Daily:Direction
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| Also known as | D:D |
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| Years active | 2026–present |
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Daily:Direction (Korean: 데일리:디렉션, stylized in all caps), is a South Korean boy band formed in 2026. The band consists of EN-KIM, Kim Joohyoung, Lim Jihwan, E-VAN, Lee Wonwoo, and Jang Yoonseok. They are the first group formed by Oddwave, an entertainment company formed by Park So-hee.[1]
Name
[edit]The group's name reflects the concept that daily choices accumulate to shape an individual's direction. Their core narrative emphasizes forging one's own path through trial, error, and choice rather than following predetermined answers.[2]
History
[edit]Pre-debut activities and formation
[edit]Prior to debuting as Daily:Direction, several members had previously belonged to pre‑debut boy bands or competed on survival reality shows for boy bands. Kim Min‑su was a member of the cancelled pre‑debut boy band Unname and competed in the show NCT Universe: Lastart,[3][4] Kim Joo‑hyung performed with the boy band Nine.i and competed on Universe League, Jang Yu‑bin was a member of Mirae, Lim Ji‑hwan appeared as a contestant on Be My Boyz, and Lee Won‑woo competed on Boys II Planet.[5][6]
In January 2026, it was announced that Kim Min‑su, performing under the stage name EN‑KIM, would debut with Daily:Direction under Oddwave, a newly established entertainment company.[3] He was named leader of the band; the remaining members were revealed sequentially via the group's SNS accounts.[4] In early February 2026, it was announced that the group would debut later that month.[7]
2026: Debut with First:Delivery
[edit]On February 23, 2026, Daily:Direction debuted with the single album First:Delivery, which included the tracks "Roombadoomba" and "Self". E‑VAN and EN‑KIM contributed to its songwriting and production.[5] They made their first music show performance on Mnet's M Countdown on February 26.[8] They also announced a pop‑up event commemorating the release, scheduled to be held at The Hyundai Seoul Heights Exchange on March 5.[9]
Artistry
[edit]Their debut single "Roombadoomba" features Afrobeats influences; Kyunghyang Shinmun described the group's M Countdown performance of the track as making a strong impression, praising their high-energy execution and vivid facial expressions.[9]
Members
[edit]- EN-KIM (김민수) – leader[4]
- Kim Joohyoung (김주형)
- Lim Ji-hwan (임지환)
- E-VAN (이반)
- Lee Wonwoo (이원우)
- Jang Yoonseok (장윤석)
Discography
[edit]Single albums
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References
[edit]- ^ "데일리:디렉션, 단 16초로 시선 압도..타이틀곡 '룸바둠바' MV 티저 공개". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). February 17, 2026.
- ^ Ji, Min-kyung (February 11, 2026). "데일리:디렉션, 날 것의 에너지 폭발..데뷔 싱글 콘셉트 포토 공개". The Korea Daily (in Korean).
- ^ a b Kim, Min-ji (January 16, 2026). "'SM 연습생 출신' 김민수, 데일리:디렉션으로 데뷔…앤 킴 새출발". News1 (in Korean).
- ^ a b c Lee, Seon-myung (January 16, 2026). "두 번의 데뷔 무산 끝...앤킴, 리더로 온다". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean).
- ^ a b Kim Ye-rang (February 23, 2026). "데일리:디렉션, K팝 시장에 도전장 '배송 완료' [종합]". The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean).
- ^ Shin, Ha-nee (February 23, 2026). "New boy band Daily:Direction stresses teamwork during debut showcase". Korea JoongAng Daily.
- ^ Kim, Ju-yeon (February 2, 2026). "Boy bands Daily:Direction, Tunexx to debut". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ^ Kim, Soo-young (February 26, 2026). "데일리:디렉션, '엠카' 출격…타이틀곡 '룸바둠바' 무대 공개". The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean).
- ^ a b Son ,Bong-seok (February 28, 2026). "'엠카운트다운' 신예 DAILY:DIRECTION, 타이틀곡 'ROOMBADOOMBA'로 강렬한 데뷔 신고식". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean).