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Bang YeDam is a musical genius who continues to improve and grow with every new release.
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap EditorIt's not every day that a celebrity literally grows up right in front of our eyes. However, Bang YeDam's story is special, as he's been part of the entertainment industry since a young age. He's showcased tremendous promise and artistry that could very well rival even the most accomplished individuals.
While his road to stardom hasn't always been smooth, he has portrayed a willingness and drive to stand back up, making numerous strides within the music scene. With his most recent release of 'Officially Cool' with aespa's Winter, Bang YeDam once again shows he's not done growing and looks to add another hit to his ever-growing discography.
Often lauded as a musical genius, he continues to captivate K-Pop audiences from across the globe.
Although SBS' "K-Pop Star" premiered over a decade ago, fans still remember its second season when a little boy appeared to follow his dreams. Bang YeDam took everyone by surprise with his magical vocals and unrivaled confidence. If his first stage proved anything, he possessed a star potential waiting to fully bloom.
Bang YeDam immediately became a crowd favorite, continuously putting on performances that would leave everyone cheering in awe. And although he wasn't able to win the whole thing, he came close, becoming the runner-up of the season. This was just the start of Bang YeDam's story, building a firm foundation of musical talent and charismatic poise that would follow him all throughout his career.
Shortly afterwards, Bang YeDam made headlines as he was set to join YG Entertainment. And thus started his trainee life. No one could have guessed how long it would take, but Bang YeDam remained dedicated, honing his craft outside the public eye. One of the first public appearances made by the then idol hopeful was through JYP Entertainment's reality show "Stray Kids".
Joined by his fellow trainees, dubbed the "Silver Boys" of YG, Bang YeDam put on an amazing performance, showcasing his strength as both an individual and team member. No longer a little boy, YeDam's improved singing style, innate confidence, and incorporation of various techniques led fans to believe that he was shaping up to become an unstoppable K-Pop star, set to shine over the entire world.
After this brief appearance, he became involved in yet another survival program, "YG TREASURE BOX" and was finally able to debut as a member of TREASURE. He helped to produce a few of the group's tracks, along with his fellow members. Together with his team, they made deep strides in the K-Pop industry, earning praise from both fans and critics alike. They appeared to be heading on an upward trajectory, backed by chart-topping hits, numerous awards, and a dedicated fanbase ready to follow them to the end and back.
But his time as an idol member would be cut short, mutually parting ways with YG Entertainment by the end of 2022. Although this was a difficult time for both fans and Bang YeDam himself, it wouldn't remain this way for too long. After signing with a new agency, Bang YeDam released his first mini-album, "ONLY ONE". It was undoubtedly odd to see the idol standing all on his own, however, he was still able to retain his musical brilliance, elevating it to new heights once more.
He slowly started to reappear on various music programs and variety shows, even providing this hilarious performance on KBS' "The Seasons: Long Day, Long Night with AKMU".
He once again proved his talents not only lie under the spotlight with a mic in hand, but YeDam has a variety sense that warms the hearts of millions. Just as he's able to make audiences swoon with his heart-fluttering vocals, he can also make you bend over in laughter.
His newest release might have been an unexpected collaboration for some, but it's rising to the top of playlists worldwide. It has even seen success on the music charts, debuting at #1 on the daily K-R&B chart in Genius Korea.
Bang YeDam continues to pluck on heartstrings and makes his musical genius known once more. Following his story, you just can't help but feel amazed by his growth. As he's still barely over the age of 20, the idol has a long future in the music industry ahead of him, making fans excited for what he'll release next.
How long have you been a fan of Bang YeDam? Are you excited to witness his continual growth?
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There is so much young talent in the K-Pop world nowadays. These are the youngest male and female idols of big companies.
Sandy, Staff WriterThe K-Pop world is abundant in great talent and visuals with new idols debuting every year. Idols are well known to be trained by entertainment companies and training periods can range anywhere from a few months to ten years. It is common that training periods can be quite lengthy and idols can start training from a very young age. Some even start training as children.
Usually idols debut at a young age with the typical age range for debuting idols being their late teens to early twenties. However, a lot of idols also debut during their teen years.
As of February 2023, these are the youngest male and female idols of big companies.
JiSung is the maknae across all of NCT’s sub-units. Born on February 5, 2002, JiSung has just turned 21 years old. During his years so far as an idol, he has been popular for his cute appearance and outstanding dance skills.
NingNing was born on October 23, 2002, making her currently 20 years old. She is from Harbin, China and is winning the hearts of fans all over the world.
JungHwan was born on February 18, 2005 and has just turned 18 years old. The young idol consistently wins fans over with his lovable personality and excellent skills as a performer.
