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Around Us Entertainment>Cube Entertainment>Universal}}| associated_acts = | current_members =

• Yoon Doo-joon
• Yang Yo-seob
• Lee Gi-kwang
• Son Dong-woon| past_members =
• Yong Jun-hyung
• Jang Hyun-seung| website = {{Official URL}}

}}Highlight ({{Korean|하이라이트||Hailaiteu}}) is a South Korean boy band formerly known as Beast ({{Korean|비스트|links=no}}). The band consists of four members: Yoon Doo-joon, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang, and Son Dong-woon.WEB, Yoon, So-yeon, 2021-04-16, Highlight returns with complete line-up after military service hiatus,weblink 2021-05-19, Korea JoongAng Daily, en, March 30, 2022,weblink live, Originally a six-piece band, Jang Hyun-seung departed from the group in April 2016,WEB, 2016-04-19, 장현승, 결국 비스트 탈퇴..솔로 가수로 활동(공식입장 전문), Jang Hyung-seung leaves Beast...will be active as solo singer (Official Statement),weblink 2016-04-19, Star News, Naver, ko, September 12, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170912235137weblink">weblink live, and Yong Jun-hyung departed in March 2019.WEB, Yoon, So-yeon, 2019-03-14, Yong Jun-hyung exits Highlight,weblink 2021-05-19, Korea JoongAng Daily, en, November 26, 2021,weblink live, In late 2016, the group moved labels from Cube Entertainment to Around Us Entertainment and subsequently changed their name to Highlight in 2017.MAGAZINE, Herman, Tamar, 2017-02-24, K-Pop Band Beast Changes Name to Highlight After Leaving Agency, Losing Member,weblink 2017-03-31, Billboard, The group debuted in 2009 with the extended play (EP) Beast Is the B2ST. In 2011, they released their first studio album, Fiction and Fact, and made their Japanese debut with the single, "Shock". As Beast, the group released three Korean studio albums, nine Korean extended plays, two Japanese studio albums, and numerous singles. The group re-debuted as Highlight in 2017 with the extended play (EP) Can You Feel It?.Beast initially received attention for the lack of industry success previously experienced by its members, with media outlets referring to them as a "recycled group".WEB, Ko, Kyung min, 2011-08-24, 비스트, 재활용 그룹이라 불리던 과거 어땠나, Beast, what was it like in the past when we were called the recycling group,weblink 2012-04-14, Newsen, ko, October 6, 2014,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20141006081758weblink">weblink live, However, the group has achieved significant commercial success and critical accolades and is one of the most awarded groups of all time at the Golden Disc Awards, the Seoul Music Awards, and the Melon Music Awards.{{citation needed|reason=Nothing in the article's prose supports the most-awarded claim|date=November 2021}}

History

2009: Pre-debut documentary and Beast Is the B2ST

In August 2009, Cube Entertainment publicly introduced its new boy group B2ST (an abbreviation for "Boys To Search for Top") on the TV documentary series MTV B2ST. The group consisted of Yoon Doo-joon, who previously competed on another series to be member of 2PM or 2AM; Jang Hyun-seung, who had competed on a series to be a member of Big Bang; Lee Gi-kwang, who previously debuted as a solo artist under the name AJ; Yang Yo-seob; Yong Jun-hyung; and Son Dong-woon.WEB, 2009-08-24, AJ·장현승·윤두준 합류 6인조 男그룹 비스트 공개, AJ, Jang Hyun-seung, and Yoon Doo-joon join six-member male group Beast,weblink 2021-05-19, Star News, ko, April 12, 2022,weblink live, WEB, 2009-05-21, '빅뱅·2PM 탈락' 장현승-윤두준, 7月 데뷔 패자부활전 준비中, Big Bang and 2PM 'drop outs' Jang Hyun-seung and Yoon Doo-joon are preparing for July debut,weblink 2021-05-19, Newsen, ko, May 1, 2022,weblink live, After changing their name from B2ST to Beast,NEWS, 2009-10-14, 비스트 B2ST→BEAST로 변경 15일 데뷔 출격 준비끝, ko, B2ST changes their name to Beast, ready for their debut on the 15th, Newsen,weblink 2009-11-01, August 23, 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110823060752weblink">weblink live, the group debuted on October 15, 2009, with the extended play Beast Is the B2ST.WEB, 2009-10-14, '비스트', 그룹명 'BEAST'로 변경하고 미니앨범 전격 공개!, 'B2ST' changes group name to 'Beast' and releases first album!,weblink 2021-05-19, The Korea Economic Daily, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, They began promotions that day for the album and its lead single, "Bad Girl", by holding a live showcase and performing on KBS Music Bank.WEB, 2009-10-17, 비스트 "15일 쇼케이스 후 눈물 감출 수 없었다"(인터뷰), Beast: "After the showcase on the 15th, we cannot hide our tears" (Interview),weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110714174843weblink">weblink 2011-07-14, 2009-12-24, Newsen, ko, The EP sold over 10,000 copes in its first week of releaseWEB, 2009-10-22, 비스트, 7일 만에 음반 주문 1만장 돌파 '인기↑', Beast sees 10,000 album orders in 7 days, 'popularity ↑',weblink 2021-05-19, E Daily, ko, May 1, 2022,weblink live, and went on to sell 40,000 copies by early 2010, an unusual feat for a Korean rookie group at the time.WEB, 2010-02-10, 비스트, 데뷔 음반 4만장 팔았다 '대박', Beast's Hit Debut Album Sells 40,000 Copies,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20100215180953weblink">weblink 15 February 2010, 2010-02-14, SPN Edaily, ko, In December, Beast won the Rookie of the Month award from South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.WEB, 2009-11-27, 비스트 12월 루키 뮤직 어워드 수상자 결정, Beast wins the December Rookie Music Award,weblink 2009-12-23, Newsen, ko, March 4, 2012,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120304061102weblink">weblink live, The group's second single, "Mystery", garnered them an award for Rookie of the Month at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards that December.WEB,weblink 지난 시상식, Last awards, 5, Digital Music Awards, Cyworld, ko,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20150701185316weblink">weblink 2015-07-01, 2021-05-19, Beast also won Best New Artist at the 19th Seoul Music Awards in February 2010.WEB, 2010-02-03, 티아라-애프터스쿨-비스트, 신인상 수상 '걸그룹 열풍 거세네', T-ara, After School and Beast awarded best new artist, 'girl group craze is raging',weblink 2010-02-05, Newsen, ko, July 14, 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110714175052weblink">weblink live,

