February 13, 2023. ko.
  29. Web site: Basbas . Franchesca . October 24, 2022 . BTS, Blackpink, J-Hope, NewJeans, Twice, TXT, and more nominated at MAMA Awards 2022 . Bandwagon Asia.
  30. Web site: Lim . Glenda . November 10, 2022 . 2022 Melon Music Awards unveils nominees: Jay Park, BTS, Blackpink, Seventeen, IU, Le Sserafim and more. Bandwagon Asia.
  31. Web site: 한국 힙합 어워즈 2022 후보 . Korean Hip-hop Awards 2022 Nominees . Korean Hip Hop Awards . ko.
  32. Web site: Park . Dong-seon . August 26, 2022 . '2022 K글로벌 하트드림 어워즈' 성료…아이브·임영웅·싸이 등 ☆잔치 . '2022 K Global Heart Dream Awards' ends successfully... ☆ party such as Ive, Lim Yeong-woong, Psy . ET News . ko.

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