Bang Jae-min

Quick Facts: Who was Bang Jae-min?

Subject:

Bang Jae-min

Known for:

South Korean actor and rapper known for 'High School Rapper' and music releases.

Born:

1999-03-26

Century / Era:

1999s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Bang Jae-min (Korean: 방재민; born March 26, 1999), is a South Korean actor and rapper. He debuted as an actor on Top Management (2018). He also participated in the first two seasons of Mnet's rap competition show, High School Rapper. Bang participated in the first season of Mnet's rap competition show, High School Rapper, in February 2017. He was eliminated at the regional competition round, but was brought back by the judges after barely surviving the revival match.

Career & Major Achievements

He finished at the semi-final round, losing at 1:1 match. In 2018, Bang participated once again on High School Rapper franchise in its second season. Eventually, he finished for the second time at the semi-final round. On April 23, 2018, Amoeba Culture revealed that Bang had signed an exclusive contract with them since last year, having previously turned down offers from major agencies such as SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment. Two days later, Bang was confirmed to have his acting debut on Youtube Red's original series, Top Management.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He also contributed to the series' OST by releasing "Me In (Feat. Chancellor)", which was a rearranged version of the song included in the EP of S.O.U.L, the series' fictional band. On April 30, 2019, Bang terminated his exclusive contract with Amoeba Culture because of health reasons. On February 21, 2021, after two years of hiatus, Bang released his debut EP Fairy Tale: Lingering with "Snow Man" as the lead single. The EP was started to be prepared by him from February 2020.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1999 (1999-03-26): Birth of Bang Jae-min — South Korean actor and rapper known for 'High School Rapper' and music releases.
2. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Bang participated in the first season of Mnet's rap competition show, High School Rapper, in February 2017.
3. 2018: 2018 Milestone — He debuted as an actor on Top Management (2018).
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — On April 30, 2019, Bang terminated his exclusive contract with Amoeba Culture because of health reasons.
5. 2020: 2020 Milestone — The EP was started to be prepared by him from February 2020.
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — On February 21, 2021, after two years of hiatus, Bang released his debut EP Fairy Tale: Lingering with "Snow Man" as the lead single.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Bang Jae-min

True or False: “Bang Jae-min debuted as an actor in the web series Top Management in 2018.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He was confirmed to have his acting debut on Youtube Red's original series, Top Management, on April 23, 2018.

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