Bang Yong-guk ( Korean : 방용국 ; born March 31, 1990), also known mononymously as Yongguk (용국), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, who served as the leader of boy group B.A.P up until his departure from TS Entertainment in August 2018.
27-621: BYG can refer to: Bang Yong Guk , acronym and stage name of the South Korean rapper. Beyond Gaming , a Taiwanese former professional League of Legends team BYG Records , french record label BYG•DTU , the Department of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark. Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
54-575: A K-pop artist, he was influenced by the roles that Supreme Team and Dynamic Duo played in popularizing the genre in South Korea. His voice type has been described as baritone . Bang also pulls influence from jazz and blues as well as rock/metal and alt-rock. As well as rapping, Bang also acts as a songwriter and producer for many of B.A.P's songs, including all the tracks from their debut EP Warrior as well as tracks on various albums including Noir , Carnival , and Matrix . Furthermore, Bang
81-450: A selfie via Twitter pictured with Yang with the caption "Coming soon", alluding to the forthcoming release of "I Remember". Bang lost 5 kilograms (11 lb) ahead of the single's released to shed the perception of being a "smiley boy" and portray a manlier look. On the eve of the single's release, music video teaser images showcasing Bang with red hair and "thick, smoky" makeup was posted. A 40-second music video teaser for "I Remember"
108-477: A gift and message to fans prior to his mandatory enlistment period of 2 years. Bang enlisted in the Korean military as a public service officer on August 1, 2019. On September 2, 2019, Bang announced through Consent that "Something to Talk About", a documentary he had directed in conjunction with producer Kim Jinbeom, had been selected for screening at the 2019 DMZ International Film Festival. "Something to Talk About"
135-654: A hiatus On 4 April 2015 during the hiatus, Bang released a solo song titled " AM 4:44 ". On August 1, 2015, it was revealed that B.A.P had reached an agreement with and returned to TS Entertainment . B.A.P made their comeback in November 2015 with the mini-album Matrix , produced and written by Bang. On October 25, 2016, TS Entertainment revealed that Bang will not be participating in the promotions for B.A.P's upcoming full-length album, Noir , due to anxiety disorders. In April 2017, B.A.P began their six city 'Party Baby- U.S. Boom' tour. Bang returned from his hiatus to join
162-432: A member of an underground hip hop group called Soul Connection under the alias of "Jepp Blackman". In March 2011, he featured on Song Ji-eun 's single " Going Crazy ", which became a number one hit in South Korea. In July of that year he released his first solo digital single, " I Remember ", featuring Beast 's Yoseob and in November he promoted in a sub-unit called Bang & Zelo with fellow B.A.P member Zelo , releasing
189-498: A study of his own anxiety and fears facing both the stage and the world itself, with the title taken from the Japanese slang for 'shut-ins' that refuse to go outside due to various stressors. On February 26, 2019, Bang released "A Short Film About Bang Yongguk]", featuring pre-release track "Journey" to announce his upcoming self-titled solo album. The 13-track album, Bangyongguk , was released March 15, 2019, with lead track " Ya ". A MV
216-447: Is a song recorded by South Korean rapper Bang Yong-guk and vocalist Yang Yo-seob of Beast . It was released on August 12, 2011, by TS Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M . Following his collaboration with Song Ji-eun on " Going Crazy " earlier that year, Bang made his formal debut as a soloist ahead of the launch of the record label's boy group B.A.P . A duet, "I Remember" is a hip hop track with elements of rock . Due to
243-451: Is the lyricist for all B.A.P's songs, and takes influence from his life as well as world events. Bang identifies as a pacifist, and is vocal about his own struggles with mental health as well as his concern for the state of the world. Many of his lyrics openly criticise society, government, companies, and those that take advantage of power or influence to discriminate against others. Bang drew inspiration for his solo album Bang Yongguk from
270-576: The coastal Ijak islands of Incheon when he was young, living there for a short period of time before moving back to mainland Incheon. He studied at Gae Woong Elementary School and Gae Woong Middle School, and at 18 graduated from Yuhan High School. He was offered a scholarship for college, which he did not attend. Bang first began meeting with other members of Soul Connection when he was in his second year of middle school after posting his rap lyrics on an online forum and being recognized for his skill. Through meeting with seniors that were actually active in
297-500: The contents of his own diary. A personal album, songs on the album range from rage to loss to confrontations on depression and anxiety, to his own loneliness. The track "See You Later" is taken from a draft will as written in his diary. Bang is credited on his self-titled album as executive producer, lyricist, track producer, and art director, and self-directs videos for his solo work from conception to editing. I Remember (Bang Yong-guk and Yang Yo-seob song) " I Remember "
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#1732919636140324-516: The music industry, watching them compose and produce, and learning from them, he was able to refine his own techniques and become better at making his style of music In 2010, Bang was contacted by TS Entertainment to be part of a hip-hop idol group after the duo Untouchable recommended him. Though he was worried that the type of music he could make would be limited, TS Entertainment assured him of being able to live out his dreams. Thus, he joined. On March 3, 2011, Song Ji-eun 's single " Going Crazy "
351-475: The music video alongside Joe Brown. Following the expiration of Bang's contract on August 19, 2018, with TS Entertainment, he decided to leave the company; B.A.P would continue as 5 members until the expiration of all member contracts, after which all members declined to re-sign with TS Entertainment, going their separate ways. Following his departure from TS Entertainment, Bang released the MV for single " Hikikomori ",
