BamBam (singer)

Kunpimook Bhuwakul (Thai: กันต์พิมุกต์ ภูวกุล; RTGS: Kanphimuk Phuwakun; pronounced [kān.pʰí.múk pʰūː.wā.kūn]; born May 2, 1997),[1] known professionally by his nickname BamBam (Hangul: 뱀뱀; Thai: แบมแบม), is a Thai rapper and singer based in South Korea, member of the South Korean boy band Got7.

BamBam
BamBam in January 2019
Born
Kunpimook Bhuwakul

(1997-05-02) May 2, 1997
Bangkok, Thailand
Occupation
  • Rapper
  • singer
Musical career
Genres
Years active2014–present
LabelsJYP
Associated acts

Biography

His name is derived from Bamm-Bamm Rubble of The Flintstones.[2][3]

BamBam got interested in Korean culture and started dreaming of becoming a singer because of his mother, who, as a fan of Rain, brought him to several concerts.[4] Inspired by him, he started learning to dance and sing when he was 10,[5][6] and was part of the dance crew We Zaa Cool with Lisa of Blackpink.[7] He won the first prize in Thailand Rain Cover Dance Competition in 2007, and placed second in Thailand LG Entertainer Competition in 2010.[5] When he was 13, he passed JYP World Tour Audition in Thailand, and moved to South Korea to become a trainee.[8][9][10]

On April 9, 2018, BamBam returned to Thailand for the military draft, and was exempted from serving due to the combined volunteer and red card recruit quota being reached in his region.[11]

He attended Saiaksorn Elementary School and Pramoch Witthaya Raminthra High School,[12] from which he graduated in January 2020.[13][14]

Career

Got7

He trained under JYP Entertainment for about three and a half years before his debut in Got7. His first pre-debut appearance was on an episode of Mnet's reality-survival program WIN: Who Is Next, which aired on September 6, 2013. BamBam alongside Mark, Jackson, Yugyeom of Got7 and Young K, Jae, Wonpil, Sungjin, Junhyeok of Day6 were competing against the YG Entertainment trainees, Team A and Team B, that later debuted as Winner and iKon respectively.[15][16]

Got7's debut song "Girls Girls Girls" and the music video for the track were released on January 16, 2014.[17]

Solo activities

In 2016, BamBam and Jackson appeared on the South Korean variety show Real Men for a special season with the theme of "Enlisting Together".[18] BamBam and Jinyoung were made permanent hosts for Mnet's M Countdown alongside Key of Shinee from March 2015 to March 2016.[19][20]

In 2017, BamBam produced the lyric video for Got7's song "You Are" from the group's seventh mini-album 7 for 7.[21][22] On April 7, 2017, he released the single "Make It Right" for Yamaha Thailand's motorcycle qbix. He collaborated with Thai artists Jayjay Kritsanapoom, Best Nathasit, Mild Wiraporn, Captain Chonlathorn, and Ud Awat.[23][24] On December 5, 2017, he launched his clothing line doubleB in collaboration with Represent: the limited edition design was available for purchase for two weeks and the proceeds of the campaign, which sold 13,707 items, were devolved to Water.org, which provides access to safe drinking water.[25][26]

On September 28, 2018, he shared a self-directed, self-edited video titled "My Year 2018" on Got7's official YouTube account to thank fans for their support.[27] On January 30, 2019, BamBam announced his first fan meeting tour "Black Feather in Thailand", which took place from March 2 to 17 across five cities, namely Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Phuket City and Chiang Mai.[28]

In the spring of 2019, he joined Jus2 in their 'Focus' Premiere Showcase in Asia, acting as the MC for Jakarta (April 21) and Bangkok (April 27–28) stops.[29][30]

In May 2019, he became the spokesman of a campaign launched by UNICEF Thailand and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security against children abuse,[31][32] and in September, he donated 100,000 baht to help children affected by the flood in Ubon Ratchathani province.[33][34]

On September 23, 2019, he published a self-filmed, directed and edited video titled "Feel It, See It" on Got7's official YouTube account, which features moments from the group's tour in America.[35][36] On October 15, 2019, Thai rapper F. Hero released his album Into the New Era featuring a collaboration with BamBam titled "Do You".[37][38]

BamBam is considered to have a great influence in both the advertising and social media fields in Thailand.[39] Since 2017, he has endorsed eight brands in his home country, from telecommunications companies, smartphones, e-commerce, to food, clothing and motorcycles.[39] His account on Twitter was Thailand's most mentioned entertainment account in 2019.[39][40]

In 2020, he continued his partnership with UNICEF Thailand, taking part in its virtual concert Love Delivery Fest on May 31 to raise awareness and support for families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,[41] and the campaign "The Sound of Happiness" in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and Joox Thailand, aimed at teens.[42][43][44] He was also selected as the face of the new 5G campaign by AIS, the major mobile network operator in Thailand, together with Blackpink's Lisa.[45][46] On November 10, he became the new ambassador for life simulation videogame The Sims 4.[47][48] Shortly after, he sang his first OST "I'm Not a Con-Heartist" (พี่ไม่หล่อลวง) for Thai movie The Con-Heartist.[49][50] The song was released on November 16, and BamBam composed and produced it alongside Psycho Tension.[51][52] On December 14, he released another song, "Beat Your Best", to promote BK drinks.[53]