2010: Shock of the New Era, Mastermind, Lights Go On Again and My Story

Beast released their second EP, Shock of the New Era, on March 1, 2010.WEB, 2010-02-28, 비스트, 2집앨범 'Shock' 전곡 음원 유출 '비상', Beast's 2nd album track 'Shock' leaked, 'emergency',weblink 2010-03-09, Newsen, ko, October 6, 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20111006062959weblink">weblink live, Later that month, the group achieved their first music show number-one win on Mnet's M Countdown with the album's lead single "Shock".WEB, 2010-03-25, 비스트 데뷔첫 1위 감격 "팬여러분 사랑해요" 눈물바다, Beast cry tears of joy after receiving first win - "We love all you fans",weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20100331030205weblink">weblink 31 March 2010, 2010-03-26, Newsen, ko, Beast released a music video for the album's second single, "Take Care of My Girlfriend (Say No)", in April.WEB, 비스트, 팬위해 뮤비 공개 '반응 폭발적!', Beast releases music video for fans. 'Explosive reaction!',weblink 2010-04-14, 2021-05-20, Sports Chosun, ko, April 26, 2023,weblink live, Shock of the New Era quickly sold 20,000 copies in South Korea,WEB, 2010-03-10, 비스트, 컴백 10일만에 앨범판매 2만장 기록 1위 '기염', 10 days after comeback, Beast's album sales top 20,000,weblink 2010-03-15, Newsen, ko, June 12, 2012,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120612031803weblink">weblink live, ultimately selling nearly 60,000 copies by the end of the year.WEB, 2010년 가온차트 부문별 Top 100위, 2010 Gaon Chart Top 100,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110722133531weblink">weblink 2011-07-22, 2021-04-16, Gaon Chart, ko, In August, Beast received the Golden Disk Award from their international label, Universal Music, in recognition of the group's album sales in Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan.WEB, 2010-08-10, 비스트-포미닛, 亞 3개국 골든디스크상 수상, Beast and 4Minute win Golden Disk Award in three Asian countries,weblink 2010-07-06, Asiae News, ko, March 19, 2012,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120319045604weblink">weblink live, (File:Beast at Lotte Giants 2010 Special Concert 100321.jpg|thumb|250px|Beast performing in 2010.)On September 28, Beast released their third EP, Mastermind.WEB,weblink Even Twitter is paying attention to Beast's comeback, Newsen, 2010-09-28, 2010-09-28, ko, October 17, 2019,weblink live, One week later, the group claimed first place on KBS Music Bank with the album's lead single, "Breath".WEB,weblink Beast 'Soom' places first on Music Bank only after a week since comeback, My Star News, 2010-10-08, 2010-10-09, ko, February 9, 2021,weblink dead, In October, Beast received the Asia Influential Artist Award at the 2010 Asia Song Festival.WEB,weblink 4Minute.B2ST, will be appearing in 'Asia Song Festival', Yonhap News Agency, 2010-10-06, 2010-10-09, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110611030941weblink">weblink 2011-06-11, The group followed up this success with their fourth EP, Lights Go On Again, released on November 9.WEB, 2010-11-09, 비스트 '뷰티풀' 음원 음반 발매 1위 기염! "부드러운 카리스마~", Beast releases 'Beautiful' number-one album! "Smooth charisma",weblink 2021-05-21, BNT News, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010723weblink">weblink live, The album, which includes the single "Beautiful", was the group's first to reach the number-one spot on the Gaon Album Chart.WEB, 2010-11-09, 비스트 4집 타이틀곡 'Beautiful'로 온오프라인 '차트 올킬', Beast's 4th album title track 'Beautiful' achieves online and offline 'chart all-kill',weblink 2021-05-21, News Inside, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010725weblink">weblink live, WEB,weblink 2010년 47주차 Album Chart, 2017-07-01, Gaon Chart, ko, September 28, 2020,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20200928161619weblink">weblink live, Cumulative sales of Shock of the New Era, Mastermind and Lights Go On Again exceeded 107,000 copies by mid-December, making Beast the only South Korean rookie group to sell over 100,000 albums in 2010.WEB, 2010-12-11, 비스트, 2010 음반 판매 신인급 유일 '10만장 돌파', Beast the only rookie to sell over 100,000 albums in 2010,weblink 2011-05-17, Star News, ko, February 21, 2014,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20140221173955weblink">weblink live, On December 9, Beast was awarded Best New Artist at the 25th Golden Disc Awards.WEB, 2010-12-09, 비스트·시크릿·씨스타 '골든디스크' 신인상 수상, Beast, Secret, and Sistar win Golden Disc best new artist awards,weblink 2021-05-20, Asia Business Daily, ko, May 12, 2021,weblink live, Three days later, they held their first solo concert, "Welcome to Beast Airline", at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul to an audience of 10,000.WEB, 2011-01-06, 비스트, 한번 더…웰컴 백 투 BEAST 에어라인, Beast, one more time...Welcome Back to Beast Airline,weblink 2021-05-21, Newsis, Naver, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, At the concert, the group debuted three duets that they subsequently released online starting on December 21 as part of the digital EP, My Story.WEB, 2010-12-21, '비스트 유닛' 두준-동운, '문이 닫히면' 음원 공개!, Beast unit Doo-joon and Dong-woon release 'When The Door Closes'!,weblink 2021-05-21, The Korea Economic Daily, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, WEB, 2010-12-22, 비스트 준형-요섭, '땡스 투'로 힙합 듀오 변신, Beast's Jun-hyung and Yo-seob transform into hip-hop duo for "Thanks To",weblink 2021-05-21, Maeil Business Newspaper, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, WEB, 2010-12-23, 비스트의 또 다른 유닛 장현승 vs 이기광, 'Let It Snow' 女心 공략!, Another Beast unit: Jang Hyun-seung and Lee Gi-kwang vie for a woman in 'Let It Snow',weblink 2021-05-21, The Korea Economic Daily, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live,

