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GOT7 BamBam Confirms First US Tour Dates and Cities

GOT7’s BamBam has exciting news for his fans as he officially announced the U.S. leg of his first world tour “AREA 52.” The tour, which is set to kick off in Oakland on February 10, 2024, will take BamBam to various cities across the United States.

BamBam Reveals Official ‘AREA 52’ US Tour Dates and Cities

BamBam shared the new poster for the “AREA 52” world tour on his official Twitter account. The U.S. tour dates and cities include Los Angeles on February 12, Dallas on February 16, Chicago on February 19, Washington, D.C. on February 22, and New York on February 24. This marks a significant moment for BamBam as he embarks on a solo journey, showcasing his talents and connecting with fans around the world.

BamBam’s decision to venture into the U.S. for his world tour reflects the global appeal and recognition he has gained as an artist. The tour provides an opportunity for fans in different cities to experience his performances live and share the excitement of his solo endeavors.

As a member of GOT7, BamBam has already left a lasting impact on the K-pop scene, and his solo activities further contribute to his artistic growth and individual identity. The “AREA 52” world tour serves as a platform for BamBam to express his unique style and connect with fans on a more personal level.

Fans in the United States can anticipate an immersive experience as BamBam brings his energy, charisma, and musical prowess to the stage. The tour not only celebrates BamBam’s solo achievements but also strengthens the bond between him and his dedicated fanbase.

With dates set for major cities in the U.S., BamBam’s “AREA 52” tour promises to be a memorable and thrilling experience for fans, showcasing the artist’s versatility and captivating stage presence. As he embarks on this tour, BamBam continues to make strides in his solo career, solidifying his status as an influential and dynamic performer in the global music industry.

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J.Y. Park Seemingly Shades GOT7 After JYPE Departure

J.Y. Park recently shared his sentiments about GOT7 after their JYPE departure in 2021. Interestingly Jinyoung Park opened up about his thoughts on the group’s potential and their time under the company. However, many viewed his comments as being negative towards the boy group.

J.Y. Park Shares Thoughts on GOT7’s JYPE Departure

J.Y. Park recently appeared on GOT7 member BamBam’s “Bam House” program, where the two artists engaged in a conversation about their past association. Towards the end of the episode, BamBam posed a final question, asking J.Y. Park, “What kind of singer was GOT7 to you?” In response, J.Y. Park expressed that he believed the group had yet to reveal their full potential to the public.

While acknowledging that GOT7 had performed well, J.Y. Park stated, “Compared to what you guys have, I’m still not satisfied.” He went on to suggest that he believed the group had “more special things” to showcase.

While this statement might be interpreted as J.Y. Park expressing that he sees untapped potential in the group, it stirred mixed reactions among fans. Some fans appreciated the encouragement, interpreting it as a belief in the group’s capabilities. However, others, given the past grievances and criticisms directed at JYP and J.Y. Park, found the comment somewhat unsatisfactory, questioning the extent to which the group’s potential may have been constrained under the company.

The statement serves as a reflection of the complex dynamics between artists and their management in the K-pop industry, where fans closely scrutinize the interactions and comments made by both parties. GOT7’s journey post-JYP continues to be closely followed by their dedicated fanbase AHGASEs who are eager to see the group flourish in new endeavors while reflecting on their experiences under JYP Entertainment.

GOT7, originally debuting under JYP Entertainment in 2014, chose to part ways with the company in 2021 as their contracts expired. The JYPE departure marked a significant moment for the group, who continued their journey together, even releasing an album and navigating individual pursuits as members began their military enlistments.

Towards the end of their tenure at JYP, fans expressed various grievances, including concerns about mismanagement of schedules, both in Korea and internationally, a perceived lack of social media engagement, and the company’s handling of stalker fan situations. Some fans also attributed certain issues to J.Y. Park, who played a role in the group’s formation and music production.

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GOT7’s BamBam Asks Agency To Take Action Against Haters

BamBam in a behind-the-scene photo from his 'Sour & Sweet' filming. Credit: Twitter/ABYSS

BamBam of K-pop group GOT7 has had enough of the online hate he’s receiving and has demanded his agency, ABYSS, to seek a proper resolution about it. 

