Bang YongGuk’s discography will not disappoint you and leave you wanting more with his level of musicality. He is one of the artists who deserves every last bit of spotlight. So, we’ve written up some things you need to know about Bang YongGuk below, especially if you are a new stan.
1. He is considered a hip-hop genius
Not only is he a well-rounded artist who is a rapper, songwriter, and producer, but Bang YongGuk lives up to the nickname ‘hip-hop genius’. He is considered to have a stand-out musical and vocal color, earning praise as a multifaceted artist. The artistry and attention to detail that goes into any of his projects is breathtaking. He is a storyteller and can make an emotional masterpiece out of any song. He has also stated that he is interested in modeling and acting which would make him an even more complete package.
2. He owns his own agency
Last year, Bang YongGuk set up his own agency called CONSENT, adding to his list of titles. He had received many offers from agencies wanting to work with him but decided that having his own label would be a better choice. When asked in an interview with Rolling Stone Korea what his goals for the agency are, he shared that it would be too soon to share his big dreams or plans but one thing that he is certain about is that he doesn’t want the agency to be confined to the Korean entertainment system. He elaborated that culture is not confined to music but also includes other fields such as fashion, acting, and artwork. So instead of an entertainment company, he would love for it to become a cultural company. You can watch the full interview here. He uncovers more about what music and artistry mean to him.
3. He is an open book
Bang YongGuk is an artist that is extremely comfortable being himself and showing his true self in front of his fans. He is 100% real. Fans were pleasantly surprised by his documentary series that shared some of his deeply personal struggles and hardest times with them. It is not that common for Korean artists to be so candid with their fans but he gets applauded for his transparency. You can see his vulnerability in his documentary series “Something to Talk About (숨), 2019” here. What do you think of Bang YongGuk? Which part of his artistry do you love the most? Let us know in the comments. Korean Hip-Hop Rapper And Producer Bang YongGuk Portraits Surreal Identity In The Sophomore Album, “2” NEWS|Mar 3, 2022
