# Bang Jae-min

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South Korean singer and actor (born 1999)

In this [Korean name](/source/Korean_name), the family name is *[Bang](/source/Bang_(Korean_surname))*.

Bang Jae-min Bang in June 2017 Born (1999-03-26) March 26, 1999 (age 27) Ansan, South Korea Other name a.mond Occupations Actor rapper Years active 2017–present Agent PLVL Entertainment Korean name Hangul 방재민 RR Bang Jaemin MR Pang Chaemin

**Bang Jae-min** ([Korean](/source/Korean_language): 방재민; born March 26, 1999), is a South Korean actor and rapper. He debuted as an actor on *[Top Management](/source/Top_Management_(TV_series))* (2018). He also participated in the first two seasons of [Mnet](/source/Mnet_(TV_channel))'s rap competition show, *[High School Rapper](/source/High_School_Rapper)*.[1]

## Career

### 2017–2019: *High School Rapper* and acting debut

Bang participated in the [first season](/source/High_School_Rapper_(season_1)) of [Mnet](/source/Mnet_(TV_channel))'s rap competition show, *[High School Rapper](/source/High_School_Rapper)*, in February 2017.[2] He was eliminated at the regional competition round, but was brought back by the judges after barely surviving the revival match.[3] He finished at the semi-final round, losing at 1:1 match.[4]

In 2018, Bang participated once again on *High School Rapper* franchise in its [second season](/source/High_School_Rapper_(season_2)).[5] Eventually, he finished for the second time at the semi-final round.[6]

On April 23, 2018, [Amoeba Culture](/source/Amoeba_Culture) revealed that Bang had signed an exclusive contract with them since last year, having previously turned down offers from major agencies such as [SM Entertainment](/source/SM_Entertainment) and [YG Entertainment](/source/YG_Entertainment).[7] Two days later, Bang was confirmed to have his acting debut on [Youtube Red](/source/YouTube_Premium)'s original series, *[Top Management](/source/Top_Management_(TV_series))*.[8] He also contributed to the series' OST by releasing "Me In (Feat. [Chancellor](/source/Chancellor_(musician)))", which was a rearranged version of the song included in the EP of S.O.U.L, the series' fictional band.[9]

On April 30, 2019, Bang terminated his exclusive contract with Amoeba Culture because of health reasons.[10]

### 2021-present: Acting endeavors

On February 21, 2021, after two years of hiatus, Bang released his debut EP *Fairy Tale: Lingering* with "Snow Man" as the lead single.[11] The EP was started to be prepared by him from February 2020.[12]

Bang signed an exclusive contract with PLVL Entertainment on December 17, 2021.[13] He released the EP *Shape: Alteration* as his first work under the agency with "Dot" as the lead single on January 8, 2022.[14]

Exactly a month later, on February 8, 2022, PLVL confirmed that Bang would appear on [TVING](/source/TVING)'s *[Dear X Who Doesn't Love Me](/source/Dear_X_Who_Doesn't_Love_Me)* as Kim Do-bin, one of the main role's love interests.[15] On October 19, PLVL announced that he would play as a high school student named Heo Jae-hoon on [Genie TV](/source/Genie_TV)'s *[Summer Strike](/source/Summer_Strike)*.[16] He also participated in the drama's OST as a feature to tearliner's song "We Swim in Dreams", which released on December 6.[17]

## Discography

### Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details Title Details Fairy Tale: Lingering Released: February 21, 2021 Label: GOL Inc Formats: Digital download, streaming Track listing "Snow Man" (눈사람) "Knot" (매듭) "Ecivda" "Forest" (숲) Shape: Alteration Released: January 8, 2022 Label: PLVL Entertainment Formats: Digital download, streaming Track listing "Trace" (발자국) "E/V" "From" "Dot"

## Filmography

### Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2022 Summer Strike Heo Jae-hoon Support role [16]

### Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2018 Top Management Jang I-rip Main role [18] 2022 Dear X Who Doesn't Love Me Kim Do-bin Support role [15][19]

### Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2017 High School Rapper Contestant Eliminated at semi-final round [2][4] 2018 High School Rapper 2 Eliminated at semi-final round [5][6]