In a series of X (formerly Twitter) posts, the Thai rapper has lamented on the mounting criticism and false reports against him. Moreover, he confronted those circulating “fake news” and engaging in online hate directed at him. 

Following the online attacks he’s getting, BamBam has expressed his frustration towards his agency ABYSS on not having taken a proper action to protect him from this hate. 

“Can you really do something about these people talking shit about me and [making] fake news,” the idol said, tagging his agency’s account. “I’m for real sick of it and can’t take it anymore. Whoever [has] a problem with me, [you all] wait for the last episode.” 

In a follow-up tweet, he also hinted at a potential legal action against those responsible for spreading false information or engaging in hate speech, regardless of their location. “[I’m going to] do my best to get you. Let’s see what happens,” he promised. 

As of now, ABYSS has yet to issue a statement on BamBam’s situation. But it can be recalled that in April, they already announced that they’re planning to pursue legal action against those who are responsible for the malicious comments directed at their artist. However, there remains no development about it yet. 

BamBam and his struggle with online hate 

2023 had been a tough year for the GOT7 member as he’s been hounded by harsh criticisms from other K-pop fans. Despite his intent to create a light and fun atmosphere in interviews, some fans were taking his statements negatively. Which results in him being on the receiving end of hate. 

For this year, he got embroiled in controversy when he mentioned NewJeans’ Haerin and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon in his interviews. While both happened in several accounts, fans of the two artists were criticizing BamBam’s appreciation towards his fellow idols. 

Moreover, what prompted his tirade on social media was his recent interview with NCT’s Ten in his online series Bam’s House. In that particular episode, fans were claiming that BamBam made Ten uncomfortable. 

In a live stream in May, he already told his haters to leave him alone. “If [you all are] not gonna support [me], just back off,” he said. 

Following BamBam’s social media posts, his fans couldn’t help but defend him, saying that other fans were just twisting his words and actions out of context. Meanwhile, others are also concerned at how the issues have been affecting him, demanding that ABYSS should do more to protect their artist. 

Featured image: BamBam in a behind-the-scene photo from his ‘Sour & Sweet’ filming. Credit: Twitter/ABYSS

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GOT7’s BamBam Dishes on 97-Liners Hang Out Activities

The 97-Liners, a popular K-Pop friendship group, has gained an iconic status within the industry. Initially consisting of GOT7’s Yugyeom and BTS’s Jungkook, this group has expanded to include other notable members such as GOT7’s BamBam, ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo, SEVENTEEN’s The8, DK, and Mingyu, as well as NCT’s Jaehyun. But what exactly do they do when they hang out together? BamBam has just revealed some interesting details about their activities!

BamBam Dishes on Unexpected 97-Liners Activities

Fans have often wondered about the activities this tight-knit group engages in when they hang out together. Luckily, BamBam recently provided some insight into their gatherings during the latest episode of his YouTube program “Bam House.” In a conversation with TXT’s Yeonjun, various topics were discussed, including their friendships with fellow idols.

The discussion turned to Yeonjun’s connections with other idols from the ’99-line,’ which includes Stray Kids’ Changbin, SEVENTEEN’s Dino, and Golden Child’s TAG. BamBam, intrigued by their interactions, asked Yeonjun about the nature of their meetings. He admitted that the 97-Liners typically don’t engage in deep conversations during their gatherings, preferring activities like bowling instead.

Yeonjun, on the other hand, shared that the ’99-line’ often delves into serious topics when they meet. This revelation surprised BamBam, who expressed his amazement by recounting that, when he was their age, the ’97-line’ wasn’t particularly focused on such weighty discussions. In BamBam’s view, none of the ’97-line’ members were that serious during their younger years, showcasing the evolution of their friendship and interests over time.

It’s no surprise that the 97-Liners choose to have fun when they are together. Considering their busy schedules, it’s understandable why they would prefer to simply unwind whenever they are in each others’ company. With that in mind, fans are surely grateful that the idols have each other to rely on whenever they simply want to hang out

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GOT7’s Bambam Jokingly Calls Out a Fan for Watching His Dancers Instead of Him

GOT7's BamBam during his 'AREA52' concert in Manila. Credit: Instagram/BamBam

The bond between a K-pop idol and a fan is special. And BamBam of K-pop group GOT7 has recently proven once again why their fans, the AHGASEs, deeply endeared him. 

