BamBam (Hangul: 뱀뱀; Thai: แบมแบม) is a Thai singer-songwriter, composer and rapper. He is a member of the boy group GOT7.
He made his solo debut on June 15, 2021 with his first mini album Ribbon.
Career
Pre-debut
BamBam was a trainee under JYP Entertainment for three and a half years. Before debuting, he appeared on WIN: Who Is Next along with Jackson, Yugyeom and Mark.[2]
2014: GOT7
He officially debuted in boy group GOT7 with the mini album Got It? on January 16, 2014.
2017: "You Are" lyric video, clothing line
BamBam produced the lyric video for "You Are", the title track of GOT7's mini album 7 for 7. The video was released on October 14, 2017, a few days after the official MV.[3]
In December, in collaboration with Represent, he launched a clothing line titled "DoubleB". The sale was open for two weeks only. Afterwards, all the profits were donated to Water.org, an organization aiming to provide access to safe drinking water.[4]
2018: "My Year 2018"
He released, in September 2018, a video called "My Year 2018" that he directed, edited and co-filmed. It was a gift for the fans and the members of GOT7, expressing his gratefulness to them. The video shows beautiful cinematography as well as moments of the group as they travelled around the world.[5]
2019: Fan meeting tour, UNICEF, "Feel It, See It"
In March 2019, BamBam went on his first fan meeting tour, holding seven fan meetings in five cities in Thailand. The tour was titled "Black Feather". He was originally supposed to hold only two fan meetings in Bangkok, on March 1st and March 2nd, "but following the hot demand for tickets"[6], a third fan meeting was added. The third day quickly sold out as well.[6]
Later in the year, he "became the spokesman for UNICEF Thailand’s child protection campaign"[4] and he donated, in September, 100,000 baht to help children affected by the flood happening in the province Ubon Ratchathani.[4]
He released, on September 23, a new video that was fully directed, edited and filmed by him.[7] Titled "Feel It, See It", it's a touching video showcasing his video making skills and featuring shots of nature and of the members of GOT7.[8][9]
2020: UNICEF, AIS 5G
BamBam participated to the "Blue Carpet Show for UNICEF" in January 2020. The variety show aims to raise awareness and harness public support for children in need both in Thailand and around the world.[10]
He also became the main model of the 5G campaign of the largest telecommunication company in Thailand, AIS.[11]
2021: Departure from JYP Entertainment, new agency, solo debut with Ribbon
On January 10, 2021, it was reported by Dispatch that all GOT7 members would be leaving JYP Entertainment after 7 years of contract, with the 35th Golden Disc Awards being their last activity as a group.[12] On January 11, JYP Entertainment officially announced that the members will be leaving the agency as their contract expires on January 19.[13]
It was announced on March 5, with a video on BamBam's newly opened YouTube channel as well as posts on the company's social media accounts and website, that BamBam had signed with ABYSS Company.[14]
On May 24, the first teaser for his upcoming solo debut, announced for June 15, was released.[15] A day later, the release was revealed to be a mini album titled Ribbon.[16]
On December 14, it was announced that he will release the pre-single "Who Are You" on December 28.[17]
2022: B
On January 7, 2022, teasers for his second mini album B were revealed, announced for January 18.[18]
2023: Sour & Sweet
On January 7, 2023, teasers for his first full-length album Sour & Sweet were revealed, announced for March 28.[19]
2024: Bamesis
On July 15, 2024, it was reported that BamBam will be having a comeback in early August.[20] On July 18, teasers for his third mini album Bamesis were revealed, announced for August 8.[21]
2025: Departure from ABYSS Company
On February 6, 2025, ABYSS Company announced that their exclusive contract with BamBam has concluded.[22]