378-533: The music video's display of graphic violence, the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) deemed it ineligible to be aired on its network. The single peaked at number 22 on South Korea's national Gaon Digital Chart and sold over 430,000 downloads domestically. Bang was introduced as a new rapper signed to TS Entertainment who guest featured on Song Ji-eun 's single " Going Crazy " in March 2011. Leading up to
405-422: The new single "Race". It was his first comeback under his own one-man agency. On March 2, 2022, Bang released his first EP, 2 and its lead single "Up". On April 10, 2023, YY Entertainment confirmed that Bang will release a new mini album on May 2. Bang is predominantly a hip-hop artist and cites 50 Cent , P. Diddy , and Pharrell as musical influences. Although his goal was not initially to become
432-557: The release of "I Remember", Bang was revealed to be a member of the agency's upcoming boy group B.A.P . An "emotional" hip hop song with elements of rock music , it was sung as a duet with Yang Yo-seob of Beast . The music was written by Bang, Chance of One Way , and Twelve. "I Remember" is written in the key of D-flat major and has a tempo of 85 beats per minute. The song was re-recorded with bandmate Daehyun in place of Yang's vocals and included on B.A.P's repackaged mini-album Crash (2012). On July 29, 2011, Bang uploaded
459-564: The rest of the boys for the single's promotion, "Wake Me Up". On July 4, 2017, Bang released a solo track titled " Yamazaki ". The track featured lyrics in English, Japanese, and Korean. On April 25, 2018, Bang released the official music video of his solo instrumental track " Portrait ", co-directed alongside Joe Brown. On May 25, 2018, Bang released the official music video of his solo track titled " Drunkenness ." Which features falsetto vocals provided by fellow band-member Yoo Youngjae. He co-directed
486-505: The single "Never Give Up". B.A.P released their first single in January 2012. Bang Yong-guk was born in Seoul , South Korea, on March 31, 1990. He is the youngest out of two sons and one daughter in his family. He has an identical twin brother named Yongnam, who has also performed as an underground artist, and an older sister named Natasha, who works as a tattoo artist. He moved with his family to
513-449: The single as "powerful and charismatic". The following year, Bang performed at the 2013 SBS Gayo Daejeon as part of a collaborative hip-hop stage featuring Tiger JK , Yoon Mirae , and Bizzy and also including Zico , RM and Eun Jiwon . On November 27, 2014, it was reported that all B.A.P members had filed a lawsuit against their label to nullify their contracts, claiming unfair conditions and profit distribution. The group entered
540-431: The sub-unit rap duo Bang&Zelo with the song "Never Give Up". Bang was the first member to be announced as part of new TS Entertainment boy group B.A.P , of which he acts as the leader and main rapper. The group released its first single, "Warrior", in January 2012. They held their debut showcase in Seoul with over 3,000 attendees on January 28. The single met with critical acclaim, with media outlets describing
567-475: The title BYG . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BYG&oldid=1259120592 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Bang Yong Guk He made his musical debut in 2008 as
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#1732919636140594-480: The top 100 for three consecutive weeks. By the end of the month, the single sold 430,250 downloads domestically. Writing for online magazine IZM , Jo E-seul rated "I Remember" two and a half out of five stars and wrote that the song's rock elements that were intended to emphasize Bang's deep voice led to disharmony between the rapper and Yang's vocals. Jo said that the track "isn't bad", but lacks "distinctive characteristics". The Korean Broadcasting System banned
621-525: Was also nominated under the DMZ Open Cinema category. Covering Bang's experiences as a member of B.A.P as well as his creative process when recording "BANGYONGGUK" and featuring interviews with friends and family, "Something to Talk About" is the first documentary to be produced by an idol. He officially completed his military service on May 18, 2021. On September 16, 2021, Bang established his one-man agency Consent. On November 23, 2021, Bang released
648-483: Was filmed for "Ya", but Bang later posted that he had made the decision to "indefinitely postpone" the release due to various factors. Other tracks on "BANG YONGGUK" include re-masters of "AM 4:44" and "Portrait", as well as "Xie Xie" and a remixed version featuring Sway D, Liquor, and rapper LE of girl group EXID . On June 24, 2019, Bang released photo essay book "The Best Is Yet to Come", a best seller on Korean charts. Following up, he released single "Orange Drive" as
675-516: Was released, featuring Bang. The single was a commercial and critical success, with fans praising Bang's "husky and fiery delivery". It topped the Gaon Music Chart and Gaon Digital and Streaming Chart and gained attention for Bang as an artist; following the single's release, he trended on major portal search sites in South Korea and was requested for multiple broadcast appearances. However, his agency declined these appearances, stating that he
702-698: Was still a trainee and not ready to appear on broadcasts outside of promotional performances. The agency thanked fans for their interest nevertheless. On August 11, TS Entertainment released Bang's single " I Remember ", featuring Yoseob of Beast . The song was a moderate success, peaking in the Top 10 on real time charts in Korea and at #22 on the Gaon Chart. However, the single was deemed unfit for broadcast promotions by KBS because of multiple scenes of shooting and violence. On December 11, Bang debuted with Zelo as part of
729-456: Was uploaded at midnight on the day of the single's release; the full version was uploaded later that day. Actor Park Seo-joon made a cameo in the music video. Bang performed the track along with Daehyun at B.A.P's debut showcase on January 28, 2012. On the chart dated August 7–13, 2011, "I Remember" debuted at number 37 on South Korea's national Gaon Digital Chart . The following week, it rose to its peak rank at 22. The single ranked within
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