2011: Japanese debut and Fiction and Fact

Beast released their first Japanese single, a Japanese version of "Shock", on March 16, 2011. The song sold 29,000 copies in one week and debuted at number two on the daily Oricon Singles Chart, the highest-ranking debut by a foreign artist at the time.WEB,weblinkweblink" title="archive.today/20120708190425weblink">weblink dead, 2012-07-08, Beast beats Big Bang in Japan, Korean Broadcasting System, 2011-03-22, 2011-04-18, On May 17, Beast released their first full-length Korean album, Fiction and Fact.WEB, 2011-05-17, 비스트 정규 1집 '픽션 앤 팩트' 공개 동시 반응 폭발!, Public reaction is explosive to Beast's first studio album 'Fiction and Fact',weblink 2021-05-21, BNT News, ko, November 24, 2019,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20191124182420weblink">weblink live, The album peaked at number one on the Gaon Album ChartWEB,weblink 2011년 24주차 Album Chart, Gaon Music Chart, ko, 2021-05-10, April 17, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210417162340weblink">weblink live, and sold over 142,000 copies by the end of the year.WEB,weblink 2011년 Album Chart, Gaon Music Chart, ko, 2021-05-10, May 12, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210512184607weblink">weblink live, WEB, 2012-02-14, 소녀시대 '더 보이즈' 2011 앨범판매 톱, Girls' Generation's 'The Boys' is top seller of 2011,weblink live,weblink 2021-05-11, 2021-05-11, E Daily, ko, Its singles, "On Rainy Days" and "Fiction" were also commercially successful, selling 2.8 million and 2.6 million copies, respectively, by the end of the year.WEB, 2011년 Download Chart,weblink Gaon Chart, ko, 2021-05-21, May 7, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210507133907weblink">weblink live, The album garnered Beast wins for Artist of the Year for the 2nd Quarter at the 2011 Gaon Chart Music AwardsWEB, 2012-02-22, 비스트, 가온K팝어워드 올해의가수상..2분기음반 1위, Beast wins Artist of the Year at Gaon K-pop Awards...number one album of the 2nd quarter,weblink live, 2021-05-11, Star News, ko, May 11, 2021,weblink and a Bonsang at the 2012 Golden Disc Awards.WEB, 2012-01-13, [포토엔]비스트 '행복한 밤이에요~'(골든디스크 어워즈), Beast 'It's a happy night',weblink 2021-05-09, Newsen, ko, May 13, 2021,weblink live, "Fiction" won Song of the Year at the 2011 KBS Music Festival,NEWS, Joo, Kyung-don, January 2, 2012, After a Beast of a year, one last award, Korea JoogAng Daily,weblink live, May 13, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160513190150weblink">weblink May 13, 2016, and Best Male Dance Performance at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards.WEB, 비스트, 'MAMA' 베스트 댄스 퍼포먼스 男그룹 수상 "감사", Beast: "Thank you" for winning Best Male Dance Performance at MAMA,weblink 2011-11-29, 2021-05-22, OSEN, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010721weblink">weblink live, On August 10, the group released their first Japanese album, So Beast, which includes Japanese versions of "Shock" and "Bad Girl" as singles. The album debuted in the number-two spot on the daily Oricon Albums Chart, selling over 26,000 copies in its first day of release.WEB, 비스트 앨범 日 오리콘 2위 올라, Beast's Japanese album ascends to number 2 on Oricon,weblink August 11, 2011, 2021-05-22, Yonhap News Agency, Naver, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, In November, Beast was awarded the grand prize of Artist of the Year at the 3rd Melon Music Awards,WEB, [멜론뮤직어워드] 비스트, 아티스트상 수상… 2011년을 빛낸 올해의 '★' 등극(종합), [Melon Music Awards] Beast wins 2011 Artist of the Year,weblink 2011-11-24, 2021-05-22, News Inside, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010723weblink">weblink live, as well as a commendation from South Korea's Minister of Culture at the 2011 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards for the group's contributions to pop culture and the spread of the Korean wave abroad.WEB, 비스트, 대중문화예술상 문화부장관표창 영광!, Beast is honored with Minister of Culture's awards at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards,weblink 2011-11-21, 2021-05-22, MK Sports, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010721weblink">weblink live, In early 2012, the group was awarded Best New Artist at the 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards in recognition of the commercial success of their Japanese releases.WEB, 카라 '일본 골드 디스크 어워드' 5관왕, Kara wins five awards at Japan Gold Disc Awards,weblink 2012-01-30, 2021-05-22, Busan Ilbo, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010722weblink">weblink live,

