BSS (band)

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BSS
BSS in February 2023 From left to right: Hoshi, DK, and Seungkwan
BSS in February 2023
From left to right: Hoshi, DK, and Seungkwan
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active
  • 2018
  • 2023–present
LabelsPledis
Spinoff ofSeventeen
Members

BSS (Korean: 부석순, also known as BooSeokSoon or Seventeen BSS) is the first sub-unit of South Korean boy band Seventeen. Formed in 2018, the group is composed of DK, Hoshi, and Seungkwan.

Name[edit]

BSS is an acronym that stands for BooSeokSoon, a portmanteau composed of a syllable from each of the band members' names: "Boo" from Boo Seung-kwan, "Seok" from Lee Seokmin (DK), and "Soon" from Kwon Soonyoung (Hoshi). The name was coined by fans during the members' training period, prior to their official debut as Seventeen.[1]

Career[edit]

2018: Formation and debut[edit]

On February 2, 2018, Seventeen members DK, Hoshi, and Seungkwan performed an unreleased song, "Just Do It", at a fan meeting as a special one-time skit.[2] Following the performance, the fans' enthusiastic reaction prompted the formation of Seventeen's first sub-unit, BSS.[3] The group debuted on March 21, 2018, officially releasing "Just Do It" as a digital single.[4][5]

2019–present: Hiatus and Second Wind[edit]

Almost five years after their debut, BSS announced they would release a new album on January 7, 2023.[6] The group released their first single album Second Wind on February 6, 2023, alongside the music video for its lead single, "Fighting", featuring Lee Young-ji.[7][8] The album includes two other tracks, "Lunch" and "7PM", with the latter featuring Norwegian artist Peder Elias.[9] On the first day of its release, Second Wind sold over 478,000 copies, breaking the first-week sales record for an album released by a K-pop band sub-unit.[10] By the end of the first week, the album sold a record 610,189 copies in total.[11] On February 15, 2023, BSS received their first music show win on MBC M's Show Champion with "Fighting", followed by wins on M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.[12][13][14] Following the success of their promotions, BSS won the Best Performance of the Year category at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards, earning themselves their first daesang (grand prize) award.[15][16]

Prior to their comeback, on February 13, 2022, BSS was selected as the brand ambassador of skincare brand Bring Green.[17] In March 2024, BSS was appointed as Oppo Reno Experts, serving as the face of Oppo's campaign to launch the Oppo Reno11 F 5G smartphone into the Asia-Pacific market.[18][19]

On March 10, 2024, BSS released the single "The Reasons of My Smiles" as part of the original soundtrack of the series Queen of Tears.[20]

Members[edit]

Discography[edit]

Single albums[edit]

List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, sales figures, and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
KOR
[22] 		BEL
(FL)
[23] 		BEL
(WAL)
[23] 		GER
[24] 		JPN
[25] 		PRT
[26] 		SUI
[27]
Second Wind 1 180 76 76 3 7 88
  • KMCA: 2× Platinum[29]

Singles[edit]

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart position Album
KOR
[30] 		KOR Songs
[31] 		JPN
Hot
[32]
"Just Do It" (거침없이) 2018 167 — — Non-album single
"Fighting"
(featuring Lee Young-ji) 		2023 5 5 1 Second Wind

Soundtrack appearances[edit]

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[33]
"The Reasons of My Smiles" (자꾸만 웃게 돼) 2024 106 Queen of Tears OST

Other charted songs[edit]

List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart position Album
KOR
[30]
"Lunch" 2023 65 Second Wind
"7PM" (7시에 들어줘)
(featuring Peder Elias) 		49

Awards and nominations[edit]

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Seventeen

References[edit]

  1. ^ "K-Pop Boy Band Seventeen Releases 'Just Do It' Subunit Music Video From BSS". Billboard. 22 March 2018. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "[종합] "디에잇도 함께"…세븐틴, 신곡 최초 공개까지 꽉 채운 4시간". X Sports News (in Korean). February 2, 2018. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan, DK, and Hoshi Discuss BSS's First Single Album "Second Wind"". Teen Vogue. 7 February 2023. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Everything to Know About K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN". Time. July 29, 2020. Archived from the original on July 30, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  5. ^ "[공식입장] 세븐틴 측 "호시X승관X도겸, 스페셜 유닛 3월 공개"" (in Korean). 서경스타. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  6. ^ "[단독] 세븐틴 '부석순' 2월 컴백 확정···5년 만의 희소식". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). January 7, 2023. Archived from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "세븐틴 스페셜 유닛 부석순, 2월6일 새 앨범 발매..5년만 컴백(공식)". Herald Pop (in Korean). January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "세븐틴 부석순, 신보 'SECOND WIND' 프로모션 스케줄러". Newsen (in Korean). January 18, 2023. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  9. ^ "SEVENTEEN's BSS Unveils 'Second Wind' Tracklist With Sporty Highlight Medley: Listen". Billboard. February 2, 2023. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  10. ^ "[Today's K-pop] Seventeen unit sets sales record with 1st single". The Korea Herald. February 7, 2023. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  11. ^ "[초동 기록] 세븐틴 부석순, 첫 싱글앨범 초동 61만 장 돌파...스페셜 유닛의 하프 밀리언 셀러 등극 (한터차트 공식)". Hanteo News (in Korean). February 13, 2023. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  12. ^ "'파이팅 해야지', 음악방송 첫 1위…부석순 "4세대는 우리가 접수"". Maeil Daily (in Korean). February 16, 2023. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  13. ^ "부석순, '엠카운트다운' 2주 연속 1위". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). February 24, 2023. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  14. ^ "세븐틴 부석순, 활동 끝났는데도 인기 더 뜨겁다". Edaily (in Korean). February 24, 2023. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  15. ^ Myung, Hee-sook. "세븐틴, '2023 AAA' 대상 부문 2관왕…부석순 피날레 장식". Xsports News. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  16. ^ Lee, Seung-gil. "'2023 AAA' 영예의 대상은 이준호·뉴진스·세븐틴·스트레이 키즈·부석순·임영웅 [종합]". My Daily. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  17. ^ Manalastas, Angela (July 1, 2022). "K-Pop Groups That Are Ruling The Beauty Scene Now". Metro Style. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  18. ^ "#OPPOxBSSofSeventeen: All the details about the new OPPO Reno11 F 5G with BSS". L'Officiel Malaysia. March 3, 2024. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  19. ^ Vasquez, Dinna (March 23, 2024). "Seventeen's BSS named OPPO's 'Reno Experts'". Business Mirror. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  20. ^ Dutta, Debashree (April 16, 2024). "'Queen of Tears': Exploring Its Heartfelt OST". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on April 16, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  21. ^ "부석순 도겸 "리더로서 책임감 많이 느껴…꾸준한 사람 되고 파"". Newsis (in Korean). February 15, 2023. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  22. ^ Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  23. ^ a b "Discografie BSS". Ultratop. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  24. ^ Peak positions on Germany's Top 100 Albums Chart:
  25. ^ a b "Second Wind". Oricon. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  26. ^ "Second Wind". Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  27. ^ "Discographie BSS". hitparade.ch. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  28. ^ Sales for Second Wind:
  29. ^ "South Korean album certifications – Second Wind" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  30. ^ a b Peak positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  31. ^ "Fighting". Billboard. March 11, 2023. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  32. ^ Peak chart positions on Billboard's Japan Hot 100:
  33. ^ Peak positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
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