SEVENTEEN's DK and Seungkwan to Debut at Seoul Jazz Festival 2026

SEVENTEEN's vocal duo 'Mevose', consisting of DK and Seungkwan, will make their debut at the 'Seoul Jazz Festival' stage for the first time since their debut.

According to Pledis Entertainment, a label under HYBE Music Group, DK and Seungkwan are set to perform on the first day of the '18th Seoul Jazz Festival 2026', which will be held from May 22 to 24 at the Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

The 'Seoul Jazz Festival', which began in 2007, is one of Korea's most prominent music festivals. It attracts tens of thousands of attendees each year with a lineup that spans jazz, pop, indie rock, and more. DK and Seungkwan are expected to showcase their prowess as live artists on this stage.

A solo concert is also on the horizon. Before their appearance at the 'Seoul Jazz Festival', DK and Seungkwan will host 'DxS [Soya Song] ON STAGE - INCHEON' from April 17 to 19 at the Incheon Inspire Arena. This event will offer fans a chance to experience the emotional storytelling of their mini-album 'Soya Song', released in January, through live performances. The concert tour will continue to Chiba, Daegu, Macau, and Kaohsiung.

Upon the release of 'Soya Song', DK and Seungkwan's title track 'Blue' topped major charts both domestically and internationally, solidifying their status as a 'K-pop traditional vocal duo'. The song achieved remarkable success for a traditional ballad, reaching number one on YouTube Korea's 'Trending Music' and Spotify's 'Daily Viral Songs' in Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia as of January 26.

Their vocal prowess has also been highlighted in various content, garnering attention. DK and Seungkwan delivered flawless live performances on YouTube channels such as 'Dingo Music's 'Is Live 2' and '1theK Live's 'Record Delivery', showcasing the reputation of 'Mevose'. They are set to appear on JTBC's 'Begin Again Open Mic' on April 2, where they will take on a library busking challenge.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr