Biography
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Born
22 October 1996 (age 27)
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Born In
Cheonan, Chungcheongnamdo, Korea, Republic of
Kim Han-bin (Korean: 김한빈; born October 22, 1996), known by his stage name B.I (Korean: 비아이) is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, executive Director of IOK Company and CEO of 131 Label. He is the former leader, lead rapper and lead dancer of the kpop boy group iKon.
Hanbin was always interested in music and rapping. Starting a very young age, he was scouted at the age of 13 to be featured in MC Mong's song "Indian Boy". He was also featured in the music video "Horror Show" by the same artist. He joined YG Entertainment in early January 2011. He made appearances on Mnet "WIN: Who Is Next" in 2013 as well as "Mix & Match" and "Show Me The Money" in 2014, and debuted in iKon on September 15, 2015.
As the leader of iKon, B.I was credited with a role in the production and songwriting of all releases under the group. B.I also has songwriting credits for Epik High's "Born Hater", Winner's "Empty", Blackpink's "Whistle", and several songs on PSY's album "4X2=8".
On March 19, 2021, B.I released his first single album, "Midnight Blue (LOVE STREAMING)", under 131 Label, a subsidiary of IOK Company. All proceeds from the sound sources, recordings, and copyright of this album will be donated to support children in crisis across the globe through World Vision.
His single "Got It Like That", was released on May 14, 2021, featuring Destiny Rogers and Tyla Yaweh.
His first full album, "WATERFALL", was released on June 1, 2021, with the title track "illa illa".
His 1st solo mini album "Love or Loved, Pt. 1", released on November 18, 2022, includes the pre-single "BTBT" and the title track "Keep me up".
B.I's second studio album "TO DIE FOR", released on June 1st, 2023, shows all facets of emotions of dreams, love and life we experience during adulting. On this album he collaborated with artists of different genres like Jessi, Crying Nut, BIG Naughty, Kid Milli and Lil Cherry .
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