Group Profile
- Group Name: DAY6 (데이식스)
- Debut: September 7, 2015
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2015–present (11 years)
- Fandom: My Day
- Members: Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon
- Oldest Member: Sungjin
- Youngest Member: Dowoon
- Most Popular Member: Wonpil
- Country: South Korea
- Generation: 3rd Generation K-pop
- Leader: Sungjin
- Sub-label: Studio J
- Entertainment Company: JYP Entertainment, Warner Music Japan
- Notable Albums: The Day, Sunrise, The Book of Us: Gluon - Nothing Can Tear Us Apart, Moonrise (2017), The Book of Us: Entropy (2019), The Decade (2025)
DAY6 (데이식스) is a South Korean boy band managed by JYP Entertainment, based in Seoul. The group officially debuted on September 7, 2015. Operating as a live band, the members play their own instruments for both studio recordings and live performances, distinguishing them from the standard idol group model in K-pop.
Originally a six-piece ensemble, the group saw the departure of Junhyeok (Kang Junhyeok) in February 2016 and Jae (Park Jaehyung) in 2023. Currently, DAY6 consists of four South Korean members: Sungjin (Leader, Vocals, Guitar), Young K (Main Vocals, Rapper, Bass), Wonpil (Vocals, Keyboard), and Dowoon (Drums).
Meaning of Name
The name “DAY6” is built on the concept of the group accompanying fans through music every day of the week, with “DAY” representing that daily connection. The number “6” reflected the original member count at debut. This name is deeply tied to their creative direction: songs focus on everyday emotions and experiences rather than fictional concepts or performance-heavy imagery.
The Every Day6 project in 2017—where the band released two new songs every month for 12 consecutive months (totaling 24 tracks)—stands as the most direct expression of the group’s name and mission.
Fandom & Lightstick
The official fandom is named My Day (마이데이). The name holds a dual meaning: it signifies the days belonging to the fans, while also implying that the fans are the “day” that completes DAY6.
Unlike the standard stick-form lightsticks used by most K-pop fandoms, DAY6 utilizes a Light Band. This device is a wearable wristband featuring a mint-colored leaf-shaped light encased in a circular glass face printed with the DAY6 logo. It was revealed on June 6, 2018, and distributed starting June 22 of the same year. During concerts, the Light Band connects via Bluetooth to a central control system to sync lighting effects with the show. The wearable design was chosen because the members play instruments throughout the performance, making handheld lightsticks impractical for both the artists and the audience.
Popularity
DAY6 boasts a dense fan base in South Korea and Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia, where the My Day community is highly active on social media.
The Every Day6 (2017) project saw the band release music monthly for a full year without a single delay. Their 2020 track “Zombie” was their first song to enter the Top 10 on the Melon Daily Chart and received extensive international streaming, notably hitting the Spotify Viral 50 in the Philippines.
By 2024, DAY6 became the band with the highest follower count on Melon, South Korea’s largest streaming platform, while simultaneously holding multiple top spots on the weekly charts. Their total digital points on the Circle Digital Chart that year surpassed all other artists under JYP Entertainment. In 2025, they entered the Billboard World Albums Top 100 and reached #43 on the OMG! Idol chart—a rare feat for K-pop bands, which typically see less Western market distribution compared to large-scale idol groups.
Awards and Achievements
- 2017: Successfully completed the Every Day6 project, releasing 24 songs in 12 consecutive months.
- 2019:The Book of Us: Gravity became their best-selling album at the time, marking their first release to surpass 100,000 physical copies.
- 2020:“Zombie” reached the Top 10 on the Melon Daily Chart and became their most-streamed song internationally to date.
- 2020:MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) — Best Band Performance for “Zombie” (Karchives).
- 2020, 2021:Brand of the Year — Band of the Year (Two consecutive years).
- 2022:The Book of Us: Negentropy won Best Band Performance at various Korean music awards.
- 2024:AAA (Asia Artist Awards) — Triple Crown including Best Band, Best Artist, and Album of the Year. (Youtube)
- 2024:MMA (Melon Music Awards) — Ranked in the Top 10 Artists of the Year and Top 10 Millions Artist & Album (Youtube).
- 2025:MAMA — Nominated for Best Band with the song “Maybe Tomorrow” (Forbes).
Musical Style
DAY6 operates within the pop-rock genre, utilizing a traditional band structure where the guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums are played live on stage. While most contemporary K-pop groups perform to pre-recorded tracks, DAY6 is one of the few groups emerging from the idol agency system to maintain live instrumentation throughout their career. Members Sungjin, Young K, and Wonpil rotate vocal duties—a distribution style typical of idol groups—rather than relying on a single fixed main vocalist.
All members participate in the songwriting process. Young K has an extensive discography as a songwriter for other artists, including H1-KEY, NMIXX, Eric Nam, GOT7, and Zerobaseone. Their music spans from hard rock to ballads and funk. Studio J, the subsidiary managing DAY6, was established by JYP Entertainment to produce music outside the typical K-pop scope, with DAY6 serving as its inaugural artist.
Additional Information
Prior to their debut under their current name, JYP Entertainment originally introduced the group as 5LIVE with five members. The name was changed to DAY6 before their official debut on September 7, 2015.