Artist profile
BIBI
BIBI (Kim Hyeong-seo) is a prominent South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, and actress celebrated for her boundary-pushing music style spanning R&B, hip-hop, and soul. Discovered on SoundCloud by legendary hip-hop artist Yoon Mi-rae, BIBI rose to fame as the runner-up on the competition show The Fan before making her official solo debut in 2019. Her stage name is short for "Naked Bibi," representing her desire to show her raw, honest self.
Profile Overview
- Birth Name: Kim Hyeong-seo (김형서)
- Born: September 27, 1998
- Agencies: Feel Ghood Music (South Korea) and 88rising (Global)
- Fandom Name: BB Bullets
- Signature Aesthetic: Two red dots painted under her eye, worn as a tribute to her grandmother.
Musical Highlights
BIBI's music focus on raw human emotions, embracing sorrow, pain, and darker themes rather than traditional idol music standards.
- Breakthrough Singles: Her tracks like "KAZINO", "BIBI Vengeance", "The Weekend" (collaborating with 88rising), and the massive hit "Bam Yang Gang" solidified her star status.
- Studio Albums: She released her highly acclaimed dark-concept first studio album, Lowlife Princess: Noir, in 2022.
- Global Footprint: She made history as the first Korean female soloist to enter the Mediabase Top 40 chart with "The Weekend".
Acting Career
In addition to music, BIBI has successfully transitioned into acting under her real name, Kim Hyeong-seo. She is best known for her roles in:
- Films: The gritty thriller Hopeless (2023), which screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
- K-Dramas: High-profile action and crime series including The Worst of Evil (2023), The Fiery Priest (2024), and Gangnam B-Side (2024).
