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 are set to release their second EP, titled Love, on May 25.[8]

Members

List of members and their positions, adapted from Brave Entertainment.[9]

  • 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
[10]
Youth 41
Love 12

Singles
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[13]
"Sorry Mama" 2020 — N/A Youth
"Still" — N/A Love
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References
  1. Park, Boram (February 19, 2020). "Army of new idol bands ready to take over K-pop boom". Yeonhap News. 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). 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). 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). 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). Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  6. Jin, Yeon-soo (February 3, 2020). 신인그룹 다크비의 준서 [Newcomer Group DKB's Report]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  7. "Youth charting". Gaon chart (in Korean). 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). Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  9. "DKB's profile at Brave Entertainment". Bravesound (in Korean). Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  10. "Album charting for DKB". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  11. "Sales figures for Youth". Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  12. "Sales figures for Youth". Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  13. "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
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