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DAY6 (also stylized Day6; Korean: 데이식스, Japanese: デイシックス) is an all male South Korean band formed and managed by JYP Entertainment in 2013. The band made their debut on September 7, 2015 in Korea and currently consists of 4 members. The band made their Japanese debut in March 2018 under Warner Music Japan.

Members[]

Current Members

Former Members

Sub-units[]

History[]

2013-2015: Pre-debut[]

JYP Entertainment initially announced the debut of a five-member band called 5LIVE, composed of Sungjin, Jae, Young K, Junhyeok and Wonpil. In 2013, the band began promotions with appearing on the fourth episode of Mnet's reality-survival program WIN: Who Is NEXT alongside GOT7 and releasing a song titled "Lovely Girl" as part of the original soundtrack of 2013 TV series Bel Ami.[1]

In April 2015, drummer Dowoon was added into the line-up and the band was renamed DAY6.[2]

2015: Debut[]

The band made its first appearance as a six-member band on July 24 in an event in Hongdae.[3]

On September 1, the band revealed the music video teaser of "Congratulations", title track of their debut mini-album The Day.[4] On September 7, the band debuted with the mini-album The Day.[5][6] A day before, on September 6, the band made their first live showcase for the mini-album's release.

The band held live and meeting around Asia during October and December in Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand.

On November 10 and 11, the band held their first concert DAY6 1st LIVE CONCERT D-day.

2016[]

On February 27, 2016, JYP Entertainment announced Junhyeok's departure from the band and from the agency stating personal reasons.[7] The band was then reorganized with the remaining 5 members.

On March 30, the band released their second mini-album DAYDREAM, with "Letting Go" as promotional track. This is their first release since Junhyeok's departure.[8] On March 31, the band made their first televisioned live stage with "Letting Go" on Mnet's TV show M Countdown.

On May 28 and 29, the band held their second live concert DAY6 Live Concert DREAM. On August 20, the band held their first concert in Bangkok, Thailand titled DAY6 Live Concert DREAM in Bangkok. It was the band's first concert outside South Korea.

On December 10, the band held another live showcase in Singapore.

On December 28, the band revealedd a time-table for a new project titled Every DAY6.[9] The group would be releasing new songs and doing live concerts every month starting from January 5, 2017.

2017: Every DAY6 Project[]

On January 1, a video teaser of the first Every DAY6 release was revealed.[10]

On January 6, the first digital single "Every DAY6 January" and the music video for "I Wait" were released.

On February 6, the second single "Every DAY6 February" and the music video for "You Were Beautiful" were released.

On March 6, the third single "Every DAY6 March" and the music video for "How Can I Say" were released. The song also had live stages, being the first single of the project to get TV promotions.

On April 6, the fourth single "Every DAY6 April" and the music video for "I'm Serious" were released. The song also had TV live promotions.

On May 8, the fifth single "Every DAY6 May" and the music video of "DANCE DANCE" were released.

On May 30, the group's announced that the June release of the Every DAY6 project would be their first studio album SUNRISE.[11] The album was released on June 7 with "I Smile" as promotional track and it also compiles the project's five singles released up to May.

On July 6, the sixth single "Every DAY6 July" and the music video for "Hi Hello" were released.

On August 7, the seventh single "Every DAY6 August" and the music video for "What Can I Do" were released.

On September 6, the eighth single "Every DAY6 September" and the music video for "I Loved You" were released.

On September 11, it was announced that the release of the October single of the project would be anticipated for September 29.[12] On September 29, the ninth single "Every DAY6 October" and the music video for "When you love someone" were released.

On November 6, the tenth and last digital single of the project "Every DAY6 November" and music video of "All Alone" were released.

On November 24, it was revealed that the last release of the project would be their second studio album MOONRISE. A schedule announcement of the release was revealed on the same day.[13] On December 6, the album and music video of the promotional track "I like you" were released, concluding the Every DAY6 releases.

On December 31, it was announced that the first recruitment for the band's fanclub "My Day" would start in 2018.[14]

They also won the Best Band Performance Award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in 2017.[15]

2018[]

On January 10, it was revealed that the band would be making their Japanese debut on March 24 with the single "If ~Mata Aetara~". The song was used as theme song for the TV drama Repeat ~Unmei wo Kaeru 10 Kagetsu~.[16]

During March 3 and 4, the band held the concert EVERY DAY6 FINALE CONCERT -THE BEST MOMENTS-, concluding the Every DAY6 project.

