Mir (singer)

Bang Cheol-yong (born March 10, 1991), better known by his stage name Mir, is a South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and actor. He is a member of guy group MBLAQ. He enlisted in the army on 2016.[1] He was discharged on July 2018.[2]

Mir
Mir (MBLAQ) at the press conference of KBS Joy Hello Baby, on January 18, 2012
Background information
Birth nameBang Cheol-yong
Born (1991-03-10) March 10, 1991
Bukha-myeon, Jangseong County , South Korea
GenresK-pop
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2009–2016
LabelsJ. Tune Camp
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
방철용
Revised RomanizationBang Cheol-yong
McCune–ReischauerPang Ch'ŏlyong
Stage name
Hangul
미르
Revised RomanizationMireu
McCune–ReischauerMireu

Early life

Mir was born in Bukha-myeon, Jangseong County , South Korea in the country side.

Career

MBLAQ (2009–2015)

Mir is the rapper and youngest member of the group MBLAQ. In 2011, Mir had injured himself, he had to go under a spinal disc surgery, but arrived to perform with the group after being inactive due to his injury.[3] During the time with MBLAQ, Mir wrote the lyrics to "You're my +" and "Can't Come Back" alongside G.O around the year 2011.[4][5]

In February 2012 Mir shared a picture on his Twitter of G.O working really hard on a new album (BLAQ%Ver.) for MBLAQ. On March 1, MBLAQ started their promotions for Run on M! Countdown.[6] Also in 2012 Mir and G.O made a sub unit song where they both sang the song "Wild" for their Asia tour.

In 2013 Mir described their song Smoky Girl as an addictive song with sexy choreography. during the release of the album "Sexy Beat" during a photo shot for Cosmopolitan Korea.

Solo Activities (2010–present)

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, MTV Korea created a program called Idol United, where members of male idol groups formed a soccer team to compete against other soccer teams.[7] The fourteen-member team consisted of members from U-KISS, ZE:A, F.Cuz, and The Boss (Dae Guk Nam Ah), with MBLAQ members being Seungho, Lee Joon and Mir.

Mir at 2013 Concert

On February 21, 2010 Mir was featured on the song "Bad Person" by former member of Baby Vox Re.V, Ahn Jin Kyung. Where she performed the song on Inkigayo.[8] On August 19, 2014 Mir has said that he is thinking of making a solo debut but nothing has been planned at the moment.[9] During the same time of 2010 he collaborated with Kan Mi-youn on the song "Going Crazy" which also featured Lee Joon of MBLAQ.[10] As of July 14, 2016 Mir has enlisted himself into the army to do his time. This came to a surprise to all fans out their who were trying to understand about him and the group's activity. He says "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner. As the time comes for all the men in Korea to enlist, it also makes me think that isn't this that time for me too? I hope that you do not worry or be upset".[11]

Acting Career (2012–present)

On November 11, 2012 Mir was in the reality TV show called The Romantic and Idol. He shared the screen time with Jun. K of 2PM, Park Hyung-sik of ZE:A, JB of JJ Project/Got7, and Seung Ah of Rainbow, Jei of Fiestar, Nam Ji-hyun of 4Minute, and Hyejeong of AOA. All were part of the first season.[12] Around 2012 he was on the second season of Law of the Jungle and was known as the 3rd idol on the show.[13] On August 11, 2015 Mir was on the kids musical program called "The Fairies in My Arms" alongside Spica's Yang Ji-won and GFriend Sinb, He plays a hero who saves weak children.[14]

Personal life

His sisters are Go Eun-ah and Ban Hyo-sun. His parents are Han Sung-sook and Bang Ki-soon.[15]

Discography
See also: MBLAQ and MBLAQ discography

Solo Artist
Year Song Album With
2012

"Wild"

 Non-album singles G.O
Year Song Album Artists
2010 "Bad Person" (feat. Mir) Non-album singles Ahn Jin Kyung
2010 "Going Crazy" (feat. Mir and Lee Joon of MBLAQ) Kan Mi-youn
2011 "Even in My Dreams" (feat. Mir) GO
2012 "Do You Remember" (feat. Mir and Lee Joon of MBLAQ) Kim Jo-han

