Only One (EP)

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"I've always wanted to compose and write the lyrics for my own songs. For that, I am at the happiest moment as a solo artist as I get to express my music to the public"

— Bang recounting on the production process of Only One. [1]

Only One consists of six songs all written and produced by Bang himself. [15] Labeled as a "pop" album by Bang himself, the decision to choose the genre was to make music and lyrics that anyone can relate with. [1] During an interview with JTBC, Bang explained that the album's recording process had only started around one or two months before the EP's release as most of the songs were already written prior. [16] Initially, he had written as much as 30 songs before only six that made the final cut. [17] Bang later explain the love theme of the EP, "The album itself is about love. It's a mix of different emotions when you start to fall in love, and depending on the listener, the parts I want to express may hit them differently." [16]

In an interview with Newsis, Bang explained that the EP's name "Only One", was selected as the words correctly depict his vision of producing his own music and that words fit his future as a soloist. [18] Later on, he explained the difficulties of producing a music as a team during his time in YG Entertainment. But nonetheless, he credits his former agency and his former band as "nourishing" and played a big part to find his own music color. [18] Bang states that he is hopeful for the EP's success, stating, "The album is well-balanced, not too popular, nor too artistic". [19]

The EP begins with its titular track, "Only One", a neo soul with its lyrics describing the heart of someone in love in a rhythmic and groovy way. [15] The song was unanimously voted as the titular track by Bang and the director of GF Entertainment. [20] The second track, "Hebeolle" is described as a bouncy song that aims to amuse the singer and the listener. [21] "Come to Me" is the third track of the album that was named as Bang's favorite track from the EP. [19] The lyrics expressed his regret and narrating a story that he wants to tell the fans. [21] The fourth track is the alternative rock version of pre-release single, "Miss You". [21] "Not at All" expresses the singer's determination not to be shaken after a breakup. [21] The album concludes with the original piano ballad version of "Miss You".

Promotion

The first promotional activities of the EP began with the release of pre-release single, "Miss You" which was first teased on November 6 in a 32-second video released on Bang's YouTube channel where he played a piano while belting out powerful balladic vocals. [22] The song was released digitally on November 10 alongside its music video. [23] On November 17, Bang released a 32-second teaser video for "Only One", before its release on November 23. [24]

Live performances

Bang promoted the EP by appearing on music programs before the release of the EP. He performed "Miss You" on M! Countdown on November 16 and Music Bank on November 24. [25] [26] He performed "Only One" on Music Bank on November 23, on Show! Music Core on November 25, and Inkigayo on November 26. [27] [28] [29]

Tour

In May 2024, GF Entertainment announced that Bang will embark on his first Asia tour, "Be Your D" to further promote the EP starting from June until August with the first stop in Manila. Along the way it will visit countries such as Thailand, Taiwan, and Indonesia. [30]

Critical reception

Indonesian news portal, Detik.com gave the EP a positive review as it showcases Bang's effort in producing music. [17]

Track listing

Only One
Bang Ye-dam-Only One cover.jpg
Digital cover
EP by
Bang Ye-dam
ReleasedNovember 23, 2023 (2023-11-23)
RecordedAugust–September 2023
Studio
  • Studio505 (Seoul)
  • Studio DdeepKICK
Genre Pop [1]
Length19:15
LanguageKorean
Label
Producer
  • Bang Ye-dam
  • Jaydope
  • Krap
  • MiGO
  • ONAIR
Bang Ye-dam chronology
Only One
(2023)		Good Vibes
(2024)
Singles from Only One
  1. "Miss You"
    Released: November 10, 2023
  2. "Only One"
    Released: November 23, 2023
Only One track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Only One" (하나만 해;hanaman hae;lit. Just do one) Bang Ye-dam
  • Bang Ye-dam
  • Kim Min-gu
  • Lee Ye-jun
  • Choi Woo-jeong
  • Bang Ye-dam
  • Kim Min-gu
  • Lee Ye-jun
  • Choi Woo-jeong
3:10
2."Hebeolle" (헤벌레;hebeolle;lit. Heberle)
  • Bang
  • Q
  • E.Nee
  • Bang
  • Q
  • E.Nee
  • Bang
  • Q
  • E.Nee
3:20
3."Come to Me"Bang
  • Bang
  • Migo
  • Jaydope
  • Krap
  • ONAIR
  • Bang
  • Migo
  • Jaydope
  • Krap
  • ONAIR
3:10
4."Miss You" (Alternative Rock version)Bang
  • Bang
  • Rohan
  • Bang
  • Rohan
3:06
5."Not at All" (하나두;hanadu;lit. One two)
  • Bang
  • Q
  • Bang
  • Q
  • Bang
  • Q
3:23
6."Miss You" (Piano version)
  • Bang
  • Guava
  • Josh McClelland
  • Bang
  • Rohan
  • Bang
  • Rohan
3:06
Total length:19:15

Commercial performance

Only One debuted and peaked at number 7 on the Circle Chart's Album Chart. [31] The EP achieved its best ranking on the monthly Album Chart by placing 23rd. [32]

Sales

According to Circle Chart, the EP sold 57,182 copies as of December 2023 in South Korea. [32]

Charts

Songs

Song chart performance
TitleYearPeak chart positions
KOR
Down.
[33]
"Miss You"2023138
"Only One"87

Release history

Release history for Only One
RegionDateFormatLabel
South KoreaNovember 23, 2023 CD
VariousGF

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