On April 6, the band announced their first Japanese best album THE BEST DAY, released on June 6. The album is composed by their Korean singles released since debut until the Every DAY6 Project singles.[17] A concert of same name would also be held on the country during June 13 and 14, being their first live concert there.

On May 11, it was announced that the band would release their second Japanese single "Stop The Rain" on July 25, which is produced by Japanese guitarist Shinichi Ubukata.[18][19]

On May 12, DAY6's official logo was revealed.[20]

On June 1, the band celebrated their 1000th day since debut.[21]

On June 11, the first teaser of their third mini-album was revealed. The mini-album, titled Shoot Me : Youth Part 1, was released on June 26 with the title track "Shoot Me".[22]

Starting from June 22, the band started their first world tour DAY6 1ST WORLD TOUR 'Youth', that will go until January 2019.

On September 8, the band held their first fan-meeting You Made My Day. The fan meeting was held with four members as member Jae couldn't attend because of him being injured with acute pancreatitis and took a short hiatus from the band to recover.[23] On September 10, the band released the digital single "Beautiful Feeling", which was performed for the first time at the fan-meeting.

On October 15, it was announced that the band would be participating on SSaW's 30th anniversary tribute album Chinguwa Ujeongeul Jikineun Bangbeop (en: How to Maintain Friendships), scheduled to be released in December.[24] The band also participated in the remake of the song "Thank You Song", released as a digital single on October 19. The remake included other featured bands on the remake album, with the artist name being titled SSaW & Friends.[25]

On October 17, the band released their first Japanese album UNLOCK.

On November 8, the band released their first OST song "Chocolate" for the web drama Haji Mallamyeon Deo Hago 19.[26]

On November 23, the band announced their fourth mini-album Remember Us : Youth Part 2, released on December 10.

2019[]

On July 15, the band released their 5th mini-album The Book of Us : Gravity.

On August 9, the band started their second world tour DAY6 WORLD TOUR 'GRAVITY'.

On October 22, the band released their 3rd Korean album The Book of Us : Entropy.

On December 4, the band released their 2nd Japanese best album THE BEST DAY2.

2020[]

On February 28, it was announced that the group's Japanese website and fanclub My Day JAPAN would be closed on May 31 due to difficulties of the group to continue Japanese activities after an examination of their future activities.[27]

On May 11, the band released their 6th Korean mini-album The Book of Us : The Demon, which is the third part of The Book of Us series. On the same day, it was also announced that the band would be halting activities temporarily, as several members were showing symptoms of psychological anxiety. After a detailed examination, the medical advice was that they needed sufficient rest and stability, and they would be halting band activities in order to priorize their mental health. Due to this, the promotion of the mini-album was also cancelled but the album's release remained untouched.[28][29]

On August 6, it was reported that Young K, Wonpil and Dowoon would be forming the band's first sub-unit with their debut being scheduled for this month.[30] On August 11, it was revealed through an image teaser that the unit will be debuting on August 31 and was named Even of Day.[31]

2021[]

On March 8, Sungjin announced that he has enlisted to the military for his mandatory military service in the same day. The news was announced by Sungjin himself during a live broadcast on the group's V LIVE page while he was in the way for the military's training center.[32]

On April 19, the band released their 7th Korean mini-album The Book of Us : Negentropy - Chaos swallowed up in love, with "You make Me" serving as title track.

On August 16, it was reported that Young K would be making solo debut in September.[33] A few hours later, Young K announced through a V LIVE broadcast that he would be enlisting on October 12 in the military as part of the KATUSA for his mandatory military service.[34]

On September 6, Young K made his solo debut with the mini-album Eternal.

On September 27, Dowoon made his solo debut as a singer with the digital single "Out of the Blue".

On December 28, Dowoon announced that he would be enlisting in the military for his mandatory military service on January 17, 2022 as part of the military band. The announcement was made by Dowoon himself in a V LIVE broadcast with member Wonpil, which was also his last scheduled activity before the enlistment.[35]

2022[]

On January 1, Jae announced in his Twitter account that he would go on a hiatus from the band activities after discussions with the JYP Entertainment.[36] A few hours later, JYP Entertainment announced that Jae parted ways with the agency on December 31, 2021, and subsequently left the band, after careful discussions between him and the agency.[37]

On February 7, Wonpil made his solo debut with the studio album Pilmography.