Discography

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[54]
"Make It Right" (feat. Jayjay Kritsanapoom, Best Nathasit, Mild Wiraporn, Captain Chonlathorn, and Ud Awat) 2017 N/A Non-album singles
"I'm Not a Con-Heartist" (พี่ไม่หล่อลวง) 2020 N/A
"Beat Your Best" N/A
As featured artist
"Do You" (F. Hero feat. BamBam) 2019 N/A Into the New Era

Writing credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[55]

Year Artist Title Album Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
2015 Got7 "Everyday" (매일) Mad: Winter Edition Yes Defsoul (JB), Cho Wool of Princess Disease No
2016 "See the Light" (빛이나) Flight Log: Departure Yes Yugyeom, Mark, Frants No
"Something Good" Yes Defsoul (JB) No
"Feel My Vibe"[lower-alpha 1] Non-commercial single Yes Jackson Wang, Boytoy No
"No Jam" (노잼) Flight Log: Turbulence Yes Mark, Frants, Yugyeom, Jackson Wang No
"If" (만약에) Yes Primeboi, Mark No
"Dreamin'" (니꿈꿔) Yes earattack, Defsoul (JB) No
2017 "Shopping Mall" Flight Log: Arrival Yes earattack, Defsoul (JB), Jackson Wang, Mark No
"Paradise" Yes Jinyoung, Distract No
"Go Higher" Yes earattack, Defsoul (JB), Jackson Wang, Mark No
"Moon U" 7 for 7 Yes Ars (Youngjae), Joo Chan-yang, Maxx Song No
"Remember You" Yes Lee Ha-jin Yes Images
"Face" Yes Lee Woomin 'collapsedone', Mayu Wakisaka, Jackson Wang, Mark No
"97 Young & Rich" Turn Up Yes Yugyeom, Frants, Simon Yes Yugyeom, Frants
2018 "The Reason" Eyes on You Yes Lee Ha-jin Yes Images
"Party" Present: You Yes Yes Frants
"WOLO" Present: You & Me Yes Jackson Wang, Yugyeom No
"King" Yes Jinyoung Yes Jinyoung, Frants
"Nightmare"[lower-alpha 2] Non-commercial single Yes Jackson Wang, Mark No
2019 "Cold" I Won't Let You Go Yes Simon Yes Frants
"Believe" (믿어줄래) Spinning Top: Between Security and Insecurity Yes Tommy Park Yes Frants
2020 "God Has Return + Mañana" Dye Yes Jackson Wang, Mark Yes Frants
BamBam "I'm Not a Con-Heartist" (พี่ไม่หล่อลวง) Non-album single No Yes Psycho Tension
Got7 "Waiting For You" Breath of Love: Last Piece Yes Psycho Tension Yes Psycho Tension
  1. "Feel My Vibe" was performed at 2016 Fly Concert Tour
  2. "Nightmare" was performed at Mnet Asian Music Awards 2018 and Got7 fifth anniversary fanmeeting in January 2019

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Fairy Tale Killer Wong Wai-han's son Hong Kong horror film
2016 Sanctuary BamBam Thai short film[56]

Dramas

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2015 Dream Knight BamBam (himself) Youku Tudou Korean-Chinese online drama by JYPE and Youku Tudou
2016 Don't Dare to Dream Guy at Thai bar SBS Episode 1, cameo[57]

Variety shows

Year Title TV Network Notes
2013 Who Is Next (WIN) Mnet Episode 4, with Mark, Jackson, Yugyeom and other JYP trainees[15]
2015 My Young Tutor MBC
BamMin TV V Live with 15&'s Park Ji-min, 12 episodes
2016 Where is My Friend's Home JTBC Cast member with Got7's Jackson for episodes in Thailand
Real Men MBC with Got7's Jackson
Uncontrollably Actor K-STAR
2017 I Can See Your Voice Mnet Cast member with Got7's Mark, Youngjae, Yugyeom, Jinyoung and JB
3 zap Channel 3 Cast member with Got7 for episodes in Thailand
I Can See Your Voice Thailand Workpoint TV Cast member with Got7's Mark, Youngjae and Yugyeom
2019 Got7 Real Thai XtvN Cast member with Got7's Mark, Youngjae and Jinyoung [58]

Hosting

Year Channel Show Role
2015–2016 Mnet M! Countdown Permanent MC
2016 KBS World Battle Likes MC with Got7's Mark (episodes 1–2)
2017 K-Rush MC with Woo Hye-rim (episodes 5–8)
2021[59] TikTok 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards MC for the red carpet with Park Shin-young[60]

Music videos

Year Title Artist Director Notes
2017 "Make It Right" BamBam feat. Jaylerr Krissanapoom, Best Nathasit, Mild, Captain Chonlathorn, and Ud Awat Promotional song for Yamaha
2018 "Party" Got7 Naive Creative Production Solo song from Got7's album Present: You
2019 "Do You" F. Hero feat. BamBam
2020 "I'm Not a Con-Heartist" (พี่ไม่หล่อลวง) BamBam Chayanop Boonprakob[51] The Con-Heartist OST

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 Great Stars Awards Male Social Super Star of the Year N/A Won [61]
2018 Won [62]
2019 8th Daradaily Awards Male Popularity Vote Award Won [63][64]
2020 JOOX Thailand Music Awards Social Superstar Won [65][66][67]

See also

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