During his Area52 concert in Manila on Saturday, September 21, the Thai singer delivered an awesome show for his Filipino fans. As it was his first solo concert in the country, BamBam prepared several stages, including doing a cover of a hit Filipino song titled “Raining in Manila” by the OPM band Lola Amour. 

Aside from that, he also had Sandara Park, also known as 2NE1’s Dara, as his special guest. The two even took on the “GENTO” dance challenge by P-pop group SB19. 

Amidst these performances though, BamBam noticed one concert attendee whose attention wasn’t on him. After the actual performance, he jokingly singled out the fan and shared how he noticed that the fan was looking at his backup dancer instead. 

According to BamBam, he was trying to make eye contact with the fan during his performance, but the said fan was busy looking at one of his dancers. Moreover, he even asked that specific AHGASE to point out which dancer was particularly interested in. 

To which BamBam replied that he wants AHGASEs to only look at him, and nobody else. 

Territorial BamBam to his AHGASEs

The particular interaction quickly went viral on social media, with many AHGASEs finding it cute and hilarious. Others were pointing out that GOT7 members are territorial with their fans, and are usually sulky when they see fans “swerving lanes.” 

Meanwhile, some are praising BamBam’s bond with his fans as he’s already known to be active in interacting with them in any chance he could get. 

Interestingly, the said fan who got caught by BamBam also took to Twitter to air her side. Based on the videos she uploaded, the idol even asked her what’s her name and told her that he’ll remember her. 

She also explained that it was the girl dancers she was looking at as they were too pretty. 

On top of that, more Filipino AHGASEs pointed out that this wasn’t the first time that BamBam jokingly called out fans for noticing his dancers. 

During his previous visit last July 2022, BamBam also had a funny reaction when he noticed several fans were fawning over one of his dancers. Sharing a photo of the said dancer, he quipped that he’ll give him a break before he steals his fans. 

Featured image: GOT7’s BamBam during his ‘AREA52’ concert in Manila. Credit: Instagram/BamBam

 

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SHINee’s Key Gives GOT7 BamBam Awesome Advice in Talking To His Idol

SHINee member Key made sure to give BamBam some awesome advice about inviting his celebrity idol to 'Bam House'!

BamBam just admitted he needs help with something important. Luckily, the GOT7 member is getting all the support he can get from a good friend. SHINee’s Key just gave BamBam some awesome advice about inviting GIRLS’ GENERATION’s Taeyeon on his talk show!

BamBam Gets Awesome Advice From Good Friend Key

During a recent appearance on BamBam’s YouTube program “Bam House Season 2”, SHINee’s Key engaged in a friendly chat with his longtime friend. Among various topics, they discussed BamBam’s deep admiration for GIRLS’ GENERATION member Taeyeon and his aspirations to have her as a guest on his show.

BamBam’s fondness for Taeyeon has been no secret, with him often mentioning her as his idol and even attending her fan signings during his trainee days. Inquisitive about how Taeyeon was doing, BamBam initially received a guarded response from Key, who hesitated to disclose details about her personal life, whether fine or not.

BamBam candidly expressed his ultimate goal of having Taeyeon as a guest on his show. Key playfully advised BamBam to approach the matter with a “calm build-up” and give her time to consider the invitation, suggesting that he might have already attempted to reach out to her.

As the conversation unfolded, Key added a touch of teasing humor by asking BamBam to convey a greeting to Taeyeon. He casually mentioned that he had recently chatted with Taeyeon, who revealed her awareness of “Bam House.”

The lighthearted interaction between Key and BamBam showcased their camaraderie and BamBam’s genuine admiration for Taeyeon. Fans of both idols eagerly await the possibility of Taeyeon making a guest appearance on “Bam House Season 2” in the future.