On February 23, Wonpil announced that he would be enlisting in the military for his mandatory military service on March 28, where he would be serving in the navy in order to minimize the band's hiatus.[38]

On September 7, Sungjin completed his duty in the military, resuming his activities.[39]

On September 26, it was announced that Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil and Dowoon have renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment.[40]

2023[]

On April 11, Young K completed his duty in the military.

On July 16, Dowoon completed his duty in the military.

On November 27, Wonpil completed his duty in the military, making him the last member to complete the military duties.

From December 22 to 24, the band held the special concert The Present : You are My Day, being their first activity following the completion of their military duties.[41]

2024[]

On February 16, it was reported by Hankook Ilbo that the band would be making their first comeback since completing their military duties in mid-March with a new album, and that the band was recording a music video. Later in the same day, JYP Entertainment confirmed that the band was recording a music video and that the group was aiming for a March release but with the exact schedule being announced once it is confirmed.[42]

On March 18, the band will release their 8th Korean mini-album Fourever.

Discography[]

Studio Albums
  1. [2017.06.07] SUNRISE
  2. [2017.12.05] MOONRISE
  3. [2019.10.22] The Book of Us : Entropy
Mini-Albums
  1. [2015.09.07] The Day
  2. [2016.03.30] DAYDREAM
  3. [2018.06.26] Shoot Me : Youth Part 1
  4. [2018.12.10] Remember Us : Youth Part 2
  5. [2019.07.15] The Book of Us : Gravity
  6. [2020.05.11] The Book of Us : The Demon
  7. [2021.04.19] The Book of Us : Negentropy - Chaos swallowed up in love
  8. [2024.03.18] Fourever

Digital Singles
  1. [2017.01.06] Every DAY6 January
  2. [2017.02.06] Every DAY6 February
  3. [2017.03.06] Every DAY6 March
  4. [2017.04.06] Every DAY6 April
  5. [2017.05.08] Every DAY6 May
  6. [2017.07.06] Every DAY6 July
  7. [2017.08.07] Every DAY6 August
  8. [2017.09.06] Every DAY6 September
  9. [2017.09.29] Every DAY6 October
  10. [2017.11.06] Every DAY6 November
  11. [2018.09.10] Beautiful Feeling

Video Releases
  1. [2016.11.29] DAY6 Live Concert Dream: CODA
  2. [2018.09.10] EVERY DAY6 FINALE CONCERT -THE BEST MOMENTS-

Soundtracks
  • [2013.11.20] Various Artists - Bel Ami OST Part 1 (#2 "Lovely Girl") (as 5LIVE)
  • [2018.11.08] Haji Mallamyeon Deo Hago 19 OST Part. 1
Collaboration/Others
  • [2018.10.19] Hyukoh OHHYUK x INWOO - Chinguwa Ujeongeul Jikineun Bangbeop Vol.1 (#1 "Thank You Song" (SSaW & Friends))

Studio Albums
  1. [2018.10.17] UNLOCK
Best Albums
  1. [2018.06.06] THE BEST DAY
  2. [2019.12.04] THE BEST DAY2

Singles
  1. [2018.03.14] If ~Mata Aetara~
  2. [2018.07.25] Stop The Rain
Pre-release Digital Singles
  1. [2018.02.26] If ~Mata Aetara~
  2. [2018.06.18] Stop The Rain
  3. [2018.09.19] Breaking Down

Concerts / Tours[]

Concerts
  1. [2015.11.20-2015.11.21] DAY6 1st LIVE CONCERT <D-Day>
  2. [2016.05.28-2016.05.29] DAY6 LIVE CONCERT "DREAM"
  3. [2017.02.04-2018.02.10] Every DAY6 Concert
  4. [2018.03.03-2018.03.04] EVERY DAY6 FINALE CONCERT -THE BEST MOMENTS-
  5. [2018.12.22-2018.12.24] DAY6 Christmas Special Concert 'The Present'
  6. [2023.12.22-2023.12.24] The Present : You are My Day
Fan-meetings
  1. [2018.09.08] DAY6 FIRST FAN MEETING "You Made My Day"
  2. [2019.06.29] DAY6 "You Made My Day" Ep.2 -Scentographer-

Tours
  1. [2018.10.22-2018.10.26] DAY6 2nd LIVE TOUR in JAPAN "UNLOCK"
Concerts
  1. [2018.06.13-2018.06.14] DAY6 1st LIVE in JAPAN "THE BEST DAY"

