DK & Seungkwan’s cinematic trailer sets the stage for January unit debut
At midnight KST on December 17, PLEDIS Entertainment unveiled a short film titled “An Ordinary Love,” confirming that SEVENTEEN’s DK (Dokyeom) and Seungkwan will debut as an official subunit with their first mini-album Serenade (소야곡). The SEVENTEEN DK Seungkwan subunit will release the EP on January 12, 2026 at 6 PM KST (4 AM ET).
The trailer premiered on PLEDIS_17’s YouTube and signals a unit launch built on mood and story. Media outlets including Allkpop and KPopping flagged the drop as the official green light for the duo’s new unit.
What’s confirmed
- EP title and date: Serenade (소야곡), out January 12, 2026 — 6 PM KST / 4 AM ET.
- Trailer: “An Ordinary Love,” premiered via PLEDIS_17 — watch above.
- Creative credits (as listed in-video): Producer HAN SUNGSOO; directors Hyunuk Lyu and Youngmin Jo; DOP Minkook Cho; art director Um Minyoung; VFX team; cast includes Sebin Kim, Dawon Lee, and Taei Kim.
- PLEDIS confirmed the official unit debut with the EP announcement; preview coverage also highlights DK and Seungkwan’s recent “Die With A Smile” cover ahead of the release.
- Official updates: Instagram @saythename_17 and SEVENTEEN’s homepage seventeen-17.com.
Inside “An Ordinary Love”
The clip places DK and Seungkwan in a mysterious love triangle, each drawn to the same woman and chasing unanswered feelings. It plays more like a short film than a typical K-pop teaser, with controlled lighting, saturated color cues, and clean visual effects.
The sound bed stays sombre and vocal-forward. As two of SEVENTEEN’s main vocalists, their harmonies and phrasing hint at what Serenade could emphasize: emotional storytelling over spectacle.
Why this unit matters
SEVENTEEN’s subunits often spotlight specific colors within the group. A DK–Seungkwan project lets the vocal line steer the narrative—ideal for ballad-leaning tracks, theatrical builds, and intimate live stages.
It also widens the group’s 2026 activity map. Strong unit momentum can shape future setlists and open doors for more solo or unit work between major group comebacks.
What fans are saying
Early reactions under the YouTube premiere and on Instagram praise the film-like direction and the way their voices cut through the minimal score. Coverage on Allkpop and KPopping notes fans dissecting the storyline—from the lead actress to how the triangle could thread into the tracklist.
Some commenters are already calling the pair “DxS.” PLEDIS has not announced an official abbreviation beyond “DK & Seungkwan.” Expect more theories once concept photos and the tracklist arrive.
Key dates and what to watch next
- January 12, 2026 — Serenade (소야곡) releases at 6 PM KST (4 AM ET).
- Upcoming: official tracklist, pre-order details, and the title track/MV timing (not in the trailer yet).
- Look out for additional teasers and possible live stages around release week via PLEDIS_17 on YouTube and @saythename_17.
- For schedules and links in one place: SEVENTEEN’s official site.
