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 singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and dancer based in South Korea. He is best known for being a 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	Singer songwriter rapper record producer dancer
Musical career
Genres	K-pop hip hop
Years active	2014–present
Labels	JYP
Associated acts	Got7 JYP Nation

Biography

His nickname and stage 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 thanks to 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

Main article: 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 March 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 homecountry, 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]

Discography

Main article: Got7 discography

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR [41]
"Make It Right" (feat. Jayjay Kritsanapoom, Best Nathasit, Mild Wiraporn, Captain Chonlathorn, and Ud Awat)	2017	N/A	Non-album single
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.[42]

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
	BamBam, Yugyeom	"97 Young & Rich"	Turn Up	Yes	Yugyeom, Frants, Simon	Yes	Yugyeom, Frants
2018	Got7	"The Reason"	Eyes on You	Yes	Lee Ha-jin	Yes	Images
	BamBam solo	"Party"	Present: You	Yes		Yes	Frants
	Jackson, BamBam, Yugyeom	"WOLO"	Present: You & Me	Yes	Jackson Wang, Yugyeom	No
	Jinyoung, BamBam	"King"		Yes	Jinyoung	Yes	Jinyoung, Frants
	Mark, Jackson, BamBam	"Nightmare"[lower-alpha 2]	Non-commercial single	Yes	Jackson Wang, Mark	No
2019	Mark, BamBam	"Cold"	I Won't Let You Go	Yes	Simon	Yes	Frants
	Got7	"Believe" (믿어줄래)	Spinning Top: Between Security and Insecurity	Yes	Tommy Park	Yes	Frants
	Mark, Jackson, BamBam	"God Has Return + Mañana"	Dye	Yes	Jackson Wang, Mark	Yes	Frants

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

For BamBam's filmography with Got7, see Got7 videography.

Films

Year	Title	Role	Note
2012	Fairy Tale Killer	Wong Wai-han's son	Hong Kong horror film

Dramas

Year	Title	Role	Network	Note
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[43]

Variety shows

Year	Title	TV Network	Note
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

Hosting

Year	Channel	Show	Role
2015–2016	Mnet	M! Countdown	Permanent MC
2016	KBS	Idol Battle Likes
2017		K-Rush

Music videos

Year	Title	Artist	Director	Notes
2017	"Make It Right"	BamBam feat. Jaylerr Kritsanapoom, 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

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
2019	8th Daradaily Awards	Male Popularity Vote Award	N/A	Won	[44][45]
2020	JOOX Thailand Music Awards	Social Superstar		Won	[46][47][48]

See also

• List of awards and nominations received by Got7

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External links

• BamBam on JYP Publishing