Concerts
  1. [2016.08.20] DAY6 LIVE CONCERT "DREAM" IN BANGKOK
Fan-meetings
  • [2015.10.18] DAY6 1ST MINI ALBUM SHOWCASE IN TAIWAN
  • [2015.12.12] DAY6 the 1st Live & Meet in Bangkok 2015
  • [2015.12.05] 2015 DAY6 FAN MEETING IN SINGAPORE
  • [2016.12.10] DAY6 FAN MEETING IN SINGAPORE - DAYDREAM
  • [2016.01.15] 2016 DAY6 Live & Meet in HongKong
  • [2017.07.21] DAY6 LIVE & MEET IN TAIPEI 2017
  • [2017.08.13] DAY6 LIVE & MEET IN BANGKOK 2017
  • [2017.08.26] DAY6 LIVE & MEET IN JAKARTA 2017
  • [2017.10.20-2017.10.29] DAY6 LIVE&MEET IN NORTH AMERICA 2017

Tours
  1. [2018.06.22-2019.03.31] DAY6 1ST WORLD TOUR 'Youth'
  2. [2019.08.09-2020.01.31] DAY6 WORLD TOUR 'GRAVITY'

TV Shows[]

  • [2013] WIN: Who Is NEXT (appearance with GOT7)

References[]

  1. (단독) JYP, 역대급미모 新걸그룹 출격..'내년 상반기·6인조'
  2. JYP "6인조 보이밴드 데이식
  3. JYP Entertainment Preparing for Debut of New Boy Band DAY6
  4. New JYP Entertainment Boy Band DAY6 Drops Teaser for Debut Mini Album “Congratulations”
  5. JYP, 첫 밴드 출격…데이식스(DAY6) 오는 6일 데뷔
  6. JYP, 첫 남성 밴드 '데이식스'…데뷔 앨범 '더 데이'
  7. (인티포털) JYP밴드 데이식스 멤버 준혁 공식 탈퇴
  8. DAY6 Is “Letting Go” and Rocking Out in Comeback MV
  9. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/814123782302334976
  10. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/815573448835506177
  11. DAY6, 6월 7일 첫 정규앨범 ‘SUNRISE’ 발매 확정
  12. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/907076316545122305
  13. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/933893008264593408
  14. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/947482484429565965
  15. https://kpopsingers.com/day6-members-group-profile/
  16. https://twitter.com/day6_japan/status/951106380529770497
  17. 6/6(水) BEST ALBUM「THE BEST DAY」発売決定
  18. 生形真一氏をプロデューサーに迎えた新曲「Stop The Rain」の発売が決定!
  19. ‘믿듣데’ 데이식스, 7월 日 두 번째 싱글 공개
  20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDo7qeiCd3o
  21. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/1002703112845418501
  22. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/1005826948667338753
  23. DAY6’s Jae To Sit Out Upcoming Fan Meeting Due To Health Concerns
  24. DAY6, 10cm, Oh Hyuk, And Others To Participate In SSAW’s 30th Debut Anniversary Album
  25. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/1053209509034770434
  26. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/1060457350509690880
  27. DAY6 JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE運営に関する大切なお知らせ
  28. DAY6 Temporarily Suspends Team Activities To Focus On Mental Health
  29. JYP 측 “데이식스, 심리적 불안 증세 호소…팀 활동 일시 중단”(공식)
  30. 데이식스, 8월 말 데뷔 첫 유닛 출격...영케이·도운·원필 참여
  31. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/1292838120744865793
  32. JYP, 데이식스 성진 입대에 "앨범은 준비 중"
  33. Update: DAY6’s Young K Confirmed To Be Preparing For Solo Debut
  34. DAY6’s Young K Confirms He Will Enlist In The Military In October
  35. DAY6’s Dowoon To Enlist In Military Early To Minimize Band’s Hiatus
  36. DAY6’s Jae Personally Announces Hiatus From Group Activities
  37. Soompi: DAY6’s Jae Leaves Group And JYP Entertainment
  38. Soompi: DAY6’s Wonpil Tearfully Announces Military Enlistment Date + Explains Why He Applied Early
  39. Soompi: DAY6’s Sungjin Discharged From Military Service + Launches Personal Instagram Account
  40. Soompi: DAY6 Renews Contracts With JYP Entertainment
  41. https://twitter.com/day6official/status/1729334945330671959
  42. DAY6 Preparing For March Comeback

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