DKB (
Korean: 다크비, pronounced "Darkbe"[1]) is a South Korean eight-member boy band under
Brave Entertainment. Originally as nine, Teo voluntarily departed from the group on November 6, 2023, after a drink-driving incident.[2] The group made their debut on February 3, 2020, with the release of their
extended playYouth, and its lead single "Sorry Mama".
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][3] Their name, DKB, is short for "Dark Brown Eyes", meaning that "those who have it will reach out to the world."[4] A representative of Brave Entertainment described the group as "a newcomer who will bring a new breeze to the music industry in 2020."[3] Various teasers were released throughout the second half of 2019 revealing the members of the group.[5]
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.[6]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.[7] The EP entered the
Gaon Album Chart at number 41 the following week.[8] DKB released their second EP Love, and its lead single "Still" on May 25.[9] On August 13, at the 2020 Soribada Awards, DKB won the "Next Artist Award", their first award since debut.[10] DKB released their third EP Growth and its lead single "Work Hard" on October 26.[11]
On March 30, 2021, DKB released their first studio album The Dice Is Cast and its lead single "All In".[12] On October 28, DKB released their first single album Rollercoaster and its lead single of the same name.[13]
On April 28, 2022, DKB released their fourth EP Rebel and its lead single "Sober".[14] On August 25, DKB released their fifth EP Autumn and its lead single "24/7".[15]
In February 2023, it was announced that DKB will be included among the 24 contestants in the
JTBC idol survival show, Peak Time.[16] DKB was introduced in the show as Team 08:00, as show's contestants were represented with an hour of the day.[17] In the finale, DKB performed
Monsta XJoohoney's song titled "Turning Point" and finished at 4th place.[18][19]
On June 14, 2023, DKB released their sixth EP I Need Love.[20]
On August 14, 2023, DKB released their sixth EP repackage We Love You.
On November 6, 2023, Teo left the band due to a drunk driving incident. The band will be reorganized with only 8 members remaining.[21]
Members
List of members and their positions, adapted from Brave Entertainment.[22]
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abKim, 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 Agency (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.
^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.
^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.
^Lee, Ha-na (April 19, 2023).
다크비, 몬스타엑스 주헌 열혈 프로듀싱에 감격→이찬 부상 투혼(피크타임) [DKB, thrilled by MONSTA X Jooheon's passionate production → Lee Chan's injured fighting spirit (Peak Time)]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 17, 2023 – via
Naver.
^Park, Ah-reum (April 23, 2023).
다크비 '피크타임' 4위 마무리 "팬들에게 자랑스러운 가수 뿌듯" [DKB's 'Peak Time' finished in 4th place "I'm proud of being a proud singer to my fans"]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 17, 2023 – via
Naver.
^Kang, Da-yoon (May 29, 2023).
'피크타임 TOP4' 다크비, 6월 14일 컴백 확정 [공식] ['Peak Time TOP4' DKB, comeback confirmed on June 14 [Official]]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via
Naver.
^Lee, Jung-yeon (November 7, 2023).
"다크비 테오 음주 운전 적발…그룹에서 퇴출 [연예뉴스 HOT]" [Darkby Teo drunk driving arrested...out of the group [Entertainment News HOT]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via
Naver.
^週間 アルバムランキング 2023年07月10日付 [Weekly Album Ranking on July 10, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from
the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
^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.