Day6 (Even of Day), also known as Even of Day, is the first sub-unit of the band Day6 based in South Korea, consisting of Young K, Wonpil and Dowoon. Formed by JYP Entertainment, they debuted on August 31, 2020, with their first EP The Book of Us: Gluon.[1]

Day6 (Even of Day)
Also known as
  • Even of Day
  • KangWonDo
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Instruments
Years active2020–present
Labels
Spinoff of
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History

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In May 2020, prior to the release of the Day6's album The Book of Us: The Demon, it was announced that the group would cancel promotions of the album and go on hiatus due to the mental health issues of some members, later revealed to be leader Sungjin and guitarist Jae. Even of Day was formed with the remaining active members: bassist Young K, keyboardist Wonpil, and drummer Dowoon.[2] On August 6, following rumors of the sub-unit, the group's label JYP Entertainment confirmed the sub-unit's formation, with details of its debut to follow.[3]

On August 11, JYPE officially introduced Day6's first sub-unit project, Even of Day, five years since their debut. JYPE released a teaser image announcing the unit on Day6's social media pages.[4][5][6] The unit name "Even of Day" was given by Park Jin-young, JYPE's founder: "Even" is an old way of saying "night", so "Even of Day" conveys the message that a bright day will finally come after a dark night.[7][8] On August 13, they dropped the teaser schedule for their debut with the EP The Book of Us: Gluon, which marked the fourth installment of Day6's The Book of Us series. The Book of Us: Gluon, alongside its lead single "Where the Sea Sleeps," was released on August 31.[9] The album debuted at number three on the Gaon Album Chart.[10]

Even of Day partook in the first segment of the web music show Secret Atelier where they released a single, "So, This Is Love," on January 15, 2021, as a result of the show.[11][12] On January 24, Even of Day held their first online concert, Online Party Night: The Arcane Salon.[13] On July 5, the group made their first comeback with their second EP Right Through Me and its title track of the same name.[14][15] Even of Day held their second concert, Day6 Even of Day: Right Through Me, through the online concert platform Beyond Live on August 8.[16] On August 31, 2022, the unit released a special music video for "Darling on the Beach".[17]

Members

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Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak
chart
positions
Sales
KOR
[18]
The Book of Us: Gluon 3
Right Through Me
  • Released: July 5, 2021
  • Label: JYP Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
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Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
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KOR
Hot

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"Where the Sea Sleeps" (바도가 끝나는 곳까지) 2020 67 38 The Book of Us: Gluon
"Right Through Me" (뚫고 지나가요) 2021 94 60 Right Through Me

Tours and concerts

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Online concerts

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Filmography

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Music videos

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Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Where the Sea Sleeps" (바도가 끝나는 곳까지) 2020 SUIKO (KOINRUSH Studio) [23]
"Right Through Me" (뚫고 지나가요) 2021 NOVV [24]
"Darling on the Beach" (해변의 달링) 2022 INSP (KOINRUSH Studio) [25]

Variety shows

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Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2021 Summer Melody V Live
YouTube
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References

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  1. ^ "DAY to debut sub-unit with Young K, Wonpil and Dowoon in late August". bandwagon.asia. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  2. ^ Dowd, Rachel (February 26, 2021). "Day6 are Reuniting and They Already Have a New Album in the Works". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "DAY6 To Make Comeback As A Unit". Soompi. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  4. ^ "DAY Introduces A New World With "Even of Day"". hellokpop.com. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  5. ^ "DAY6 Set To Come Out As A Sub-unit For Upcoming Album". kpopreporter.com. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  6. ^ "DAY6 is ready to introduce their first sub-unit with Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon this month!". hallyudaily.com. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  7. ^ "데이식스 Even of Day "박진영이 준 이름, 팬들은 '강원도'라고 불러"" (in Korean). dailian.co.kr.
  8. ^ "'최파타' 데이식스 영케이 "유닛 애칭은 강원도, 이유는..."" (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Watch: DAY6 (Even Of Day) Drops "Where The Sea Sleeps" Unit Debut MV Featuring Their Animated Characters". Soompi. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  10. ^ "The Book of Us: Gluon – 2020년 36주차 Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  11. ^ "So This is Love single". January 15, 2021.
  12. ^ "'비밀:리에' 첫 프로젝트 음원, DAY6 (Even of Day) '사랑, 이게 맞나 봐'". sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  13. ^ a b "DAY6, '믿듣데' 명성 빛난 온라인 콘서트 성료". sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  14. ^ "DAY6 (Even of Day) Is Making Their Comeback on July 5th". mymusictaste.com. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  15. ^ "My Days Excited As DAY6 (Even of Day) Confirmed To Make July Comeback!". koreaportal.com. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  16. ^ a b Gan, Shanne (July 16, 2021). "Day6 Unit Even of Day Announce Online Concert: 'Beyond Live - Day6 (Even of Day): Right Through Me'". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  17. ^ "DAY6(Even of Day), 전원 군 복무 중 신곡 '해변의 달링' 깜짝 공개". Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  18. ^ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  19. ^ "2020 September Album Chart (see #14 - overall)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  20. ^ "Circle Chart" 2021년 7월 Album Chart [July 2021 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  21. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). KMCA. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  22. ^ Peaks on Billboard K-pop 100:
  23. ^ "DAY6 - "Where the Sea Sleeps" M/V". KOINRUSH. August 31, 2020. Archived from the original on August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  24. ^ DAY6 (Even of Day) - "Right Through Me" (music video). South Korea: YouTube. 2021. Credits.
  25. ^ "DAY6 (EVEN OF DAY) "해변의 달링"". KOINRUSH. August 31, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  26. ^ "DAY6's Even Of Day Go On A Healing Staycation In First Episode of "Summer Melody"". Kpopmap. Retrieved 19 August 2021.