2012–2013: Beautiful Show, Midnight Sun and Hard to Love, How to Love

File:BEAST at the Expo 2012 Yeosu.JPG|thumb|250px|Beast performing at the Expo 2012Expo 2012Beast embarked on their "Beautiful Show" international tour in February 2012, in which the group performed in cities throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.WEB, Sunwoo, Carla, December 27, 2011, Beast: Coming to a city near you,weblink 2021-05-22, Korea JoongAng Daily, en, May 24, 2021,weblink live, Mid-tour, the group released a self-filmed music video for their 2009 single "Mystery", which subsequently charted at number one on YinYueTai, a major Chinese music video sharing website.WEB, Sunwoo, Carla, February 22, 2012, Beast No. 1 on China video charts,weblink 2021-05-22, Korea JoongAng Daily, en, May 24, 2021,weblink live, On July 21, Beast released their fifth extended play, Midnight Sun, which includes the singles "I Knew It", "Midnight" and "Beautiful Night". The album was written, in large part, by group member Yong Jun-hyung.WEB, 2012-07-20, 비스트 "변화 추구한 음반, 전쟁같은 작업",weblink 2021-05-23, Yonhap News Agency, Naver, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, It debuted at number one on the Gaon Album ChartWEB,weblink 2012년 31주차 Album Chart, 2017-07-01, Gaon Chart, ko, March 4, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160304213930weblink">weblink live, and marked Beast's first appearance on the Billboard World Albums Chart, peaking at number 15.MAGAZINE, World Albums - The week of August 25, 2012,weblink 2021-05-23, Billboard, The album sold over 140,000 copies by the end of the yearWEB, [2012가요결산⑧] 버스커-싸이 '음원돌풍' vs 男아이돌 '음반강세', [2012 K-pop evaluation] Download sensations Busker Busker and Psy vs. male idols' "record strength",weblink 2012-12-21, 2021-05-23, TV Daily, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010723weblink">weblink dead, and garnered the group a Bonsang award at the 27th Golden Disc Awards.WEB, 비스트 씨엔블루 '골든디스크' 음반부문 2관왕, Beast and CNBLUE each win two awards at Golden Disc,weblink 2013-01-16, 2021-05-09, TV Daily, ko, May 12, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210512201206weblink">weblink dead, In November, Beast won their second consecutive award for Artist of the Year at the 4th Melon Music Awards.WEB, [2012 MMA] 비스트, 올해의 아티스트상 수상 '2년 연속'…3관왕 달성, [2012 Melon Music Awards] Beast wins Artist of the Year two years in a row…wins three awards overall,weblink 2012-12-14, 2021-05-23, TV Report, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink dead, On July 19, 2013, Beast released their second full-length Korean album, Hard to Love, How to Love, which was composed by Yong Jun-hyung and his writing partner Kim Tae-joo.WEB, 비스트, 용준형이 전곡 작곡한 정규 2집 트랙리스트 공개, Beast reveals track list for 2nd full-length album composed by Yong Jun-hyung,weblink 2013-07-15, 2021-05-22, Sports Donga, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, The album includes the ballad, "Will You Be Okay?", which was released a month prior and charted at number one on both the Gaon Digital Chart and Billboard's K-Pop Hot 100.WEB, 비스트 '괜찮겠니', 빌보드 K팝차트-가온차트 1위 동시 석권, Beast's "Will You Be Okay?" tops Billboard's K-pop chart and Gaon Chart at the same time.,weblink 2013-06-07, 2021-05-23, Sports Chosun, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, The album won the group Bonsang awards at the 28th Golden Disc Awards,WEB, [골든디스크] '본상' 비스트-샤이니 "2013년에도 잘 달려왔다", [Golden Disc] Beast and Shinee win Bonsang Award - "We ran well in 2013",weblink 2014-01-16, 2021-05-09, MBN Star, ko, May 12, 2021,weblink live, 5th Melon Music AwardsWEB, [2013MMA] 비스트 TOP10 소감, 간결하게 "땡큐", [2013 Melon Music Awards] Beast wins Top 10, concise feelings: "Thank you",weblink 2013-11-14, 2021-05-23, TV Report, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, and 23rd Seoul Music Awards,WEB, [서울가요대상] 비스트, 본상 자축…멤버들끼리 '건배', [Seoul Music Awards] Beast's Bonsang celebration..."Cheers" among members,weblink 2014-01-23, 2021-05-23, TV Report, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, while the album's lead single, "Shadow", won Best Music Video at the Melon Music Awards.WEB, 비스트, 멜론어워드 뮤직비디오상 "출연 동물, 무용수 감사", Beast wins Best Music Video at Melon Music Awards, "Thank you to the animals and dancers",weblink 2013-11-14, 2021-05-23, E Daily, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live,

