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II. I. Introduction
“Move the crowd! Hello, we are DKB!” —DKB
DKB (다크비) is a nine-member boy group under Brave Entertainment. They debuted on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth.
Their name is short for "Dark Brown Eyes."
III. II. History
2019: Pre-debut
On September 30, 2019, a group twitter account for Brave Entertainment was launched along with a teaser image.
On October 25, a promotional film titled "Move the Crowd" was released. Individual films were released periodically in the following order from October 28 to November 26: E-Chan, D1, Lune, Heechan, GK, Junseo, Teo, Yuku, and Harry-June. The second promotional film "Keep Your Head Up" was released on November 28.
On December 3, individual film behind photos were released for E-Chan, D1, and Lune. The next day, individual film behind photos were released for Heechan, GK, and Junseo. The remaining photos for Teo, Yuku, and Harry-June were released on December 5.
Footage of the members in the studio and practice room were uploaded on December 10 and December 13, respectively. On December 17, footage of them at the study room was released. On December 19, 24, 27, and 31, a four part footage video titled "Overnight" was released.
2020: Debut with Youth, Love, Japanese debut and Growth
They continued to upload footage clips and dance videos on their YouTube channel.
On January 15, 2020, the first teaser photo for their debut mini album Youth was released. A scheduler was released the next day with the track list being released the day after that. Their fan cafe was opened on January 18. The member's individual teaser photos were released in sets of three each day from January 19 to January: E-Chan, D1, and Lune, GK, Heechan, and Harry-June, and Teo, Junseo, and Yuku. Three group concept photos were released on January 22. Individual concept films for Lune, D1, and GK were released on January 27 for their title track "Sorry Mama". The next day, individual concept films for E-Chan, Harry-June, and Heechan were released. On January 29, the final individual concept films were released for Teo, Junseo, and Yuku. The music video teaser for "Sorry Mama" was released on January 30 with the highlight medley for the album being released the next day. The group finally made their debut on February 3 with the release of their mini album Youth. On the same day, the music video for "Sorry Mama" was released.
On May 7, a teaser photo was released of the group announcing their first comeback set for May 25. On May 10, a group teaser photo was released, also announcing that the second mini album will be titled Love. A scheduler was released on May 11. From May 12 to May 20, individual teaser photos were released everyday in the following order: E-Chan, D1, GK, Lune, Yuku, Harry-June, Heechan, Teo, and Junseo. A choreography spoiler clip was also released on May 16. Another group teaser photo was released on May 20 with the track list being released the next day.
On May 25, the same day as the album's release, the group announced their official fandom name to be "BB".
Their first Japanese mini album, Youth, which includes all 5-track of their debut album plus the Japanese version of "Sorry Mama", was released on July 29, 2020.
On October 11, a teaser photo was released of the group announcing their comeback. Their third mini album, Growth, was released on October 26, 2020.
2021: The Dice is Cast
On March 11, the group teased their upcoming comeback. Their first studio album, The Dice is Cast, will be released on March 30, 2021.
