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South Korean singer (born 2002)

Bang Ye-dam
231224 방예담 Bang Yedam The K-pop Stars Radio.jpgSBS Radio 에라오 · CC BY 3.0
Bang in December 2023
Born (2002-05-07) May 7, 2002
Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea
EducationSchool of Performing Arts Seoul
OccupationSinger
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active
  • 2020–present
LabelGF Entertainment
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
방예담
Hanja
方藝潭
RRBang Yedam
MRPang Yedam
Signature
Bang Yedam's signature.pngBang Ye-dam · Public domain

Bang Ye-dam (Korean: 방예담; born May 7, 2002) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and producer.[1][2][3] He is best known as a former member of South Korean boy band Treasure and for competing in the second installment of K-pop Star (2012–2013), where he finished as runner-up.[4] He debuted as a soloist with the digital single titled "Wayo" (왜요) on June 5, 2020.[5] In August 2023, he signed with GF Entertainment as soloist and producer.[3] Since 2025, he has also released music under the alter ego DIMO REX, exploring a more mature musical side.[6][7][8]

1. Life and career

1.1. 2002–2011: Early life

Bang Ye-dam was born on May 7, 2002, in Seoul, South Korea. Coming from a musically oriented family, his father, Bang Dae-sik 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.[9][10] His mother, Jung Mi-young is well known for singing soundtracks in Korean drama Friends and film After the Show Ends (연극이 끝난 뒤).[9] His uncle Bang Yong-seok is well known as a composer and director in the commercial film industry.[11] 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).[12] On March 5, 2007, he made his first television appearance on EBS' documentary 15 Second Fever, Hold the World with his parents.[13] During his adolescence, he attended Sin-seok Elementary School and Kwang-sung Middle School.[14][15]

1.2. 2012–2019: Career beginnings

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.[16] Park Jin-young praised his rhythm while Yang Hyun-suk was intrigued, commending his voice could reach the soul of the audience.[17] He placed runner-up behind sibling duo Akdong Musician (AKMU).[18] 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.[19] 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.[20] 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.[21]

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.[22] 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.[23] On YouTube the video surpassed 3 million views in 24 hours and accumulated 59 million views as of January 2026.[24][25] On October 5, 2018, he made a cameo appearance on Netflix television series YG Future Strategy Office (2018) as himself.[26]

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".[27] During the finals, Bang joined the final line-up by overall placing first among the vocal team.[28] Marking the show's end, it was revealed the boy group had been named Treasure.[29]

1.3. 2020–2022: Debut and departure from Treasure

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.[30] 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.[31][32] 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.[33][34] 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".[35] Five months into their career, The First Step series sold over one million copies. In result, the group earned the title "Million Seller".[36] Bang also co-wrote "Darari" on their first extended play, The Second Step: Chapter One, which went viral on TikTok,[37][38][39] and became their most streamed song on Spotify as of May 2026.

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.[40]

1.4. 2023–2024: New label, Only One and Good Vibes

In August 2023, Bang signed an exclusive contract with GF Entertainment as soloist and producer.[3]

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.[41][42][43] On December 28, 2023, Big Naughty released "INFJ" featuring B.I and Yedam.[44]

On February 22, 2024, Yedam released "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.[45]

On August 12, Bang announced his second extended play Good Vibes, which was released on August 29, 2024.[46]

1.5. 2025-present: DIMO REX

Beginning in 2025, with the two-track single, Resistance, Bang released music under the moniker, DIMO REX. The persona is used to share a more mature, sensual, R&B sound.[7][8] This was followed by the two-track, Desire,[47] and three-track Acceptance. The seven track album, Intoxicated was released January 30, 2026.[6][48]

The track, "On the Table" (feat. Sik-K), from the single, Acceptance, was nominated for R&B Track of the Year at the 2026 Korean Hip Hop Awards.[49][50]

What began as an invite for Bang to feature on a song, DIMOLLY was released February 10, 2026, as the first collaboration EP from musicians, Molly Yam and Bang as DIMO REX.[51]

On April 10, 2026, the eight track album, Antidote was released.[52][53]

On September 4, 2026, Bang released the eight track album, Metamorphosis.[54][55]

2. Personal life

While attending Kwang-sung middle school, it was revealed that academically Bang placed first among the entire school.[56] Bang attended School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), majoring in Practical Music located in Guro District, Seoul.[57] 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.[58] Bang graduated from SOPA on February 5, 2021.[59]