2014–2015: Good Luck, Time and Ordinary

(File:14.11.23 멜론 뮤직 어워드 시상 및 수상.jpg|thumb|Beast in 2014.)On June 16, 2014, Beast released their sixth extended play, Good Luck.WEB, Hwang, Hye-jin, 비스트 '굿럭' 9개 음원차트 1위 싹쓸이 '6년차 아이돌 저력', Beast's "Good Luck" tops 9 music charts. "6 years of idol power",weblink June 16, 2014, May 23, 2021, Newsen, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink live, The album debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart, while its singles, "No More" and "Good Luck", both reached the number-one spot on the Gaon Digital Chart.WEB, Kim, Myung-soo, 비스트(BEAST) '굿 럭', 가온차트 주간 1위, Beast's "Good Luck" is #1 on weekly Gaon Chart,weblink 2014-06-26, 2021-05-23, Top Star News, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010721weblink">weblink live, WEB, Lee, Yoon-mi, 비스트 '이젠 아니야' 가온차트 주간 디지털 종합, 다운로드 1위, Beast's "No More" is #1 on Gaon's weekly digital and download charts,weblink 2014-06-19, 2021-05-23, Korea Herald Business, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010721weblink">weblink live, "Good Luck" was also a critical success, named the best k-pop song of the year by Billboard and ranked number two for the year by Dazed.MAGAZINE, Benjamin, Jeff, Oak, Jessica,weblink The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2014, December 11, 2014, December 3, 2020, Billboard (magazine), Billboard, December 25, 2014,weblink live, WEB, Glasby, Taylor,weblink The top 20 K-pop tracks of 2014, Dazed, December 16, 2014, May 22, 2021, November 12, 2020,weblink live, The group released their seventh EP, Time, on October 20, 2014, to mark their fifth anniversary since debuting.WEB, [인터뷰] 비스트 "정직하게 지내 온 5년, 빵 뜬 게 아냐",weblink 2014-10-20, 2021-05-23, BNT News, ko, May 24, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210524010720weblink">weblink live, They released their eighth mini-album Ordinary on July 27, 2015.MAGAZINE, Benjamin, Jeff,weblink Beast Mess Around With EDM on New Single 'Yey', Billboard (magazine), Billboard, July 27, 2015, 2015-09-27,

2016: Guess Who?, Hyun-seung's departure, Highlight and new label

On April 19, 2016, Cube Entertainment released a statement confirming Jang Hyun-seung's departure from the group. The band continued as a five-member group and Hyun-seung proceeded under Cube as a solo artist.WEB, Im, Ji-yeon,weblink '태도 논란' 장현승 결국 팀 탈퇴, 비스트 5인 체제 재정비(공식입장), Herald Pop, Naver, 2016-04-19, 2016-04-19, ko, April 14, 2021,weblink live, WEB, Lee, Gyeong-nam,weblink 큐브 측 "장현승 탈퇴 후 솔로, 비스트 5인조 활동"(공식입장), News1, Nate, 2016-04-19, 2016-04-19, ko, May 22, 2021,weblink live, The reason for his departure was due to differences in music styles between him and the other members.WEB, [BREAKING] Cube officially confirms Hyunseung's leave from B2ST,weblink Allkpop, 19 December 2016, December 20, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20161220173727weblink">weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}On June 21, Beast announced the upcoming release of their third full-length album, Highlight.WEB, B2ST drop sophisticated, black and white teaser image for 'Highlight',weblink Allkpop, 18 December 2016, December 20, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20161220170833weblink">weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}} The album was released on July 3,WEB, B2ST drop MV for 'Ribbon',weblink Allkpop, 18 December 2016, December 19, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20161219104830weblink">weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}} with the pre-release track, Butterfly, released on June 26,WEB, B2ST return with soothingly mellow 'Butterfly' MV,weblink Allkpop, 18 December 2016, December 20, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20161220171545weblink">weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}} and Ribbon as their title tracks. This marked their first comeback as a group of five.On December 15, 2016, Beast officially announced the launch of their new label Around Us Entertainment, subsequently leaving their label of seven years, Cube Entertainment.NEWS, Hong, Se-young,weblink 비스트 거취 결정됐다…'어라운드 어스'엔터에서 새출발 [공식입장 전문], Sports Donga, Naver, December 16, 2016, 2016-12-16, October 28, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20171028145927weblink">weblink live, As the Beast name is trademarked by Cube, Beast was unable to promote under the name legally.WEB, Cube Entertainment And Around Us Reveal The Current Situation Regarding Beast's Trademark,weblink Soompi, 20 December 2016, December 21, 2016,weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}

2017: Rebranding as Highlight, Can You Feel It?, Calling You, and Celebrate

On February 24, 2017, Around Us Entertainment announced that the members would continue as a group together, now under the name of "Highlight".WEB, Jeon, Hyo-jin,weblink 윤·용·양·이·손, 新그룹명은 하이라이트 [공식입장 전문], Sports Donga, Naver, February 24, 2017, February 24, 2017, ko, October 30, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20171030094123weblink">weblink live, On March 2, 2017, it was announced that Highlight would officially debut on March 20, 2017, with their mini-album Can You Feel It?.WEB, Yoon, Sang-geun, '비스트' 벗은 하이라이트, '쇼케이스+음방' 적극 활동 예고,weblink Star News, Naver, March 2, 2017, March 7, 2017, ko, November 7, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20171107012334weblink">weblink live, On April 9, 2017, Highlight announced that they would be holding their first concert tour as Highlight and release a repackaged album Calling You on May 29.WEB, Highlight Announces Upcoming Repackaged Album And Solo Concert,weblink Soompi, 26 May 2017, April 20, 2017,weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}WEB, Highlight Confirmed To Be Making A Speedy Comeback This Month,weblink Soompi, 26 May 2017, June 2, 2017,weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}On October 16, 2017, Highlight released their second EP, Celebrate, in the celebration of their eighth anniversary.WEB, Highlight 'Celebrate' their 8th anniversary with 2nd mini album,weblink Allkpop, 12 January 2018, January 12, 2018,weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}

