Yedam

Bang Ye Dam (방예담; born May 7, 2002), simply known as Yedam, is a South Korean singer and the former main vocalist of the Kpop group Treasure formed by YG Entertainment through the survival show YG Treasure Box in 2018. Yedam trained for seven years before his debut as a solo artist on June 5, 2020 with his single Wayo. He debuted with Treasure on August 7, 2020. On November 8, 2022, it was announced that Yedam had left TREASURE.



Profile

• Stage Name: Yedam
• Full Name: Bang Ye Dam
• Korean Name: 방예담
• Country of Birth: Korea
• Birthday: May 7, 2002
• Height: 173 cm (5'8'')
• Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
• Blood Type: A

• Age trivia: Bang Yedam was 18 years old (international age) when he debuted with Treasure in 2020.
• During his time at Kpop Star 2, BoA praised his vocals and compared him to a young Michael Jackson.
• Yedam is a model student. While he was attending middle school, he placed 1st in the entire school academically.
• He also ranked the highest at the School of Performing Arts Seoul school during mock exams for the subjects Social Studies and Science.
• Yedam comes from a musically talented family.
• His father, Bang Dae-sik, has released numerous songs for commercials and animated shows including the opening songs for the Korean-dub of famous anime shows Pokemon and Dragon Ball.
• His mother, Jung Miyoung, has sung several soundtracks including songs for the Korean drama Friends.
• His uncle, bang Yong-seok, is a commercial composer and director.
• Yedam has been exposed to music since a very young age.
• At the age of 5, Yedam was past of the opening song of the TV series Bboong bboong-E and the Korean-dub of Japanese anime Onegai! Samia-don.
• In 2007, he made his first TV appearance on the documentary 15 Second Fever, Hold the World.
• In 2012, he participated on SBS’ survival show Kpop Star 2 and finished in 2nd place.
• In June 2013, following the ending of Kpop Star 2, Yedam became a YGE trainee.