Mir (singer) explained

Mir
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Birth Name:Bang Cheol-yong
Birth Date:10 March 1991
Birth Place:Bukha-myeon, Jangseong County, South Korea
Years Active:2009–2016
Relatives:Go Eun-ah (sister)
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Genre:K-pop
Instrument:Vocals
Label:J. Tune Camp
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Hangulstage:미르
Rrstage:Mireu
Mrstage:Mirŭ
Hangul:방철용
Rr:Bang Cheol-yong
Mr:Pang Ch'ŏlyong

Bang Cheol-yong (born March 10, 1991), better known by his stage name Mir, is a South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and actor. He is a member of guy group MBLAQ. He enlisted in the army on 2016.[1] He was discharged in July 2018.[2]

Early life

Mir was born in Bukha-myeon, Jangseong County, South Korea in the country side.

Career

MBLAQ (2009–2015)

Mir is the rapper and youngest member of the group MBLAQ. In 2011, Mir had injured himself, he had to go under a spinal disc surgery, but arrived to perform with the group after being inactive due to his injury.[3] During the time with MBLAQ, Mir wrote the lyrics to "You're my +" and "Can't Come Back" alongside G.O around the year 2011.[4] [5]

In February 2012 Mir shared a picture on his Twitter of G.O working really hard on a new album (BLAQ%Ver.) for MBLAQ. On March 1, MBLAQ started their promotions for Run on M! Countdown.[6] Also in 2012 Mir and G.O made a sub unit song where they both sang the song "Wild" for their Asia tour.

In 2013 Mir described their song Smoky Girl as an addictive song with sexy choreography. during the release of the album "Sexy Beat" during a photo shot for Cosmopolitan Korea.

Solo activities (2010–present)

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, MTV Korea created a program called Idol United, where members of male idol groups formed a soccer team to compete against other soccer teams. The fourteen-member team consisted of members from U-KISS,, F.Cuz, and The Boss, with MBLAQ members being Seungho, Lee Joon and Mir.On February 21, 2010, Mir was featured on the song "Bad Person" by former member of Baby Vox Re.V, Ahn Jin Kyung. Where she performed the song on Inkigayo.[7] On August 19, 2014, Mir has said that he is thinking of making a solo debut but nothing has been planned at the moment.[8] During the same time of 2010 he collaborated with Kan Mi-youn on the song "Going Crazy" which also featured Lee Joon of MBLAQ. As of July 14, 2016, Mir has enlisted himself into the army to do his time. This came to a surprise to all fans out their who were trying to understand about him and the group's activity. He says "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner. As the time comes for all the men in Korea to enlist, it also makes me think that isn't this that time for me too? I hope that you do not worry or be upset".[9]

Acting career (2012–present)

On November 11, 2012, Mir was in the reality TV show called The Romantic and Idol. He shared the screen time with Jun. K of 2PM, Park Hyung-sik of, JB of JJ Project/Got7, and Seung Ah of Rainbow, Jei of Fiestar, Nam Ji-hyun of 4Minute, and Hyejeong of AOA. All were part of the first season.[10] Around 2012 he was on the second season of Law of the Jungle and was known as the 3rd idol on the show.[11] On August 11, 2015, Mir was on the kids musical program called "The Fairies in My Arms" alongside Spica's Yang Ji-won and GFriend's Sinb as a hero who saves weak children.[12]

Personal life

His sisters are Go Eun-ah and Bang Hyo-sun. His parents are Han Sung-sook and Bang Ki-soon.[13]

Discography

See also: MBLAQ and MBLAQ discography.

Featured Artist

YearSongAlbumArtists
2010"Bad Person" (feat. Mir)Non-album singlesAhn Jin Kyung
2010"Going Crazy" (feat. Mir and Lee Joon of MBLAQ)Kan Mi-youn
2011"Even in My Dreams" (feat. Mir)GO
2012"Do You Remember" (feat. Mir and Lee Joon of MBLAQ)Kim Jo-han

OST's (Original Sound Track)

YearSongAlbumsWith
2012"I Knew"Strongest K-POP Star Survival OST Part 1G.O
"Because It's Heaven (Winter Rain)"The King of Dramas OST Part 4
2013"What a fool I am"Iris II OST Part 5