IV. III. Members
Stage Name: E-Chan (이찬)
Birth Name: Lee Chang Min (이창민) Position: Leader, Rapper, Dancer Birthday: February 19th, 1997 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 178 cm (5’10”) Nationality: Korean MBTI: ESFP 2016: BOYS24 E-Chan was a contestant on the survival show BOYS24. He was in Unit Purple, then later Yellow. However, he was eliminated. 2019: DKB He was introduced as a member of DKB on October 28, 2019. He officially made his debut with the group on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth. |
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Stage Name: Teo (테오)
Birth Name: Jang Seong Sik (장성식) Position: Main Vocalist, Acrobatic Birthday: October 22nd, 1997 Zodiac Sign: Libra Height: 177 cm (5’10”) Nationality: Korean Teo was introduced as a member of DKB on November 19, 2019. He officially made his debut with the group on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth. |
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Stage Name: D1 (디원)
Birth Name: Jang Dong Il (장동일) Position: Leader, Dancer, Acrobatic, Vocalist Birthday: February 15th, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″) Nationality: Korean D-1 was introduced as a member of DKB on October 31, 2019. He officially made his debut with the group on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth. |
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Stage Name: GK (지케이)
Birth Name: Kim Gwang Hyun (김광현) Position: Rapper Birthday: September 29th, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Libra Height: 177 cm (5’10”) Nationality: Korean GK was introduced as a member of DKB on November 12, 2019. He officially made his debut with the group on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth. |
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Stage Name: Heechan (희찬)
Birth Name: Yang Hee Chan (양희찬) Position: Dancer, Rapper Birthday: July 31st, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 176 cm (5’9″) Nationality: Korean MBTI Type: ENFP 2016: BOYS24 Heechan was a contestant on the survival show BOYS24. He was in Unit Red but was eliminated. 2019: DKB He was introduced as a member of DKB on November 7, 2019. He officially made his debut with the group on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth. |
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Stage Name: Lune (룬)
Birth Name: Jung Sung Min (정성민) Position: Vocalist, Visual Birthday: February 27th, 2000 Zodiac: Pisces Height: 176 cm (5’9″) Nationality: Korean Lune was introduced as a member of DKB on November 5, 2019. He officially made his debut with the group on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth. |
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Stage Name: Junseo (준서)
Birth Name: Hwang Jun Seo (황준서) Position: Dancer, Rapper, DJing Birthday: January 16th, 2001 Zodiac: Capricorn Height: 182 cm (6’0″) Nationality: Korean MBTI: ENFJ Junseo was introduced as a member of DKB on November 14, 2019. He officially made his debut with the group on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth. |
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Stage Name: Yuku (유쿠)
Birth Name: Amanuma Yuku (天沼ゆく) Position: Dancer, Vocalist, DJing Birthday: May 12th, 2002 Zodiac: Taurus Height: 176 cm (5’9″) Nationality: Japanese Yuku was introduced as a member of DKB on November 21, 2019. He officially made his debut with the group on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth. |
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Stage Name: Harry-June (해리준)
Birth Name: Han Harry-June (한해리준) Position: Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae Birthday: January 1st, 2004 Zodiac: Capricorn Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″) Nationality: Korean MBTI: ENFP Harry-June was introduced as a member of DKB on November 26, 2019. He officially made his debut with the group on February 3, 2020 with the mini album Youth. |
V. IV. Discography
Korean
Mini Albums
Youth is the debut mini album by DKB. It was released on February 3, 2020 with "Sorry Mama" serving as the title track. Track list 1. "Youth" - 1:43 2. "Sorry Mama (미안해 엄마)" - 3:17 3. "Go Up" - 2:51 4. "Elevator" - 3:10 5. "Samsung" - 3:32 Video links "Sorry Mama" music video M/V teaser M/V making M/V reaction "Sorry Mama" dance practice "Go Up" dance practice "Sorry Mama" 1theK Suit Dance video "Sorry Mama" fanchant guide Highlight medley Jacket making film Individual teasers: D1 / GK / Lune / Heechan / E-Chan / Harry-June / Junseo / Yuku / Teo |
