DKB (band) explained

DKB
Alias:Dark Brown Eyes
Landscape:yes
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:–present
Label:Brave
Website:DKB at Brave Entertainment
Current Members:
  • E-Chan
  • D1
  • GK
  • Heechan
  • Lune
  • Junseo
  • Yuku
  • Harry-June
Past Members:
  • Teo

DKB (pronounced "Darkbe"[1]) is a South Korean boy band under Brave Entertainment. The group consists of eight members: E-Chan, D1, GK, Heechan, Lune, Junseo, Yuku, and Harry-June. Originally a nine-member group, former member Teo departed from the group on November 6, 2023, after a drunk-driving incident.[2] The group made their debut on February 3, 2020, with the release of their extended play Youth and its lead single "Sorry Mama".

History

2020–2021: Debut and further releases

DKB is the first boyband to debut under Brave Entertainment since the debut of Big Star seven years prior.[1] [3] Their name, DKB, is short for "Dark Brown Eyes", meaning that "those who have it will reach out to the world."[4] A representative of Brave Entertainment described the group as "a newcomer who will bring a new breeze to the music industry in 2020."[3] Various teasers were released throughout the second half of 2019 revealing the members of the group.[5]

On January 16, 2020, Brave Entertainment released a teaser image showing nine figures standing against a dark background with red lighting. The image also revealed the title of the EP, Youth, along with its release date, February 3.[6] Youth was released along with its lead single, "Sorry Mama", which was produced by Brave Brothers.[1] The group's debut showcase was held at the Spigen Hall in Gangnam the same day.[7] The EP entered the Gaon Album Chart at number 41 the following week.[8] DKB released their second EP Love, and its lead single "Still" on May 25.[9] On August 13, at the 2020 Soribada Awards, DKB won the "Next Artist Award", their first award since debut.[10] DKB released their third EP Growth and its lead single "Work Hard" on October 26.[11]

2021–present: First studio album and Teo’s departure

On March 30, 2021, DKB released their first studio album The Dice Is Cast and its lead single "All In".[12] On October 28, DKB released their first single album Rollercoaster and its lead single of the same name.[13]

On April 28, 2022, DKB released their fourth EP Rebel and its lead single "Sober".[14] On August 25, DKB released their fifth EP Autumn and its lead single "24/7".[15]

In February 2023, it was announced that DKB will be included among the 24 contestants in the JTBC idol survival show, Peak Time.[16] DKB was introduced in the show as Team 08:00, as show's contestants were represented with an hour of the day.[17] In the finale, DKB performed Monsta X Joohoney's song titled "Turning Point" and finished at 4th place.[18] [19]

On June 14, 2023, DKB released their sixth EP I Need Love.[20]

On August 14, 2023, DKB released their sixth EP repackage We Love You.

On November 6, 2023, Teo departed from the band due to a drunk-driving incident. The band will continue to promote as an eight-member group.[21]

Members

List of members and their positions, adapted from Brave Entertainment.[22]

Current

Former

Discography

Extended plays

TitleEP detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
JPN
[24]
Youth
  • Released: February 3, 2020 (KOR)
  • Re-released: July 29, 2020 (JPN)
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
41—
Love
  • Released: May 25, 2020
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
12—
Growth
  • Released: October 26, 2020
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
25—
Rebel
  • Released: April 28, 2022
  • Re-released: April 11, 2023 (JPN)
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
3929
Autumn
  • Released: August 25, 2022
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
| 29| —|

|-! scope="row" | I Need Love|

| 6| 23|

|-! scope="row" | We Love You|

| 17| —|

|-! scope="row" | Hip|

| 8| —|

|-! scope="row" | Urban Ride|

| 11| 38|

|-| colspan="5" |"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.|}

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearAlbum
"Sorry Mama" (미안해 엄마)2020Youth
"Still" (오늘도 여전히)Love
"Work Hard" (난 일해)Growth
"All In" (줄꺼야)2021The Dice Is Cast
"Rollercoaster" (왜 만나)Rollercoaster
"Sober" (안취해)2022Rebel
"24/7" (넌 매일)Autumn
"I Need Love"2023I Need Love
"All Yours"We Love You
"Told You"
"What The Hell"Hip
"Flirting X"2024Urban Ride

Compilation appearances

TitleYearAlbum
"City Escape" (Korean: 도시탈출)2021Immortal Songs: 2021 Hope Application Song Special
"The Real" (Heung ver.) (Korean: 멋(흥: 興 ver)) (orig. song by Ateez)2023Peak Time – Survival Round
"Bang" (orig. song by After School)Peak Time – 1 Round Pt.2
"Coco Colada"Peak Time – 3 Round
"Turning Point" (Prod. Joohoney)Peak Time –