Songwriting credits

YearAlbumSongLyricsMusic
CreditedWithCreditedWith
2011BLAQ Style"You're My +"Rado, Ji-in, Won-taekRado, Ji-in & Won-taek
"Can't Come Back"N/AG.O
2012BLAQ Memories"You're My +" (Japanese Version)Rado, Ji-in, Won-taekRado, Ji-in & Won-taek
2013Sexy Beat"R U OK?"G.OG.O & Primary
"Pretty Girl" (소녀)MAYBEEKim Kun-woo & Seo Jung-mo
"Dress Up"Cheondung, AB&CoCheondung & Seo Jung-hwan
Love Beat"Prayer" (기도 (NEW), preview on MBLAQ's Idol Manager Episode 11)G.O & BukgeukgomG.O & Bukgeukgom
2014Broken"Be a Man"WheesungWheesung, Lee Ki, Youngbae
"Between Us"S KimS Kim
"12 Months"Cheondung, Super CheongdamCheondung, Super Cheongdam
"Because There are Two"G.O, AvengersG.O, Avengers, Radio Galaxy
2014Winter"Spring, Summer, Autumn And..."G.O, Retro FunkyG.O, Retro Funky

Filmography

Music Videos

YearSongArtist/GroupRole
2010"Bad Person"Ahn Jin KyungHimself
2010"Going Crazy"Kan Mi-youn

Television

YearTitleNotes
2009"Idol Show"Himself
2012"KPOP Best Survival"Himself
Law of the Jungle in Amazon/GalapagosHimself
2013"Immortal Song 2"Himself
2015"The Fairies in My Arms”Himself

Performance

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MBLAQ's Mir Officially Enlists in Mandatory Military Service. C.. Hong. July 11, 2016. Soompi. August 18, 2017. August 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170819020247/https://www.soompi.com/2016/07/11/mblaqs-mir-officially-enlists-mandatory-military-service/. live.
  2. Web site: Updates on MBLAQ's Mir: Reunion with Thunder and His Life After Getting Discharged from the Military | Channel-K. January 17, 2020. December 28, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191228092438/https://channel-korea.com/mblaqs-mir-life-after-military/. live.
  3. Web site: MBLAQ's new song first performance today, 'injured' Mir will join.. August 18, 2017. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423022312/https://omonatheydidnt.livejournal.com/6038058.html. live.
  4. Web site: Daum – 원하시는 페이지를 찾을 수가 없습니다.. media.daum.net. ko. August 18, 2017. January 16, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110116033202/http://media.daum.net/entertain/all/view.html?cateid=1005&newsid=20110111100604178&p=poctan. live.
  5. Web site: '엠블랙' 한터차트 1위 기염 '남성그룹 명성 이어간다'. 네이트뉴스. ko-KR. August 18, 2017. May 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210520003337/https://news.nate.com/view/20110223n08190. live.
  6. News: 엠블랙, 분신술에 검무까지…'RUN' 퍼포먼스 화제. 종합일간지 : 신문/웹/모바일 등 멀티 채널로 국내외 실시간 뉴스와 수준 높은 정보를 제공. August 18, 2017. ko.
  7. News: MBLAQ's Mir is a bad person to Ahn Jin Kyung? allkpop.com. allkpop. August 18, 2017. July 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703135647/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2010/02/mblaqs-mir-is-a-bad-person-to-ahn-jin-kyung. live.
  8. News: MBLAQ Mir, "Preparing For Solo Music". August 19, 2014. KpopStarz. August 18, 2017. August 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170819022700/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/104820/20140819/mblaq-mir-preparing-for-solo-music.htm. live.
  9. News: MBLAQ's Mir to enlist in the military on July 14th. Daily K Pop News. August 18, 2017. August 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170819021201/http://www.dkpopnews.net/2016/07/mblaqs-mir-to-enlist-in-military-on.html. live.
  10. News: The Romantic and Idol, We Can't Get Enough Dating. November 26, 2012. seoulbeats. August 18, 2017. August 24, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170824113742/http://seoulbeats.com/2012/11/the-romantic-and-idol-we-cant-get-enough-dating/. live.
  11. News: 'Laws of the Jungle 2' reveals finalized cast members including MBLAQ's Mir allkpop.com. allkpop. August 18, 2017. November 27, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121127083958/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/10/laws-of-the-jungle-2-reveals-finalized-cast-members-including-mblaqs-mir. live.
  12. News: MBLAQ's Mir stars in children's musical drama. August 18, 2017. August 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170819022442/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508111403010129878_2. live.
  13. Web site: Who are MBLAQ?. https://web.archive.org/web/20121101064829/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/06/113_113836.html. live. November 1, 2012. November 1, 2012. February 13, 2019.