3. Artistry

3.1. Influences

Bang is often referred to as the "Korean Justin Bieber"[60] due to similarities in his earlier singing style, as well as many covers of Bieber's songs that gained popularity on social media,[61][62] particularly his cover of "Baby" during SBS K-Pop Star Season 2.[63][39]

Through EBS' Story, Bang revealed his greatest influences towards music are Michael Jackson and his parents.[13] He has also cited G-Dragon of Big Bang as a role model.[64]

4. Discography

4.1. Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[65]
Only One 7
Good Vibes
  • Released: August 29, 2024
  • Label: GF
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 26

4.2. Singles

4.2.1. As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Album
KOR
Down.
[68]		 KOR
Hot
[69]		 US
World
[70]
"Wayo" (왜요) 2020 2009410 Non-album single
"Miss You" 2023 138—— Only One
"Only One" 87——
"Officially Cool"
(with Winter)		 2024 38—— Non-album single
"O-He" 133—— Good Vibes
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

4.2.2. As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Album
KOR
Down.
[68]
"INFJ"
(Big Naughty featuring B.I and Bang Ye-dam)		 2023 52 Dingo X Big Naughty

4.3. Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Album
KOR
Down.
[68]
"My All" (나의 낮과 밤이 너라서) 2024 199 Branding in Seongsu OST
"By Your Side"(다가가도 될까) — No Gain No Love OST
"Like Yesterday" (어제처럼) — The Listen: We Sing Together Again
"I Still Love You" (추억은 만남보다 이별에 남아)
(with Monday Kiz, DK, Yoo Hwe-seung and Woody)		 147
"Hollo" (홀로) 2025 — Study Group OST
"Stay in me" (내 안에 머물러요)[71]
(with Wheein)		 2026 — See You at Work Tomorrow! OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

4.4. Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak position Sales Album
KOR
[72]
"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
"Selfish"
(Be'O featuring Bang Ye-dam)		 2024 178 Affection

4.5. Guest appearances

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 —N/a 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
"Bad Idea" 2024 Way Ched, pH-1 Blend
"Day by Day" —N/a The Listen: We Sing Together Again

4.6. Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[76]

Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyricist Composer Arranger
Credited With Credited With Credited With
2021 Treasure "Everyday" Non-album single Jaguaa, Choice37, Lil G, Choi Hyun-suk, LP, Yoshi, Sonny, Hae, Se.A Asahi —N/a
2022 "Darari" (다라리) The Second Step: Chapter One Choice37, Hae, Jaguaa, Choi Hyun-suk, Yoshi, Sonny, LP, Lil G
"Darari (Rock Remix)" (다라리)
Kang Seung-yoon "Born to Love You" Non-album single —N/a Rovin, LeeSS
Winner "I Love U" Holiday Kang Seung-yoon, Mino, Lee Chan-hyuk, Airplay, Kid Wine Kang Seung-yoon, Dee.P, Lee Chan-hyuk, Aftrshok, Rajan Muse, Noerio, Brian U
2023 Himself "Come To Me" Only One —N/a Jay Dope, Migo, OnAir, Krap Jay Dope, Migo, OnAir, Krap
"Miss You" Rohan Rohan
"Miss You (Original version)"
"Miss You (Piano version)" Rohan, Park Seo-joon, Josh McClelland Rohan, Park Seo-joon, Josh McClelland —N/a
"Hebeolle" (헤벌레) E.nee, Q E.nee, Q E.nee, Q
"Not At All" (하나두) —N/a Q Q
"Only One" (하나만해) Kim Min-gu, Choi Woo-jung, Lee Ye-joon Kim Min-gu, Choi Woo-jung, Lee Ye-joon
Big Naughty
(featuring B.I and Bang Ye-dam)		 "INFJ" Dingo X Big Naughty B.I, Big Naughty B.I, Way Ched, Big Naughty —N/a
2024 Be'O
(featuring Bang Ye-dam)		 "Selfish" Affection Be'O —N/a
Way Ched
(featuring pH-1 and Bang Ye-dam)		 "Bad Idea" (나쁜생각) Blend pH-1
Himself "Lovey" (애써) Good Vibes —N/a Sein Sein
"T.M.B" (자기소개) Choi Woo-jung, Lee Ye-joon, Kwon Se-young Choi Woo-jung, Lee Ye-joon, Nam Seung-woo
"We Good" Woogie, Song Chi-won, Park Kyung-hyun Woogie
"Fallin'" Sein Sein
"Lovin Ya'" Sokodomo Gray, Sokodomo Gray
2025 As persona, DIMO REX "Like That" Resistance DIMO REX Sein Song Chi Won[77]
"Slow" Desire DIMO REX, UO, Kim Seong Yeon DIMO REX DIMO REX, UO[78]
"On the Table" (feat. 식케이 (Sik-K) Acceptance DIMO REX, Sik-K DIMO REX, Sein, Sik-K Sein[79][80]
2026 "You make me crzy" 넌 날 미치게 만들겠지만 DIMOLLY Molly Yam, DIMO REX Molly Yam, DIMO REX Averzi[81][51]
Roh Yun Ha "Too laid back" (feat. DIMO REX) Sonogram 노윤하, DIMO REX Venko, Lubin, 노윤하, DIMO REX Venko[82][83]
"Say My Name" Antidote 노윤하, DIMO REX 노윤하, DIMO REX, tenforus tenforus[84][85]
"At the Bottom" (feat. templecitygrounds) Antidote DIMO REX DIMO REX, templecitygrounds templecitygrounds[86][87]
"Don't Forget My Name" Metamorphosis DIMO REX DIMO REX, Theevoni, G06 Beatz, FVBII, daboe, hyukjvn Theevoni, G06 Beatz, FVBII, daboe, hyukjv[55][88]

