
(This interview took place at KCon New York)
Hours before taking the Prudential Center stage for KCON New York, the members of Day6 talk doing rock in a pop-dominated industry and their ultimate career aspirations: "I wish our band could have more influence, not just in Korea but around the world."The members of Day6 -- guitarists Sungjin and Jae, bassist Young K, synthesist Wonpil, and drummer Dowoon -- whiz by in a cloud of cologne and coordinated black, grey and white outfits. The members look sleek and sophisticated, fashionable descendants of The Killers' Brandon Flowers or Interpol's Paul Banks.
Sonically, though, Day6 has more in common with the arena-ready pop-rock of OneRepublic. JYP Entertainment's first group with a rock concept follows in the footsteps of FNC Entertainment's early rock adopters CNBlue and FTIsland, two of Day6's inspirations. Though they're pushing against the tides of pop, ballads, and coffeehouse indie, Day6 has carved out a place for themselves in the industry, peaking at no. 2 on the Billboard World Charts with their 2015 debut EP The Day and reaching no. 6 with their latest EP Daydream. Their sound has garnered them a loyal international fanbase that avidly listens to all of the band's tracks -- even "Pandora" and "Eyeless," two unreleased, concert-only cuts that circulate on YouTube for the listening pleasure of fans who can't make it to Day6's intimate shows around Korea.
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Day6 YT ChannelNice interview. I like how Day6 has never changed their goal of bringing rock music and bands back to the forefront of the Korean music scene as well as gaining influence around the road. It's a tough road, but I know they can make it <3