2018–2020: Military enlistment, Outro, and Jun-hyung's departure

On August 24, 2018, Doo-joon enlisted for mandatory military service.WEB,weblink Fans shocked: Yoon Doo-joon suddenly heads for military duty, The Korea Times, August 23, 2018, November 7, 2018, October 29, 2018,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20181029035749weblink">weblink live, He was discharged on April 10, 2020.WEB,weblink 윤두준, 오늘(10일) 육군 만기 전역..하이라이트 첫 군필돌, Star News, April 10, 2020, August 5, 2020, ko, May 6, 2021,weblink live, It was announced that Highlight's special album, Outro, will be released on November 20, 2018, being promoted with 4 members.WEB,weblink [단독] 하이라이트, 20일 새 앨범 기습 발매…윤두준 軍입대 전 녹음 곡 수록, November 2, 2018, November 11, 2018, ko, November 3, 2018,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20181103104550weblink">weblink live, On January 24, 2019, Yo-seob began his mandatory military service as a conscripted police officer.WEB, Lee, Da-kyung, 하이라이트 측 "양요섭, 내년 1월 24일 의경으로 군 입대"(공식), Highlight said, "Yang Yo-seop joins the military as a conscripted policeman on January 24th next year" (official),weblink October 12, 2018, 2019-01-28, entertain.naver.com, ko, January 5, 2019,weblink live, On August 30, 2020, he was discharged from the military.On March 13, 2019, Junhyung announced his departure from Highlight after he admitted to watching illegal videos sent to him by singer Jung Joon-young, who is under investigation for secretly filming women during sex.MAGAZINE,weblink Yong Junhyung Leaves K-pop Group HIGHLIGHT & Admits Knowledge of Sex Crimes Scandal, Herman, Tamar, 2019-03-14, 2019-03-14, Billboard, On April 18, 2019, Gi-kwang began his mandatory military service as a conscripted police officer.WEB,weblink Update: Highlight's Lee Gikwang Enlists In The Military + Gifts Fans With "Nothing" MV, Soompi, April 18, 2019, 2019-09-08, November 5, 2019,weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}} On November 17, 2020, he was discharged from the military.On May 9, 2019, Dong-woon began his mandatory military service as a conscripted policeman.WEB, Hwang, Mi-hyeon, [공식입장] 손동운, 논산 훈련소로 입소 완료 "성실+최선 다짐", [Official stance] Son Dong-woon completed his admission to the Nonsan training center, "Diligence + Best commitment",weblink May 9, 2019, August 6, 2020, Naver, ko, May 6, 2021,weblink live, On December 7, 2020, he was discharged from the military, marking the end of Highlight's military enlistment.

2021–present: The Blowing, Daydream, and After Sunset

{{Update|section|date=March 2024}}Following a two-and-a-half year hiatus, Highlight made their first comeback as a four-member group on May 3, 2021, with their third EP, The Blowing.On March 21, 2022, Highlight released their fourth studio album, Daydream.WEB, Kim, Kyung-hee, 하이라이트, 5년만에 정규 앨범으로 컴백, HIGHLIGHT is back with a full-length album after 5 years,weblink MBC Entertainment, Naver, March 7, 2022, March 7, 2022, ko, March 7, 2022,weblink live, After the promotions for Daydream ended, it was announced that Highlight would be holding a three-day concert, INTRO, at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium from March 20–22. This would mark their first concert as a group in over 3 years, following the COVID-19 outbreak, their military enlistment, and the OUTRO concert in November 2018, where Doo-joon was absent.WEB, Park, Se-yeon, 하이라이트, 4년만의 단독 콘서트 '인트로' 개최,weblink 2022-04-25, 2022-11-07, Star Today, ko, November 7, 2022,weblink live, Tickets were sold out within three days.WEB, Go, Seung-ah, 하이라이트, 3년6개월 만에 콘서트 오프라인 전석 매진,weblink 2022-04-29, 2022-11-07, News1, Chosun Biz, ko, November 7, 2022,weblink live, The group hosted a fan concert titled Highlight Sports Day on October 15–16.WEB, 싸니까 믿으니까 인터파크 티켓,weblink 2022-11-07, tickets.interpark.com, November 7, 2022,weblink live, On the second day, Highlight announced their comeback by playing a short clip during the concert end credits. The clip featured Lee singing, "Because I'm alone, I'm alone without you," paired with their comeback date.WEB, Lee, Da-gyeom,weblink 하이라이트, 팬콘서 11월 7일 깜짝 컴백 발표, Highlight announces surprise comeback on November 7th at fan concert, Star Today, Maeil Business News, Naver, October 17, 2022, October 17, 2022, ko, October 17, 2022,weblink live, Their 4th EP, After Sunset, was released on November 7, 2022.In April 2024, it was revealaed the group regained the trademark to their old name, Beast, but would continue to use the name they've been using since 2016.WEB, Ziwei, Puah, 2024-04-02, K-pop boyband Highlight regain trademark to original name, BEAST,weblink 2024-04-20, NME, en-GB,

