DAY6 Young K Surpasses G-Dragon in Songwriting Credits

DAY6 Young K has made headlines for his impressive songwriting credits, now totaling 216 registered songs. The K-pop band member revealed this fact on a recent show, placing him ahead of the legendary G-Dragon in terms of quantity of music copyright registrations.

A Surprising Revelation on “Zzanbro Shin Dongyup”

The revelation came during the December 1, 2025, episode of the YouTube channel ‘Zzanbro Shin Dongyup,’ hosted by Shin DongYup and Jung Ho-chul. The video, titled “Welcome to the DAY6. Young K Dowoon, you were pretty when you were drunk,” featured DAY6 members DAY6 Young K and Dowoon as guests. During the conversation, it was brought up that Young K has surpassed G-Dragon in the number of songs registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA).

Young K’s Humble Response to His Music Copyright Count

While the number is impressive, DAY6 Young K was quick to add context to his songwriting credits. He humbly clarified that while he may have more songs registered, the royalty income is a different story compared to an artist like G-Dragon. He emphasized the distinction between the sheer volume of his work and the immense success of G-Dragon’s hits.

Songwriting as a “Survival Method” for the K-pop Band

Delving deeper into his creative process, DAY6 Young K explained that his extensive songwriting was not just a passion but a necessity. He described it as a “survival method” for his group, DAY6. This highlights the intense pressure faced by many artists in the K-pop industry to stand out and define their unique sound.

The Pressure to Create and Define DAY6’s Identity

He recounted that before their debut, the K-pop band was told they could not release music unless they produced their own high-quality, original songs. This mandate required them to define their unique musical color from the very beginning, pushing Young K to become an exceptionally productive songwriter. His remarkable music copyright count is a direct result of this foundational period of intense creativity and hard work, which has defined the K-pop band’s career and solidified their reputation in the industry.

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