Bang Ye-dam

Quick Facts: Who was Bang Ye-dam?

Subject:

Bang Ye-dam

Known for:

South Korean singer, songwriter, and producer known for Treasure and solo work.

Born:

2002-05-07

Century / Era:

2002s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Bang Ye-dam (Korean: 방예담; born May 7, 2002) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and producer. 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. He debuted as a soloist with the digital single titled "Wayo" (왜요) on June 5, 2020. In August 2023, he signed with GF Entertainment as soloist and producer. Since 2025, he has also released music under the alter ego DIMO REX, exploring a more mature musical side.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

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. His mother, Jung Mi-young is well known for singing soundtracks in Korean drama Friends and film After the Show Ends (연극이 끝난 뒤). His uncle Bang Yong-seok is well known as a composer and director in the commercial film industry. Within his family, he is an only child.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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! On March 5, 2007, he made his first television appearance on EBS' documentary 15 Second Fever, Hold the World with his parents. During his adolescence, he attended Sin-seok Elementary School and Kwang-sung Middle School. 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.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2002 (2002-05-07): Birth of Bang Ye-dam — South Korean singer, songwriter, and producer known for Treasure and solo work.
2. 2007: 2007 Milestone — On March 5, 2007, he made his first television appearance on EBS' documentary 15 Second Fever, Hold the World with his parents.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — 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. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He debuted as a soloist with the digital single titled "Wayo" (왜요) on June 5, 2020.
5. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In August 2023, he signed with GF Entertainment as soloist and producer.
6. 2025: 2025 Milestone — Since 2025, he has also released music under the alter ego DIMO REX, exploring a more mature musical side.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Bang Ye-dam

True or False: “Bang Ye-dam's first major television appearance with his parents occurred during his elementary school years.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He made his first TV appearance on EBS' documentary 15 Second Fever in 2007.

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