DKB (, pronounced "Darkbe") 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

DKB is the first boyband to debut under Brave Entertainment since the debut of Big Star seven years prior. Their name, DKB, is short for "Dark Brown Eyes", meaning that "those who have it will reach out to the world." A representative of Brave Entertainment described the group as "a newcomer who will bring a new breeze to the music industry in 2020." Various teasers were released throughout the second half of 2019 revealing the members of the group. 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. ''Youth'' was released along with its lead single, "Sorry Mama", which was produced by Brave Brothers. The group's debut showcase was held at the Spigen Hall in

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the same day. The EP entered the

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at number 41 the following week. DKB released their second EP ''Love'', and its lead single "Still" on May 25, 2020. On August 13, 2020, at the 2020 Soribada Awards, DKB won the "Next Artist Award", their first award since debut. DKB released their third EP ''Growth'' and its lead single "Work Hard" on October 26, 2020. On March 30, 2021, DKB released their first studio album ''The Dice Is Cast'' and its lead single "All In". On October 28, 2021, DKB released their first single album ''Rollercoaster'' and its lead single of the same name. On April 28, 2022, DKB released their fourth EP ''Rebel'' and its lead single "Sober". On August 25, 2022, DKB released their fifth EP ''Autumn'' and its lead single "24/7".

Members

List of members and their positions, adapted from Brave Entertainment. *E-Chan () – rap, dance *Teo () – vocals *D1 () – dance, vocal *GK () – rap *Heechan () – dance *Lune () – vocals *Junseo () – dance *Yuku () – dance, vocals *Harry-June () – dance

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Single albums

Singles

As lead artist

Compilation appearances

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

DKB at Brave Entertainment
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