Years active 2013–present Revised Romanization Alpabet Albums ANSWER, ATTENTION | Hangul 알파벳 | |
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Associated acts GISoriTritopsBOY London Past members KyuminC:odeD:eltaF:ieI:otaJ:eta Members Kim Su-Yeob, Shin Se-Lin, Ji Ha-Yong, Choi Yeon-Soo, Yoo Yeong-Jin, Kim Jun-Su, Lee San-Ha, Seol Jun, Kim Sang-Hun Record labels Sony Music, Simtong Entertainment Similar Topp Dogg, LC9, Bigflo, JJCC, C‑Clown | ||
AlphaBat (Korean: 알파벳; stylized as AlphaBAT) is a South Korean hiphop boy group formed by Simtong Entertainment in 2013. They're currently under Japanese label Jakol Corporation as of 2016.
Contents
- Pre debut
- 2013 2014 Debut with AB City Ttanttara Answer
- Present
- Members
- Past Members
- Reality show
- Songs
- References
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 12th, 2013, when they recorded the music program Arirang: Simply Kpop, Simtong Entertainment's preferred official debut date for AlphaBAT was on November 14th, 2013, the day AlphaBAT took their performance in M! Countdown. AlphaBAT's debut music video and song 'AB CITY' was revealed on March 15th.
Later, the boys released a second Christmas-themed digital single "Surprise Party", revealing the official name of AlphaBAT's fandom: "Alpha".
Although their first performance was November 12, 2013, it was revealed that AlphaBAT will 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 on the 25th, titled "Ttanttara (딴따라)".
They returned on August 22nd, 2014 with their second mini album "Answer".
Present
As announced on November 1st, 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 C:ode, D:elta, F:ie, I:ota, and youngest member J:eta who enlisted on November 9th. They will be promoting as five members which includes the addition of new member K:appa who was revealed on AlphaBAT Japan's official Twitter on November 3rd. A Japanese comeback special was held on December 2nd. Activities included B:eta E:psilon, G:amma, H:eta, and new member K:appa. Promotions will be without B:eta due to his enlistment.
Members
Past Members
Reality show
Songs
AB CityATTENTION · 2014
TanTaraAttention · 2014
Surprise Party2013