Just B

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JUST B
Just B in November 2021
From left to right: Sangwoo, DY, Geonu, JM, Lim Ji-min, Bain
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2021 (2021)–present
Labels
Members
  • Geonu
  • Bain
  • Lim Ji-min
  • JM
  • DY
  • Sangwoo

Just B (Korean저스트비) is a South Korean boy band formed by Bluedot Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Geonu, Bain, Lim Ji-min, JM, DY, and Sangwoo.

History[edit]

2019–2020: Pre-debut activities[edit]

DY and Bain were former contestants on MBC's survival show Under Nineteen.[1][2][3] DY won first place and made his debut as the center of 1the9 while Bain was eliminated in the final episode.[4]

Lim Ji-min was a former contestant on SBS' The Fan, but was eliminated.[5] He made his solo debut with his single album Mini.[6]

Geonu and JM were former contestants on Mnet's survival show I-Land.[7] JM was eliminated in the first part, while Geonu was eliminated in the second part of episode 8.[8]

2021–2022: Debut and early years[edit]

On June 30, Just B officially debuted with the release of their first extended play Just Burn and the lead single "Damage" was produced by Bang Yong-guk, a singer, rapper, songwriter and producer who was the leader of the boy group B.A.P.[9]

On October 27, Just B returned made with their first single album Just Beat and its lead single "Tick Tock".[10]

On April 14, 2022, Just B released their second extended play Just Begun and its lead single "Re=load".[11]

They released their third extended play = (Neun) and its lead single "Me=" on November 16, 2022.[12]

2023–present: JUST Be with you , ÷ (Nanugi)[edit]

On February 14, 2023, Just B released their first collaboration project with soloist AleXa titled "MBTI".[13]

On April 12, 2023, Just B released their pre-release single "얼어있는 길거리에 잠시라도 따듯한 햇빛이 내리길" (Camelia) with lyrics penned by members DY and Sangwoo and composed by DY.[14] Their fourth EP, ÷ (Nanugi), was released on October 9.[15] The EP contains six-track with the Punk rock lead single "Medusa".[16]

Members[edit]

Adapted from their Naver profile and official website.[17]

  • Geonu (건우)
  • Bain (배인)
  • Lim Ji-min (임지민)
  • JM (추지민)
  • DY (전도염)
  • Sangwoo (상우)

Discography[edit]

Extended plays[edit]

Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[18]
Just Burn
Track listing
  1. "Get Away"
  2. "Damage"
  3. "On My Way"
  4. "Double Dare"
  5. "Deja Vu"
17
Just Begun
  • Released: April 14, 2022
  • Label: Bluedot Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Dash!"
  2. "Reload"
  3. "Make It New"
  4. "Don't Go Back"
  5. "Lights On"
11
= (Neun)
  • Released: November 16, 2022
  • Label: Bluedot Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Domino"
  2. "Ready or Not"
  3. "Me" (나는)
  4. "Cherry on Top"
  5. "Night Air" (밤공기)
7
÷ (Nanugi)
  • Released: October 9, 2023
  • Label: Bluedot Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
21

Single albums[edit]

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[18]
Just Beat
  • Released: October 27, 2021
  • Label: Bluedot Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Tick Tock"
  2. "Vindicated"
  3. "Try"
9
JUST Be with you Pt. 1
  • Released: February 14, 2023
  • Label: Bluedot Entertainment
  • Formats: digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "MBTI"
  2. "MBTI - Instrumental"

Singles[edit]

List of singles
Title Year Album
"Damage" 2021 Just Burn
"Tick Tock" Just Beat
"Re=load" 2022 Just Begun
"Me=" (나는) = (Neun)
"MBTI" 2023 Just B with You Pt. 1
"얼어있는 길거리에 잠시라도 따듯한 햇빛이 내리길" Camellia
"Medusa" ÷ (Nanugi)

Videography[edit]

Music videos[edit]

List of music videos, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Damage" 2021 Jimmy (VIA) [24]
"Tick Tock" [25]
"Try" [26]
"Re=load" 2022 [27]
"Me=" [28]
"MBTI" 2023 Zanybros [29]
"Camelia"

Awards and nominations[edit]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/ Work(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Male Idol Group Popularity Award Just B Nominated [30]
Hanteo Music Awards 2021 Rookie Award – Male Group Nominated [31]
2023 Blooming Star Award Won [32]
2024 Won [33]
Korea Model Awards 2022 Rising Star Award Won [34]

References[edit]

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  16. ^ https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004944422
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  22. ^ Cumulative Sales of ÷ (Nanugi):
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  29. ^ Zanybros Music Video works - 2023
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