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Love is the second mini album by DKB. It was released on May 25, 2020 with "Still" serving as the album's title track. Track list 1. "Still (오늘도 여전히)" - 3:30 2. "Tell'em Boys" - 3:15 3. "Fondue (퐁듀)" - 2:58 4. "Curious (호기심)" - 3:35 5. "Rose" - 3:38 Video links "Still" music video M/V teaser M/V making "Still" dance practice Random speed ver. Blindfolded ver. Mafia ver. "Still" 1theK Suit Dance video "Still" fanchant guide DKA:FOOTAGE: Choreography spoiler / "Still" spoiler Jacket making film |
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Growth is the third mini album by DKB. It was released on October 26, 2020 with "Work Hard" serving as the album's title track. "Tell Me Tell Me" was also promoted on music shows as a follow-up single. Track list 1. "Work Hard (난 일해)" - 3:25 2. "Tell Me Tell Me" - 3:10 3."Take Care (잘 지내)" - 3:11 4. "Eraser (지우개)" - 3:10 5. "No More (위로X)" - 3:09 Video links "Work Hard" music video M/V teaser #1 / #2 / #3 M/V making film M/V reaction "Work Hard" + "Tell Me Tell Me" special clip "Tell Me Tell Me" choreography video "Work Hard" dance practice Halloween ver. "No More" Halloween special video "Work Hard" fanchant guide DKB/FOOTAGE/WORKHARD: Practice room / Spoiler Highlight medley Jacket making film |
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Rebel is the fourth mini album by DKB. It will be released on April 28, 2022 with "Sober" serving as the album's title track. Track list 1. "Sober (안취해)" - 3:43 2. "Get Away" - 3:31 3. "Rollercoaster (왜 만나)" - 3:05 4. "Sober (안취해) (Remix)" - 3:04 Video links "Sober" music video MV teaser #1 / #2 Highlight medley DKB:footage\Sober\Practice room DKB:footage\Sober\Choreography spoiler |
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Autumn is the fifth mini album by DKB. It was released on August 25, 2022 with "24/7" serving as the album's title track. Track list 1. "Peep My Show" - 1:56 2. "24/7 (넌 매일)" - 2:49 3. "Autumn" - 3:05 4. "Bubble (비늣방울)" (D1 solo) - 3:09 5. "24/7 (넌 매일) (Inst.)" - 2:49 Video links "24/7" music video MV teaser #1 / #2 MV reaction "24/7" choreography video "24/7" fanchant guide "Autumn" recording film Highlight medley DKB:Footage\24/7\Practice room DKB:Footage\24/7\Recording spoiler DKB:Footage\24/7\Choreography spoiler |
Studio Albums
The Dice is Cast is the first full-length album by DKB. It was released on March 30, 2021 with "All In" serving as the album's title track. Track list 1. "All In (줄꺼야)" - 3:33 2. "Flower Less" - 3:25 3. "Real Love" - 3:15 4. "Work Hard (난 일해)" - 3:25 5. "Sorry Mama (미안해 엄마)" - 3:17 6. "Still (오늘도 여전히)" - 3:30 7. "Fondue (퐁듀)" - 2:58 8. "Tell'em Boys" - 3:15 9. "Tell Me Tell Me" - 3:10 10. "Samsung" - 3:32 Video links "All In" music video MV teaser #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 MV reaction "All In" choreography video "All In" fanchant guide video "All In" TikTok challenge videos 1 / 2 / 3 Highlight medley DKB:footage\All In\Practice room DKB:footage\All In\Spoiler |
Single Albums
"Rollercoaster" is the first single album by DKB. It was released on October 28, 2021. Track list 1. "Rollercoaster (왜 만나)" - 3:06 2. "Rollercoaster (왜 만나) (Inst.)" - 3:06 Video links Music video MV teaser #1 / #2 MV reaction Choreography video Fanchant guide Concept trailer DKB:footage\Rollercoaster\Practice room DKB:footage\Rollercoaster\Choreography spoiler Jacket making film |
Japanese
Mini Albums
Singles
Work Hard (Japanese ver) (2021) |
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Please, refer to this thread to fix the discography part. If you need any help, tag me and I'll help you out
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I approved your entries now so that you can fix them. I was busy editing one of your entries. Sorry for taking my time
Ibby
Noted. I'll approve first then let you handle it
Thank you for letting me
Ibby
Who said there is anything wrong with the way you do it? The guideline is there to help out writers with their future entries. Some of the entries submitted lack so many sections, so we lay it all out for them to include. As long as you mention the information needed, your entry will be approved. It won't be denied because of the way you presented it.