DKB (band)

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".

DKB
DKB in September 2022
DKB in September 2022
Background information
Also known asDark Brown Eyes
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2020 (2020)–present
LabelsBrave
Members
  • E-Chan
  • D1
  • Teo
  • GK
  • Heechan
  • Lune
  • Junseo
  • Yuku
  • Harry-June
WebsiteDKB at Brave Entertainment

History
DKB in February 2020

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.[8] On August 13, 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.[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, 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] On August 25, DKB released their fifth EP Autumn and its lead single "24/7".[14]

Members

List of members and their positions, adapted from Brave Entertainment.[15]

  • 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
KOR
[16]
The Dice Is Cast
Track listing
  1. "All In" (줄꺼야)
  2. "Flower Less"
  3. "Real Love"
  4. "Work Hard" (난 일해)
  5. "Sorry Mama" (미안해 엄마)
  6. "Still" (오늘도 여전히)
  7. "Fondue" (퐁듀)
  8. "Tell'em Boys"
  9. "Tell Me Tell Me"
  10. "Samsung"
 41

Extended plays
Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[16]		 JPN
[17]
Youth
  • Released: February 3, 2020 (KOR)
  • Re-released: July 29, 2020 (JPN)
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Youth"
  2. "Sorry Mama" (미안해 엄마)
  3. "Go Up"
  4. "Elevator"
  5. "Samsung"
 41 —
Love
  • Released: May 25, 2020
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Still" (오늘도 여전히)
  2. "Tell'em Boys"
  3. "Fondue" (퐁듀)
  4. "Curious" (호기심)
  5. "Rose"
 12 —
Growth
  • Released: October 26, 2020
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Work Hard" (난 일해)
  2. "Tell Me Tell Me"
  3. "Take Care" (잘 지내)
  4. "Eraser" (지우개)
  5. "No More" (위로X)
 25 —
Rebel
  • Released: April 28, 2022
  • Re-released: April 11, 2023 (JPN)
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Sober" (안취해)
  2. "Get Away"
  3. "Rollercoaster" (왜 만나)
  4. "Sober" (안취해) (Remix)
 39 29
Autumn
  • Released: August 25, 2022
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Peep My Show"
  2. "24/7" (넌 매일)
  3. "Autumn"
  4. "Bubble" (비늣방울) (D1 solo)
  5. "24/7" (넌 매일) (Inst.)
 29 —

Single albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[24]
Rollercoaster
  • Released: October 28, 2021
  • Label: Brave Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Rollercoaster" (왜 만나)
  2. "Rollercoaster" (왜 만나) (Inst.)
 33

As lead artist
Title Year Album
"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
"24/7" (넌 매일) Autumn

Compilation appearances
Title Year Album
"City Escape" (도시탈출) 2021 Immortal Songs: 2021 Hope Application Song Special
"Meos (The Real) - Heung ver." (멋(흥: 興 ver))[lower-alpha 1] 2023 Peak Time - Survival Round
"Bang!" (뱅!)[lower-alpha 1] PEAK TIME - 1 Round <Rival match> Pt.2

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Focus Singer Award DKB Won [26]

Notes
  1. Credited as "Team 8:00"

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