[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] The Darkish Attract of BamBam

BamBam unveils the inventive journey behind his groundbreaking mini-album ‘BAMESIS on this unique interview.

BamBam, the multifaceted Thai artist, has been charming audiences worldwide together with his dynamic performances and infectious charisma since his debut. Whereas he first made waves as a member of the famend Ok-pop group GOT7, BamBam has since carved out a formidable solo profession that continues to push boundaries and exceed expectations. From his solo debut in 2021 with the mini album Ribbon to his first full-length album Bitter & Candy in 2023, BamBam has constantly showcased his progress as an artist and his skill to attach with followers on a deeply private degree.

Now, with the discharge of his third mini album, BAMESIS, on August 8, 2024, BamBam is poised to make yet one more vital affect on the music scene. This newest providing not solely highlights his evolving artistry but additionally demonstrates his abilities as a songwriter and composer, skills he has honed by means of his work with GOT7 and his solo tasks. BamBam’s journey as a soloist has been marked by a string of profitable releases and electrifying performances, together with his latest world tour, BamBam The first World Tour [Area 52], and appearances at main occasions like Waterbomb and KCON.

In an unique interview, we sit down with BamBam to delve into the inventive course of behind BAMESIS, discover the themes that impressed this new chapter in his profession, and uncover the driving pressure behind his solo endeavors. Be a part of us as we uncover the story behind the album, focus on BamBam’s creative imaginative and prescient, and be taught what followers can count on from this thrilling new launch.

Hellokpop: Hello BamBam! Thanks for chatting with Hellokpop. Congratulations in your new mini album, ‘BAMESIS!’ Please inform us a bit about this thrilling new launch.

BAMBAM: Thanks. My third mini-album BAMESIS is a mix of ‘BamBam’ and ‘Genesis,’ which implies origin. It represents a world that I’ve created. This album musically expresses my id, from coming to Korea as a toddler to changing into who I’m now, by creating a brand new house known as BAMESIS. It incorporates numerous genres of music, together with hip-hop and Latin, so please present it a variety of love.

HKP: BAMESIS has a darker, extra alluring idea than we’re used to. In what methods does this album problem your individual consolation zone as a performer? As an artist?

BAMBAM: Many followers needed to see a darker idea, so we selected this idea. Till now, I’ve at all times proven a mellow aspect. Whereas I do have a mellow aspect, I even have a darker aspect, so I discovered it very attention-grabbing and pleasant to work on displaying one other aspect of myself.

HKP: What message or emotion do you most hope to convey by means of BAMESIS, and why is it vital to you?

BAMBAM: As an artist, I needed to confidently reveal my strengthened resolve and ambitions towards the trail I’m strolling and the people who find themselves strolling alongside me. Dwelling out of the country for a very long time, I’ve put in lots of efforts and trials to change into who I’m now. After going by means of these instances, I feel I’ve change into stronger. I hope many individuals will acknowledge this aspect of me by means of my music.

HKP: How does the visible idea of “LAST PARADE” align with its musical themes?

BAMBAM: “LAST PARADE” is a music that paints an imposing procession progressively shifting in direction of its closing march, like a large-scale portray. We included this musical facet into the visible idea, capturing an intense and luxurious really feel. If you happen to hearken to “LAST PARADE” whereas wanting on the idea pictures once more, you’ll expertise a special attraction.

HKP: Inform us concerning the music video for “LAST PARADE.” How does it complement the music’s idea?

BAMBAM: We’ve unfolded the grandeur of the music within the music video as if it had been a large portray. We’ve enhanced the visible enchantment by creating a singular temper the place two characters intersect, bringing out the contrasting parts of the music – the charismatic, low-voiced verse components and the passionate, free-feeling rap components. There are a lot of attention-grabbing parts, so I feel it could be good for those who watched it a number of instances.

HKP: Have been there any memorable moments or difficulties in the course of the music video shoot?

BAMBAM: I had waited for 3 years to work with this music video director, so I actually loved the filming and had a variety of enjoyable. I’m glad we had been capable of create such a wealthy and great music video, because of the participation of many individuals, together with myself, the dancers, and the fashions.

HKP: Which observe on ‘BAMESIS’ are you most excited for followers to listen to, and why?

BAMBAM: Whereas all of the songs are treasured, “LAST PARADE” is probably the most grand and spectacular, so I actually hope you’ll hearken to it. The efficiency is extremely spectacular, particularly for this title observe, so I feel it could be nice for those who may additionally try my stage performances together with the music.

HKP: You latterly interviewed Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman for Marvel Thailand – that will need to have been an thrilling expertise for a Marvel fan like your self! If “Final Parade” and “Thank You Come Once more” represented Marvel characters, who would they be?

BAMBAM: “LAST PARADE” has a powerful, grand, and solemn really feel, so I feel it could swimsuit X-Males. As for “Thank You Come Once more,” it has a heavy beat with mild circulation rapping on prime, so I feel it could go properly with Deadpool.

HKP: All through your profession, we’ve seen your artistry evolve. How has your perspective on music as a type of self-expression shifted because you first began, and what’s driving that change?

BAMBAM: After I first debuted, I wasn’t a solo artist however a member of a bunch, so moderately than expressing my very own ideas, I made music that suited the group’s coloration. As I began producing solo albums, I started to precise my ideas extra clearly and intensely.

The driving pressure behind the change is undoubtedly our followers, AHGASE. If there have been no individuals listening to my ideas and music, I really feel it could be meaningless to proceed releasing albums. That’s how a lot I think about AHGASE to be the driving pressure that retains me lively as an artist.

HKP: What are your future plans following the discharge of BAMESIS?

BAMBAM: I’m planning to start out actions in Korea after which journey to varied international locations to satisfy followers in individual. In the course of the COVID interval, I used to be solely capable of meet abroad followers by means of video calls every time, which was very disappointing. So this time, I’m planning to conduct a ‘SHOWCASE TOUR’ the place I can go to followers straight, discuss with them, and present them my new music performances. I’m attempting to go to international locations I couldn’t go to in the course of the world tour, so please look ahead to it and present a variety of curiosity.

HKP: Lastly, please depart a message to your followers studying this.

BAMBAM: I’m at all times so grateful, and I hope we could be collectively eternally. I’ll additionally work exhausting to change into a singer who can present you much more spectacular performances. Thanks, AHGASE!

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