Rapper DPR LIVE has announced the beginning of the next exciting chapter of his illustrious music career. According to his new label, CTYL, from this point forward, DPR Live will be going by his birth name, Hong Da Bin.

Hong Da Bin has been active in the music scene under the stage name DPR LIVE since his debut in 2017. In a recent live broadcast, he hinted at the challenges of being true to his personal identity while maintaining his stage persona. The rapper expressed, "It was challenging to encompass all the semiotic aspects of my worldview within the construct of DPR. There are numerous things I desire to communicate from the perspective of Hong Da Bin as an individual."

First emerging in the hip-hop scene with his single 'Know Me', DPR Live attracted noteworthy attention collaborating with renowned musicians like Hwa Sa, LOCO, Beenzino, Jay Park, Gray, and Crush. His music brilliance went beyond just collaborations, as he also successfully completed a world tour that touched down in 42 cities across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. This included the major American music event, 'Coachella Valley and Arts Festival'.

Indeed, Hong Da Bin's decision to fully embrace his real name within his professional space holds much potential for bringing a deeper authenticity and a wider range of narratives to his music. His fans all over the world eagerly anticipate the new chapter of music that DPR Live, now Hong Da-bin, is about to write.