Meet Rookie Duo: B.O.Y.
B.O.Y., or B Of You, is a rookie boy duo under The Music Works comprising two members, Kim Kookheon and Song Yuvin. Both members took part in Produce X 101 and were former members of MYTEEN, which disbanded on August 21, 2019. This duo has been hinting at an album release with teaser photos since December. On January 6, 2020, B.O.Y. made their official debut with mini-album Phase One: YOU and the title track “My Angel.”
Get to Know
Kim Kookheon
He was the first member to be revealed as part of B.O.Y.
He was born April 15, 1997.
He participated in the music survival program MIXNINE and placed 18th.
He is close to ASTRO’s member MJ.
Song Yuvin
He was born April 28, 1998.
He participated in Mnet’s Superstar K6.
He is known for being a look-alike of SEVENTEEN’s Kim Mingyu.
He has sung for many drama OSTs, including the song “처음 하는 말 (The First Words)” from What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?
The members initially debuted as a project directly after the disbandment of MYTEEN. They released the song “Blurry” on August 23, 2019.
Phase One: YOU
Their mini-album contains five songs including:
“Starlight”
“My Angel”
“Got Your Back”
“Clock”
“Lighthouse”
The mini-album is a result of the work of many famous producers, such as Tenzo (who produced for Wanna One and IZ*ONE) and Seo Wonjin (who produced for Zion T. and Taeyang). Both members took part in writing the lyrics for “Starlight” and Yuvin helped with the composition of the song. The song “Lighthouse” is reportedly dedicated to fans, who call themselves “Meet You.” Each song has its own unique choreography which both complements the members’ voices and has a noticeable impact on viewers. Choi Youngjun, which the duo met on Produce X 101, created the choreography for “My Angel.” The main point of the dance is the opening and closing of what are perceived to be angel wings. Choi Youngjun even mentioned that this was the most difficult choreography he had ever created.
Through Produce X 101 these two members were consistently recognized for their skills in singing and dancing. Although this duo has faced many hardships in the past, Kookheon and Yuvin have undeniable talent in vocals and dance. With the release of Phase One: YOU, B.O.Y. have put themselves on the map as an up-and-coming duo that will be hard to miss.