It’s great to know that Key is truly supportive of BamBam and has awesome advice for his friend. Hopefully, the GOT7 member will eventually convince Taeyeon to make an appearance on his show.

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BamBam and Hwa Sa Recall Awkward Neighborhood Moments

It's always fun in the neighborhood when you have BamBam and Hwa Sa living next door to each other

“Bam House” is back with its second season and BamBam has invited an old neighbor for a nice warm meal. The GOT7 member welcomed MAMAMOO singer Hwa Sa into his home and it was revealed they were real-life neighbors. Not surprisingly, the two idols revealed some hilarious and awkward neighborhood moments they shared.

BamBam Confirms Hwa Sa Was His Next-Door Neighbor For Almost Five Years

In the latest episode of “Bam House” Season 2, BamBam invited Hwa Sa to his new home to try his homemade papaya salad. It was also a momentous event as the GOT7 member decided to try Malatang for the first time. But that’s not the only surprise BamBam had for his viewers. During the episode, he revealed that he had known the MAMAMOO member for a long time.

“We used to be next-door neighbors for 4 and a half years,” BamBam revealed.

He then went on to admit that there are several hilarious stories from their old neighborhood but he wondered if he could share them publicly. Interestingly, Hwa Sa stated that she is fine with him revealing everything. Additionally, the “Maria” singer had great things to say about her former neighbor.

“BamBam was a very warm neighbor. You have a very comfortable tone when you speak. It always felt nice to talk with you,” Hwasa said.

Hilarious Neighborhood Moments With BamBam and Hwa Sa

Although Hwa Sa had nice things to share about BamBam, he did reveal one of their awkward encounters. “I remember one time, it was a day when I was cleaning the house. I was wearing slippers, shorts, a sleeveless top… and I’m so twig-thin.”

He continued, “I was carrying trash bags in my hands too. I was waiting in front of the elevator, and then the door opened with a ‘Ding!’. Hwa Sa was there, in full makeup. As soon as I saw her, I said, ‘I’m sorry’. Not ‘Hello’, I’m sorry,” BamBam added with a laugh.

Amazingly, Hwa Sa had a different recollection of the same memory. “No, the way I remember it, you looked cool,” she said. “Do you know what I thought at that time? I thought, ‘BamBam looks fine even when he’s not made up. What am I gonna do?’”

They may no longer be neighbors but it’s clear that BamBam and Hwa Sa are still good friends. It’s the kind of awkward relationship that developed over several years as neighbors.

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GOT7’s BamBam Convinced Sandara Park To Sign With Abyss Company

GOT7 member BamBam revealed how he managed to convince the 2NE1 member to sign with Abyss Company

BamBam and Sandara Park have been really great friends for some time now. After all, the GOT7 member and the 2NE1 rapper have both signed to ABYSS Company since 2021. However, it looks like BamBam made DARA’s move to the agency possible. The Thai idol revealed that he was the reason why the “Festival” singer joined the company in the first place!

Sandara Park Confirms BamBam Influenced Her Into Signing With His New Company

BamBam and Sandara Park made a delightful appearance on the September 8, 2023 episode of SBS Power FM’s “Cultwo Show” where they shared an intriguing anecdote about their friendship and collaboration. During the episode, Sandara recounted the pivotal moment when she decided to sign with ABYSS Company.

When Sandara met with ABYSS Company’s CEO to discuss the contract, she was pleasantly surprised by his companion, BamBam. In a playful and influencer-like manner, BamBam enthusiastically encouraged Sandara to sign, exclaiming, “It’s great. [Sign] it!” His support and conviction played a pivotal role in reassuring Sandara as she put pen to paper.

Their camaraderie has since blossomed into a close friendship. As MCs and guests on various occasions, they grew even closer, sharing moments like enjoying Chinese liquor together. BamBam and Sandara’s connection serves as a testament to the bonds that can form within the entertainment industry, transcending labels and fostering genuine friendships.

Dara debuted with 2NE1 in May 2009. She was the first member of the group to release a solo single “Kiss” (feat. CL) which was used for a Cass Beer promotional campaign. After 2NE1 disbanded in November 2016, Dara signed a solo contract with YG Entertainment. However, she did not release any solo music and later joined ABYSS Company in 2021.