### Music video appearances

Year Song title Artist Ref. 2021 "Your Song" Piano Man [20] 2023 "Honestly" LimeLight [21]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Oh, Hyeong-jun (September 4, 2018). [\[인터뷰\] 스무 살, 방재민](https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt201809040071) [(Interview) 20 years old, Bang Jae-min.]. *BNTNews* (in Korean). Retrieved February 13, 2023.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-hsr1_1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-hsr1_1_2-1) Ji, Min-kyoung (February 10, 2017). ["'고등래퍼' 한림예고 김선우X방재민, 의외의 래핑실력으로 심사위원 극찬"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003477195) ["High School Rapper" Hanlim Arts School's Kim Sun-woo X Bang Jae-min praised the judges for their unexpected rapping skills.]. *[OSEN](/source/Osen_(newspaper)) [[ko](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSEN)]* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230210151855/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003477195) from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Jeong, Jun-hwa (March 24, 2017). ["'고등래퍼' 최하민·김선재·방재민, 패자부활전서 부활"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003503108) ["High School Rapper" Choi Ha-min, Kim Sun-jae, and Bang Jae-min are revived in the consolation match.]. *[OSEN](/source/Osen_(newspaper)) [[ko](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSEN)]* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230211100617/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003503108) from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-hsr1_2_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-hsr1_2_4-1) Jeong, Jun-hwa (March 24, 2017). ["'고등래퍼' NCT 마크, 방재민 눌렀다..최종 결승 진출"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003503111) ["High School Rapper" NCT Mark and Bang Jae-min... A place in the final round.]. *[OSEN](/source/Osen_(newspaper)) [[ko](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSEN)]* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230208104247/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003503111) from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-hsr2_1_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-hsr2_1_5-1) Kim, Seon-woo (February 24, 2018). ["'고등래퍼2' 김하온에 이예찬까지, 첫방부터 터졌다 '화제성 폭발'"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000827228) ["High School Rapper 2" Kim Ha-on and Lee Ye-chan. "Explosion of hot topics" from the first show.]. *Xports News* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230212103047/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000827228) from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-hsr2_2_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-hsr2_2_6-1) Myung, Hee-suk (April 7, 2018). ["'고등래퍼2' 이병재, 극찬 속 세미파이널 합격 '방재민 탈락'"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003033825) ["High School Rapper 2" Lee Byung-jae passed the semi-final amid rave reviews. "Bang Jae-min is out."]. *MyDaily* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230208104249/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003033825) from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Ji, Seung-hun (April 23, 2018). ["\[단독\] '고등래퍼2' 방재민, 아메바컬쳐와 손 잡았다"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001137979) [(Exclusive) "High School Rapper 2" Bang Jae-min joined hands with Amoeba Culture.]. *[YTN](/source/YTN)* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230213072234/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001137979) from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Jang, Ah-reum (April 25, 2018). ["\[단독\] '고등래퍼2' 방재민, '탑매니지먼트'로 첫 연기 도전"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0003336916) [(Exclusive) "High School Rapper 2" Bang Jae-min tries acting for the first time with "Top Management."]. *News1* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230213072240/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0003336916) from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Kim, Na-yul (November 15, 2018). ["'탑매니지먼트' 15일 OST 트랙 공개..슈퍼주니어 동해 작사·작곡 참여"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003097610) ["Top Management" OST track will be released on the 15th... Super Junior's Donghae participated in writing and composing.]. *[Herald Pop](/source/Herald_Pop)* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230216080109/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003097610) from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Gong, Mi-na (May 1, 2019). ["방재민, 아메바컬쳐와 전속계약 해지 "건강상의 이유""](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002780477) [Bang Jae-min terminated exclusive contract with Amoeba Culture. "Healthy reasons."]