Bang Ye-dam

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In this Korean name, the family name is Bang.
Bang Ye-dam
Born (2002-05-07) May 7, 2002 (age 21)
Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea
EducationSchool of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA)
OccupationSinger
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active
  • 2020–present
Labels
  • YG
  • GF Entertainment
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
방예담
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBang Yedam
McCune–ReischauerPang Yetam

Bang Ye-dam (Korean: 방예담; born May 7, 2002) is a South Korean singer.[1] He is best known for competing in the second installment of K-pop Star (2012–2013) where he finished as runner-up.[2] He debuted with the digital single titled "Wayo" (왜요) on June 5, 2020.[3] In August 2023, he signed with GF Entertainment as soloist and producer.[4]

Life and career[edit]

2002–2011: Early life[edit]

Bang Ye-dam was born on May 7, 2002, in Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. Coming from a musically-oriented family, his father, Bang Dae-sik [ko] is well known for creating over forty songs for commercials and animations including the Korean-dub for Japanese anime opening songs Pokémon, Dragon Ball and more.[5][6] His mother, Jung Mi-young is well known for singing soundtracks in Korean drama Friends and film After the Show Ends (연극이 끝난 뒤).[5] His uncle Bang Yong-seok [ko] is well known as a composer and director in the commercial film industry.[7] Within his family, he is an only child. Five-year-old Bang (Korean age) participated in the opening songs for EBS' television series Bboong bboong-E (방귀대장 뿡뿡이) and the Korean-dub version of the Japanese anime Onegai! Samia-don (모래요정 바람돌이).[8] On March 5, 2007, he made his first television appearance on EBS' documentary 15 Second Fever, Hold the World with his parents.[9] During his adolescence, he attended Sin-seok Elementary School [ko] and Kwang-sung Middle School [ko].[10][11]

2012–2019: Career beginnings[edit]

Main article: K-pop Star 2

In August 2012, Bang auditioned for SBS K-Pop Star Season 2. During the first round, BoA complimented his vocals by comparing to a young Michael Jackson.[12] Park Jin-young praised his rhythm while Yang Hyun-suk was intrigued, commending his voice could reach the soul of the audience.[13] He placed runner-up behind sibling duo Akdong Musician (AKMU).[14] In June 2013, Yang Hyun-suk confirmed Bang had joined his label, thus, both first and second-place winners were now signed under YG Entertainment.[15] That same year, he appeared on the finale of WIN: Who is Next with Lee Hi and Akdong Musician and sang Officially Missing You on October 27.[16] Interactions with Kpop Star alumni, Lee Seung-hoon, resulted in appearances in unreleased clips from the show with Winner, formerly Team A. In January 2014, he also made a cameo appearance on Winner TV.[17]

Bang appeared on television for the first time in four years with Stray Kids (2017) alongside other fellow trainees under YG Entertainment as its representatives.[18] His name rose to the top of South Korean search portal site Naver while his performance video for "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" by Shawn Mendes peaked at number 1 on the Naver TV top 100 popular videos chart.[19] On YouTube the video surpassed 3 million views in 24 hours and accumulated 55 million views as of July 2023.[20][21] On October 5, 2018, he made a cameo appearance on Netflix television series YG Future Strategy Office (2018) as himself.[22]

In November 2018, Bang participated in reality survival program YG Treasure Box (2018), where 29 trainees competed to secure a spot in the new boy group. He participated as a contestant under "Team A".[23] During the finals, Bang joined the final line-up by overall placing first among the vocal team.[24] Marking the show's end, it was revealed the boy group had been named Treasure.[25]

2020–2022: Debut and departure from Treasure[edit]

Main article: Treasure (band)

On May 21, 2020, YG Entertainment announced ahead of Treasure's official debut, Bang would release a digital single, later revealed to be entitled "Wayo", on June 5. Notably, label-mates Kang Seung-yoon of Winner and Lee Chan-hyuk of AKMU participated in production.[26] The song was accompanied with a music video dedicated to fans who supported him since his appearance on K-pop Star Season 2. His single did not carry out any broadcasting promotions due to his upcoming preparations for debut with Treasure.[27][28] Upon release, the digital single peaked at number 10 on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart and entered the top 100 at number 98 on the Billboard Korea K-Pop 100 chart.[29][30] Bang trained at YG Entertainment for seven years before officially debuting as a member of Treasure on August 7. They released the first installment to their The First Step series with the single album The First Step: Chapter One which included the lead single entitled "Boy".[31] Five months into their career, The First Step series sold over one million copies. In result, the group earned the title "Million Seller".[32]

On November 8, 2022, YG Entertainment announced that Bang's exclusive contract with their company had been terminated and that he and fellow member Mashiho left the group. YG stated that Bang left to pursue a career in producing.[33]

2023–present: New label and Only One[edit]

In August 2023, Bang signed an exclusive contract with GF Entertainment as soloist and producer.[4]

On October 30, GF announced the release of Bang's first extended play Only One on November 23. A pre-release single "Miss You" was released on November 10, 2023.[34][35][36] On December 28, 2023, Big Naughty releasead "INFJ" featuring B.I and Yedam.