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Asia Artist Awards2021Focus Singer AwardDKB[39]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Army of new idol bands ready to take over K-pop boom. . Park. Boram. February 19, 2020. March 15, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090240/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200219006200315.
  2. https://x.com/dkb_brave/status/1721361766716686669?s=46&t=ZokyKjviOWgzDQWUCxCK2w
  3. Web site: https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2019093034524. ko:브레이브엔터, 7년 만에 新 보이그룹 다크비 출격…"실력파 특급 신인". Brave enters new boy group DKB in 7 years… "Expert Newcomer". ko. TenAsia. Kim. Ha-jin. September 30, 2019. March 15, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090216/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2019093034524.
  4. Web site: https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2020020666744. ko:다크비, 박봄 응원받았다…"新 보이그룹 파이팅". DKB, Park Bom cheered on… "New Boy Group Fighting". ko. TenAsia. Kim. Ha-jin. February 6, 2020. March 15, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090216/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2020020666744.
  5. Web site: https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2020011621274. ko:‘용감한형제’표 신인 아이돌 그룹 다크비, 2월 데뷔. 'Brave Brothers' table newcomer idol group DKB debuted in February. ko. TenAsia. Kim. Soo-kyung. January 16, 2020. March 15, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090217/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2020011621274.
  6. Web site: http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202001162357003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv. ko:신예 9인조 아이돌그룹 다크비, 2월 출격. New 9-member idol group DKB, launched in February. ko. Sports Khan. Son. Bong-seok. January 17, 2020. March 15, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090217/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202001162357003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv.
  7. Web site: https://www.yna.co.kr/view/PYH20200203181200013?input=1196m. ko:신인그룹 다크비의 준서. Newcomer Group DKB's Report. ko. . Jin. Yeon-soo. February 3, 2020. March 15, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090217/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/PYH20200203181200013?input=1196m.
  8. Web site: Youth charting. Ko. Gaon chart. March 15, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090217/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&termGbn=week&hitYear=2020&targetTime=6&nationGbn=T.
  9. Web site: https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2020051135214. ko:다크비(DKB), 5월 25일 컴백 대란 합류. DKB joins the comeback battle on May 25. ko. TenAsia. Kim. Su-kyung. May 11, 2020. May 17, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090250/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2020051135214.
  10. Web site: 2020-08-13. [소리바다어워즈] 다크비X알렉사, 넥스트 아티스트상 "계속 발전할 것"]. 2020-08-23. 스타투데이. ko. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090219/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2020/08/835860/. live.
  11. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/018/0004757424. ko:다크비, 10월 26일 컴백 확정… "5개월 만". DKB has confirmed comeback on October 26... "After 5 months". ko. Edaily. Yoon. Kibaek. October 12, 2020. October 12, 2020. live. December 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201230144206/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/018/0004757424.
  12. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000723760. ko:다크비, 첫 정규 앨범 스케줄러 공개. DKB reveals first regular album scheduler. ko. Edaily. Kim. Seoyoung. March 15, 2021. March 15, 2021. March 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210315090129/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000723760. live.
  13. Web site: https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021101507134168366. ko:다크비 컴백 카운트다운..감성+몽환美 기대 UP. DKB comeback countdown.. Emotion + dreamy beauty expectations UP. ko. Star News. Yoon. Sanggeun. October 15, 2021. October 15, 2021.
  14. Web site: https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1562840. ko:다크비, 28일 미니 4집 'REBEL' 발매…6개월 만 컴백 [공식입장]. DKB to release 4th mini album 'REBEL' on the 28th... Comeback after 6 months [Official position]. ko. Xports News. Kim. Noeul. April 15, 2022. April 15, 2022.
  15. Web site: DKB release new EP, '24/7' music video . 2022-09-15 . UPI . en.
  16. Web site: Dong . Sun-hwa . 2023-02-07 . Peak Time: Survival show for lesser-known K-pop boy bands to hit air . 2023-04-20 . . en.
  17. Web site: Hong . Ji-hoon . 2023-02-15 . VANNER(팀 11시)ㆍ24K(21시)ㆍATBO(5시)ㆍBLK(15시)ㆍ인투잇(3시), 원년 멤버 없는 신인부터 '알바돌'까지 실력 검증 . VANNER (Team 11:00)ㆍ24K (21:00)ㆍATBO (5:00)ㆍBLK (15:00)ㆍIN2IT (3:00), verifying skills from rookies without original members to ‘albadol’ . 2023-04-20 . Biz Entertainment . ko.