. *Starnews* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230216074243/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002780477) from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Park, Yun-jin (February 25, 2021). ["컴백 방재민 "적어둔 가사와 곡들에 미련 남아…응원에 용기 얻었죠" (인터뷰)"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003466975) [Bang Jae-min Comeback, "I still have lingering feelings for the lyrics and songs I wrote down… I was encouraged by your support." (Interview)]. *MyDaily* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230210151902/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003466975) from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Kim, Hyeon-sik (March 5, 2021). ["'고등래퍼' 그 이후, 단단해져 돌아온 방재민 \[인터뷰\]"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0004864089) [After "High School Rapper", Bang Jae-min came back strong. [Interview]]. *[Edaily](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Edaily&action=edit&redlink=1) [[ko](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%9D%B4%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%BC%EB%A6%AC)]* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230210151900/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0004864089) from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Jo, Hye-jin (December 17, 2021). ["'고등래퍼' 방재민 "배우, 항상 동경해왔다"…피엘브이엘 엔터 전속계약"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001386473) ["High School Rapper" Bang Jae-min, "Actor, I've always admired." Exclusive contract for PLVL Entertainment.]. *Xports News* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230210151855/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001386473) from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Hong, Se-young (January 11, 2022). ["방재민, 화양연화 프로젝트 2번째 EP '모양:변화' 발표"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000955740) [Bang Jae-min released the second EP of Hwayang Yeonhwa Project, 'Shape: Change'.]. *Sports Donga* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230210151857/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000955740) from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-dxwdlm1_15-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-dxwdlm1_15-1) Kim, Ha-young (February 23, 2022). ["방재민, '나를 사랑하지 않는 X에게' 캐스팅…NCT 도영과 호흡"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000795140) [Bang Jae-min casts to "To X Who Doesn't Love Me"... Collaboration with NCT Doyoung.]. *[Sports Kyunghyang](/source/Sports_Kyunghyang)* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230208104248/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000795140) from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ss1_16-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ss1_16-1) Park, Yun-jin (October 21, 2022). ["방재민, '아무것도 하고 싶지 않아' 캐스팅…설현·임시완 만났다"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003659392) [Bang Jae-min casts to "I Don't Want to Do Anything"... Seol-hyun and Lim Si-wan met.]. *MyDaily* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221021123445/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003659392) from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Choi, Na-young (December 6, 2022). ["방재민 '아하아' OST 여섯 번째 주자 낙점... 오늘(6일) 'We Swim in Dreams' 발매"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004753214) [Bang Jae-min, the 6th member of the OST for "AHA"... Today (6th) "We Swim in Dreams" will be released.]. *[OSEN](/source/Osen_(newspaper)) [[ko](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSEN)]* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230210151900/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004753214) from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Ko, Seung-ah (October 31, 2018). ["'탑매니지먼트' 서은수X안효섭X차은우 D-DAY, 꿀잼 보장 관전포인트 넷"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003091363) ["Top Management" Seo Eun-soo X Ahn Hyo-seop X Cha Eun-woo D-DAY, four points to watch for.]. *[Herald Pop](/source/Herald_Pop)* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230208104247/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003091363) from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Park, Pan-seok (July 7, 2022). ["'나를 사랑하지 않는 X에게' 한지효X도영, 열정 가득한 대본 리딩 공개..완벽 케미스트리"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004652133) ["To X Who Doesn't Love Me" Han Ji-hyo X Doyoung reveals passionate script reading... Perfect chemistry.]. *[OSEN](/source/Osen_(newspaper)) [[ko](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSEN)]* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230208104250/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004652133) from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** @a.mond_jaemin; (August 22, 2021). ["@pianomaann - Your Song (네 노래)_\[MV\]"](https://www.instagram.com/a.mond_jaemin/p/CS3x7GxBNp9/) – via [Instagram](/source/Instagram).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Jeon, Hyo-jin (February 8, 2023). [아이콘 진환, 라임라잇 데뷔곡 MV 출연…이적 후 첫 활동](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001031952) [iKON's Jay, appearing in the MV of LimeLight's debut song... First activity since the transfer.]. *Sports Donga* (in Korean). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230212012550/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001031952) from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023 – via [Naver](/source/Naver).

## External links

- [Bang Jae-min](https://www.plvl.co.kr/%EB%B3%B5%EC%A0%9C-%EB%8F%84%EC%9D%B4%ED%98%84) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230208104251/https://www.plvl.co.kr/%EB%B3%B5%EC%A0%9C-%EB%8F%84%EC%9D%B4%ED%98%84) 2023-02-08 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) at PLVL

- [Bang Jae-min](https://www.hancinema.net/korean_Bang_Jae-min.php) at [HanCinema](/source/HanCinema)

- [Bang Jae-min](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10260868/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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