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.
History 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. The album debuted at number three on the Gaon Album Chart.
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. On January 24, Even of Day held their first online concert, Online Party Night: The Arcane Salon. On July 5, the group made their first comeback with their second EP Right Through Me and its title track of the same name. Even of Day held their second concert, Day6 Even of Day: Right Through Me, through the online concert platform Beyond Live on August 8. On August 31, 2022, the unit released a special music video for "Darling on the Beach".
Members Young K () – main vocals, rap, bass, guitar Wonpil () – main vocals, keyboard, synthesizer Dowoon () – sub vocals, drum
Discography
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales Title Details Peakchartpositions SalesKOR The Book of Us: GluonReleased: August 31, 2020 Label: JYP Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 3 KOR: 83,601Cumulative Sales of The Book of Us: Gluon:
Right Through MeReleased: July 5, 2021 Label: JYP Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 3 KOR: 72,207Cumulative Sales of Right Through Me:
Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chartpositions AlbumKORKORHotPeaks on Billboard K-pop 100: "Where the Sea Sleeps": "Right Through Me": "Where the Sea Sleeps" (파도가 끝나는 곳까지) 2020 67 38 The Book of Us: Gluon "Right Through Me" (뚫고 지나가요) 2021 94 60 Right Through Me "Maplelatte" (메이플라떼) 2025 193 — Dear.M OST
Tours and concerts
Online concerts Online Party Night: The Arcane Salon (2020) Day6 (Even of Day): Right Through Me (2021)
Filmography
Music videos Title Year Director(s) "Where the Sea Sleeps" (파도가 끝나는 곳까지) 2020 SUIKO (KOINRUSH Studio) "Right Through Me" (뚫고 지나가요) 2021 NOVV "Darling on the Beach" (해변의 달링) 2022 INSP (KOINRUSH Studio)
Variety shows Year Title Network Notes 2021 Summer Melody V LiveYouTube
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