OST's (Original Sound Track)
Year Song Albums With
2012 "I Knew" Strongest K-POP Star Survival OST Part 1 G.O
"Because It's Heaven (Winter Rain)" The King of Dramas OST Part 4
2013 "What a fool I am" Iris II OST Part 5

Songwriting credits
Year Album Song Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
2011 BLAQ Style "You're My +" Yes Rado, Ji-in, Won-taek No Rado, Ji-in & Won-taek
"Can't Come Back" Yes N/A No G.O
2012 BLAQ Memories "You're My +" (Japanese Version) Yes Rado, Ji-in, Won-taek No Rado, Ji-in & Won-taek
2013 Sexy Beat "R U OK?" Yes G.O No G.O & Primary
"Pretty Girl" (소녀) Yes MAYBEE No Kim Kun-woo & Seo Jung-mo
"Dress Up" Yes Cheondung, AB&Co No Cheondung & Seo Jung-hwan
Love Beat "Prayer" (기도 (NEW), preview on MBLAQ's Idol Manager Episode 11) Yes G.O & Bukgeukgom No G.O & Bukgeukgom
2014 Broken "Be a Man" Yes Wheesung No Wheesung, Lee Ki, Youngbae
"Between Us" Yes S Kim No S Kim
"12 Months" Yes Cheondung, Super Cheongdam No Cheondung, Super Cheongdam
"Because There are Two" Yes G.O, Avengers No G.O, Avengers, Radio Galaxy
2014 Winter "Spring, Summer, Autumn And..." Yes G.O, Retro Funky No G.O, Retro Funky

Filmography

Music Videos
Year Song Artist/Group Role
2010 "Bad Person" Ahn Jin Kyung Himself
2010 "Going Crazy" Kan Mi-youn

Dramas
Year Title Role Network
2012 "The Romantic & Idol" Himself TvN

Television
Year Title Notes Network
2009 "Idol Show" Himself MBC
2012 "KPOP Best Survival" Himself
Law of the Jungle 2 Himself TvN
2013 "Immortal Song 2" Himself KBS
2015 "The Fairies in My Arms” Himself MBC

Performance
Date Song With Title Network
February 21, 2010 Bad Person Ahn Jin Kyung Inkigayo SBS
gollark: Oh bee.
gollark: I read about ””gauge integrals”” recently, they are very confusing.
gollark: Multidimensional calculus or whatever sounds NOT simple?
gollark: Intelligence is NOT directly proportional to brain size, bee.
gollark: Definitionally impossible.

References
  1. 11, C. Hong July; 2016 (July 11, 2016). "MBLAQ's Mir Officially Enlists in Mandatory Military Service". Soompi. Retrieved August 18, 2017.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. https://channel-korea.com/mblaqs-mir-life-after-military/
  3. "MBLAQ's new song first performance today, 'injured' Mir will join". Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  4. "Daum – 원하시는 페이지를 찾을 수가 없습니다". media.daum.net (in Korean). Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  5. "'엠블랙' 한터차트 1위 기염 '남성그룹 명성 이어간다'". 네이트뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  6. "엠블랙, 분신술에 검무까지…'RUN' 퍼포먼스 화제". 종합일간지 : 신문/웹/모바일 등 멀티 채널로 국내외 실시간 뉴스와 수준 높은 정보를 제공 (in Korean). Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  7. "Music Videos, MTV Playlists, Reality TV, Artist News, Contests | MTV Korea" (in Kanuri). MTV. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  8. "MBLAQ's Mir is a bad person to Ahn Jin Kyung? | allkpop.com". allkpop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  9. KpopStarz (August 19, 2014). "MBLAQ Mir, "Preparing For Solo Music"". KpopStarz. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  10. AznSamManTV (June 30, 2010), Kan Mi Youn | Going Crazy (ft. MBLAQ's Mir & Lee Joon) [HD:MV] (ENG SUB), retrieved August 18, 2017
  11. "MBLAQ's Mir to enlist in the military on July 14th". Daily K Pop News. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  12. "The Romantic and Idol, We Can't Get Enough Dating". seoulbeats. November 26, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  13. "'Laws of the Jungle 2' reveals finalized cast members including MBLAQ's Mir | allkpop.com". allkpop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  14. "MBLAQ's Mir stars in children's musical drama". Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  15. "Who are MBLAQ?". November 1, 2012. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
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