M.I.B (Korean: 엠아이비; known as Most Incredible Busters) was a South Korean hip hop quartet from Jungle Entertainment. Jungle Entertainment reported that 1.7 million USD was invested for the group's debut album since 2009. The album was personally produced and four tracks were part of a solo spin-off to show that each member can stand on their own. Their self-titled album, Most Incredible Busters,[1] was released on October 25.[2][3] They officially disbanded on January 4, 2017.[4]
Career
Pre-debut
As part of a spin-off style showcase, each member released the music video of their solo song. Starting with 5zic's "Beautiful Day" on October 6 and ending with Kang Nam's "Say My Name" on October 17. Before their debut performance on M! Countdown, they performed at the Muse Live at Music Hall to showcase their album.
2011–17: Most Incredible Busters, dorm accident, Illusion, and The Maginot Line and disbandment
On October 26, 2011, the group made their debut on M! Countdown with the song "G.D.M." (Girls, Dreams, Money) from their self-titled album Most Incredible Busters.[5][6][7][8][9][excessive citations]
In January 2012, M.I.B. performed as the opening act for the Highlight Festival 2012, in which artists such as Jay Park and Far East Movement performed.[10] M.I.B. also opened for will.i.am at will.i.am's special club performance in Seoul the following month. The group also stated that they were working on an album to be released in March.[11]
On April 5, 2012, a fire broke out in the band's dorm. Three stylists were killed; two were killed immediately while the other died in the hospital in critical condition after regaining consciousness. As such, their comeback activities were postponed for nearly two months until the release of their EP, Illusion on May 30.[12][13]
In 2013, M.I.B. embarked on their first tour in Japan, selling out concerts in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo. The group also announced that they are working on their debut Japanese album.[14]
On March 31, 2014, M.I.B. released their second studio album, The Maginot Line. The music video for the title track, "Chisa Bounce", was released on the same day.[15][16]
On January 4, 2017, Signal Entertainment announced the disbandment of the group.[17]
^M.I.B,파이스트 무브먼트와 한 무대에 오른다 (in Korean). Donga.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
^Bak, Geon-uk (28 February 2012). M.I.B, 윌아이엠 클럽 파티공연 오프닝 장식 “영광이다” (in Korean). The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
^Heo, Seol-hui (13 April 2012). 린 MIB 스타일리스트 화재 중태 1명 결국 사망 (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
^Seo, Mi-gyeong (17 September 2013). 그룹 M.I.B, 日 3개도시 콘서트 모두 매진. K-힙합 제대로 알렸다. The Asia Economy Daily (in Korean). Chosun. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
^Yi, Geum-jun (27 March 2014). M.I.B "남들과는 다른, '제대로 된 음악'하겠다" (in Korean). The Asia Economy Daily. Archived from the original on 29 April 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
"M.I.B" (in Korean). Daum. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
^ ab"Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
^"2014년 상반기결산 Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
^"Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
_performing_in_Singapore(2).jpg)