Discography
Korean
Studio albums
- Sour & Sweet (2023)
Mini albums
Digital singles
- "Who Are You" (2021)
- "Pick It" (2023)
OSTs
- "Business Proposal OST Part.4" ("Melting") (2022)
Thai
Collaboration singles
Promotional singles
- "Make it Right" (2017)
- "Beat Your Best" (2020)
Features
OSTs
- The Con-Heartist OST ("I'm Not a Con-Heartist") (2020)
English
Digital singles
- "Wheels Up" (2022)
Producing and writing credits
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[23]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | |||
| GOT7 | "Everyday" | Mad Winter Edition | Writing |
| 2016 | |||
| GOT7 | "Something Good" | Flight Log: Departure | Writing |
| "See the Light" | |||
| "No Jam" | Flight Log: Turbulence | ||
| "My Home" | |||
| "If" | |||
| "Dreamin'" | |||
| 2017 | |||
| GOT7 | "Shopping Mall" | Flight Log: Arrival | Writing |
| "Paradise" | |||
| "Go Higher" | |||
| "Moon U" | 7 for 7 | Writing | |
| "Remember You" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Face" | Writing | ||
| "97 Young & Rich" | Turn Up | Writing Composing | |
| "The Reason" | Eyes On You | Writing Composing Arranging | |
| 2018 | |||
| GOT7 | "Party" | Present : You | Writing Composing |
| "WOLO" | Present : You & Me Edition | Writing | |
| "King" | Writing Composing | ||
| 2019 | |||
| GOT7 | "Cold" | I Won't Let You Go | Writing Composing |
| "Believe" | Spinning Top : Between Security & Insecurity | ||
| 2020 | |||
| GOT7 | "God Has Returned + Mañana" | Dye | Writing Composing |
| "Waiting For You" | Breath of Love : Last Piece | Writing Composing | |
| 2021 | |||
| BamBam | "Pandora" | Ribbon | Writing |
| "Ribbon" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Look So Fine" | |||
| "Air" | |||
| "Under the Sky" | Writing | ||
| "Who Are You" | |||
| 2022 | |||
| BamBam | "Intro (Statellites)" | B | Writing |
| "Slow Mo" | |||
| "Let Me Love You" | |||
| "Ride Or Die" | |||
| Angie | "I'm in Luv" | N/A | Composing Arranging |
| 2023 | |||
| BamBam | "Feather" | Sour & Sweet | Writing |
| "Take It Easy" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Ghost" | |||
| "Sour & Sweet" | |||
| "About You" | Writing Arranging | ||
| "Tippy Toe" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Wings" | |||
| 2024 | |||
| BamBam | "Last Parade" | Bamesis | Writing Composing |
| "Mi Último Deseo" | Writing | ||
| "Must Be Nice" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Thank You Come Again" | |||
| 2025 | |||
| GOT7 | "Python" | Winter Heptagon | Writing Composing Arranging |
| "Tidal Wave" | Composing Arranging | ||
| "Yours Truly, | Writing | ||
Concerts
World tours
- 2023–2024 BamBam The 1st World Tour [Area 52] (2023–2024)[24]
- BamBam [Bamesis] Showcase Tour (2024)[25]
Concert participation
- Best Of Best Concert In Bangkok (2022)[26]
- KAMP LA 2022 (2022) (cancelled)[27][28]
- We All Are One K-Pop Concert 2022 (2022)[29]
- KCON 2023 Thailand (2023)[30]
- Waterbomb Festival Bangkok (2023)[31]
- K.One Festa Qatar 2023 (2023)[32]
- Waterbomb Seoul 2023 (2023)
- Kamp Fest CDMX 2023 (2023)[33]
- Krazy Super Concert (2024) [34]
- Waterbomb Manila 2025 (2025)[35]
Filmography
Reality shows
- Seven Stars (Channel 3, 2022) - special guest[36]
- Master In The House 2 (SBS, 2023)[37]
- Siblings' Relationships (JTBC, 2024) - MC[38]
- Chuang Asia 2 (WeTV, 2025) - producer
Endorsements
- Yamaha Thailand (2017)
- Restier (2018)
- Vivo V9 (2018)
- AIS 5G (2020)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | |||
| 2021 | BamBam | AAA Asia Celebrity (Singer) | Won[39] |
| AAA Best Artist (Singer) | Won[39] | ||
Trivia
- His MBTI personality type is ESTJ.[40]
- Video making is a hobby of his.[41]
- He has four cats, named Pudding, Latte, Cupcake and King.[42]
- In 2019, on Twitter, he was Thailand’s most mentioned entertainment account. Furthermore, his name was, in Thailand as well, both the second most tweeted hashtag (when written in the English alphabet) and the seventh one (when written in hangul). He was also the tenth most mentioned Twitter K-Pop account in the world, making him one of the only two idols to make the top 10 with a solo account.[4]
