New:ID To Redebut As DAY ONE With New Single “D.O.D.”
All five members of New:ID have rebranded under a new name, along with the introduction of their newest member, Nyle.
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P-popP-PopShort for Pilipino pop, a movement of Filipino idol groups and solo acts who combine pop music, choreography, and polished production for local and international audiences. P-pop has grown quickly,Go to P-Pop Glossary boy group New:ID are returning to the music scene as DAY ONE alongside the introduction of a new member.
Currently consisting of Thaddeus (formerly Thad), Eleven (formerly L), Mark (formerly Macky), Jace (formerly Jom), Wilson, and their newest member, Nyle, DAY ONE are scheduled to make their official debut on October 18, 2026 with their debut singleDebut SingleAn artist's first officially released song, introducing their sound, image, and voice to the public. A debut single often shapes first impressions, and its reception can determine early momentum, makingGo to Debut Single Glossary, “D.O.D. (Do or Die).”
The single release will be accompanied by an event, THIS IS DAY ONE: BUSKING ENCORE + DEBUT, taking place on the same day at the SM North EDSA Skydome from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Officially announced on October 7, 2026, DAY ONE shared solo member concept photos in anticipation of their redebut, with group concept photos and music video teasers set to follow nearing their debut date.
Ahead of the rollout, the six-member act offered fans a glimpse of their new identity and lineup as they staged a pre-debut busking series, with stops in Telebastagan, Pampanga, Sta. Mesa, Caloocan, Pangasinan, Batangas, Quezon City, and more.
On August 5, 2026, all five members of New:ID officially launched their new social media accounts as DAY ONE, introducing a new member as part of their lineup. The rebrand arrived shortly after the group parted ways with their former management, MLD Entertainment, with the termination of their exclusive contract agreement, effective August 1, 2026.
Formerly known as New:ID, Thaddeus, Eleven, Mark, Jace, and Wilson initially teased their rebrand in an official statement, ending their emotional message to their fans with the line: “After all, every new chapter has to begin somewhere… sometimes, it begins on day one.”
Frequently Asked Questions
DAY ONE is the new group of P-pop boy group New:ID. Members are Thaddeus, Eleven, Mark, Jace, Wilson, and newest member Nyle. Their rebrand began on August 5, 2026.
DAY ONE debuts on October 18, 2026, with the single “D.O.D. (Do or Die).” It marks the six-member group’s official debut after rebranding from New:ID and adding new member Nyle.
The rebrand followed the group parting ways with MLD Entertainment, ending their exclusive contract effective August 1, 2026. They launched new social media accounts as DAY ONE on August 5.
THIS IS DAY ONE: BUSKING ENCORE + DEBUT takes place October 18, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the SM North EDSA Skydome, alongside the single release of “D.O.D.”
DAY ONE announced the redebut on October 7, 2026, with solo concept photos released first. Group photos and music video teasers will follow. A pre-debut busking series preceded the rollout.