  18. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000715017. ko:다크비, 몬스타엑스 주헌 열혈 프로듀싱에 감격→이찬 부상 투혼(피크타임). DKB, thrilled by MONSTA X Jooheon's passionate production → Lee Chan's injured fighting spirit (Peak Time). Newsen. Naver. Lee. Ha-na. 2023-04-19. 2023-06-17. ko.
  19. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000715953. ko:다크비 '피크타임' 4위 마무리 "팬들에게 자랑스러운 가수 뿌듯". DKB's 'Peak Time' finished in 4th place "I'm proud of being a proud singer to my fans". Newsen. Naver. Park. Ah-reum. 2023-04-23. 2023-06-17. ko.
  20. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003734308. ko:'피크타임 TOP4' 다크비, 6월 14일 컴백 확정 [공식]. 'Peak Time TOP4' DKB, comeback confirmed on June 14 [Official]. My Daily. Naver. Kang. Da-yoon. 2023-05-29. 2023-06-03. ko.
  21. Web site: 다크비 테오 음주 운전 적발…그룹에서 퇴출 [연예뉴스 HOT]]. Lee. Jung-yeon. Darkby Teo drunk driving arrested...out of the group [Entertainment News HOT] . . Naver. November 7, 2023. November 6, 2023. ko.
  22. Web site: DKB's profile at Brave Entertainment. ko. Bravesound. March 15, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090226/http://www.bravesound.com/sub/artist/biography.php?gubun=1&idx=49&ckattempt=1.
  23. Web site: Album charting for DKB. ko. Gaon Music Chart. May 5, 2022. live. March 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200315191008/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&nationGbn=T&yyyy=all&condition=2&search_str=DKB.
  24. Web site: DKB. Oricon. ja. August 14, 2024.
  25. Web site: Sales figures for Youth. March 15, 2020. live. March 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200315185047/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=02&hitYear=2020&termGbn=month.
  26. Web site: Sales figures for Love. June 10, 2020. live. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090229/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=07&hitYear=2020&termGbn=month.
  27. Web site: December 2020 Album Chart. ko:2020년 12월 Album Chart. December 2020 Album Chart. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112023035/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=10&hitYear=2020&termGbn=month. 2020-11-12. March 21, 2021. Gaon Chart. ko.
  28. Web site: May 2022 Album Chart. ko:2022년 05월 Album Chart. May 2022 Album Chart. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220609022445/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month. June 9, 2022. June 9, 2022. Gaon Chart. ko.
  29. Billboard Japan Top Album Sales (2023/04/19 公開). Billboard. ja. April 22, 2023.
  30. Web site: 2022 Week 38 Album Chart. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220927032404/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=38&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. September 27, 2022. September 29, 2022. Circle Chart. ko.
  31. Accumulated sales for I Need Love:
  32. Web site: https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2023-07-10/p/3/. ja:週間 アルバムランキング 2023年07月10日付. Weekly Album Ranking on July 10, 2023. Oricon. July 5, 2023. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705030540/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2023-07-10/p/3/. July 5, 2023.
  33. Web site: Circle Album Chart – September, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231012020249/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=09&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3 . October 12, 2023 . October 12, 2023 . . ko.
  34. Web site: Circle Album Chart – December, 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111022408/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=12&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. January 11, 2024. January 15, 2024. Circle Chart. ko.
  35. Cumulative Sales of Urban Ride:
  36. Web site: https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2024-08-19/p/4/. ja:オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2024年08月05日～2024年08月11日. Oricon Weekly Album Ranking August 5, 2024 – August 11, 2024. Oricon. ja. August 14, 2024. August 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814123145/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2024-08-19/p/4/. dead.
  37. Web site: Album charting for DKB. ko. Gaon Music Chart. May 5, 2022. live. March 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200315191008/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&nationGbn=T&yyyy=all&condition=2&search_str=DKB.
  38. Web site: November 2021 Album Chart. ko:2021년 11월 Album Chart. November 2021 Album Chart. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209020458/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=11&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month. December 9, 2021. December 9, 2021. Gaon Chart. ko.
  39. Web site: 다크비 '2021AAA포커스 가수부문상 수상'[★포토]]. AAA Special Reporting Team. DKB's '2021 AAA Focus Singer Award' [Photo] . Star News. . December 2, 2021. December 2, 2021. ko.

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