B.I - The K-pop idol who makes his fans’ hearts go BTBT
By Nandini Iyengar

K-pop soloist Hanbin aka B.I has become a fan favorite because of his melodic voice and sultry lyrics. The soloist was a part of YG Entertainment’s K-pop boy group iKON but had to part ways following some serious drug use allegations. He managed to clear his name of those allegations but not without repercussions to his career.

After parting ways with iKON, B.I embarked on a journey as a solo artist. He found home in the sultry genres like R&B and dance. He reinvented himself as a musician and switched to singing seductive tracks like “BTBT” and “Keep Me Up,” with “Tasty” being his latest offering.
In addition to being a great singer, he is also a talented songwriter and composer. While with iKON, he participated in the song-making process and often contributed to songs for artists like BlackPink, Epik High, Winner, etc.
Apart from being a wonderful musician, he is also a humble philanthropist. Right from his early days, he has partnered with NGOs and charitable organizations to provide aid in money and necessary supplies.

In 2024, fans have already gotten a fair amount of new music from B.I. So far, he has released a non-album single titled “Tasty” and his first Japanese album named Tadaima. We still have a few months left until the new year turns in, so perhaps there will be more in terms coming as the year concludes. Besides that, B.I is set to debut in India in December 2024 as a part of the KTown Festival.