BANG YEDAM: His solo return is a success

BANG YEDAM, who started again as a solo musician in the group, imbues his presence with his own music and emotions.

BANG YEDAM released his first solo album “ONLY ONE” on November 23. BANG YEDAM, a boy who won second place in 2013 when he appeared on SBS’s “K-pop Star 2”, was hailed as the “Justin Bieber of Korea”, and seven years later, he debuted as a member of the group TREASURE, grew up with various activities, and announced a new start as a soloist in 2023. The new starting point is “ONLY ONE“.

Long period as a trainee, survival through its beginnings and group activities around the world. The last 10 years of BANG YEDAM since “K-pop Star 2” have been significant. He showed not only his singing and dancing skills, but also his potential as a songwriter. BANG YEDAM proved his musical maturity and perfection as a singer by writing and composing all the songs for his first solo album “ONLY ONE“.

The album contains a total of six songs, including the title track “하나만 해“, “헤벌레”, “Come to me“, “하나두” and the original and piano version of the pre-release “Miss you“. BANG YEDAM told its story in different musical genres, from tracks 1 to 6. Under the theme of love, the bright atmosphere of the first half and the lonely atmosphere of the second half intersect.

Immediately after its release, the album “ONLY ONE” topped the iTunes album chart in 2 regions and entered the top ranks in 12 regions. Additionally, it topped the Apple Music album chart in 11 regions. The title song “하나만 해” topped the iTunes song chart in two regions and ranked first in six regions. It is also worth noting that it ranked first in the Ring to You call connection sound service.

The title song, “하나만 해“, is a neo-soul genre. From the beginning, he shouts the simple and clear lyrics “하나만 해” with a strong and simple voice, giving impact and unraveling the heart of a man who falls in love, like “If you love me, tell me , girl / If you see me with these eyes, you don’t get an answer.” Using a sometimes powerful and sometimes soft voice that stands out.

BANG YEDAM tried to blend his own emotions and colors in “하나만 해” while widely reaching the audience through “Easy Listening”. The song ranked first in Ring to You, which can be said to have communicated BANG YEDAM‘s intentions and wishes. Another important achievement is that “Miss you” entered the Melon HOT100, which has the largest number of users in Korea.

The growth of BANG YEDAM is also visible in the tracks. We come across a variety of emotions and voices, for example “하나두”, which compares his determination not to let himself be shaken, “헤벌레”, a bouncy music which delights the singer and the listeners, “Come to me“, a love song full of regrets and a story to tell fans, and “Miss you“, which exudes a lyrical atmosphere.

BANG YEDAM, who successfully engaged in various activities such as music broadcasting and radio in the first week of the album release, will continue its activities with “하나만 해“.

Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: GF Entertainment