DK (singer)

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

DK
도겸
DK in April 2024
DK in April 2024
Background information
Birth nameLee Seok-min
Born (1997-02-18) February 18, 1997 (age 27)
Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Occupation(s)Singer
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsPledis
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
이석민
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Seokmin
McCune–ReischauerI Sŏkmin
Stage name
Hangul
도겸
Hanja
Revised RomanizationDo Gyeom
McCune–ReischauerTo Kyŏm

Lee Seok-min (Korean: 이석민; born February 18, 1997), professionally known as Dokyeom (Korean: 도겸) or DK for short, is a South Korean singer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the boy group Seventeen, and the leader of its subunit BSS.[1][2]

Outside of his work within Seventeen and BSS, DK has released a number of OSTs which has been commercially successful in South Korea. In 2019 and 2021, he portrayed the role of King Arthur in the South Korean productions of Artus-Excalibur.

Early life[edit]

Lee Seok-min was born on February 18, 1997 in Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.[3] He attended Seoul Broadcasting High School and graduated in 2016.[4]

Name[edit]

DK is the shortened version of his Korean stage name Dokyeom. In Korean, Do (도; 道) refers to a path or road, while Kyeom (겸; 兼) means "multitasker", together representing a goal to be a multi-talented person who can take on many paths.[3]

Career[edit]

2011-2014: Pre-debut[edit]

DK joined Pledis Entertainment in late 2011, having auditioned for the company after being inspired by South Korean singer Yoon Do-hyun's career.[5] He auditioned with three songs: YB Band's "Peppermint Candy", 2AM's "This Song" and the Korean version of "This Is the Moment" from the musical Jekyll & Hyde.[6]

In 2013, he began appearing in Seventeen TV, an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies and playing games.[7] The online show also included participation in concerts, titled Like Seventeen.[8][9]

2015–present: Seventeen, BSS, and solo activities[edit]

In 2015, DK debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen with the extended play 17 Carat on May 29.[10] Since debuting, DK has participated in the songwriting of over 10 Seventeen songs.[11]

In 2018, DK alongside Seventeen members Seungkwan and Hoshi formed the group's first official subunit, BSS or BooSeokSoon (부석순), a common nickname for the three members. The group released their debut single "Just Do It" on March 21.[12][13] In 2023, after a five year hiatus, the group returned with the single album Second Wind and song "Fighting" which both met commercial success.[14]

In February 2019, DK was cast in the lead role of King Arthur in a South Korean production of Artus-Excalibur titled Xcalibur at the Sejong Center.[15] In anticipation for the role, he was featured on the cover of the performing arts magazine Scene Playbill.[16] His performance received praise from critics and audiences, with Jang Woo-young of The Chosun Ilbo calling DK "amazing", with the musical "announc[ing] the birth of a new musical star."[17][18] Frank Wildhorn, the original composer of the musical, also commended his talent.[19] For the role, he was nominated for "Best Male Rookie" at the 4th Korea Musical Awards and the 2019 Stagetalk Audience Choice Awards.[20][21]

In 2020, DK and bandmate Joshua collaborated with American musician Pink Sweats on a remix of his song "17".[22]

In 2021 he reprised the role of King Arthur in the second run of Xcalibur, this time at the Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall in Seoul.[23] He again was featured on the cover of a magazine in anticipation, this time for Theatre Plus' August 2021 issue.[24] Despite opening during the Covid-19 pandemic, the second season of the musical was a success, with standing ovation at every performance[25] and DK's performance was again commended.[26] He concluded 2021 by releasing his first official solo single, a surprise song, titled "You're My Christmas".[27]

On 18 February 2023, DK released a cover of Baekhyun's "Amusement Park" to commemorate his 25th birthday.[28] In June, he shared another cover, of Yuuri's "Betelgeuse".[29] In March 2024, he released a cover of Lucy's "Sequel".[30] In June, he released a cover of Lauv's "Steal the Show" as a YouTube Music exclusive.[31] In July, he released another cover of Day6's "Happy".[32]

Artistry[edit]

Voice[edit]

DK has been commended for his singing prowess, for his work in Seventeen and his work in musicals. In 2018, he was featured as one of the K-pop industry's "representative vocalists" by Dispatch Korea.[6] In 2022, Newsen's Lee Seul-gi reported that he has been recognized for his vocal skills, with a wide range and rich volume.[33] In reviewing Seventeen's Follow concert in Seoul, Abby Webster described his voice as a "warm lower register" for NME.[34] After his appearance on King of Masked Singer, Park Hee-ah of Melon described his voice as having "solid vocalization, high range, and flexible rhythm."[35]

