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K-Pop Spotlight: DAY6

Come one, come all to a K-Pop Spotlight that is sure to dazzle and delight ’til the final curtain. This week, all eyes are on DAY6 following the release of their eighth mini-album, Fourever, and brand new title track, "Welcome to the Show." We caught up with the band to discuss their goals as they approach their 10th anniversary and their ever-growing connection to their fans through their music. Check out our full interview below!

Tracks like “Welcome to the Show,” “The Power of Love,” and “Get the Hell Out” seem to have very different themes. Can you tell us a little about how these songs relate to each other and what aspects make this album cohesive?

SUNGJIN: As we pursue the idea of being a 'band that sings every moment,' it seems like our albums, including the recent one, prioritize diversity in songs and situations rather than unity. Consequently, our albums contain various genres and narratives. However, there seems to be a commonality in most songs, depicting situations that everyone has either gone through or might experience.

Young K: First and foremost, I would say this album is a compilation of the best songs we could create. There's definitely a theme of love running through it. "Welcome to the Show," "The Power of Love," and "Get The Hell Out" all talk about the concept of love.

What goes into creating titles for DAY6 songs and albums, especially those that don’t come directly from your lyrics? Do you find it hard to condense the intentions and themes of a song into a title?

Young K: While there have been cases like that, all the songs on this album came from the lyrics. Sometimes, when choosing a title, we select the one that best describes the song—other times, we choose to give it a twist or make it more intriguing.

WONPIL: Naming songs involves a lot of deliberation. We often contemplate which title will catch the eye and capture the song's essence. Usually, we try to take it from a verse in the chorus. This can be a challenging part of the songwriting process.

Is there a creative project you’ve always wanted to work on but haven’t gotten the chance/found the time?

SUNGJIN: I'm very curious, and have a principle of "trying to experience as much as possible." There are so many things I want to try musically and personally, especially among the things I know but haven't tried yet.

DOWOON: I hope we can have a song that we can collaborate on with My Day, like a choir.

What does your work/studio setup look like? Where do you feel the most creatively inspired?

DOWOON: We try to keep the studio as tidy as possible and make it comfortable for practice sessions.

WONPIL: When working on songs, we talk a lot. We get inspiration from little conversations, joking around, sharing stories, and listening to music from various eras regardless of genre while giving opinions. We also try to build emotional connections with the songs. There’s a lot of communication going on. The songwriting process takes place in the studio of our long-time collaborator, composer Hong Jisang, with whom we've been working together since our debut.

How do you want to evolve as a musician/producer?

Young K: I want to be eagerly anticipated and awaited as an artist. Without those who wait for us, we wouldn't release or even step onto the stage. So I’m always thankful for My Day.

WONPIL: My biggest goal is to make good music for My Day and the public, so I think I'll continue to ponder. When working on songs, I pour my sincerity into them. I constantly strive to express this sincerity musically, fully capturing the emotions I want to convey. I hope to create songs that can still be listened to even after 10 or 20 years.

Design your own Tumblr blog: choose an aesthetic, a blog name, and would you be a frequent poster or lurker?

SUNGJIN: I think I’ll use it to catch up on friends' updates. For the blog name, THUMB BLUR sounds good to me. I might end up being a lurker who never posts.

DOWOON: Maybe a blog for plants? I think I'll post it like a diary.

Actually, when you really think about it, this song and dance sounds quite familiar. If only Pepito had tossed all the items in lava instead of a chest… well let’s not dwell on it too much, the damage has already been done.

GUYS NEW YOUTUBE VID!!! Roier keeping his son Pepito safe. I hope you guys like it!

(2b2t survivalist mindset, survivor’s guilt, and had zero relationships that were even fully platonic, much less romantic.)

hugging? where the fuck do i put my arms. holding hands? how the fuck is my sweaty hand holding your sweaty uncomfortable hand comfortable. cuddling, or even just sitting against someone? my god why are you literally touching me and why the fuck is this more comfortable than the holding hands even though it is burning hot.

man is going through his whole thing with pac and probably doesn’t even know what love feels like. like yeah my heart literally stops for half a second when you look at me but nothing too serious. yeah my stomach flutters with probably the most affectionate feeling I’ve ever felt when I look at you doing literally anything but maybe that’s just the mildly spoiled tea. he will flat out refuse that he’s in love and then turn around and exchange the softest gayest fucking look with qpac while on the battlefield. like people are dying and you’re literally murdering people screaming bolas with gas masks on their faces but what you’re actually focused on is trading affectionate stares and words with the one guy that’s been causing 90% of your beet-red-blush-inducing symptoms you’ve been blaming mildly spoiled food on.

Your not-roommate-roommate. The guy that you called “big daddy” once, and vice-versa. The one guy that you trust wholeheartedly, which is a big thing in itself. The guy that tubbo keeps pressing you about and how you guys are shagging. The one guy that actually makes you second guess everything you do just in case it’s not cool enough. The one guy you swore hell for. You’re not in love with him? You’re not?

Part of it is probably his 2b2t mindset of refusing to get attached to things, but it’s kind of Too Late for that now. like you got attached over a hundred episodes ago just give in to the power of friendship and love already.

You’ve proven to yourself that getting attached to people has caused you trouble, but you wouldn’t trade those people for anything, would you? Never, at the very least Ramon.

q!Wilbur may not have actually logged in but I’ll be damned if I don’t take these crumbs and run with them