Discography

As Beast

{{col-begin}}{{col-2}}Korean albums

• Fiction and Fact (2011)
• Hard to Love, How to Love (2013)
• Highlight (2016)

{{col-2}}Japanese albums

• So Beast (2011)
• Guess Who? (2016)

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As Highlight

Korean albums

• Daydream (2022)

Filmography

Reality shows

• MTV B2ST (2009)
• MTV B2ST Almighty (2010)
• Idol Maid (2010)
• Burning the Beast (2014)
• Music-Slip Show "As We Say" (2017)
• Ready Player: HIGHLIGHT (2018)
• Super Seller (2021)WEB,weblink Eun-mi Cho, 하이라이트, 31일 완전체 웹예능 '슈퍼셀러' 첫방..코믹 오피스 콩트, Highlight, the first episode of the full web entertainment 'Superseller' on the 31st..Comic Office Comte, Herald Pop, Naver, August 27, 2021, August 27, 2021, ko, August 27, 2021,weblink live,

Beast was the topic of a short-lived reality show, MTV B2ST, which was hosted by MTV. The show ran on a weekly basis from August 23 â€“ October 9, 2009, with a total of ten episodes. The program showcased their journey leading up to their debut.WEB, B2ST Official Website,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20100207185219weblink">weblink 2010-02-07, 2009-12-23, Cube Entertainment, ko, It was announced in March 2010 that Beast will be hosting a second season of MTV B2ST entitled MTV Beast Almighty. After last year's broadcast debut, season 2 had fans and viewers' wishes as the concept of the program where the members will have to pick out one wish to grant for every episode. The show ran on a weekly basis from April 10 â€“ May 29, 2010.WEB,weblink MTV 'Beast' Season 2 'Almighty' Production: "Tell Me Your Wish~", Newsen, 2010-03-09, 2010-03-15, ko, April 27, 2023,weblink live, Beast became the protagonists of the variety show Idol Maid running on a weekly basis from July 21 â€“ October 13, 2010.WEB,weblink Idol group Beast become protagonists of variety show 'Idol Maid', TVDaily, 2010-10-12, 2010-10-25, ko, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110816233110weblink">weblink 2011-08-16, The group also had a cameo on the sitcom More Charming by the Day.WEB,weblink More Charming by the Day's Ye Jiwon gets trapped in an elevator with Beast's Lee Kikwang, Arts News, 2010-07-26, 2010-08-26, ko, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110722133028weblink">weblink 2011-07-22, Beast was selected as a PR envoy to promote the audition program Global Super Idol, which aired in November, 2011. They also attended the preliminaries in Korea, Thailand, and China to encourage the contestants and give advice. Global Super Idol is a global audition program that pits finalists from Thailand and China against finalists in Korea. All the finalists will attend the main show in Korea. Since Beast is very popular in Asian countries, including Thailand, Japan, and China, their popularity helped the show become popular too by performing their songs for fans and contestants from all over the world.WEB,weblink 비스트, '글로벌 슈퍼 아이돌' 홍보대사 나서, 2011-08-31, May 22, 2021,weblink live, Beast was a part of 12-episode reality show, (Showtime (South Korean TV series)|Showtime: Burning the Beast), in 2014.WEB, B2ST is the next group to be on reality program 'Showtime',weblink Allkpop, 18 December 2016, August 9, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160809151516weblink">weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}} It was their first reality show in 4 years, which featured them getting to know each other better through missions.

Other activities

On December 3, 2010, Beast attended the Patricia Field Collection fashion show located in Seoul Cheongdamdong MCM Haus and was praised by Patricia Field herself for their "distinctive and modern look". For this collection, MCM's Heritage and Patricia Field worked together to show off a modern New Yorker style with a trendy shopper bag, backpack, clutch, and more items and any money earned from it will be donated to the 'Korea Disaster Relief' to benefit the civilians left homeless from the Yeonpyeong incident.WEB,weblink Beast is recognized by Patricia Field for their fashion styles, 2010-12-08, ko, JoongAng Ilbo, 2010-12-25, usurped,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110713114942weblink">weblink 2011-07-13, In April 2012, Beast collaborated with Jim Rickey to make their own sneaker brand, Beast X Jim Rickey. Beast members were directly involved in the design of these shoes and they are available in 6 different colours.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}

