Benji
- Name: Benji
- Native name: 벤지
- Also Known as: Bae Jae Wook, Bae Benjamin, Bae Jae Uk, Bae Jae Wuk, Pae Chae Wuk, Pae Chae Uk, 배재욱, Benjamin, 벤자민 제욱 배
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: May 3, 1992
- Age: 32
In 2010, he passed the audition for the prestigious Juilliard School and spent about a year there before moving to South Korea to pursue a career as an idol. Before debuting, he spent 3 years as a trainee including one year and a half of practice with his future bandmates before they were allowed to debut.
He finally debuted in 2014 as B.I.G's main vocalist, visual and the face of the group with the single "Hello", which was immediately praised for lyrics that highlighted South Korean culture and promoted the country. In 2016, they signed a contract with HY Entertainment and debuted in Japan with their 1st mini-album, "Aphrodite", and a Japanese version of the song "Taola".
In 2019, he entered "Superband" where he made it to the finals but was not selected to join the winning members who became HOPPIPOLLA but after the show, he debuted as a soloist with the single "Telephone". He appeared in f(x)’ Amber “Rogue Rouge: Get Over It” MV and he also began hosting "Show Champion: Curtain Talk" and "Music Access" on Arirang Radio.
In late 2020, he announced that he will not renew his contract with GH Entertainment, thus departing B.I.G to continue his career as a soloist.
(Source: Korean = Namu Wiki || Translation = MyDramaList) Edit Biography
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Super Band
Korean TV Show, 2019, 14 eps
(Contestant)
(Regular Member)
|
8.4
|
Idol Tour
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Raid the Convenience Store
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
K-RUSH Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2017, 20 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
B.I.G PROJECT
Korean TV Show, 2017, 4 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Stress Free Zone
Korean TV Show, 2017, 20 eps
(Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
2016 SBS Gayo Daejeon
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
[Performer]
(Regular Member)
|
7.7
|
Fact iN Star Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2016, 200 eps
(Ep. 18)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Hello Korea Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2016, 30 eps
(Ep. 3-4, 27-28)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
The Immigration
Korean TV Show, 2016, 13 eps
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Video Star Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2016, 90 eps
(Ep. 28)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Always Cantare Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2015, 7 eps
[Violin]
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships New Year Special
Korean TV Show, 2015, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
Always Cantare
Korean TV Show, 2014, 4 eps
[Violin]
(Regular Member)
|
10.0
|
After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps
(Ep. 115, 131, 136, 138, 268) | [Guest MC] (Ep. 137, 147-148, 217)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps
(Ep. 312)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Hello Counselor Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 310)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
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