DKB (band)

DKB (Korean: 다크비, pronounced "Darkbe"[1]) is a nine-member boyband from South Korea. The group made their debut on February 3, 2020, with the release of their extended play Youth, and its lead single "Sorry Mama".

DKB
DKB in February 2020
Background information
Also known asDark Brown Eyes
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2020 (2020)–present
LabelsBrave
WebsiteDKB at Brave Entertainment
Members
  • E-Chan
  • D1
  • GK
  • Teo
  • Heechan
  • Lune
  • Junseo
  • Yuku
  • Harry-June
Korean name
Hangul
다크비
Revised Romanizationdakeubi
McCune–ReischauerTak'ŭbi

History

DKB is the first boyband to debut under Brave Entertainment since the debut of Big Star seven years prior.[1][2] Their name, DKB, is short for "Dark Brown Eyes", meaning that "those who have it will reach out to the world."[3] A representative of Brave Entertainment described the group as "a newcomer who will bring a new breeze to the music industry in 2020."[2] Various teasers were released throughout the second half of 2019 revealing the members of the group.[4]

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.[5] 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.[6] The EP entered the Gaon Album Chart at number 41 the following week.[7]

DKB released their second EP Love, and its lead single "Still" on May 25, 2020.[8]

On August 13, 2020, at the 2020 Soribada Awards, DKB won the "Next Artist Award", their first award since debut.[9]

DKB released their third EP Growth and its lead single "Work Hard" on October 26, 2020.[10]

Members

List of members and their positions, adapted from Brave Entertainment.[11]

  • E-Chan (이찬) – rap, dance
  • D1 (디원) – dance, vocal
  • GK (지케이) – rap
  • Teo (테오) – vocals
  • Heechan (희찬) – dance
  • Lune (룬) – vocals
  • Junseo (준서) – dance
  • Yuku (유쿠) – dance, vocals
  • Harry-June (해리준) – dance

Discography

Extended plays
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[12]
Youth 41
Love
  • Released: May 25, 2020
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 12
Growth
  • Released: October 26, 2020
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 25

Singles
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[16]
"Sorry Mama" (미안해 엄마) 2020 — N/A Youth
"Still" (오늘도 여전히) — Love
"Work Hard" (난 일해) — Growth
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

References
  1. Park, Boram (February 19, 2020). "Army of new idol bands ready to take over K-pop boom". Yeonhap News. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  2. Kim, Ha-jin (September 30, 2019). 브레이브엔터, 7년 만에 新 보이그룹 다크비 출격…"실력파 특급 신인" [Brave enters new boy group DKB in 7 years… "Expert Newcomer"]. TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  3. Kim, Ha-jin (February 6, 2020). 다크비, 박봄 응원받았다…"新 보이그룹 파이팅" [DKB, Park Bom cheered on… "New Boy Group Fighting"]. TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  4. Kim, Soo-kyung (January 16, 2020). ‘용감한형제’표 신인 아이돌 그룹 다크비, 2월 데뷔 ['Brave Brothers' table newcomer idol group DKB debuted in February]. TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  5. Son, Bong-seok (January 17, 2020). 신예 9인조 아이돌그룹 다크비, 2월 출격 [New 9-member idol group DKB, launched in February]. Sports Khan (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  6. Jin, Yeon-soo (February 3, 2020). 신인그룹 다크비의 준서 [Newcomer Group DKB's Report]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  7. "Youth charting". Gaon chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  8. Kim, Su-kyung (May 11, 2020). 다크비(DKB), 5월 25일 컴백 대란 합류 [DKB joins the comeback battle on May 25]. TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  9. "[소리바다어워즈] 다크비X알렉사, 넥스트 아티스트상 "계속 발전할 것"". 스타투데이 (in Korean). August 13, 2020. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  10. Yoon, Kibaek (October 12, 2020). 다크비, 10월 26일 컴백 확정… "5개월 만" [DKB has confirmed comeback on October 26... "After 5 months"]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 30, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  11. "DKB's profile at Brave Entertainment". Bravesound (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  12. "Album charting for DKB". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  13. "Sales figures for Youth". Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  14. "Sales figures for Love". Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  15. 2020년 10월 Album Chart [October 2020 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  16. "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
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