DKB (band)
DKB | |
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![]() DKB in March 2021 | |
Background information | |
Also known as | Dark Brown Eyes |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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Years active | 2020 | –present
Labels | Brave |
Members |
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Website | DKB at Brave Entertainment |
DKB (Korean: 다크비, pronounced "Darkbe"[1]) is a South Korean nine-member boy band under Brave Entertainment. The group made their debut on February 3, 2020, with the release of their extended play Youth, and its lead single "Sorry Mama".
History
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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]
On March 30, 2021, DKB released their first studio album The Dice Is Cast and its lead single "All In".[11]
On October 28, 2021, DKB released their first single album Rollercoaster and its lead single of the same name.[12]
On April 28, 2022, DKB released their fourth EP Rebel and its lead single "Sober".[13]
Members
List of members and their positions, adapted from Brave Entertainment.[14]
- E-Chan (이찬) – rap, dance
- Teo (테오) – vocals
- D1 (디원) – dance, vocal
- GK (지케이) – rap
- Heechan (희찬) – dance
- Lune (룬) – vocals
- Junseo (준서) – dance
- Yuku (유쿠) – dance, vocals
- Harry-June (해리준) – dance
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [15] | |||
The Dice Is Cast |
Track listing
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41 | — |
Extended plays
Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [15] | |||
Youth |
Track listing
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41 |
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Love |
Track listing
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12 |
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Growth |
Track listing
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25 |
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Rebel |
Track listing
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39 |
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Single albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [15] | |||
Rollercoaster |
Track listing
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33 |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales (DL) | Album |
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KOR [21] | ||||
"Sorry Mama" (미안해 엄마) | 2020 | — | — | Youth |
"Still" (오늘도 여전히) | — | Love | ||
"Work Hard" (난 일해) | — | Growth | ||
"All In" (줄꺼야) | 2021 | — | The Dice Is Cast | |
"Rollercoaster" (왜 만나) | — | Rollercoaster | ||
"Sober" (안취해) | 2022 | — | Rebel | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Compilation appearances
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR Gaon | |||
"City Escape" (도시탈출) | 2021 | — | Immortal Songs: 2021 Hope Application Song Special |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Focus Singer Award | DKB | Won | [22] |
References
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Youth charting". Gaon chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "[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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kim, Seoyoung (March 15, 2021). 다크비, 첫 정규 앨범 스케줄러 공개 [DKB reveals first regular album scheduler]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ Yoon, Sanggeun (October 15, 2021). 다크비 컴백 카운트다운..감성+몽환美 기대 UP [DKB comeback countdown.. Emotion + dreamy beauty expectations UP]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved October 15, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Kim, Noeul (April 15, 2022). 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]]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved April 15, 2022.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "DKB's profile at Brave Entertainment". Bravesound (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Album charting for DKB". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 15, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ^ "Sales figures for Youth". Archived from the original on March 15, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Sales figures for Love". Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "December 2020 Album Chart" 2020년 12월 Album Chart [December 2020 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
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- ^ AAA Special Reporting Team (December 2, 2021). "다크비 '2021AAA포커스 가수부문상 수상'[★포토]" [DKB's '2021 AAA Focus Singer Award' [Photo]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via Naver.