Bang Yongguk is, without a doubt, one of our favourite South Korean rappers; he is also a singer, songwriter, and record producer. Formerly the leader of the boy group B.A.P, Yongguk began his solo career over a decade ago. His journey in the music industry began in 2008 as a member of the underground hip-hop group Soul Connection under the alias Jepp Blackman. In 2011, he gained significant attention with his feature on Song Ji-eun’s single Going Crazy, which topped the charts in South Korea.

Yongguk continued to make waves in the music scene, releasing his first solo digital single, I Remember,  in July 2011. Later that year, he teamed up with fellow B.A.P member Zelo to form the sub-unit Bang & Zelo, releasing the single Never Give Up. B.A.P debuted in January 2012, quickly gaining acclaim for their powerful and charismatic performances. And while the group has stopped their activities, some B.A.P members will be back with new material as they promised a long time ago. 

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Throughout his career, Yongguk has been known for his deep, husky voice and his ability to bring emotions through his music. He has drawn inspiration from various musical genres, including hip-hop, jazz, blues, rock, and metal. His lyrics often reflect his personal experiences and his concerns about societal issues, mental health, and global events.

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In March 2024, Yongguk released his EP 3, which showed a different side to his musical talent. Not long ago, he wrapped up a successful US tour and is now preparing for his European tour in October. Fans in Cologne, Warsaw, Paris, Helsinki, and London will have the chance to experience his performances live again. His London show will take place at Dingwalls, the same venue as his previous sold-out performance in the city. Tickets for the European tour will go on sale on July 18th via Root Company.

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Tour Highlights – III Europe Tour 2024:

• 13.10.24 – Cologne, Germany
• 15.10.24 – Warsaw, Poland
• 16.10.24 – Paris, France
• 18.10.24 – Helsinki, Finland
• 20.10.24 – London, UK 

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