Mir (singer)

Bang Cheol-yong (, born March 10, 1991), known professionally as Mir, is a South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and actor. He is a member of the guy group MBLAQ. He enlisted in the army in 2016.^{[1][unreliable source?]} He was discharged in July 2018.^{[2][unreliable source?]}

Early life

Mir was born in Bukha-myeon, Jangseong County, South Korea in the countryside.

Career

MBLAQ (2009–2015)

Mir is the rapper and youngest member of the group MBLAQ. In 2011, Mir had injured himself, he had undergo spinal disc surgery, but returned to perform with the group after being inactive due to his injury.^{[3][unreliable source?]} During the time with MBLAQ, Mir wrote the lyrics to "You're my +" and "Can't Come Back" alongside G.O around the year 2011.^[4][5]

In February 2012, Mir shared a picture on his Twitter of G.O working really hard on a new album (BLAQ%Ver.) for MBLAQ. On March 1, MBLAQ started their promotions for Run on M! Countdown.^[6] Also in 2012 Mir and G.O made a sub unit song where they both sang the song "Wild" for their Asia tour.

In 2013, Mir described their song Smoky Girl as an addictive song with sexy choreography. During the release of the album "Sexy Beat" during a photo shoot for Cosmopolitan Korea.

Solo activities (2010–present)

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, MTV Korea created a program called Idol United, where members of male idol groups formed a soccer team to compete against other soccer teams.^{[citation needed]} The fourteen-member team consisted of members from U-KISS, , F.Cuz, and The Boss, with MBLAQ members being Seungho, Lee Joon and Mir.

On February 21, 2010, Mir was featured on the song "Bad Person" by former member of Baby Vox Re.V, Ahn Jin Kyung. Where she performed the song on Inkigayo.^{[7][unreliable source?]} On August 19, 2014, Mir has said that he is thinking of making a solo debut but nothing has been planned at the moment.^{[8][unreliable source?]} During the same time of 2010 he collaborated with Kan Mi-youn on the song "Going Crazy" which also featured Lee Joon of MBLAQ.^[9] As of July 14, 2016, Mir has enlisted himself in the army to do his time. This came as a surprise to all fans out there who were trying to understand about him and the group's activity. He says, "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner. As the time comes for all the men in Korea to enlist, it also makes me think that isn't this that time for me too? I hope that you do not worry or be upset".^{[10][unreliable source?]}

Acting career (2012–present)

On November 11, 2012, Mir was in the reality TV show called The Romantic and Idol. He shared the screen time with Jun. K of 2PM, Park Hyung-sik of , JB of JJ Project/Got7, and Seung Ah of Rainbow, Jei of Fiestar, Nam Ji-hyun of 4Minute, and Hyejeong of AOA. All were part of the first season.^{[11][unreliable source?]} Around 2012, he was on the second season of Law of the Jungle and was known as the 3rd idol on the show.^{[12][unreliable source?]} On August 11, 2015, Mir was on the kids musical program called "The Fairies in My Arms" alongside Spica's Yang Ji-won and GFriend's Sinb as a hero who saves weak children.^[13]

Personal life

His sisters are Go Eun-ah and Bang Hyo-sun. His parents are Han Sung-sook and Bang Ki-soon.^[14]

Mir married a non-celebrity on December 21, 2025.^[15]

Discography

Solo Artist

Featured Artist

OST's (Original Sound Track)

Songwriting credits

Filmography

Music Videos

Dramas

Television

Performance

References

1. ^ Hong, C. (July 11, 2016). "MBLAQ's Mir Officially Enlists in Mandatory Military Service". Soompi. Archived August 19, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
2. ^ "Updates on MBLAQ's Mir: Reunion with Thunder and His Life After Getting Discharged from the Military | Channel-K". Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
3. ^ "MBLAQ's new song first performance today, 'injured' Mir will join.". Archived April 23, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
4. ^ "Daum – 원하시는 페이지를 찾을 수가 없습니다." (in Korean). media.daum.net. Archived January 16, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
5. ^ "ko:'엠블랙' 한터차트 1위 기염 '남성그룹 명성 이어간다'" (in ko-KR). Hankyung. February 23, 2011. Archived May 20, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017. – via Nate News
6. ^ "ko:엠블랙, 분신술에 검무까지...'RUN' 퍼포먼스 화제" (in Korean). Asia Today. March 2, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
7. ^ "MBLAQ's Mir is a bad person to Ahn Jin Kyung?". Allkpop. Archived July 3, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
8. ^ "MBLAQ Mir, "Preparing For Solo Music"". KpopStarz. August 19, 2014. Archived August 19, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
9. ^ "Kan Mi Youn | Going Crazy (ft. MBLAQ's Mir & Lee Joon) [HD:MV] (EngSub)", June 30, 2010, archived August 14, 2016 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved August 18, 2017
10. ^ "MBLAQ's Mir to enlist in the military on July 14th". Daily K Pop News. Archived August 19, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
11. ^ "The Romantic and Idol, We Can't Get Enough Dating". seoulbeats. November 26, 2012. Archived August 24, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
12. ^ "'Laws of the Jungle 2' reveals finalized cast members including MBLAQ's Mir". Allkpop. Archived November 27, 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
13. ^ "MBLAQ's Mir stars in children's musical drama". Archived August 19, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
14. ^ "Who are MBLAQ?". November 1, 2012. Archived November 1, 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
15. ^ Kim, Mi-young (December 22, 2025). "김장훈, 미르 결혼식 사진 공개 논란..."가족들도 안 올리는데2" [Kim Jang-hoon sparks controversy by revealing photos from Mir's wedding... "Even my family won't post them"] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Retrieved December 22, 2025. – via Naver