The world of K-pop is set to welcome a powerful new vocal duo from one of its most celebrated groups. SEVENTEEN members DK and SEUNGKWAN are officially launching a new sub-unit titled DxS (SEVENTEEN). The highly anticipated project will kick off with their first mini-album, named 'Serenade', which has a confirmed global release date of January 12.
DxS Unveils Emotional Trailer 'An Ordinary Love'
Ahead of the album's launch, the duo has already set the emotional tone for their debut. HYBE's official YouTube channel released a captivating trailer named 'An Ordinary Love', giving CARATs (SEVENTEEN's fandom) a poignant preview of the album's narrative core. The trailer crafts a moving story that revolves around universal themes of love, the pain of distance, and the persistence of memory.
The video opens with a scene featuring DK, who is seen thoughtfully holding a phone that continues to ring without an answer. The subsequent visuals powerfully depict a couple who, despite sharing the same physical space, are portrayed as being emotionally worlds apart. Symbolic imagery, including shots of wilted plants and dried fruit, subtly hints at a relationship that is fading. SEUNGKWAN enters the narrative as an employee at a comic book café. His character is struck by a wave of nostalgia after noticing a book belonging to a customer, leading to a brief, bittersweet smile. This reflective moment is abruptly broken when he drops a comic book titled "Blue," a detail that has sparked intense speculation among fans about its potential significance in the story.
'Serenade': A Nocturnal Love Song
The mini-album at the heart of this launch is described as "a love song sung at night." 'Serenade' aims to artistically capture the delicate, often heartbreaking moments that occur between lovers—from their first meeting to their eventual parting. Reports indicate that the album will delve deep into the nuances of everyday love and common experiences, using DK and SEUNGKWAN's exceptional vocal storytelling to bring these emotions to life.
Vocal Powerhouses Define New Artistic Identity
DK and SEUNGKWAN are widely recognized as two of SEVENTEEN's most formidable and expressive vocalists. Both artists have consistently demonstrated remarkable range and depth through the group's extensive discography, as well as in their individual solo projects, soundtrack contributions, and celebrated cover performances. The formation of DxS (SEVENTEEN) is expected to be a significant milestone, allowing the duo to further explore and solidify their unique artistic identity. This project promises to showcase their combined vocal prowess, refined technical skills, and profound emotional depth in a new and focused setting.
With the trailer already generating significant buzz, the countdown to January 12 has begun for fans worldwide, who are eager to experience the first official musical offering from the talented unit of DK and SEUNGKWAN.