In January 2021, BamBam left JYP Entertainment following the expiration of his contract. He later signed with ABYSS Company, releasing his first solo album ‘Sour & Sweet’ in March 2023.

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GOT7’s BamBam Worries About Losing Instagram Followers

BamBam is undoubtedly one of the most famous idols right now. Still, he worries about what’s happening on social media. The GOT7 rapper recently noticed that he is losing followers on Instagram and immediately asked AHGASEs about the situation. Luckily, fans were quick to explain the shocking trend to the “Ribbon” singer.

BamBam Wonders Why People Are Unfollowing Him On Instagram

BamBam recently took to Twitter to ask his followers an important question. “Why do people keep unfollowing my IG?” he asked, adding a sad face emoji.

AHGASEs were quick to assure the GOT7 rapper. Fans told BamBam that they will always support him in all of his projects. They also pointed out that inactive accounts may have been deleted by Instagram.

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But why is BamBam losing followers on Instagram in the first place? One Twitter user revealed that the platform is currently deleting spam and inactive accounts. Instagram is also becoming more strict with bots and deleting bot accounts as of late.

Although BamBam is the only one who has noticed he is being unfollowed, other users are also losing followers due to deleted accounts. Luckily, this means that BamBam’s real supporters have never abandoned him. He currently has 17.5 million followers on Instagram.

BamBam recently gave AHGASEs an awesome treat by confirming he and fellow GOT7 member Mark got matching tattoos. The “Sour & Sweet” singer shared a photo of himself and Mark Tuan showing off their “7” tattoos on their backs.

The tattoos also tease that the other GOT7 members might get it as well. However, JB, Jinyoung, Jackson, Youngjae, and Yugyeom have yet to reveal their own “7” tattoos.

In related news, BamBam recently wrapped up the first season of his YouTube talk show “Bam House”. The final episode featured (G)I-DLE member Minnie who shared her hilarious first impression of the GOT7 member.

“Bam House” is reportedly set for a second season which will air when BamBam moves to a new house.

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GOT7’s BamBam & (G)I-DLE’s Minnie Reminisce First Meeting Through BLACKPINK’s Lisa

BamBam and Minnie have once again proven their remarkable friendship. The GOT7 member invited the (G)I-DLE main vocalist to a “Bam House” episode to chat about their first meeting. Interestingly, the idols’ first interaction involved Thai superstar BLACKPINK’s Lisa!

BamBam Welcomes Minnie For Final Episode of ‘Bam House’

In the latest episode of “Bam House”, BamBam welcomed Minnie who arrived with cake and a gift for the GOT7 rapper’s birthday. The (G)I-DLE singer was happy to be the guest for the show’s final episode. She also pointed out that she hasn’t visited the “Ribbon” singer’s house since Lunar New Year in 2022.

BamBam couldn’t remember Minnie’s last visit but he asked if she recalled their first meeting. “Wasn’t it at KCON?” she wondered, but he said that was incorrect.

“No, no. It was when you didn’t have bangs,” BamBam said. He then pointed out that BLACKPINK’s Lisa was present during the interaction.

“Lisa asked me if I knew who you were, and I said I did,” he stated.

Minnie then remembered the moment. “That must have been when I went bowling with Lisa. Did we meet up with you after bowling? That was the year I debuted.”

BamBam pointed out, “I thought I knew you since before your debut, but it turns out, that’s not the case.”

Although there is some confusion about how they first met, Minnie clearly remembers her first impression of BamBam. She revealed that she had seen the rapper before her debut because of the vicinity of their dorms.

“Before I debuted, we lived in a dorm that was across the street from GOT7’s dorm,” Minnie revealed. “One day, I was on my way to the company, and I saw you walking in front of me,” she said to BamBam.

“You were wearing very pointy boots and super skinny jeans. In my head, I thought, ‘Why is he so thin?’. That was my first impression of him,” Minnie said.

“Bam House” is expected to get a second season when BamBam moves to a new house. (G)I-DLE is currently promoting their sixth mini album ‘I Feel’ with the title track “Queencard”.

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