Background
JUST B debuted as a six-member group under Bluedot Entertainment on June 30, 2021, with the title track “Damage” from their debut mini album, “Just Burn.” Their group name stands for “Just Burn,” which represents their determination to work with a burning passion. The group’s debut was teased via a cryptic message on Twitter, where the members were revealed one by one over a week.
Members
JUST B comprises six members: Geonu, Bain, Lim Jimin, JM, DY, and Sangwoo.
Lim Jimin
- Birth Name: Lim Jimin
- Position: Leader, Main Dancer
- Birthday: May 22, 2001
- Nationality: Korean
- Fun facts
- He was a contestant on SBS’s survival show The Fan, where he placed third.
- Jimin debuted solo on May 12, 2019, with his single “Mini.”
- He is in a friend group with Stray Kids I.N., TXT’s Beomgyu, and ENHYPEN’s Heeseung.
Geonu
- Birth Name: Lee Geonwoo
- Position: N/A
- Birthday: February 2, 2001
- Nationality: Korean
- Fun facts
- Geonu, along with his members, are part of the project group TheCrewOne with ATOB.
- He and Bain participated in MNET’s Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survivor.
- He is the oldest member of JUST B.
Bain
- Birth Name: Song Byeonghee
- Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
- Birthday: May 4, 2001
- Nationality: Korean
- Fun facts
- Bain was a contestant on Under Nineteen.
- He can speak Korean, English, Japanese, and Mandarin.
- He composed JustB’s track “My Way.”
JM
- Birth Name: Chu Jimin
- Position: Subvocalist, Subrapper, Visual
- Birthday: October 11, 2001
- Nationality: Korean
- Fun facts
- His favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.
- A music genre he wants to try is hip-hop.
- He acted in the drama Love Is Like a Cat alongside Geonu.
DY
- Birth Name: Jeon Doyum
- Position: Main Dancer, Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist
- Birthday: February 21, 2001
- Nationality: Korean
- Fun facts
- Dy was a contestant on the show Under Nineteen and ranked first in the competition, making him a member and center of the group 1THE9.
- He choreographed for 1THE9’s song “Our Story”.
- He is a former C9 Entertainment trainee.
- His specialties include urban dancing and acrobatics.
Sangwoo
- Birth Name: Kim Sangwoo
- Position: Maknae, Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist
- Birthday: September 3, 2002
- Nationality: Korean
- Fun facts
- Sangwoo’s hometown is Jeju Island, and he is a skilled swimmer.
- He has a blackbelt in taekwondo.
- He is in charge of making choreographies for the group.
Music Recommendations
“Daddy’s Girl“
JUST B’s latest single “Daddy’s Girl” is a punk-rock fully English song. Originally, the song was a tour-exclusive track but was finally released as a single on May 22, 2024. In the music video, the members showcase their punk-rock spirit as they embody the song’s playful lyrics with the use of instruments.
“Medusa”
“Medusa” is a punk rock track from JUST B’s ‘÷ (NANUGI)’ album. It uses the mythology of Medusa to symbolize how humans are destroying the planet. This song, along with the visuals of the music video, was made to bring awareness. Their performance of “Medusa” at the MAMA Awards 2023 went viral when one of their members, Lim Jimin, took off his shirt, shocking the audience.
“Re=load”
JUST B’s “RE=LOAD” is the title track from their ‘JUST BEGUN’ album. The melodic chorus, paired with gritty rock instrumentation, evokes the feeling of second-generation pop. JUST B member DY is featured as the leading writer on this song.
“Tick Tock”
The song “TICK TOCK” was released on October 27, 2021, as a single from JUST B’s ‘JUST BEAT’ album. The music video explores the struggles of overcoming personal fears. Its futuristic visuals complement the electronic instrumentation, while the repeated lyric “TICK TOCK” creates a sense of urgency.
Content to Check Out
Right! Just THAT!
Right! Just THAT! is JUST B’s variety show in which the members complete a series of challenges in exchange for prizes. In the first episode, they dive headfirst into Olympic-style challenges. Right! JUST THAT! is a great way to get a deeper look at the members’ personalities beyond their musical talents.
Fun Facts
- Their fandom name is ONLY B, which means “The one and only beings who have a unique presence in each other’s hearts.”
- They have a collaboration with the soloist AleXa titled “MBTI”.
- The group’s 3rd anniversary was on June 30, 2024.
Featured Image Credit: Bluedot Entertainment Official Website
