Peniel (Profile, Facts, Hair loss, Debut, ETC)

Peniel Debut With BtoB

BtoB held a showcase performance in JW Marriot Hotel, Seoul and released their first single titled Insane in March 21st, 2012. The showcase was also streamed on their Youtube channel. BtoB performed Insane and Imagine on M Countdown on the same day. The single “Insane” was produced by So Jae-woo who wrote songs for 4minute and Beast. Peniel debuted as sub-rapper and sub-vocal of BtoB. BtoB then released their debut album titled Born to Beat on April 3rd, 2012.

During an interview with Ize Magazine, it was revealed that BtoB planned to debut as a music band. Their Member specialized in different music instrument during their schooldays. Eunkwang, Changsub and Hyunsik played guitar, drum and piano. In USA, Peniel used to play guitar well. As the number of member increased, they debuted as idol group BtoB

Peniel Reason Behind His Hair Loss

In November 2016, Peniel appeared on popular variety show KBS2’s Hello Counselor where viewers share their worries and concerns to the panelist. Appearing as celebrity guest, he has a concern that troubled him in recent years. Peniel was criticized by people because he always wore a hat anytime and anywhere. He confronted the people and said that he also hated wearing a hat all the time. At the show, he revealed that he suffered serious hair loss, even at a young age of 24, due to alopecia. It was an autoimmune disease that caused his hair to fall out.

He noticed this disease since five years ago when his hair stylist told him about bald patches on his head. The patches grew bigger and occupied his head. New bold patches appeared every week. His doctor informed that he lost almost 70% of his hears due to the disease. The loss could be permanent and irreversible. To overcome the disease, he should cut all of his hair and wore hats. It was not a genetical disease and stress was assumed to be the main cause of his hair loss.

After knowing the disease, he told his parents and they asked him to forget his idol activity and returned to United States. However, he determined to continue his idol activity. He had to cut his hair completely before every performance and wear hats to cover his head. It was very troublesome and tiring because the hat caused him to sweat even more during performance. Before appearing on the show, he asked for permission from the head of his label company.

Peniel eagerly showed his bald head and he couldn’t hide his happiness. The panelist and audiences at the show quickly praise his appearance. It turned out that he looked more manly and handsome without a hair. He wished that by showing his hair loss problem, the stress be relieved and he could re-grow his hair.

About 19 months after appearing on Hello Counselor, Peniel reappeared again on the show on June 11th, 2018. He said that his hair had gotten better and recovered. He said “Appearing on this show and revealing his hair loss problem seemed to reduce his stress and improve his condition. He even skipped going back to hospital after appearing on the show.

Peniel Solo Debut

In March 23rd, 2016, Peniel announced the first track of his mixtape titled Homesick Mixtape Volume 1. The first track was named “Repeat’ and featured rapper Legaci. The mixtape was released in collaboration with Kairos Music Group and was available to stream on soundcloud. BtoB fans were excited following the release of Peniel’s mixtape. The favorite tracks from the mixtape were Homesick and Body Roll.

Peniel released his first solo track titled “That Girls” as part of BtoB solo project. The single track was released in Piece of BtoB Vol.3 in June 27th, 2017. The track was made with sounds from synthesizer and filled with energetic vibe. The cover album was made by Peniel from his photo collections while working on the track in United States.

In 2019, Peniel produced three digital single tracks: BOD, Fly23 and Flip.