One half of the brother-sister duo act that won “K-Pop Star 2”, AKMU’s SuHyun is the youngest female idol at YG Entertainment. She was born on May 4, 1999 and is currently 23 years old.
Maknae of K-Pop’s latest band, JooYeon is the youngest male idol at JYP Entertainment. Born on September 12, 2002, the 20 year old is the group’s bassist and main vocalist.
KyuJin is NMIXX’s maknae at only 16 years old. She was born on May 26, 2006 and is known for her amazing singing and dancing abilities.
Born on December 9, 2005, Ni-ki is HYBE Corporation’s youngest male idol. As ENHYPEN’s maknae, he moved to Korea at a young age and competed in “I-Land” where he made the final line-up for the group.
HyeIn, born on April 21, 2008, will be turning 15 years old this year. At such a young age, she has proven to win fans over with her star quality.
Alex of DRIPPIN is the youngest male idol at Woollim Entertainment. The South Korean-German idol was born on October 6, 2004.
Born on April 29, 2005, Rocket Punch member, DaHyun, is the youngest female idol at the company.
One third of PENTAGON’s maknae line, WooSeok is the youngest male idol in Cube Entertainment. He was born on January 31, 1998 and is the main rapper and one of the songwriters of the group.
Cube Entertainment’s youngest female idol is the maknae of their latest girl group, LIGHTSUM. YuJeong was born on June 14, 2004 and was previously a contestant on “Produce 48”.
SeongMin of CRAVITY is Starship Entertainment’s youngest male idol. He was born on August 1, 2003.
LeeSeo was born on February 21, 2007 and has just turned 16 years old. Though her young age always surprises people at first, her talent surprises them just as much.
JongSeob was born on November 19, 2005. In 2016, he won “K-pop Star 6” as part of a duo called Boyfriend. In 2020, he debuted with P1Harmony.
A Japanese member of the group, May was born on November 16, 2004 and is currently 18 years old. Birth name Hirokawa Mao, May was a contestant on “Girls Planet 999” in 2021.
Of all these idols, NewJeans' HyeIn is the youngest at just 14 years old.
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K-Pop idol collabs are some of the most exciting releases for K-Pop fans. Here are some dream collabs we wish would come true!
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap EditorTis the era of K-Pop collabs! From IVE and Saweetie, to BTS’ JungKook and Jack Harlow, K-Pop idols are going global with their collaborations and have been for years now. So, regardless of which artist you’re a fan of, there’s always a chance of a K-Pop crossover happening and we love to see it! Given the popularity of K-Pop collabs, we got to thinking about which Asian artist x K-Pop collabs would be absolutely iconic. Check out our picks below!
Note: The term "K-Pop idols" in the title is used as an umbrella term to refer to Korean musicians.
Kings of lyricism, melodies, and pouring their soul into their art, WOODZ, and Fujii Kaze have similar artistic codes that would make them a perfect fit for collaboration. With WOODZ’s penchant for rock and Fujii Kaze’s emphatic vocals, such a collab would positively break the internet and charts all over the world.
DEAN is finally back to the music scene, and we could not be more excited. DEAN has always been known for his delicate, husky vocals that make us feel things we didn’t even know we were capable of. So, imagine him collaborating with the brilliant Filipino artist Zack Tabudlo, who tugs at our heartstrings with such force that it creates a profound and unforgettable impact. Musical history would be made with this K-Pop collab.
In the Indian K-Pop community, a collab between legendary K-Pop idol Chen and the iconic Indian musician Arijit Singh is right up the dream team list. Arijit Singh is one of the biggest Indian musicians right now, and Chen’s reputation as a god-tier vocalist precedes him. Both singers are exceptional in their ballads and sheer vocal power. So, if we were to imagine these two powerhouses coming together for a ballad, it would be a cultural reset, to say the least.
By this point in the article, you must be thinking that we have an agenda of making your tear ducts dry up with these dream K-Pop collabs because next up, we have the queen of South Korean vocalists, Ailee, with Thai superstar Jeff Satur. A collaboration between these two phenomenal artists would culminate in the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful masterpiece that we just won’t be able to get enough of. Now, this is a dream collaboration if we’ve ever seen one.
Taiwan’s OST queen Shi Shi has won millions of hearts with her exceptionally moving, warm, and tender songs. She is a beloved artist who definitely deserves even more global attention. On the other hand, Bang YeDam, who recently debuted solo, is filled to the brim with prodigious talent. Bang YeDam, with his rich, honey-sweet voice, would be the perfect artist to collaborate with Shi Shi and give us yet another heartening anthem we will never forget.
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