DAY ONE Kicks Off Pre-Debut Journey With “Find Their Stories” Busking Series

DAY ONE is ready to introduce audiences to the stories behind its six members as the group takes its first steps toward an official debut.

Before officially entering the PPOP scene, the upcoming group under D1 Entertainment is meeting audiences through “DAY ONE Find Their Stories: A Pre-Debut Busking Series,” a series that combines live performances, music, and personal interactions to give fans an early glimpse into the artists behind DAY ONE.

The group is composed of THADDEUS, WILSON, MARK, ELEVEN, JACE, and NYLE. Five of the members, THADDEUS, WILSON, MARK, ELEVEN, and JACE, previously performed together as NEW:ID, while NYLE joins the lineup as its newest member.

Now reunited under a new name and chapter, the six members bring different experiences, aspirations, and perspectives to DAY ONE. Their pre-debut activities offer a chance for audiences to get to know them while they begin building the connection they hope to carry into their official debut and beyond.

The Find Their Stories busking series marks one of DAY ONE’s first major opportunities to meet the public ahead of their debut.

The group kicked off the series at SM City Telabastagan, followed by stops at SM City Pampanga – The Atrium, SM City Sta. Mesa, and SM City Caloocan. At every venue, the members have been sharing their talents onstage while connecting with audiences through various activities and fan interactions.

The journey continues at SM City North EDSA on September 12, 2026, at the SM City North EDSA Sky Garden, where another group of audiences will get to experience DAY ONE’s pre-debut performances firsthand.

More than simply showcasing their skills, the series also introduces the storytelling element that forms part of DAY ONE’s identity. Through their performances, short-form content, and activities at each stop, the members are gradually giving audiences a preview of the creative direction they intend to explore as they move closer to debut.

SM Supermalls serves as the official venue partner of DAY ONE Find Their Stories, with special thanks to BENCH. The series is brought to you by D1 Entertainment.

For DAY ONE, the road to debut is also an opportunity to build genuine connections with the people who will eventually become part of their journey. The group hopes to reach Filipino youth through music and storytelling, touching on experiences that are familiar to many young people, including friendship, pursuing dreams, growing up, discovering who you are, and finding your direction in life.

Rather than positioning themselves as artists who already have all the answers, DAY ONE wants to show the process of learning and growing together with their audience. “We don’t just want to tell our own stories. We also want to tell your stories—the stories of the youth, the experiences we go through, and the things we’re facing individually,” reflects the group’s storytelling-driven identity.

As the six members continue their pre-debut activities, DAY ONE hopes that audiences will not only discover more about them but also see parts of their own experiences reflected in the stories they share.

Their official debut may still be ahead, but the first chapter has already begun.