- He is a part of Thai group chat "Tae-Guk Line", including Lisa, Minnie, Ten, Sorn and Nichkhun.[43]
Gallery
- Main article: BamBam/Gallery
References
- ↑ Koreaboo: GOT7 BamBam’s Cousin MCs Jay B’s Fanmeeting, Proving They’re One Big Family
- ↑ Allkpop: YGE and JYPE trainees battle it out in front of Yang Hyun Suk and J.Y. Park on 'WIN'
- ↑ Youtube: GOT7 "You Are" Lyric Video (Prod by BamBam)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 #BelieveInBamBamDay: The Immense Influence Of GOT7’s BamBam Which Continues To Inspire Fans Worldwide
- ↑ Watch: GOT7’s BamBam Thanks Fans For 2018 With Cinematically Stunning Video He Created Himself
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 GOT7’s BamBam Completely Sells Out All Three Days Of Solo Fan Meeting In Bangkok
- ↑ Youtube: "FEEL IT, SEE IT" by GOT7 BamBam
- ↑ GOT7’s Bambam releases touching self-produced video ‘FEEL IT, SEE IT’
- ↑ Bam Bam reveals his amazing video production skills in self-directed, filmed, and edited visual titled 'FEEL IT, SEE IT'
- ↑ Celebrities rally to join ‘the Blue Carpet Show for UNICEF’
- ↑ GOT7’s BamBam Continuously Reigns As Top Endorser In Thailand
- ↑ Soompi: Dispatch Reports All GOT7 Members Will Part Ways With JYP Entertainment + Agency Responds
- ↑ Soompi: JYP Entertainment Announces GOT7’s Departure From Agency
- ↑ Soompi: GOT7’s BamBam Joins Abyss Company
- ↑ Soompi: GOT7’s BamBam Announces 1st Comeback Since Leaving JYP + Drops Exciting Teaser
- ↑ Soompi: Update: GOT7’s BamBam Wows In Suave Concept Photos For “riBBon”
- ↑ Soompi: Update: GOT7’s BamBam Unveils Striking Concept Photos For Upcoming Pre-Single
- ↑ Soompi: Update: GOT7’s BamBam Drops First Teasers For Upcoming Mini Album
- ↑ Soompi: Update: GOT7’s BamBam Announces March Comeback Date With 1st Full Album “Sour & Sweet”
- ↑ (KR) Star News: [단독]뱀뱀, 1년 5개월만 솔로 컴백..8월 서머킹 노린다
- ↑ Soompi: GOT7's BamBam Announces August Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For "BAMESIS"
- ↑ Soompi: GOT7's BamBam Parts Ways With His Agency
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10017546 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ Soompi: GOT7’s BamBam Announces Dates And Cities For 1st World Tour “AREA 52”
- ↑ @BAMBAMxABYSS on Twitter (August 10, 2024)
- ↑ Bandwagon: BamBam, Taeyeon, EXO's Chen, and Xdinary Heroes to perform at Bangkok's Best Of Best Concert this October
- ↑ Billboard: KAMP LA 2022 Enlists Monsta X, Kai, Jeon Somi & More for New U.S. K-Pop Festival
- ↑ Soompi: KAMP LA 2022 Announces Last-Minute Changes To Lineup Due To Visa Issues
- ↑ @redangelkorea on Twitter (September 30, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: KCON 2023 Thailand Announces 1st Performer Lineup
- ↑ @waterbomb_bangkok_official on Instagram (March 24, 2023)
- ↑ @k.onefesta on Instgram (March 29, 2023)
- ↑ @kampfestcdmx on Twitter (April 14, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: 2024 Krazy Super Concert Returns With New Dates And Star-Studded Lineup
- ↑ @Waterbomb_PH on X (January 20, 2025)
- ↑ Facebook: (Official Teaser 3)-“SEVEN STARS”
- ↑ Soompi: GOT7’s BamBam And Former Baseball Player Lee Dae Ho Confirmed To Join “Master In The House 2”
- ↑ Soompi: BamBam, Miyeon, Jonathan And Patricia, And More Join As MCs For New Dating Reality Show By Former “EXchange” PD
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 Soompi: Winners Of The 2021 Asia Artist Awards
- ↑ Allkpop: K-Pop idols who have revealed their MBTI
- ↑ Youtube: GOT7 MONOGRAPH "Present : YOU" EP.01
- ↑ South China Morning Post: K-pop’s Got7 – 5 things to know about the Korean hip-hop kings as single Not by the Moon, from new album Dye, tops charts around the world
- ↑ The Driver Ep.123 - MINNIE (G)I-DLE "Tae-Guk Line"
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