B.I, 1996
Singers · October 22, 1996
B.I
★ HOW OLD IS B.I?
B.I is 29 years old, born October 22, 1996 in Cheonan · Libra.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Cheonan
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Ilsan Middle School
★ LEDE
About
B.I is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer born October 22, 1996. He debuted with iKon under YG Entertainment in September 2015, where he served as sole record producer for all group releases and earned "Songwriter of the Year" at the 2018 Melon Music Awards for "Love Scenario". After departing iKon in June 2019, he launched his own label, 131, and released solo albums including Waterfall, To Die For, and Wonderland. Libra energy: charismatic creative control.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kim Han-bin, professionally known as B.I, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born October 22, 1996, he debuted with the boy band iKon under YG Entertainment in September 2015, quickly becoming the group's primary creative force. During his five years with iKon, B.I functioned as the sole record producer for all of the group's releases and co-wrote their major tracks. His work on iKon's second studio album Return—specifically the lead single "Love Scenario"—earned him the "Songwriter of the Year" award at the 2018 Melon Music Awards, marking a rare honor for an idol under 25. On June 12, 2019, he departed iKon following substance allegations. In 2021, B.I established his independent label, 131, and debuted as a solo artist with the charity single album Midnight Blue and full-length studio album Waterfall. His subsequent releases included Cosmos (November 2021), the Love or Loved global project spanning 2022–2023 with singles like "BTBT," the full studio album To Die For (June 2023), and his third studio album Wonderland (June 2025). As a Libra born in October, B.I channels creative balance and diplomatic instinct into his production work and songwriting. Rappers and singers navigate performance, recording, and public engagement across live and studio contexts. Based in South Korea, his career trajectory reflects the domestic and international reach of the Korean music industry.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- B.I served as the sole record producer for every iKon release during his tenure with the group, an unusual role for a young idol trainee.
- He won "Songwriter of the Year" at the 2018 Melon Music Awards for producing iKon's "Love Scenario," one of the group's biggest hits.
- After leaving iKon in 2019, B.I founded his own label, 131, and released his debut solo album Waterfall as a charity project in 2021.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. B.I gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is B.I?
- B.I is 29 years old (born October 22, 1996).
- When is B.I's birthday?
- B.I was born on October 22, 1996.
- What is B.I's zodiac sign?
- B.I is a Libra, born October 22, 1996.
- What is B.I's Chinese zodiac sign?
- B.I was born in 1996, the year of the Fire Rat.
- Where is B.I from?
- B.I is from South Korea.
- What does B.I do?
- B.I is a singer.
- Where was B.I born?
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