On February 22, 2024, Yedam releasead "My All" for the soundtrack of Branding in Seongsu. On March 14, 2024, it was announced that Yedam will collaborate with Winter on the single "Officially Cool". The song was released on April 2.[37]

Personal life[edit]

While attending Kwang-sung middle school, it was revealed that academically Bang placed first among the entire school.[38] Bang attended School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), majoring in Practical Music located in Guro-gu, Seoul.[39] In November 2018, he revealed he ranked the highest within the entire school during mock exams for the subjects Social studies and Science, and was named a "model student" in both school and as a trainee.[40] Bang graduated from SOPA on February 5, 2021.[41]

Artistry[edit]

Influences[edit]

Through EBS' Story, Bang revealed his greatest influences towards music are Michael Jackson and his parents.[9] He has also cited G-Dragon of Big Bang as a role model.[42]

Discography[edit]

Extended plays[edit]

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[43]
Only One 7

Singles[edit]

As lead artist[edit]

Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
Down.
[45] 		KOR Hot
[46] 		US
World
[47]
"Wayo" (왜요) 2020 200 94 10 Non-album single
"Miss You" 2023 138 — — Only One
"Only One" 87 — —
"Officially Cool"
(with Winter) 		2024 38 — — Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

As featured artist[edit]

Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
"INFJ"
(Big Naughty featuring B.I and Bang Yedam) 		2023 —[A] Dingo X Big Naughty
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances[edit]

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, and name of the album
Title Year Album
"My All" (나의 낮과 밤이 너라서) 2024 Branding in Seongsu OST

Other charted songs[edit]

Title Year Peak position Sales Album
KOR
[50]
"Sir Duke" 2013 42 SBS K-Pop Star Season 2 Top 8
"When a Man Loves a Woman" 61 SBS K-Pop Star Season 2 Top 5
"Karma Chameleon" 70 SBS K-Pop Star Season 2 Top 2
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Guest appearances[edit]

List of other appearances, showing year released, other artist(s) credited and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"You're the One" 2013 — SBS K-Pop Star Season 2 Top 4
"Where Is the Love?" SBS K-Pop Star Season 2 Top 3 Pt.1 - Baby
"Officially Missing You" SBS K-Pop Star Season 2 Top 2 Special

Songwriting credits[edit]

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[54]

Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyricist Composer
Credited With Credited With
2022 Treasure "Darari" (다라리) The Second Step: Chapter One Yes Jaguaa, Choice37, Lil G, Choi Hyun-suk, LP, Yoshi, Sonny, Hae, Se.A Yes Choice37, Hae, Jaguaa, Choi Hyun-suk, Yoshi, Sonny, LP, Lil G
Kang Seung-yoon "Born to Love You" Non-album single Yes – Yes Rovin, LeeSS
Winner "I Love U" Holiday Yes Kang Seung-yoon, Mino, Lee Chan-hyuk, Airplay, Kid Wine Yes Kang Seung-yoon, Dee.P, Lee Chan-hyuk, Aftrshok, Rajan Muse, Noerio, Brian U

Videography[edit]

Music video[edit]

Year Title Director(s) Length Ref.
As lead artist
2020 "Wayo" (왜요) Han Sa-min 3:32 [55]
2023 "Miss You" Lee Sagan
(Zanybros) 		3:13 [56]
"Only One" 3:22 [57]
2024 "Officially Cool"
(with Winter) 		SNP Film 3:00 [58][59]
As featured artist
2023 "INFJ"
(Big Naughty featuring B.I and Bang Yedam) 		Mingi Kang 3:32 [60]

Filmography[edit]

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2018 YG Future Strategy Office YG 전략자료본부 Himself Cameo (Episode 3) [22]

Television shows[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2012–2013 K-Pop Star 2 K팝스타 2 Contestant Runner-up [14]
2014 K-Pop Star 3 K팝스타 3 Cameo Episode 14 [61]
Winner TV 위너 TV Rapper kid Episode 8 [17]
2017 Stray Kids 스트레이 키즈 YG Trainee Episode 6–7 [18]
2018–2019 YG Treasure Box YG 보석함 Contestant Survival program;
Formation of Treasure 		[25]
2020 King of Mask Singer 복면가왕 Episodes 283–284 [62]

Web series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2021 The Mysterious Class 남고괴담 Bang Ye-dam Main cast [63]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Gaon Chart Music Awards 2021 New Artist of the Year (Digital) "Wayo" (왜요) Nominated [64]
The Fact Music Awards 2024 Best Music – Winter "Only One" Nominated [65]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "INFJ" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 53 and 102 on components Download Chart and BGM Chart, respectively.[48][49]

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