Moonbyul facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Moonbyul
Moonbyul in February 2024
Born	Moon Byul-yi (1992-12-22) December 22, 1992 (age 32) Bucheon, South Korea
Occupation	Rapper songwriter
Musical career
Genres	K-pop Jazz R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2014–present
Labels	RBW
Korean name
Hangul	문별이
RR	Mun Byeoli
MR	Mun Pyŏri
Stage name
Hangul	문별
RR	Munbyeol
MR	Munbyŏl
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Moon Byul-yi (Hangul: 문별이), born on December 22, 1992, is a South Korean rapper and songwriter. She is known professionally as Moonbyul (Hangul: 문별). She is a member of the popular K-pop girl group Mamamoo and its special group Mamamoo+.

Moonbyul started her solo music career in May 2018 with a digital song called "Selfish." She has helped write over 100 songs, showing her talent as a songwriter.

Early Life and Education

Moon Byul-yi was born in Bucheon, South Korea, on December 22, 1992. When she was in middle school, she became very interested in singing. This happened after she saw the group TVXQ perform their song "Rising Sun." She decided to become a singer after getting good feedback from a school performance.

She also looked up to Girls' Generation and their leader Taeyeon. Moonbyul even went to SM Entertainment's academy to follow her dreams. She finished high school at Wonmi High School. Later, she studied media music and vocals at the Paekche Institute of the Arts.

Her Name and Its Meaning

Moonbyul's stage name combines her family name "Moon" with her given name "Byul-yi." Her given name "Byul-yi" means star in Korean. Moonbyul has shared that her father chose the name "Byul-yi" because he was inspired by the night she was born.

She also uses the nickname "Moonstar" when she raps. This name directly translates the meaning of her Korean name into English. Since she started her career, Moonbyul has used "Moonstar" in many of her song lyrics. The moon and stars are often linked to her as well.

Her Music Career

Starting with Mamamoo

Moonbyul joined her music company, RBW, in 2011. She first passed her audition as a singer and trained to be one. However, her producer suggested she become a rapper instead. The group needed a rapper, and Moonbyul agreed to switch. Even though she was new to rapping, she debuted with Mamamoo on June 19, 2014.

She became the main rapper and performer for Mamamoo. The group debuted with their song "Mr. Ambiguous." Mamamoo quickly became known for their strong singing style. Moonbyul also helped create the dance moves for their first song. She was good at freestyle and hip-hop dancing. She would even make up her own dance routines for monthly evaluations.

Mamamoo's Success: 2014–2017

Moonbyul performing in 2015

Moonbyul debuted with Mamamoo on June 19, 2014. They released their first mini-album, Hello. Since their second mini-album, Piano Man, Moonbyul has helped write many of Mamamoo's main songs. She writes all of her own rap parts.

In November 2016, Mamamoo performed at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. This is a very important film awards show in South Korea. They performed their song "Decalcomanie" with a fun twist. They added lines from famous movies. Moonbyul's line, "Jung Woo-sung, if I drink this in one shot, will you go out with me?", became very popular. This moment went viral and helped their song become a big hit.

In June 2017, Moonbyul released her first solo song, "Love & Hate." This song was part of Mamamoo's fifth mini-album, Purple. She wrote the song about a past relationship. It talks about feeling lonely even when someone is there.

Solo Music and Hosting: 2018–2021

Moonbyul performing at a festival in 2018

In May 2018, Moonbyul officially started her solo career. She released the digital song "Selfish," which featured Seulgi from the group Red Velvet.

She released her first mini-album, Dark Side of the Moon, on February 14, 2020. This album explored different music styles like jazz, blues, and hip-hop. The main song, "Eclipse," was a mix of rock, synth, and trap music. The album did very well, reaching number one on music charts in several countries. It also sold 66,000 copies in its first week.

In July 2020, Moonbyul became a host for a radio show called Avengirls. Because she was so good, she started her own talk show, Studio Moon Night, on February 15, 2021. She was the first Mamamoo member to host her own show. She even wrote the theme song for it. Studio Moon Night was very popular and continued for a second season. In May 2022, Moonbyul won an award for her work as a host.

In October 2021, she joined a TV show called Kick a Goal. On August 24, 2022, Moonbyul scored her first goal on the show. This helped her team move forward in the competition. On December 20, 2021, Moonbyul also started her own YouTube channel, "moonbyul2da."

New Albums and Competitions: 2022

On January 19, 2022, Moonbyul released her third mini-album, 6equence. The album tells a story of a romantic relationship through its six songs. The main song, "Lunatic," is about obsession. Moonbyul wanted to challenge ideas about gender through her music. In March 2022, she held her second solo concerts called Director's Cut: 6equence.

On April 28, 2022, she released her fifth mini-album, C.I.T.T (Cheese in the Trap). This album included a punk rock song of the same name. It also had "My Moon," a song she wrote for her fans. This album sold over 100,000 copies. Moonbyul also held her first overseas solo concerts in Japan in August 2022.

From August to November 2022, Moonbyul competed in a TV show called The Second World. This show was a singing competition for rappers from K-pop girl groups. Moonbyul performed very well and won first place in the finale. People even started saying "어우문," which means "Moonbyul is going to win anyway," because of her strong performances.

On December 22, 2022, Moonbyul released a special album called The Present. It featured the song "Present," which is a fun R&B track.

First Solo World Tour: 2023–Present

Moonbyul performing at 'MUSEUM: An Epic of Starlit' world tour.

On January 7, 2023, Moonbyul performed at the 37th Golden Disc Awards after winning The Second World. In February 2023, she became a judge on the TV show Peak Time, which is a competition for boy groups. In April, Moonbyul performed as a solo artist at the Chimac Festival in Japan.

On February 20, 2024, Moonbyul released her first full studio album, Starlit of Muse. It included the main songs "Touchin&Movin" and "Think About." The album sold over 100,000 copies in its first week. It also reached first place on iTunes charts in many places. After releasing the album, Moonbyul started her first solo world tour, called Museum: An Epic of Starlit. She performed in cities like Seoul, Taipei, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Awards and Recognition

Moonbyul has received awards for her work. In 2022, she was recognized at the Brand Customer Loyalty Awards. She won for being the Most Influential Live Streaming Show DJ.

Helping Others

Moonbyul also cares about helping others. She has been involved in several charity activities.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Reissues

Single albums

Singles

As lead artist

Collaborations

As featured artist

Soundtrack appearances

Other charted songs

Filmography

Web series

Television shows

Radio shows

Concerts and Tours

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Moonbyul para niños