DAY6 celebrates 10th anniversary with 'The Decade' album: A journey from dreams to reality

"We dreamed of now"

Marking their 10th anniversary, DAY6 frames 'The Decade' as a special milestone and a message of thanks to listeners who turned long‑held hopes into reality. Wonpil shared that a decade ago, he pictured this exact moment-people knowing and loving their music-and feels both amazed and grateful to meet that vision today.

The band added that simply still making music at the 10‑year mark is something to be thankful for, and that this record will be remembered as a commemorative chapter with fans. This aligns with local coverage, noting how the release is positioned as a career turning point, and, according to today's (September 5) report in the Chosun Ilbo, a chapter marker that underlines the album's symbolic weight.

Double title, 10 tracks

It's the group's first full album in roughly six years, following their third LP in 2019.

The tracklist includes 10 songs led by 'Dream Bus' and 'INSIDE OUT,' along with 'Disco Day,' 'Our Season,' and more. 'Dream Bus' pledges to hold onto aspirations even in dry, everyday reality, while 'INSIDE OUT' delivers a forthright confession of affection; the members say the two co‑titles showcase contrasting facets of DAY6.

Young K noted one embodies a heart that keeps its dreams, while the other flashes the band's broader palette.

Stages got bigger, bond got stronger

Debuting with 'Congratulations' in 2015, DAY6 saw earlier songs rediscovered during military hiatuses, fueling a steady rise in popularity. Their live reputation has scaled up in kind-most recently with a landmark solo stadium show at Goyang Sports Complex, a first for a domestic band, signaling how far their concert footprint has grown. Looking back on the arc, the members stressed the role of fans in every turning point, crediting supporter energy with pushing them through what once felt impossible.

Steady partnership, next decade ahead

The band renewed with JYP and emphasized moving forward without haste, keeping the focus on making music together with fans. Sungjin spoke of drawing strength from fans' eyes and expressions, saying the goal remains a path where everyone stays healthy and happy despite new challenges. Dowoon added that rather than chasing grand plans, maintaining a steady center has been his aim-and that they intend to keep doing just that.

What 'The Decade' says

Framed as both a response to time away from full albums and a thank‑you to those who stayed, 'The Decade' writes DAY6's story in the present tense: keep moving between dream and reality without stopping. Built around twin title tracks, the record sequences hope, confession, seasonality, and shifting moods into a lived‑in emotional line-reaffirming the band's identity while opening a door to the next ten years.