Influences[edit]

DK has cited YB as being a major inspiration for his music career.[1]

Other ventures[edit]

Fashion[edit]

In February 2023, DK attended Swiss luxury fashion house Bally's Fall/Winter show in Milan. In September, DK was officially announced as the fashion house's new global brand ambassador.[36] He was then featured in W Korea's October issue to promote the brand with a pictorial.[37] He attended the brand's Milan Fashion Week show for Fall/Winter 2024 in March 2024 and was again featured in W Korea.[38]

In June 2023, DK made his first appearance on the cover of Japanese fashion magazine Men's Non-no, alongside Seventeen member Wonwoo.[39] The pair would go on to be featured in other issues cataloguing their fashion.[40][41][42][43]

Discography[edit]

See also: Seventeen discography and BSS (band)

Singles[edit]

Title Year Artist Album Ref
"Cinematic Love" (한 편의 너) 2017 DK and Yang Da-il Non-album single [44]
"17" (Remix)
Featuring DK and Joshua 		2020 Pink Sweats The Prelude [45]
"You're My Christmas" 2021 DK Non-album single [27]
"Die Schatten Werden Laenger" (한 편의 너)
Featuring DK 		2022 Kai Kai on Musical [46]
"When Will We Learn" (언제일까) DK Xcalibur [47]
"Dirty Dancing"
Featuring DK, Joshua and Dino 		2023 New Kids on the Block and Dem Jointz The Block 2023 Rerelease [48]

Soundtrack appearances[edit]

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
Circle
[49] 		Kor Hot
[50]
"Missed Connections" (내가 먼저) 2018 —[A] — Tempted OST Part 3
"Is It Still Beautiful" (여전히 아름다운지)
With Woozi and Seungkwan, originally by Kim Yeon-woo 		2021 25 22 Hospital Playlist OST Part 8
"Go!" 2022 123 88 Twenty-Five Twenty-One OST
"Short Hair" (단발머리) 2023 —[B] — Welcome to Samdal-ri OST

Composition credits[edit]

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association.[11]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
2016 Seventeen "Say Yes" Love & Letter Yes Woozi, Seungkwan, Kiggen No —
"Adore U" (아낀다) (Vocal Team) Yes Bumzu, S.Coups, Woozi, Vernon, Seungkwan No —
2017 "Without You" (모자를 눌러 쓰고) Teen, Age Yes Woozi, Vernon, Jeonghan, Hoshi, The8, Mingyu, S.Coups, Dino, Bumzu No —
"Clap" (박수) Yes Bumzu, Woozi, Hoshi, Mingyu, Jeonghan, Seungkwan No —
"Hello" Yes Bumzu, Mingyu, Jun Yes Bumzu
"Campfire" (캠프파이어) Yes Woozi, Vernon, Jeonghan, Wonwoo, The8, Mingyu, S.Coups, Seungkwan, Bumzu No —
"We gonna make it shine" Non-album singles Yes Bumzu, Woozi, Joshua, Seungkwan, Jeonghan No —
2019 BSS "Just Do It" (거침없이) Yes Woozi, Hoshi, Seungkwan No —
2020 Seventeen "Hey Buddy" Semicolon Yes Bumzu, Woozi, Mingyu, The8 Yes Bumzu, Woozi, Mingyu, The8, Lee Gi-yong, Lee Min-gyu
2021 "In the Soop" Non-album singles Yes Woozi, Wonwoo, Dino, Hoshi, Mingyu, Joshua, Jeonghan No —
DK "You're My Christmas" Yes Jozu, Lee Beom-hoon Yes Jozu, Lee Beom-hoon
2023 BSS "Fighting" (파이팅 해야지)
Featuring Lee Young-ji 		Second Wind Yes Bumzu, Woozi, Hoshi, Seungkwan, Lee Young-ji No —
"Lunch" Yes Bumzu, Woozi, Hoshi, Seungkwan No —
"7PM" (7시예 들어줘)
Featuring Peder Elias 		Yes Bumzu, Woozi, Hoshi, Seungkwan, Peder Elias No —

Awards and nominations[edit]

See also: List of awards and nominations received by Seventeen
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee/Work Result Ref.
Stagetalk Audience Choice Awards 2019 Male Newcomer DK (Xcalibur) Nominated [21]
4th Korea Musical Awards 2020 Nominated [20]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Missed Connections" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 39 on the Gaon BGM Chart.[51]
  2. ^ "Short Hair" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 116 on the Circle Downloads Chart.[52]

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  49. ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Digital Chart:
  50. ^ Peak chart positions on Billboard K-pop 100:
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