I Remember (Bang Yong-guk and Yang Yo-seob song)

"I Remember"
The cover art displays the initial romanization of Bang's name
Single by Bang Yong-guk and Yang Yo-seob of Beast
LanguageKorean
ReleasedAugust 12, 2011 (2011-08-12)
GenreHip hop
Length3:39
LabelTS
Songwriter(s)
  • Bang Yong-guk
  • Chance
  • Twelve
Bang Yong-guk singles chronology
"Going Crazy"
(2011) 		"I Remember"
(2011) 		"Never Give Up"
(2011)
Yang Yo-seob singles chronology
"First Snow and First Kiss"
(2010) 		"I Remember"
(2011) 		"No"
(2011)

"I Remember" is a song recorded by South Korean rapper Bang Yong-guk and vocalist Yang Yo-seob of Beast. It was released on August 12, 2011, by TS Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M. Following his collaboration with Song Ji-eun on "Going Crazy" earlier that year, Bang made his formal debut as a soloist ahead of the launch of the record label's boy group B.A.P.

A duet, "I Remember" is a hip hop track with elements of rock. Due to the music video's display of graphic violence, the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) deemed it ineligible to be aired on its network. The single peaked at number 22 on South Korea's national Gaon Digital Chart and sold over 430,000 downloads domestically.

Background and composition

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"I Remember" was recorded as a duet with Yang Yo-seob

Bang was introduced as a new rapper signed to TS Entertainment who guest featured on Song Ji-eun's single "Going Crazy" in March 2011.[1][2] Leading up to the release of "I Remember", Bang was revealed to be a member of the agency's upcoming boy group B.A.P.[3] An "emotional" hip hop song with elements of rock music,[4][5] it was sung as a duet with Yang Yo-seob of Beast.[6] The music was written by Bang, Chance of One Way, and Twelve.[3] "I Remember" is written in the key of D-flat major and has a tempo of 85 beats per minute.[7] The song was re-recorded with bandmate Daehyun in place of Yang's vocals and included on B.A.P's repackaged mini-album Crash (2012).[8]

Release and promotion

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On July 29, 2011, Bang uploaded a selfie via Twitter pictured with Yang with the caption "Coming soon", alluding to the forthcoming release of "I Remember".[9] Bang lost 5 kilograms (11 lb) ahead of the single's released to shed the perception of being a "smiley boy" and portray a manlier look.[5] On the eve of the single's release, music video teaser images showcasing Bang with red hair and "thick, smoky" makeup was posted.[5] A 40-second music video teaser for "I Remember" was uploaded at midnight on the day of the single's release; the full version was uploaded later that day.[10] Actor Park Seo-joon made a cameo in the music video.[11] Bang performed the track along with Daehyun at B.A.P's debut showcase on January 28, 2012.[12]

Commercial performance

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On the chart dated August 7–13, 2011, "I Remember" debuted at number 37 on South Korea's national Gaon Digital Chart.[13] The following week, it rose to its peak rank at 22.[14] The single ranked within the top 100 for three consecutive weeks.[15] By the end of the month, the single sold 430,250 downloads domestically.[16]

Critical reception

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Writing for online magazine IZM, Jo E-seul rated "I Remember" two and a half out of five stars and wrote that the song's rock elements that were intended to emphasize Bang's deep voice led to disharmony between the rapper and Yang's vocals. Jo said that the track "isn't bad", but lacks "distinctive characteristics".[17] The Korean Broadcasting System banned the music video for "I Remember" from syndication on its network. The company deemed the portrayal of violence and a shooting as "excessive".[10]

Track listing

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Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."I Remember"Bang Yong-guk, Chance, TwelveBang Yong-guk, ChanceChance3:39
2."I Remember" (Inst.) Bang Yong-guk, ChanceChance3:39
Total length:7:18

Charts

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Chart (2011) Peak
position
Gaon Digital Chart[14] 22
Gaon Bell Chart[18] 93
Gaon Ring Chart[19] 97

References

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  1. ^ Jang, Gi-yeong (March 2, 2011). 송지은 '미친거니' 피처링…신예 방용국 누구?. Aju Business Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Park, Kun-wook (March 3, 2011). 시크릿 송지은, '미친거니' 공개..3일(오늘) 엠카 첫 무대. Asia Economy (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Park, Yeong-woong (August 3, 2011). 훈남래퍼 방용국, 내년 1월 5인조 '男시크릿' 데뷔. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Park, Yeong-woong (August 16, 2011). '방송 부적격' 방용국 뮤비 어떻기에. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c Yang, Ji-yeong (August 11, 2011). 방용국, 양요섭 듀엣곡 '아이 리멤버' 공개 '5kg 감량 투혼 빛 볼까?'. Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  6. ^ Hong, Jeong-won (August 9, 2011). '나는랩퍼다' 방용국, 첫 공식데뷔작 '트랜스포머' 자켓공개. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  7. ^ "Key & BPM for I Remember by Bang Yongguk". TuneBat. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  8. ^ Park, Kun-wook (August 28, 2012). B.A.P, '대박사건'으로 4연속 흥행몰이 성공할까?. Herald Pop (in Korean). Herald Corporation. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  9. ^ Pyo, Jae-min (July 29, 2011). 동갑 양요섭-방용국 '훈훈한 투샷'. TVreport (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  10. ^ a b Kim, Su-jin (August 12, 2011). 신인그룹 디크런치 'I want', KBS 가요심의 부적격. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  11. ^ Lee, Jeong-hyeok (August 13, 2011). 방용국-양요섭 '아이 리멤버' 뮤비속 남자 주인공은 누구? 신예 박용규 눈길. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Chosun Ilbo Company. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  12. ^ Kim, Eun-ku (January 28, 2012). B.A.P '대형신인' 입증…신인답지 않은 화려한 쇼케이스. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  13. ^ 2011년 34주차 Digital Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  14. ^ a b 2011년 35주차 Digital Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  15. ^ "Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  16. ^ 2011년 08월 Download Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  17. ^ Jo, E-seul (August 2011). "I Remember". IZM (in Korean). Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  18. ^ 2011년 35주차 Mobile Chart – 벨소리 (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  19. ^ 2011년 35주차 Mobile Chart – 통화연결음 (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
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