Concerts and tours

Concerts

• Welcome to Beast Airline - Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul (December 12, 2010)WEB,weblink B2ST displays dominance over Asian music fans through their first solo concert, 2010-12-13, Allkpop, 2017-04-01, April 2, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170402082254weblink">weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}
• Welcome Back to Beast Airlines- Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul (February 18–19, 2011)WEB,weblink B2ST to return with encore concert, "Welcome Back to Beast Airline", 2011-01-06, Allkpop, 2017-04-01, April 2, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170402081935weblink">weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}
• Beautiful Show 2013 - Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul (July 20–21, 2013)NEWS, Ahn, Joo-hee,weblink Beast performs for crowds at Olympic Park, Korea JoongAng Daily, 2013-06-23, 2017-04-01, April 26, 2023,weblink live,
• Beautiful Show 2014 - Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul (August 16–17, 2014)NEWS, Lee, Sun-min,weblink Beast says new album is on the way, 2014-08-18, Korea JoongAng Daily, 2017-04-01, April 26, 2023,weblink live,
• Beautiful Show in Hong Kong - AsiaWorld–Expo, Hong Kong (May 30, 2015)NEWS, Beast to hold 1st solo concert in Hong Kong, Kpop Herald,weblink 2015-04-28, 2017-04-01, April 25, 2023,weblink live,
• Beautiful Show in Taiwan - Tianmu Stadium, Taipei (June 6, 2015)NEWS, Won, Ho-jung, Overseas concerts sold out for top K-pop boy groups, Kpop Herald,weblink 2015-06-07, 2017-04-01, April 26, 2023,weblink live,
• Beautiful Show 2015 - Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul (August 29–30, 2015)NEWS, Won, Ho-jung,weblink Beast puts on 'Beautiful Show' with voices only, Kpop Herald, 2015-08-30, 2017-04-01, April 25, 2023,weblink live,
• Beautiful Show 2016 - Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul (August 20–21, 2016)WEB,weblink B2ST hold their first successful concert as a five-member group, 2016-08-21, Allkpop, 2017-04-01, April 2, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170402081138weblink">weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}
• Celebrate Live 2017 - Jamsil Arena, Seoul (December 21–23, 2017)WEB, Jung, An-ji, 하이라이트, 연말 단독콘서트 'HIGHLIGHT LIVE 2017' 개최, HIGHLIGHT will hold a year-end solo concert, "HIGHLIGHT LIVE 2017",weblink 2017-11-10, 2017-11-10, Naver, July 25, 2023,weblink live,
• Celebrate Live 2018 - Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei (March 11, 2018)WEB, Jeong, Ji won, 하이라이트, 대만 콘서트 개최 "올해 첫 단체 해외활동", Highlight holds Taiwan concert "first group overseas activity this year",weblink 2017-05-26, 2018-01-28, OSEN, January 27, 2018,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20180127202448weblink">weblink live,
• OUTRO Live 2018 - Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul (November 24–25, 2018)WEB, Hwang, Hye-jin, 데뷔 9주년' 하이라이트, 10ì›” 29일 ì»´ë°±-11ì›” 콘서트 확정(공식입장), 9th Anniversary of Debut' Highlight, October 29th comeback - November concert confirmed (official entrance),weblink 2018-10-16, 2018-10-18, Naver, October 18, 2018,weblink live,
• INTRO Live 2022 - Jamsil Arena, Seoul (May 20–22, 2022)WEB, 하이라이트, 3ë…„6개월 만에 콘서트 오프라인 전석 매진,weblink 2022-04-29, 2022-11-07, ChosunBiz, ko, November 7, 2022,weblink dead,
• INTRO Live in Japan 2022 - Tokyo Dome City Hall, Tokyo (September 18–19, 2022)WEB, 2022-05-23, HIGHLIGHT LIVE 2022 [INTRO] IN JAPAN,weblink 2022-11-07, PODA, ja, November 7, 2022,weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}

Tours

• Beautiful Show - Seoul, Berlin, Shanghai, Singapore, Jakarta, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagoya, Taipei and Bangkok (February 4 to May 27, 2012)NEWS, Beast kicks off its world tour of 14 countries with two shows in Seoul, Korea JoongAng Daily,weblink 2012-02-06, 2017-04-01, April 25, 2023,weblink live,
• We Zepp Tour 2012 - Sapporo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Tokyo (October 12–30, 2012)
• Japan Tour 2014 - Ichihara, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima (January 31 to April 3, 2014)NEWS,weblink B2ST perform for 3,600 B2UTY during the finale of their 'Beast Japan Tour 2014', 2012-02-06, 2017-04-20, Allkpop, April 19, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170419194936weblink">weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}
• Japan Tour 2015 - Ichihara, Sapporo, Niigata, Nagoya, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Kobe (October 30 to November 29, 2015)NEWS,weblink Beast to kick off Beast Japan Tour 2015 in Chiba, KBS World, 2015-10-30, 2017-04-20,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170419192721weblink">weblink 2017-04-19, dead,
• Beautiful Show in China 2015-2016 - Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing and Chengdu (December 6, 2015, to 2016)WEB, 2015-11-15, Beast 'Beautiful Show' China Tour 2015-2016,weblink 2017-04-01, Star Arena, April 2, 2017,weblink live, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}
• Guess Who? Tour 2016 - Ichihara, Niigata, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Saitama, Tokyo, Sapporo, Osaka and Hiroshima (June 3 to July 2, 2016)
• Can You Feel It? Live 2017 - Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, Hong Kong and Taipei (June 2 to September 16, 2017)WEB,weblink Highlight Announces Upcoming Repackaged Album And Solo Concert, 2017-04-09, Soompi,weblink 2017-04-20, live, 2017-04-21, {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2023}}WEB, Jeon, Hyo-jin, 하이라이트, 7ì›” 홍콩 콘서트 개최…해외 투어 진행 [공식], Highlight to hold Hong Kong concert in July...Overseas tour. [Official],weblink 2017-05-26, 2017-05-26, Sports Donga, Naver, April 26, 2023,weblink live,
• Can You Feel It? Live in Japan 2017 - Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo (August 20–24, 2017)

Awards

{{further|List of awards and nominations received by Highlight}}

References

{{Reflist|30em}}

External links

• {{Official website}}

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