Meet Your True Best Friend, the K-Pop Group BESTie!
BESTie was a four-liner girl group that increased in popularity after releasing the single “Pitapat” in 2013. Later, the group gained a lot of achievements that marked them as one of the most influential girl groups in the K-pop music industry. Let’s get to know more about BESTie together!
BESTie Profile
BESTie (also styled as Bestie) was a girl group formed under YNB Entertainment that consisted of Hyeyeon, Haeryung, U-ji, and Dahye. The group made its debut with the release of the single “Pitapat” on July 11, 2013. Then, BESTie held their debut stage on KBS Music Bank the day after.
BESTie emphasized the feminine and fresh image from the members as well as a cheerful concept. Meanwhile, they announced that “BESTINY” was the official fandom name for BESTie fans.
BESTie Official Links:
Twitter: OfficialBESTie
Fan Cafe: BESTie
Hyeyeon Profile
Birth Name: Kang Hye-yeon (강혜연)
Stage Name: Hyeyeon (혜연)
Birth: Incheon, South Korea, December 8, 1990
Age: 30 years old
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 165 cm
Weight: 48 kg
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Main Rapper
Years Active: 2012 – present
Label: AB Entertainment, YNB Entertainment, Star Entertainment
Associated With: EXID, BESTie
Instagram: yoni2_
YouTube: Kang Hye Yeon
5 Facts About Hyeyeon That You Need To Know
- Hyeyeon debuted as an EXID member in 2012 with the stage name Dami. She left the group to finish her studies.
- Hyeyeon’s ideal date involves a bunch of flowers and fancy things.
- She loves to do photography and collect insects.
- Hyeyeon can speak English.
- One of her specialties is drawing.
Haeryung Profile
Birth Name: Na Hae-ryung (나해령)
Stage Name: Haeryung (해령)
Birth: Seoul, South Korea, November 11, 1994
Age: 26 years old
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 50 kg
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual, Maknae
Years Active: 2012 – present
Label: AB Entertainment, YNB Entertainment, Management 2sang
Associated With: EXID, BESTie
Instagram: haeryung_na_
5 Facts About Haeryung That You Need To Know
- Haeryung debuted as an EXID member in 2012, but she left the group eventually.
- She loves to cook, skateboard, and ride her bike.
- Haeryung has appeared in a lot of dramas and variety shows.
- She was a child actress.
- Her ideal type is a guy who can take care of her really well.
U-Ji Profile
Birth Name: Jung Yu-ji (정유지)
Stage Name: U-ji (유지)
Birth: Seoul, South Korea, January 2, 1991
Age: 29 years old
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 50 kg
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Years Active: 2012 – present
Label: AB Entertainment, YNB Entertainment, Curo Holdings
Associated With: EXID, BESTie
Instagram: __yudidi_
5 Facts About U-Ji That You Need To Know
- U-ji is a former member of EXID, but she decided to leave the group and finish her studies.
- She is a former trainee of JYP Entertainment.
- She loves to eat.
- She was involved in the Chinese singing competition I Am a Singer and was ranked #5.
- U-ji doesn’t have an ideal type since it’s all subjective and depends on her feelings at the time.
Dahye Profile
Birth Name: Song Da-hye (송다헤)
Stage Name: Dahye (다헤)
Birth: Incheon, South Korea, June 12, 1993
Age: 27 years old
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 169 cm
Weight: 48 kg
Position: Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist
Years Active: 2013 – present
Label: YNB Entertainment, World Star Entertainment
Associated With: BESTie
Instagram: dahye0612
5 Facts About Dahye That You Need To Know
- Dahye was a trainee in SM Entertainment.
- She was the only member of BESTie who was not involved with a previous girl group.
- She loves to read and go on vacation.
- Dahye was also called the “hips of BESTie”.
- Dahye’s ideal type is Yoo Jae-suk, and she wanted to marry someone similar to him.
BESTie Debut Era
BESTie officially debuted on July 11, 2013, with the single “Pitapat.” The group also gained a lot of attention for their sexy and cute image which is also portrayed through the “Pitapat” music video as well. “Pitapat” explains the moment when your heart goes pit-a-pat towards love!
Debut Stage Appearance
BESTie made its debut stage on Music Bank by performing the single “Pitapat.” The girls appeared with bright neon outfits that portrayed their cute image but also looked sexy at the same time. Their vocal performance sounded even more stable when it came to high notes, and they showed a powerful dance performance as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hieTwdKh1Qk
BESTie Stage Performance
Music Program
BESTie amazed people with their bright performance during Excuse Me! With red and black outfits, BESTie members portrayed their charms equally with a sexy dance and high vocals which made their live performance beyond stunning!
Radio Program
The group performed an unbeatable vocal appearance on the Sound K radio program! After the group’s discussion about their album, BESTie showed off their vocals through a live version of “Hot Baby.” Even without any dance moves, BESTie’s performance looked as great as ever!
Concert
Through one of BESTie’s concerts in India, the girls made the crowd get really loud with their performances of “Pitapat” and “Thank U Very Much!” They appeared with the usual cute and sexy image with a powerful and passionate performance as well. In the middle of their performance, BESTie greeted their fans and held little conversations that made the fans really excited!
BESTie Music Videos Throughout the Years
Let’s take a look at BESTie’s music video appearances throughout the years here!
“Pitapat”
“Pitapat” is BESTie’s debut single that was released on July 11, 2013, as a non-single album. The song is a cheerful love song with a flashy rhythm and impressive melody!
“Love Options”
“Love Options” was released in October 2016 and became the title track for their second single album, Hot Baby. It is a mixture of flirty, cutesy, and slightly sexy concepts that make the music video adorable!
“Zzang Christmas”
“Zzang Christmas” marked BESTie’s collaboration single with Yoo Se-yoon which was released on December 17, 2013. As you can see in the title, “Zzang Christmas” emphasizes the winter holiday season with Christmas as its concept!
“Thank U Very Much”
This single was released on February 28, 2014, and is included in the Hot Baby single album. “Thank U Very Much” emphasizes a sexy and cheerful concept!
“Like a Star”
“Like a Star” is a celebration project for the group’s first year anniversary and was released on July 11, 2014. It is also included in the Hot Baby album.
“Excuse Me”
“Excuse Me” was released on May 8, 2015, and is included within their second album Love Emotion. The music video also entered the list of Billboard’s “Most Viewed K-Pop Videos in America.”
BESTie Disbandment
After releasing their last single album Love Emotion, YNB Entertainment announced that BESTie would be taking a hiatus for a while in 2016 due to Dahye’s health condition after she fell down some stairs which made her need to recover. Later on, it was reported that BESTie would make a comeback with a full-length album. However, it never happened.
In September 2017, YNB Entertainment confirmed that U-Ji and Dahye left the group. In the same year, BESTie was announced to be disbanded without any official statement from the agency. After that, Hyeyon and Haeryung are continuing their careers as soloists in another agency.
That is all of the information regarding BESTie! Even though the group was disbanded and the members separated down their own paths, we have to always stick by them and support them!
