K-pop rock band Day6 on their ‘timeless’ sound and new album Fourever and its ‘ultimate anthem of life’ ahead of KCON date in Hong Kong
- Rock band Day6 had a rocky few years thanks to the pandemic and a hiatus while members did military service in South Korea – but they are back better than ever
- Band members reveal how they felt about seeing their old songs chart again, what they love about their coming album and why their aspirations remain modest
By Pyo Kyung-min
Despite a hiatus for their military service, Day6 – a K-pop rock band – stand out for their members’ instrumental talents and heartfelt lyrics.
Formed in 2015, Day6 consists of four members – Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil and Dowoon.
The start of the coronavirus pandemic posed significant challenges for the group. Their strength laid in their live performance, and social distancing restrictions meant that traditional opportunities to showcase their music evaporated. Then, starting with Sungjin in March 2021, the members entered mandatory military service one by one and the group was put on hiatus.
During this period, their track “You Were Beautiful” from their 2017 digital single album Every Day6 February, began to garner attention. 2019’s “Time of Our Life”, the title track from their fifth mini-album The Book of Us underwent a similar trajectory.