Black Beat
| Industry | Music, Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | SM Entertainment |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
| Owner | SM Entertainment |
Black Beat (블랙 비트) was a South Korean boy band managed by SM Entertainment. The quintet debuted with the album Volume 1 - Black Beat #2002 in 2002 but ceased group promotions following SM Town 2006. Several members later pursued careers as choreographers and vocal coaches within SM Entertainment. In 2007, lead singer Jang Jin-young collaborated with Kim Sung-pil to establish the R&B duo ByJinSung.
Initially intended to debut as a seven-member ensemble in 2000, Black Beat ultimately launched with five members during Lee Ji-hun's Dream Concert 2000, appearing as backup dancers and vocalists. Before releasing their 2002 album, the members contributed as rappers and dancers for other acts, including participating in S.E.S.' performances of "Dreams Come True."
Performances alongside other artists
As part of SM Entertainment’s roster, Black Beat featured in various music videos and live shows for artists such as S.E.S., BoA, H.O.T., Shinhwa, Fly to the Sky, Shinvi, Dana, and Lee Ji-hun. Their contributions spanned dancing, backing vocals, choreography, and rapping. Of particular note was Shim Jae-won's dance collaboration with Girls' Generation member Hyoyeon, which garnered considerable attention.
Former members
- Lee So-min (이소민)
- Hwang Sang-hoon (황상훈)
- Jung Ji-hoon (정지훈)
- Shim Jae-won (심재원)
- Jang Jin-young (장진영)
Music video appearances
Entire group (as dancers)
- Shinhwa's "All Your Dreams"
Yoo Hyun-jae, Jung Ji Hun, Hwang Sang Hun, and Shim Jae-won (dancers)
- BoA's "ID Peace B"
- BoA's "Sara"
Yoo Hyun-jae (dancer) and Shim Jae-won (rapper)
- S.E.S.' "Twilight Zone"
Yoo Hyun-jae (dancer)
- S.E.S.' "I love you"
Shim Jae-won (portrayed a thief; dancer)
- H.O.T.'s "We Are the Future"
- TVXQ's "Why (Keep Your Head Down)"
- TVXQ's "I Don't Know"
- TVXQ's "Superstar"
- BoA's "Only One"
Jang Jin-young (played younger version of Jun Jin)
- Shinhwa's "Wedding March"
- Shinhwa's "All Your Dream" (Original and 2018 remake featuring M.I.L.K’s Bomi)
Discography
- Volume 1 - Black Beat #2002 - The First Performance #001 (November 3, 2002)
- Intro (Can't You Feel)
- The Fan
- 날개 (Wing)
- Lover
- In The Sky
- Black Beat
- Dangerous
- 회상
- Y (Tell Me Why)
- 헤어지기전
- Shine
- Night Fever
- 친구 (Friend)
- In The Sky (Radio Edited) (Bonus Track)
Collaborative releases
- Summer Vacation in SMTown.com June 10, 2002
- 2002 Winter Vacation in SMTown.com - My Angel My Light December 6, 2002
- 2003 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com June 18, 2003
- 2004 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com July 2, 2004
- 2006 Summer SMTown June 20, 2006
- 2006 Winter SMTown - Snow Dream December 12, 2006
Awards
| Year | Award Organization | Category | Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best New Group | "In The Sky" | Template:Won |