Bitsaeon (빛새온) is a South Korean singer under FM Entertainment. He is the main vocalist of the boy group M.O.N.T and the leader of the project boy group B.D.U.
He is best known for being a contestant on the reality survival show MIXNINE, Peak Time and Build Up : Vocal Boy Group Survivor
Career[]
2017: "Sorry" and MIXNINE[]
In 2017, he was announced as a member of the boy group M.O.N.T, and, on May 19, they released a pre-debut digital single, titled "Sorry".
Some months later he, alongside fellow members, joined the JTBC's survival show MIXNINE. He was eliminated in episode 8 after ranking 104th place.[1]
2019: Debut with M.O.N.T[]
On January 4, he officially debuted as a member of M.O.N.T, with the mini album Going Up.
2022: "Telescope"[]
On May 30, in celebration of Bitsaeon's return from military service, a welcome back week schedule was released which announced that he would be releasing a solo single, "Telescope", on June 3.[2]
2023: Peak Time[]
On January 5, 2023, it was confirmed that M.O.N.T (with two members: Bitsaeon and Roda) would participate in JTBC's Peak Time. Their silhouette was revealed through a performance of "Something" by TVXQ!.[3][4] M.O.N.T finished the competition in sixth place during the final episode aired on April 19.[5]
2024: Build Up, Debut with B.D.U[]
In January 2024, Bitsaeon was revealed as a contestant on Mnet's reality survival show Build Up : Vocal Boy Group Survivor.[6] In the final episode, which aired on March 29, HunMinJayBit placed first and hence Bitsaeon was revealed as a member of the project group B.D.U.[7] They made their debut on June 26, 2024 with their first mini album Wishpool.
Personal life[]
Military service[]
On November 16, 2020, Bitsaeon revealed in a letter posted to M.O.N.T's fan cafe that he would be enlisting on November 30.[8] He completed his service on April 22, 2022, ahead of his official discharge date of May 29 due to having vacation days remaining.[9]
Discography[]
Digital singles[]
- "Telescope" (2022)
Participation releases[]
- "Build Up : Vocal Boy Group Survivor, Pt. 2" ("Dangerously" with Jay Chang) (2024)
- "Build Up : Vocal Boy Group Survivor, Pt. 3" ("Bad News" with Bain, Kim Minseo) (2024)
Concerts[]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- MIXNINE (JTBC, 2017) - contestant
- Peak Time (JTBC, 2023) - contestant, Top 6
- Build Up : Vocal Boy Group Survivor (Mnet, 2024) - contestant
Photobooks[]
- Next Stop 'Autumn Bridge' (2023)[11]
Trivia[]
- What's in Bitsaeon's Bag?[12]
- Cosmax Hand Sanitizer Spray
- Perioe 46cm Cool Mint Mouth Spray
- Maison Margiela Paris Jazz Club
- Ralph Lauren Beanie
- Emeukal Klassisch
- Vitamin
- Delight Project Garlic Butter Bagel Chip
- Uriage Stick A Levres Hydratant Moisturizing Lipstick
- Granhand Hand Cream Kyujang
Gallery[]
- Main article: Bitsaeon/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ MIXNINE: Episodes 1-8
- ↑ m.o.n.t_official on Instagram: [WELCOME BACK BITSAEON WEEK SCHEDULE] #MONT #BITSAEON #몬트 #빛새온 (May 20, 2022)
- ↑ YouTube: [Live][피크타임 D-41] 《동방신기 (TVXQ!) - Something》♪ | 〈피크타임〉 2/15 (수) 저녁 8시 50분 첫 방송
- ↑ YouTube: TEAM ✨20:00✨ | Silhouette teaser face reveal version | first episode 2/15 (Wed)
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: "Peak Time" Announces Its Final Winner After Thrilling Live Performances
- ↑ Soompi: Mnet's New Vocal Survival Show "Build Up" Unveils All 40 Contestants
- ↑ @MnetKR on Twitter (March 30, 2024)
- ↑ What The K-Pop: M.O.N.T’s Bitsaeon Reveals He Will Enlist Later This Month
- ↑ MONT 공식 팬카페 on Daum Cafe: 짠! (April 22, 2022)
- ↑ M.O.N.T on Twitter (August 8, 2023)
- ↑ M.O.N.T on Twitter (September 1, 2023)
- ↑ What's in B.D.U Bag? l B.D.U (비디유)
Official links[]
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