5. Videography

5.1. Music video

Year Title Director(s) Length Ref.
As lead artist
2020 "Wayo" (왜요) Han Sa-min 3:32 [89]
2023 "Miss You" Lee Sagan
(Zanybros)		 3:13 [90]
"Only One" 3:22 [91]
2024 "Officially Cool"
(with Winter)		 SNP Film 3:00 [92][93]
"O-He" Hwang Kihyun 3:08 [94]
"Like Yesterday" (어제처럼) Unknown 3:44 [95]
As DIMO REX
2025 "Like That" Unknown 2:55 [96]
"Slow" MapOfEver 3:09 [78]
"On the Table" (feat. 식케이 (Sik-K) Jiahn Sohn (JSON) 3:20 [79][80]
2026 "You make me crzy" 넌 날 미치게 만들겠지만 Jiahn Sohn (JSON) 3:20 [81][51]
Roh Yun Ha "Too laid back" (feat. DIMO REX) finale 3:44 [82][83]
"Say My Name" Ilaseunggi Shokun 2:33 [84][85]
"At the Bottom" (feat. templecitygrounds) Unknown 3:36 [86][87]
"Don't Forget My Name" Unknown 2:37 [88][97]
As featured artist
2023 "INFJ"
(Big Naughty featuring B.I and Bang Ye-dam)		 Mingi Kang 3:32 [98]

6. Filmography

6.1. Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 YG Future Strategy Office Himself Cameo (Episode 3) [26]

6.2. Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012–2013 K-pop Star 2 Contestant Runner-up [18]
2014 K-pop Star 3 Cameo Episode 14 [99]
Winner TV Rapper kid Episode 8 [21]
2017 Stray Kids YG Trainee Episodes 6 and 7 [22]
2018–2019 YG Treasure Box Contestant Survival program;
Formation of Treasure		 [29]
2020 King of Mask Singer Episodes 283 and 284 [100]
2022 I Can See Your Voice Judge [18]
2023 The Seasons Guest Episode 10 [18]
King of Mask Singer Participant
2024 Immortal Songs
2025 Be The Next: 9 Dreamers Mentor
The Gentlemen's League 4 Cast member [101]

6.3. Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 The Mysterious Class Bang Ye-dam Main cast [102]

7. Tours and concerts

7.1. Fan meeting

  • Bang Yedam The 1st Fan Meeting in Japan (2024)
  • Be Your D (2024)

7.2. Fan concert

  • Bang Yedam 1st Fan Concert in Bangkok (2024)

8. Awards and nominations

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 [103]
The Fact Music Awards 2024 Best Music – Winter "Only One" Nominated [104]
Korea Best Brand Awards 2024 Asia Star Grand Prize "Only One" Won [105]

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